Week 1:

Photo of me:

Taken by: Hugo Browne

Director: Jesse Shehu

Edited by : Romar Brickersteth-Dixon

 

Story of today:

  

50 word reflection: Starting portrait photography, I learned about light, composition, and storytelling. Watching classmates gain confidence inspired me to capture genuine feelings. My aim is to create images that evoke strong emotions, telling compelling stories in each shot.

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Week 2: Exposure Triangle 

Exposure – is the amount of light captured by the camera

Aperture – of the camera lens controls the amount of light that travels through the lens to the image sensor

ISO – ISO is one of the three pillars of the photography exposure triangle, along with shutter speed and aperture, that you can adjust when capturing a photo.

Shutter Speed – the amount of time you camera sensor is exposed to light

 

ISO 100: This is the best choice for shooting outdoors on sunny days — the brightest situation you’ll likely be shooting in.

 

ISO 400: When the lighting is still good, but less intense — like indoors by a window or outside on a cloudy day — a slightly higher ISO is ideal.

 

ISO 800: If you’re shooting indoors without an additional light source like a flash, you’ll be working in this range.

 

ISO 1600 or higher: When it’s dark out, or if you’re shooting indoors with dim lighting, you’ll need a high ISO. If movement is involved, you’ll want to pair that high ISO with a fast shutter speed, as well.

f = focal length

DoF – Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and furthest elements in a scene that appears to be sharp.

what influences  the depth of field is the aperture, focus distance, focal length, and sensor size

Week 3 –

When I took a picture of the tree, I experimented with a narrow aperture to get less exposure, which means that less light would reach the camera sensor, and a low IOS, like 400. I also used depth of focus expanding the square and placing it onto the tree to show my focal selection to blur out the backdrop in this picture.

roughly around f/8 – f/11  for the aperture

as for this image I done the opposite by increasing the aperture size and the IOS to 1600 to allow the camera to capture more light 

Noor used a slow shutter speed when taking this picture. I estimate that it was taken in about 1/4 or even 1/8 to create an after picture of me sprinting.

Additionally, the picture appears really grainy, therefore I assume the IOS was set very high to get this grain.

created this picture by blurring the closest thing in front of the camera by adjusting the focus distance beyond it.

changed the cc in after effects.

Week 4- 

 

Lauren Williams :

 

Lauren Williams’ skillful use of mirrors is among the most amazing characteristics of her art. She not only creates a visual tale but also asks viewers to consider how they see reality through deft composition and reflection manipulation. Because of their innate duality, mirrors can be used both literally and figuratively to reveal hidden truths and alternate realities.

 

 

Story name : Reflections of  Concealment 

Photo 1: I stand in a front of a series of mirrors, my identity is concealed by darkness as they peer into the reflections.

Photo 2: the figure/Silhouette starts to move from mirror to mirror each silhouette reflects a different angle maybe the camera also.

Photo 3: as the tension reaches its peak the silhouette starts to make some types of symbols and starts to reveal its identity for the first time

Photo 4: after revealing apart of its self the mirror shatters into pieces.

photo 5: within the shards that reflect light and darkness theirs a man reflecting in every shard

Photo 6: every reflection of the man seem to disappear and leave only one reflection of a man staring back at me with eyes that hold the key to my identity

the story will explore the theme of mystery and self discovery, using the mirrors as a metaphor for the hidden truth that lies within me.#

for this story ill most likely need other people involved.

equipment’s needed:

4 long mirror

editing software for only showing my silhouette in the mirror

maybe in the university or I might find an abandon building.

 

Week 5:

Film development is the first step in the darkroom process. This entails submerging the exposed film—which has the image data—in a number of chemical baths. A developer solution is used to bring out the picture in these baths; a stop bath is used to end the development process; and a fixer is used to remove any unexposed metal particles and make the image permanent. To get desired effects, each chemical must be used in accordance with exact directions.

The photographic paper is exposed to light from the negative, and then prepared through a series of chemical baths comparable to those used for film.

You will submerge the print in water to wash away any residue from the other chemicals once it has been processed.

then it will give you this result:

here’s a story board that we created using the work we produced using the dark room

Week 7 : Lighting setup

Split lighting:

divides the face in half, one side with light, the other with shade.

to create this effect you will have to add a light source 90 degrees to the subject

Loop Lighting

defines the facial features with soft shadows on the cheek opposite the lighting

to obtain this effect line a soft light 45 degrees to your subject and make sure its above eye level.

Rembrandt Lighting

The lighting technique is similar to loop lighting, but with a unique triangle of light on one cheek where the nose and cheekbone shadows meet.

To create Rembrandt lighting position your light at about 30 degree  to your subject, a bit above their head and angled slightly
down. Adjust the height and angle of the light to suit your subject’s face and bring catchlights to their eyes

 

Back lighting one of my favourite lightings

As the name suggests, back lighting (also known as rim lighting, hair lighting or edge lighting) involves lighting the subject
from directly behind.
Used effectively, whether in the studio or outdoors at golden hour, this creates a bright outline or ‘rim light’ that can really
help define your subject

examining these lighting in order to incorporate it into my finished narrative composition

  

Week 8: Creating a storyboard

Prep photos :

 

 

Storyboard we created as a group for reference.

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week 10:

Test Photos

 

Story board

       

edited version of story board:

 

 Finding Identity Through the Shard of Glass

Panel 1: A close-up of a broken shard of glass resting on the floor of a dimly lit studio. Shadows play across the surroundings, adding to the mysterious ambiance.

 Panel 2 :I begin to move the shard . Its jagged edges trace intricate patterns on the surrounding, captivating my attention with its mesmerizing motion.

Panel 3 : the shard converge, forming a distorted reflection of a face. The features are obscured and fragmented, mirroring the uncertainty of identity.

Panel 4 : The image shatters into two distinct halves, each revealing different facets of the face. I watch in dread as the shards offer glimpses of hidden truths.

Panel 5: I align the shards, concealing the face behind a veil of fractured glass. The obscured reflection symbolizes the search for identity hidden beneath layers of perception.

Panel 6: With a twist of my wrist, I rotate the shard, and the face emerges once more, clear and unobscured. The revelation symbolizes the journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.

Panel 7: Enlightened by the experience, I exchange a meaningful glance with the reflection, understanding that identity is not fixed but fluid, shaped by perception and self examination.

Panel 8: In the final panel, I stand before the shard, my expression filled with newfound understanding.

A2: 

stop motion drawing