PHOA113: W4A2: Feedback

Hi Tanell,
 
Below you will find my feedback for your W4A2 for two out of the five categories in the rubric.  Feedback has been provided to you in the form of “group video feedback”.  

RE: CREATED 40 NEW PHOTOS OF MINIATURE OBJECTS IN 2 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND LIGHTING SCHEMES USING BASIC CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY AND PROPS PLUS WIDE-ANGLE SHOTS OF LIGHTING SCHEMES; USES EFFECTIVE TECHNICAL LIGHTING CHOICES, CORRECT EXPOSURE, WHITE BALANCE AND FOCUS:

Student completed the basics of the assignment: photographed miniature objects in 2 different locations and under two different lighting schemes. Student included 2 out of 2 wide-angle lighting schemes and images of handheld light meter. White balance, exposure, and selective focus was handled well. Further details on how to improve are noted in group video critique.
RE: CREATED NEW PHOTOS THAT USE LIGHTING, OBJECTS, AND CONTEXT TO CONVEY MEANING:

Student's images conveyed meaning more so than a typical "still-life". Suggested top images have been pointed out on the re-attached contact sheet.  Details on how to edit top images are noted in the group video critique; information will help student prepare for the final assignment.
To watch the group video critique, please scroll up – just below the rubric. Students are required to watch the entire length of the video.

To view the website of Samsofy, the French Photographer mentioned in the video, please click on the link below:
http://www.samsofy.fr/
In the video, I mentioned the work of photographer, Michael Paul Smith.  To review that article, please click on the link below:
http://petapixel.com/2013/10/14/life-like-miniature-scenes-shot-using-model-cars-forced-perspective-250-ps/


Information regarding your written essay & peer critiques will be listed within the Grade book.  Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions and/or concerns.  
Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions or concerns.
-Prof. F