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Intermediate Video
I proposed to do a video covering the book Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. I ended up accomplishing what I sat out to do. I additionally added a time lapse of me reading the book. I did the 360 of my book and the intro. Then I did a time lapse of me reading the book, and I discussed and reviewed the book. I only told the story of Percy Jackson. Some new skills I learned include: how to add cropping and transitions in my video, including exponential fades in the audios. I also learned how to manipulate and cut my clips, as well as add the videos as well as images. Some of the strengths of my work was making sure I was looking at the camera, to engage better with the audience. Some weaknesses include volume of audio at certain times. I think my time lapse and intro were fairly successful. Some challenges I faced with this project was finding the time to get the filming that I needed done. I didn’t exactly have very much time as far as softball season having started at about the same time. I might improve on a future long-term project by not putting it off, even if my schedule is more busy than usual.
final_1.mp4Double Exposure
The photo above is an example of Panorama. I took 7 different photos using a tripod, and put them in Photoshop. Then, since when I took the photos I slightly overlapped the frames, Photoshop combined them into one long photo.
The photo to the left is an example of HDR (High Dynamic Range). I took multiple photos set at different exposures using a tripod and put them into Photoshop. Then Photoshop combined all the pictures to create this one picture.
Stop Motion Project
For this project I intended to do a collection of different Greek myths. However, even doing one was a lot more than I thought it would be. I was only able to complete one myth: Theseus and the Minotaur. Since I did the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, I had to include multiple scenes including getting Ariadne's string, traveling through the labyrinth, and Theseus slaying the minotaur. Since I chose to do the project on photoshop, I learned how to manipulate the layers to make it seem like a person was entering an entryway. Some things I could have done better was manipulating the characters arms when I was trying to bend them, and maybe making the action scene more of a fight. Some things I think I did well was portraying the whole of the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, and finding a good song to go along with the animation that makes it feel more like a hero's story. Some challenges I faced when working on this project was trying to make the characters arms bend. I might improve on this point by trying to find a way to make the transition of a characters limbs bending/moving smoother, and more fluid.
final_trial_4.mp4
Long exposure
S.S. - 2 Aperture - 36
Long exposure
S.S. - 1/10 Aperture - 36
Long exposure
S.S. - 13 Aperture - 36
Short exposure
S.S. - 1/500 Aperture - 6.3
Short exposure
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 5
Short exposure
S.S. - 1/400 Aperture - 10
In order to achieve subject blur and panning you first have to make sure the camera is on a mode where you can choose your shutter speed (Tv or manual). Then you have to figure out how high and low the shutter speed can go while still getting the correct exposure. For subject blur, then you just have to take a picture of the same object at different shutter speeds, but none of them can be shorter than 1/60 of a second. For panning, you have to manually select the focus point, click the shutter, then follow the subject to the best of your ability, hopefully having the subject in ficus with a background that is blurry; or at least more so than the subject.
Subject Blur
S.S. - 30 Aperture - 10
Subject Blur
S.S. - 20 Aperture - 8
Subject Blur
S.S. - 10 Aperture - 5.6
Panning
S.S. - 0.5 Aperture - 4
Panning
S.S. - 1/6 Aperture - 4.5
Panning
S.S. - 1/10 Aperture - 5.6
In order to use shutter speed and aperture to bracket photos, I went to the menu of the camera and changed the setting. Then I would take three photos in a row, of the exact same photo, and it would automatically make the three photos under exposed, correctly exposed, and over exposed. Then, in order to do shutter speed bracketing, you would have to go on Tv mode and set the shutter speed while keeping in mind it can't be to fast or you won't be able to over expose the photo correctly later on. Same with the aperture. You would have to set the camera to Av mode, and selecct an aperture while keeping in mind that to small of an aperture won't let in the correct amount of light when you go to over expose the photo.
