DPI-W2: INTRO TO COMPOSITION

 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING GCD 61204

 27/09/2024

24.09.2024 – 20.10.2024 / Week 1 – Week 4

ZHOU YUTONG/ 0378676

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING GCD 61204/ Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media

GROUP:5

INSTRUCTIONS

Lecture

2 Introduction to Composition

Summary of my lecture here :

This article introduces basic compositional concepts for digital photography and photo editing: 

1. It emphasises the importance of focal points and how layers and proportions can be used to engage the viewer;

2. It explores the concept of asymmetrical balance and how elemental ‘weights’ can be used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of an image; 

3. It discusses how thirds and white space techniques to enhance the naturalness and clarity of a design.

• A good composition requires a strong focal point to draw the viewer's eye.   
• A sense of hierarchy can be effectively conveyed by adjusting the scale of the elements.

                                 

• Asymmetrical balance is achieved by considering the weight of each element.
• White space can help balance complexity and improve design clarity.
• The rule of thirds divides an image into nine parts, creating a natural composition.
• In a selfie, the horizon should be in the top or bottom third of the frame.
• Knowing and using these basic design rules can help you take better photos and designs.

Exercise

Week 2 INTRO TO COMPOSITION : Choose and identify your collage's design elements to be cut out and compose it into your own concept & story

I buy magazines about fashion and human research, adding the two together is not a simple task, but it was a wonderful experiment, some of the design of fashion magazines put in the layout of science magazines instead of the stronger emphasis on the content I want to express!

Choose the best design and paste it

My teacher helped me choose this one, he said it was more visually appealing and had a unified subject matter, I accepted my teacher's advice and I like the design just as much, with the big G running across the top and bottom, I like the way it cuts through the image.

Feedback

My teacher said that my ideas were good but my presentation was lacking, that I lacked the punchline that would grab people's attention.

REFLECTION:

Experience:Firstly, I need to decide on the theme I need for the selected magazine, then pick the theme I need from the selected magazine, scissors to cut according to the edges, then it's a matter of collage according to the idea to make a layered photo

Observations：During the production process, I found that imagination and the ability to lay out the picture are very important; without these two abilities, many of the following steps will be trapped. We also have to admit that the human imagination is very rich!

Findings ：I've improved my imagination and picture layout skills, and most importantly, my information sifting skills, which allow me to select the material I want to