PHOA113: Week 3 - Announcements
Hi PHOA113,
We are currently in day one of week three;
welcome! I wanted to double check with everyone that we are clear as
to what is due this week. I have made a little checklist for you below.
RE: Portraits by: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ - Lighting Tools (for week 3)
This week we will be studying contemporary photographer
Annie Leibovitz. Please read the post and visit the links provided by
day 3 of this week.
RE: WEEK 3 - READINGS
For this
week’s module, be sure to click through all the slides, watch the
tutorials and read all of the Pro’s Tips on the right hand side of the
module.
Week Three’s reading contain the following sections:
-“Overview”: A Synopsis of the week with multiple slides to click through
-“Incandescent Light”: Any light that uses electricity to heat a filament; Be sure to click through all slides
-“Lighting Tools”: Tools to Manipulate Light; Pages 1, 2, 3 and 4; be sure to read the “Pro’s Tip”
-“Light Direction”: Direction in which the main source of light in a photograph is pointing
-“Light Ratio”: Detailed explanation of “fill light” & different ratios to manipulate light
-“Light Scheme”: Plan of light placement for your subject; be sure to watch the entire video
-“Accessory Lights”:
Small lamps used to optionally to selectively light smaller areas of a
photograph; “accent lights”; be sure to click through all three slides
-“Time and Setup Organization”: Handy tips to consider before and after you shoot your photographs; be sure to read the “Pro’s Tip”
-“Summary”: Recap of Week Three’s Module and an intro into Week Four’s Module
RE: WEEK 3 – ASG. #1: “Hard Light & Surface”
In this assignment, you
will focus on lighting two different subjects, under hard light with
your studio light(s). In terms of light ratio, the goal is to produce
images that reflect an 8:1 ratio. Your images should display the
character of the subject.
By (see assignment for actual date), respond to the discussion questions assigned to you. Submit your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area.
By (see assignment for actual date),
start reviewing and responding to your peers' posts. Respond to at
least two of your peers’ posts by asking a question, posting a comment,
or adding a point to expand the discussion. Be honest, clear, and
concise.
RE: WEEK 3 – ASG. #2: “The Character of Light Applied to Gender”
In this assignment, you will focus on lighting two new
subjects, under soft and hard light with your studio light(s). In terms
of light ratio, the goal is to produce some images that reflect a 1:1
and others that reflect from an 8:1 to 20:1 ratio. You will continue to
shoot using the manual setting on your DSLR and take photographs of your
models under one (or two) studio light(s) that are attached to a light
modifier of your choice. You may choose to work with your shoot-through
umbrella, your softbox, or you can also place your scrim (or translucent
reflector) in front of your bulb. All of these accessories will help to
diffuse the light and make it softer.
By (see assignment for actual date), submit your contact sheet and PDF file to this Discussion Area. Follow current MLA guidelines for the writing style, spelling, grammar, and citation of sources.
By (see assignment for actual date), use this Discussion Area
to critique the work posted by at least two of your peers. Discuss
their ability to use focal length, light, and composition to make
specific photographic statements.
RE: WORKING AHEAD
Although it
may be tempting to work ahead, I would encourage all of you to work
within the given time frame. If you must work ahead, please refrain
from submitting your work until the given deadline.
Thank you and please feel free to respond to this post if you have any questions/concerns.
-Professor Fiander