Shutter Speed Bracketing
Under: S.S. - 0.3 Aperture - 5.6
Shutter Speed Bracketing
Correct: S.S. - 1 Aperture - 5.6
Shutter Speed Bracketing
Over: S.S. - 3.2 Aperture - 5.6
Aperture Bracketing
Under: S.S. - 25 Aperture - 16
Aperture Bracketing
Correct: S.S. - 25 Aperture - 9
Aperture Bracketing
Over: S.S. - 25 Aperture - 5.6
These photos demonstrate how aperture affects a photograph because a large aperture (f-4), to create a shallow depth of field. This means that only the subject in the photo, or everything else that is the same distance away from the camera as the subject, will be in focus. Using a large aperture creates selective focus. Due to this assignment, I have observed that in order to blur out everything other than the subject, it makes everything else brighter, and out of focus than the subject. A small aperture (f-29) will create a large depth of field, meaning everything will be in focus. ISO can have 2 different effects on a photograph. A low ISO (100) will make a photo less grainy, but it will also make it darker, to where you will have to use a slow shutter speed to get the correct exposure. A high ISO (6400) will make a photo more grainy, but it will also make the photo brighter, to where you can use a faster shutter speed.
Large depth of field
Shallow depth of field
Forced perspective
100 ISO
6400 ISO
This photo represents movement because the arrow guides your eye to the painting of the door.
This photo represents movement because it guides your eye from one pool ball to the next.
This photo represents rhythm because of the pool balls all being placed together, and repeated.
This photo represents rhythm because the repeated Christmas stockings guides your eye to the next one, and to the Christmas tree.
This photo represents symmetry because the left side of the cats face is mostly the same as the right.
This photo represents symmetry because the design on the dresser is the same on the left as it is on the right.
This photo represents radial symmetry because the same pattern on the arms of the star is repeated around the central part of the star.
This photo represents radial symmetry because the central point (the middle) of the lemon has the pattern of the wedges repeated around it.
This photo represent unity because all of the wood is compiled together, to create a sense of unity.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 5.6 WB - Auto ISO - 100
This photo represents unity because the neutral colors are all grouped together to create a sense of unity.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 5.6 WB - Auto ISO - 100
This photo represents variety because the leaves is mixed in with the gravel.
S.S. - 1/6 Aperture - 32 WB - Auto ISO - 100
This photo represents variety because the leaves are mixed in with the greenery.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 8 WB - Auto ISO - 100
This photo creates contrast because the side of the tree that the light is hitting is contrasted with the darker side.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 9 WB - Auto ISO - 100
This photo represents contrast because the red of the wreath is contrasted against the green of the wreath, making it stand out more.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 20 WB - Auto ISO - 100
This photo represents emphasis because the red stands out against the green, and follows the rule of thirds.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 14 WB - Auto ISO - 100
This photo represents emphasis because the red barn captures your attention, and follows the rule of thirds.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 10 WB - Auto ISO - 100
For this photo I took a picture of the fire, which dominates the photo instead of the negative space surrounding the fire.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 5 WB - Auto ISO - 400
For this photo I took a picture of the pattern of the posts repeating.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 7.1 WB - Auto ISO - 100
For this photo I took a picture of the pattern on the car grille.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 5.6 WB - Auto ISO - 400
The lines that meet at the front of the photo continue down in a single line.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 8 WB - Auto ISO-100
The lines of the curb, as well as the line of trees, draw the viewers eye to the store.
S.S. - 1/80 Aperture - 5.6 WB-Auto ISO-160
By taking the photo from below, and angling up towards the sky, I was angle to capture the form as more of a shape.
S.S. - 1/500 Aperture - 14 WB - Auto ISO - 100
For this photo, I took a picture of the form of the tiger hunched over its food.
S.S. - 1/80 Aperture - 5.6 WB - Auto ISO - 250
I captured the texture of the slab of rock.
S.S. - 1/200 Aperture - 9 WB - Auto ISO - 400
For this picture I captured the texture of the tree.
S.S. - 1/60 Aperture - 5.6 WB - Auto ISO - 400
For this assignment I picked flowers as my main subject, and picked Susan Phelps as my photographer. From the photographer, I learned that when taking pictures of flowers you should consider the subject from all angles, limiting background distractions (using selective focus), considering lighting, and filling the frame to the best of your ability.
