Assignment #13: Research and Inspiration

Research

Exquisite corpse:

• a game or collaboration of words or images assembled together
• Started by writing a few words then passing it on and adding more. 
• Surrealism: a movement of art style that was created using imaginative objects 

Brainstorming/ Inspiration

I like the way you can see the difference between each section yet it still goes together in  a way.  The figure is imaginative and fun.

This image is different and imaginative yet fun because of the way the unusual objects form together to create a body. 

The Creative Process

Why do we need this process?

• It improves consistancy. A certain level of quality will be maintained. 
• Ability to plan and time your work. 
• Raise the quality of your work. 
• Communicate more effectively and in a more professional manner.

Steps to the Creative Process

1. Research: the more you know, the easier the project will be. Research the client and the competition. get online, look in magazines, listen to music, pay attention to the world around you... whatever you need to do to get inspired. 
2. Brainstorming/ Inspiration: Striving to be unique and innovative while still following the current trends, ensures a fresh and creative approach. What message am I trying to communicate? Who is my audience? What kind of color or style will work for this audience?
3. Sketching: thumbnails, thumbnails, thumbnails Sketch to get our thoughts out and to work through ideas. 
4. Execute: Implement your ideas, Combine type and imagery, into a well developed composition. Utilize design principles and visual organization guidelines to help. Try techniques, explore possible options, and analyze the outcome. If you get stuck, walk away and clear your head, If the piece doesn't look how you imagined, and it isn't working, try another idea. Forcing an idea won't result in a good design. 
5. Critique and Revise: Take a step back, (literally) and look at your design with an objective eye. Make sure the design effectively conveys the message to the intended audience. If it doesn't, go back and tweak the composition until it does! Asking others for their opinion will help with this process. 

Photo Composition

Difference between Snap Shots and Photographs

• Snapshot = is a quick shot, often spontaneous, taken to record a moment in time 
• Photograph = an image taken with care and thought

Rules of composition

Rule of thirds imaginary lines drawn dividing the frame of your camera into thirds, both horizontally and vertically.

• Place the important subject or important elements of your composition where these lines intersect
• Place the horizon line at the top or the bottom horizontal divider
• Fill up your entire frame with the subject for a close up image

Leading Lines

• The use of lines created within the foreground or background of the composition to lead the viewer's 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 in 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, clear of clutter
• the mood and effectiveness of a photo can be altered by what is in the background
• a chaotic composition will cause the viewer to look away