Eilidh's Blog

HND Photography Student at City of Glasgow College

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Where’s your head at?

How has the background changed in your photo in relation to your subject? 

Going from 50mm to 18mm the background gains more focus. The 50mm has a very shallow depth of field, where as the 18mm doesn’t so much.

50mm

This portrait was taken at 50mm. A 50mm lens is considered to be similar to the human eye, there is a shallow depth of filed which make you focus on the subject.

35mm 

This image is similar to the 50mm. As you can see the background has more focus, and not as shallow depth of field.

18mm

This image was taken at 18mm which shows a wider angle of the subject and background. This focal length distorts the subjects face and more of the background is in the frame.

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Qualities of Light Part Three - Chromatic Aberration

Open Abode Camera RAW go to the Edit section > Optics. This is where you're able to remove Chromatic Aberration. 

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Qualities of Light Part Two - Image Formation

Transmission

Transmission is when light goes through an object. The energy is transferred through the object and re-released on the other side. Glass, air and water are common materials that are very good at transmitting light. They are transparent because light is transmitted with very little absorption.

Refraction

Refraction of light is the change in direction (bending) of light when its travelling obliquely (incident at an angle) from one medium to another medium. For refraction, materials need to be transparent. Examples of medium (material) could be glass, air or water.

Aberration 

The focal point where light rays passing through the centre of a lens coverage, differs slightly from the focal point where light rays passing through the edge of the lens coverage. This is called Spherical Aberration. In addition, colour fringing may occur. This is called Chromatic Aberration. When light passes through a convex lens, the focal point for red light which has a long wavelength is further away from the coral point blue light. this causes colours to shift.

Chromatic Aberration

Spherical Aberration

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Qualities of Light Part One -Terminology of Light & Lens Construction

Diffusion 

In photography, something that creates diffusion or diffused light is a device that evenly scatters the light from a light source. It is usually used to help soften light or can be directed so as to reduce harsh shadows. The process that scatters light is what we call diffusion.

Direct Light 

Direct light is when the light from a fixture or lamp falls on a specific area or an object. Direct light is created from a fixture or a screen that focuses all light in a certain angle. Directional light creates a sharp contrast between light and shadow.

Transmission 

Transmission is when light passes through the surface. Filters or gels work on selective transmission. 

Reflection 

Reflection is when you use reflective surfaces to create an artistic echo of a scene. 

Diffuse Reflection 

In photography, something that creates diffusion or diffused light is a device that evenly scatters the light from a light source. It is usually used to help soften light or can be directed so as to reduce harsh shadows.

Diffuse Transmission 

Diffuse transmission is the scattering of light passing through a translucent material.

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Moving Image Evaluation

The project theme was to research different inspirational adverts and techniques to create a 60 second video. I found this project challenging but also very enjoyable. The part I found most enjoyable was editing my video, I learned how to use Premiere Rush which was the software I decided to edit my video in. Using this software would be something I would like to use further. I researched The North Face adverts, which is what inspired me to create mine. Reflection back on my video I would have liked to video more activities and more photos as this is what’s included within the The North Face adverts. Using a drone would have been beneficial as well. Overall, I am pleased with how my final advert turner out and I feel like I have met the requirements for this project.

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Moving Image - Final Advert

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Frame Rates and Shutter Speeds (180 Degrees Rule)

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Unseen Worksheet Part Two

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Moving Image Storyboard

Equipment

Canon 70D

18 - 55mm Lens

10 - 18mm Lens

75 - 300mm Lens

50mm Lens

Tripod

SD Card

Locations 

Train Station

Forest

Beach

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Moving Image Adverts

UNPLUG | The North Face

This advertisement is displayed on The North Face YouTube channel. Throughout this video there are several different moving image techniques being used such as Time Lapse, Panning, Birds Eye View and Slow Motion. In this video the creator has also included drone shots. This advert keeps you interested throughout the entire video, as the music is upbeat and fits well with all the shots, there is also words popping up on screen. I think this video helps communicate the brand perfectly. 

A Love Letter to Winter | The North Face

This advertisement is displayed on The North Face YouTube channel. In this video the techniques used throughout are Panning, Close Up, POV and Slow Motion. Again, similar to the first video there are several different drone shots included, which show scale. The music and drone shots are what make this video successful, although this video is based on skiing and skateboarding the chilled piano song which is playing makes you appreciate what is happening throughout the video. This video helps communicate the brand.

The North Face: Never Stop Exploring

This advert is presented on YouTube, on a channel called The Outdoors Company. This advert shows techniques such as Close Up, Slow Motion, Extreme Close Up, Time Lapse and POV. The creator has used upbeat music which helps highlight all of the actions happening throughout the video.

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Structure Zine

https://www.flipsnack.com/eilidhwlkr/structure-the-clydeside-distillery.html

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Structure Different Presentation Options

Adobe Spark

I originally wanted to present my work using Adobe Spark. I used the Collage template in Adobe Spark and uploaded my images to it. I then noticed that Adobe Spark has a fixed section meaning I wasn't able to move the image around to the size I needed/wanted. 

Single Canvas

Due to all of my images being horizontal I thought presenting them on a Single Canvas would look nice. Ive placed them in an order which I think suits best. After reviewing this I personally don't think this is the best way to present my work.

