Sunday, February 21, 2010

Class Exercise D: Photo Compositions

When talking about photos, angles play a very important role in expression of emotions and ideas.

We were tasked to take a few shots of a subject, using different camera angles and compositions.

The 'bottom-up' shot:


 -Taken using camera from a lower position with respect to the subject. Normally used by political leaders or individuals with power, to depict vision, power and authority.

The 'top-down' shot:



-Taken using camera from a higher angle as compared to the subject. This is a portrayal of weakness, vulnerability and helplessness in the subject. Effective in portrayal of the needy or during disasters to evoke sympathy.

The 'long-shot':



-A composition whereby the subject is taken together with the surroundings. This give the viewers an idea of how the subject interacts with the environment.

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