PhotoBlog! - Class Project Edition

At last I have compiled those super-awesome photos I promised forever and a day ago (when was that - Thursday?). So without further adieu, here they are for your immediate viewing pleasure.














And to end, that's my avatar.

Okay, so that is more or less the project I turned in today. I presented it in class, which went over pretty well. My fellow students gave me positive comments and my professor said that each pic was an effective demonstration of the corresponding color principle. His only criticism was that my pics weren't always cinematic, which basically means that they didn't always look like they could have come from a film.
I acknowledge that. Cinematic photographs are important in this class seeing as I'm a film major. But dang it, sometimes I just can't help taking a shot that looks artsy. Or interesting. Or just plain awesome.

Alright, that's all as far as photos go. Before I wrap this post up, however, I've got a little note of interest. I attended a presentation on campus today for the Disney College Program and applied. What this bascially means is that, assuming I get in (and I feel that I have a pretty good chance of that), I'll get a job working at Disneyland and will have opportunities to take classes and get college credit as well as get networking opportunities with various Disney affiliations (ABC, Pixar, etc.). It's gonna be fun. Crazy busy, but fun. Okay, I'm done.

O-key do-key, this post is done. Can't say when the next PhotoBlog will happen, seeing as my camera is a bit on the fritz right now, but no pain, no gain. At any rate it will give me a chance to post some thoughts and stuff instead of just pictures.

So long, kids
T.H. Excellence

A Photo Project

I recently completed a project for class that required photographing 16 different shots, each demonstrating a different lighting technique. I felt sort of weird about my project when it was done because about half of the pictures were really awesome while the other half were just sorta... blah. Anyway, I thought I'd post a couple of the really awesome ones to liven things up a bit.



This picture was meant to demonstrate Rembrandt lighting. The idea of the Rembrandt technique is to use lighting selectively so that it highlights a specific part of the picture. The textbook used an example of an old woman reading a book. In the painting the book was illuminated and casting shadows on the woman's face, the background, etc. I decided to use my hands instead 'cause I was too lazy to get a book.



The idea in this picture is pretty simple: use lighting to show the texture of something. I think it actually turned out pretty good.



Another simple shot. Use lighting as a dramatic agent. I think this picture is actually overly dramatic, but whatever.

Anyway, that's all I have for now. If you like the pics, drop a comment. I put a poll up just recently on favorite superheroes, so if you've got one, share it with the world.

Keep moving forward
T.H. Excellence