2019-20 Photo One

 Photo Compositing http://www.robertcorneliusphotography.com/blog/2014/7/10/-compositing-tips-and-tricks Photo Compositing  is the process or technique of combining of visual elements from separate sources--photos, images, graphics--into single images, often to create the illusion that all those elements are parts of the same scene. The success of a composite image is dependent on the selection of elements as well as how the separate elements are combined.  The goal in photography is to have the composite look seamless--as though what the viewer is seeing actually exists and is documentable. Softening the edges of elements cut out of larger images and insuring that the direction of the light is consistent on all elements are two ways of achieving a technically successful composite.  Juxtaposing impossible elements or drastically changing scale between elements are two ways of achieving a conceptually successful composite. Please read the article below for an examinat...

Using Color and Form to Create Emotion https://blantonmuseum.org/rotation/line-form-color/ For your next project, you will be employing the elements of Color and Form (Shape) to convey specific emotions. Below, you will find a list of emotions, your challenge is to select 3 of the emotions and create 3 separate images, each conveying the emotions you've selected.  The shapes you choose should be basic, uncomplicated shapes and the colors you choose should reflect the emotion you are trying to convey. Joyful Heartbroken Satisfied Tense Sanguine Fearful Morose Frustrated Bored Peaceful Disgusted Below is an example for "heartbroken" Complete 3 sketches of your ideas for class--your sketches should be submitted under the Emotions of Color Sketches assignment. Each of your design solutions should include the name of the emotion within the design and each should be on a separate document. Size = 10" x 8" Resolution = 300ppi

Connotations of Form and Color Ex. RUNNING MAN  

Connotations of Form and Color COLOR https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/01/color-theory-for-designers-part-1-the-meaning-of-color/ When designing, every choice you make should support the intention of your design.  From color, to arrangement, to text, to form, every decision should be thought through and explicable (you should be able to explain it). One of the strongest conveyors of meaning is color and it is employed in every facet of our lives both to influence us to feel a certain way (advertising) and for us to convey a specific demeanor (fashion & anti-fashion). The traditional (In the U.S.) meanings ascribed to colors are below: Red:  Passion, Love, Anger Orange:  Energy, Happiness, Vitality Yellow:  Happiness, Hope, Deceit Green:  New Beginnings, Abundance, Nature Blue:  Calm, Responsible, Sadness Purple:  Creativity, Royalty, Wealth Black:  Mystery, Elegance, Evil Gray:  Moody, Conservative, Formality White:  Purity, Cl...