A PDF

I personally don't think using a PDF is the best way to present my work. I don't think to looks visually pleasing, as all the images are on separate pages filling the whole page.

Zine

I personally think using Flipsnack and creating a Zine is the best way to present my work. I am able to move the images and place them wherever I want, I am also able to add text.

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Structure Optimising

I opened all of my images I had shot in Adobe Bridge. From there I went through them and Star rated them from 1 to 5, once selecting my finals I then opened them all in Adobe Photoshop and began editing.

Detail

First I perspective corrected the image to made the panels straight. I then cropped the image, from there I added a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer (Just increasing the Saturation slightly). I added a Curves adjustment layer which darkened the image. I then duplicated the background layer and began using the Clone Stamp Tool to remove any imperfection there were on the wooden panels.

Before (Left) After (Right)

Perspective Correction

I duplicated the background layer and perspective corrected the image. I then cropped the image, as you were able to see the original background layer underneath. From there I added a few adjustment layers to brighten the image. 

Before (Left) After (Right)

Perspective Correction

For this image I duplicated the background layer and began to perspective correct the image. Once completing that, I duplicated the layer again and began to use the Clone Stamp Tool to remove imperfections from the photo. I found it difficult to remove the lights with the Clone Stamp Tool alone so I copy a selection of the photo just above the light and pasted it where the light was, which worked really well. I done this for the two lights on the left hand side of the image. I then added a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer just adjusting them slightly. I then used the Quick Select Tool and selected the sky and made that slightly brighter again so all of my images would tie in together.

Before (Left) After (Right)

Wide Shot

I duplicated my background layer and perspective corrected it. I then cropped the image in as I felt like there was too much water. From there I added a Curves layer which darkened the image, as the original is very bright. I then added a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer, which brought the colours out more. I used the Quick Select Tool to select the sky and made another Hue/Saturation Layer to make the colour pop even more. Then to finish the edit I made a Colour Balance adjustment layer which brought the Blues out more.

Before (Left) After (Right)

Detail

I first copped the image to remove the black on the left and right hand side of the images. From there I duplicated the background layer and began Clone Stamping some unnecessary parts of the image away, such as some light reflections and specks of dirt. I then added a few adjustment layers, Brightness/Contrast, Curves and Hue/Saturation. Once I had made these adjustments I still wasn't happy so I used the Quick Select Tool and selected the background of the image where the pipes are and made another Brightness/Contrast Layer and made it slightly darker so it wasn't so bright.

Before (Left) After (Right)

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Moving Image - Equipment

Gimbal 

A Gimbal is a pivoted support that permits rotation of an object about an axis. A set of three gimbals, one mounted on the other with orthogonal pivot axes, may be used to allow an object mounted of the. Rotation of its support.

Handheld Stabiliser 

A handheld stabiliser is a stabiliser that doesn’t use a vest or 3-axis gimbal to create extra stability. 

Dolly

 A camera dolly is a wheeled cart or similar device used in filmmaking and television production to create smooth horizontal camera movements

Vest Stabliser System

A vest system is a stabiliser that combines a vet attachment, springs, iso-elastic arms, multi-axis gimbal and weigher sled. 

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Moving Image - Composition

Long Shot

In film a view of a scene that is shot from a considerable distance, so that people appear as indistinct shaped. An extreme long shot is a view from an even greater distance, in which people appear as small sots in the landscape if at all.

Medium Shot

Medium shot shows part of the subject in more detail. For a person, a medium shot typically frames from about waist up. This is one of the most common shots seen in films, as it focuses own a character/characters in a scene while still showing some environment.

Close Up

Close up shots are tightly cropped shots showing fine detail. Close up shots can be of a persons face, an action occurring that is important to the storyline of your movie or simply a tightly cropped shot that shows details of an object.

Point of View (POV)

A point of view shot (also known as POV) is a short film scene that shows what a character is looking at.

Bird’s Eye

A bird’s eye view is a view of an object from above, with a perspective as through the observer were a bird.

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Moving Image - Camera Movements

Panning

Panning is a camera movement where the camera pivots left or right on a horizontal axis while its bade remains in a fixed location. The motion is similar to the motion of a person when they turn their head on their neck from left to right.

Tilt

A camera tilt is a vertical movement in which the camera base remains in a fixed location while the camera pivots vertically. Tilting is useful for establishing shots that contain tall vertical scenery or introducing a character in a dramatic fashion. Tilting the camera results in a motion similar to someone raising or lowering their head look up or down.

Zoom

A camera lens is used to move closer to or farther from the subject, zooming in or zooming out. A zoom allows you to show context and then push in to show detail. For a Pan or Tilt the camera is fixed, whereas zooming allows the viewer to see more of the environment in the frame as the frame moves around.

Tracking 

A tracking shot is any shot which the camera physically moves sideways, forward or backward through the scene. Tracking shots usually last longer than other shots, follow one or more moving subjects and immerse the audience in a particular setting. In cinematography, the term refers to a shot in which the camera is mounted on a camera dolly that is then placed on rails.

Dolly

A dolly shot refers to the camera movement when a camera is mounted on a dolly. In a dolly shot, the camera moves towards, away from or alongside your subject which can be an act location setting product, etc.

Pull Focus

Pulling focus or rack focusing refers to the act of changing the lenses focus distance setting in correspondence to a moving subjects physical distance from the focal plane, or changing the distance between a stationary object and a moving camera.

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