A13 Research and Inspiration

Research:

-a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled---Wikipedia

-The technique was invented by Surrealists and is similar to an old parlour game called Consequences in which players write in turn on a sheet of paper, fold it to conceal part of the writing, and then pass it to the next player for a further contribution. Surrealism principal founder André Breton reported that it started in fun, but became playful and eventually enriching. Breton said the diversion started about 1925, but Pierre Reverdy wrote that it started much earlier, at least before 1918.-Wikipedia

Surrealism:

A 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind. I liked this one because it gave different ideas for each section...but flowed at the same time. This gives me inspiration because the body isn't the normal body you would see, it gives me more ideas and inspiration to create a more unique body for this new assignment.

The Creative Process

why is this process important?why do we need a process?
1) improve consistency, time management, raise the quality of your work, and you will communicate in a more professional manor.

steps to create process
-research-the more you know the better off you are, easier project will be, research on internet, meet your client, or look around
-brainstorming,inspiration-talk with people, come up with adjectives that describe the project, What kind of message am i trying to communicate?, Who is my audience?, What kind of  color or styles will work for this audience?
-sketching-THUMBNAILS,just to get your thoughts out, think about your colors, placement of elements
-execution- compose the piece, implement your ideas, design principles!!! try techinques, explore options, if you get stuck then walk away, dont be afraid to start over, or try something new....
-critiquing and revise- take a step back(LITERALLY) and look at your design with an objective eye

Photo Composition

snapshot-a quick shot, spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time.
photograph- an image taken with care and thought.
rule of thirds-imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically...getting the subject away from the center...also place the horizon line at the top or bottom horizontal divider...fill up your entire frame for a close up picture.
leading lines- uses the lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewers eye through the photo...lines can draw attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point.
point of view- change the way your subject is perceived by changing the camera position...if you are photographing a subject that you want to seem very tall, compose the shot so that the camera is looking upwards.
simplicity-keep your background simple and clear of clutter...the mood and effectiveness of the photo can be altered by what is in the background...a chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away.