Task 2 - continuation - research

Task 2 Research – Experimental techniques

Spherical Aberration – creates a distorted effect when focusing on reflective materials. This is due to the type of lens which is used.  It can also be done manually by un – focusing your camera on an object to create Bokeh images.

This image is a good example of spherical aberration because it contains a distorted effect around the focal point. The reflective decorations and lights suggest that the camera was unable to focus.  This effect also adds more emphasis to the focal point by blurring any unnecessary objects.

Front project with light – illuminates the object or subject which closest to and facing the camera, it is useful when shooting portrait and still life in low light settings to add emphasis tot eh focal point of an image.

This image is interesting because you can see why the photographer has used  front project light, because he/she is shooting in low light conditions and they want the subject to be the focal point of the image.  This technique is also a great way to add shadows, shadows make the image look detailed and unique compared to ordinary portrait images.

Natural lighting silhouettes – is a dark outline or shadow of an object created by placing it against bright backgrounds. This effect can be created by shooting towards the sun or artificial light sources for example torches or street lamps.

The is a great example of natural light silhouettes, as you can see the photographer has captured the subject cycling in against a landscape shot of the sun, this has allowed him to create a shadow effect on objects closest to the camera. The main aspect which stands out is the contrast it is extremely strong this is a great way to create an attention grabbing image.  The high depth of field Is a great way to capture the detail within the sunset, furthermore you can almost feel the texture on the sea it looks calm and tranquil which then makes the entire vibe of the image feel calm and relaxing.

Cover over lens – this can be anything from paper cut outs to coloured filters to create unique effects.

 Creating designs on paper and then placing it over your lens is a creative method of creating unique images, it gives your images an edge compared to ordinary photography techniques. As you can see this artist has opted for a festive theme this indicates that there are no limits when being creative with this method.

Pinhole – to create a pinhole image using a camera you must remove the lens and placing a body cap with a pinhole in the centre this will allow you to create a pinhole image.

Pinhole cameras are the most basic type of photography a person can explore, it is open to everyone because it has no price tag and it can be made at home using household materials. If you look at this image the entire frame is focused on the centre with a blur circling it, this emphasises the centre it pulls you into the image. Moreover the colour tones are balanced nothing seems to be out of line.

Double exposure – you can double expose an image in the darkroom by sandwiching negative film and when using a filmcamera by firstly exposing a film and then winding back to re expose. 

Double exposures allow you to combine two completely different images together into one. The positive side to this is you can compile two similar images to create a common goal for example if I wanted to create a horror type image I would create a portrait of someone in a black costume against a graveyard or an abandoned building. This technique can give you more options and effects to explore.