In this project I chose the theme of freezing motion. This is due to me feeling that I would enjoy photographing high speed photographs and also due to the diversity of the theme. I started of my project by making a mind map of all the possible shoot for freezing motion, this then enabled me to refer back to it for help when planning a shoot. Following this I researched into freezing motion by making a image bank containing 30 images which all related to freezing motion. This allowed me to see a different aspect to freezing motion and influence many of my shoot ideas. Here are some of the things in which I photographed to show freezing motion: Sport, Glow sticks, Party poppers, Bubbles, Balloons, Hair and Water.
I then went on to research in to 20 photograph who focused on freezing motion or high speed photography. This helped me in a way in which I was able to see different photographers ways of showing freezing motion. I was influenced by many of these photographs as I wanted to experiment in photographing freezing motion like they had. From my 20 photographer, I chose my 5 favourite to research further into.
I evaluated 4 of their photographs and included and influence and summary section. This showed what I had learnt from the photograph and how my work has been influenced by them. I feel that this helped me with the project as I was able to develop my understanding of different ways to show freezing motion. Lastly I did 5 connecting essay which allowed me to link my photographs with another photograph, by doing this I was able to identify the different themes, lighting , colours, angles and compositions of my photographs and how they connected to one another.
After each shoot I would make a work dairy which showed two of my photographs from that shoot, whether they be the best two or one of my least successful. I would then evaluated both photograph stating the positive and negatives and how I captured and edited the photograph. My work diary also contained a 'if I was to continue' section which allowed me to reflect on the shoot and take this on board in my next shoot.
As a part of this project I had to complete the following print techniques: Black and white, curves, duo tone, repetition, selective colour, photo joiner, soft focus, cluster and weaving. All of these print techniques allowed me to explore different ways of editing my photographs but also choosing the correct photo to do the print technique to. This was because I realised that not all the print techniques look good on all photographs. This then made me think about which photographs I should use to fore feel the print technique to best it can be. I also had to complete 10 computer experiments and 8 physical experiments. This allowed me explore my photographs in a way in which it is presented and how it is portraying freezing motion.
For many of my shoot I used the studio, although I had previously used the studio for unit 1, I had to develop my understanding of the studio equipment as certain set ups where needed to photograph freezing motion. For example when shooting water, I had to stop any light hitting the water butt still light up the background. I now feel much more confident with the studio equipment therefore I will be able to carry this on into next year.
Overall this project has allowed me to develop my skills in the studio and also find specific type of photography that I like to photograph. Also when completing my computer experiments I was able to develop my understanding and skills of Photoshop. All of the skills and confidence with the studio that i have gain, i will able to use this is my upcoming year in my Unit 3 and Unit 4.
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