S.S.-1/60 Aperture-18 WB-Auto ISO-100
For this photo, I considered the flower from all angles and decided to shoot it from this one, making the flower look almost like a butterfly. I also used selective focus to draw away from the potentially distracting background.
S.S.-1/500 Aperture-5.6 WB-Auto ISO-100
For this photo I considered the neutral background, as well as how the light brightens, and highlights the flower.
S.S.-1/100 Aperture-5.6 WB-Auto ISO-100
For this photo I considered the flower from all angles, as well as using selective focus.
S.S.-1/60 Aperture-22 WB-Auto ISO-100
For this photo I used fill the frame to capture the inside of the flower.
S.S.-1/500 Aperture-5.6 WB-Auto ISO-100
For this photo I considered all angles of the flower, and took it from the side to capture all the different layers.
Light and shadows is a form of photography technique that using shadows as the main focal point, or manipulating the shadows for different purposes.
S.S.-1/200 Aperture-11 WB-Auto ISO-100
The swan is casting a shadow that draws your focus away from the swan itself, and to its shadow.
S.S.-5 Aperture-0.3 WB-Auto ISO-100
The pumpkin is being brought to focus by the bright light due to the contrast between the light and extreme dark.
S.S.-1/250 Aperture-10 WB-Auto ISO-100
The shadow of the thing is the main focal point.
S.S.-1/99 Aperture-6.4 WB-Auto ISO-100
The shadow of the tree is the main focal point.
S.S.-1/99 Aperture-7 WB-Auto ISO-100
The shadow of me is the main focal point.
Frame the subject is another photography technique used to draw focus to the subject, by caging in the focal point.
S.S.-1/60 Aperture-9 WB-Auto ISO-100
The subject (me) is framed by the side mirror.
S.S.-1/60 Aperture-16 WB-Auto ISO-100
The subject (the ball) is framed by the brick wall, as well as the wooden triangle.
S.S.-1/60 Aperture-14 WB-Auto ISO-100
The subject (208) is framed by the gate as well as the greenery on the sides.
S.S.-1/60 Aperture-16 WB-Auto ISO-100
The subject (the ball) is framed by the netting.
S.S.-1/60 Aperture-7.1 WB-Auto ISO-100
The subject (the truck) is framed between the tree limbs.
Filling the frame is another photography technique that allows for the focal point to really stand out.
By filling the frame when taking a picture of the rose, it allows for you to see the intricate details of the delicate petals.
By filling the frame, it allows for you to see the small details and be able to make out what it says clearly.
By filling the frame, it allows you to see the small details on the headband, such as the details of the leaves.
By filling the frame, it allows for the focal point to stand out, and eliminating any unecessary negative space
By filling the frame with the light, it allows you to see the light in a way the naked eye doesn't typically see it.
High - Low camera angles can give a photo different views, and intended feelings.
This photo of the flower was taken from a low-angle. The low-angle POV allows for you to see the flower fully.
In contrast to the last, this photo was taken from a high-angle. This allows for the person to appear insignificant against the background.
This photo of the car was taken from a low-angle. The low-angle allows for the car to look larger, and more monstrous.
Similar to the photo above, this photo was taken from a low-angle. The low-angle allows for the flowers to be better represented.
This photo was also taken from a low-angle POV. This gives off a feeling of the person being superior.
The Rule of Thirds is a photography composition where the subject is aligned with an intersection if you were to make it a 3 x 3 grid.
The focal point of the flower is located 1/3 away from the right side of the photo, and 1/3 away from the top.
The focal point of the pine cone is located 1/3 away from the right, and 1/3 away from the bottom.
The focal point of the mushroom is 1/3 away from the left, and 1/3 away from the bottom.
The focal point of the coasters is 1/3 away from the left and 1/3 away from the bottom.
The focal point of the statue is 1/3 away from the right.
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