Jessica Stroner Bokeh

Here is my bokeh shoot! All of them except for the blue one are double negatives. I had to increase the brightness and contrast on the background picture first so the bokeh would not make it too dark. I also brightened my original bokeh pictures so the colors were more vibrant. I really like the whimsical look  of these photos J

For the bokeh shoot, I shot close ups of christmas lights, and put them over different layers of other pictures.  I used a short depth of field and kept in mind the rule of thirds for a better composition.  I also adjusted the brightness and contrast on most of them.  

Ian's Staged

This is my staged vinyetes (nooo idea how to spell that). So ya for these, I used the same curves layer so they all had the same edited style. For the first one, I used the quick select tool to get the lil guy in his car, then I duplicated him 4 times. I changed the opacity of each layer to give it a motion effect so you can see the story of his landing. For all of these I used different poin of veiws to show what the characters would see, and what the player would see.

Jlo Studio 3 Projection

For my projection project I choose Bulb pictures and texture pictures to project onto Kelsey. I chose these because I thought they would have the most interesting shape being projected onto her. When I edited my photos I changed the Brightness and Contrast. I also change the vibrancy in some of the photos. Other photos that were too dark I changed the layer level to lighten or screen.

Studio2 Mackenzie Mason Staged Vignettes

For this project I started off by using curves to adjust the brightness and contrast. I then decreased the saturation for most of the pictures and color burned them to add more of a greenish, brownish or redish hue. Then for a finishing touch for like two pictures, I added a vignette.

Bokeh

For the the bokeh project , I really didn't want to shoot just out of focus lights. I decided to shoot out of focus textures. I found areas where I could Backlight plants and other textures. Later i put them together by masking layers. I also increased the contrast to make them more interesting

Day 30 3-1

Day 30 Thurs.

STUDIO 2 & Up: 2 Series Printed & Matted by Thursday, March 15 (3-5 in each series)
STUDIO 1: 1 Series Printed & Matted by Friday, March 16 (3-5 prints)

Critique STUDIO 1: that is TODAY

• Begin Hanging your photos in the hall using WHITE tape

1. Discuss your series/purpose
2. Others will comment by...using photo terms (participation grade) while the photographer jots down comments on actual prints.

• Is the concept being communicated through the image?
• Aesthetically pleasing?
• Success/Improvements
• Which to print in the series (odd numbers work best)

Studio 1: Choice Project Shoot & Begin Alphabet (13 letters) due Monday, March 5

• 4 Abstract Bokeh due with summary Thursday, March 1
• Overlap/Double Negs some of these to make it more interesting: See JAllen Example
• COLOR-make b & w if colors are distracting/busy, then adjust bright/contrast
• I am giving you a sketchbook break...

Studio 2: Power of Place Shoot due Monday, March 5

• 4 Staged Vignettes & Summary due Thursday, March 1
• I am giving you a sketchbook break...

Studio 3: Strobe OR Extreme Close Up Shoot due Monday, March 5

• 4 Transparency/Projector Overlay due Thursday, March 1
• I am giving you a sketchbook break...

Studio 4: Megan Shoot due Monday, March 5 what is it???

• 4 Choice due Thursday, March 1
• I am not giving you a sketchbook break because I need to see some...
• I am worried about you.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

ART SHOW DATES: FRIDAY MAY 4 & SATURDAY MAY 5

http://superstudio.weebly.com/art-show.html

Last day for prints & mats is Friday, April 27. Note: April 24 & 25 is PSAE testing: no work days.

College Church Art Festival EC

Theme is "Longings"

Register at this site, print it out for me, get work to me by FRIDAY, APRIL 13 (if you don't want to drop it off yourself).

http://ccartfestival.wufoo.com/forms/z7x4a9/