Intro to CG II Extending the Moment

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Decisive to Extended Moment In Photo 1, week 1, you learned about THE DM (Henri Cartier Bresson a.k.a. The Decisive Moment). – You have learned how to pull the trigger such as basic camera operation and composition. Many pictures may truly exist for only a fraction of a second in time time, rarely, if ever, to be repeated. I may be able to recreate a scene, but it is usually impossible to get the same shot again.

Controlled Shots Many shots will have a highly controlled setup…and COULD be redone. MAYBE even improved. But it is unlikely that you will.

Controlled shots in the field Even though it is a scene that was there yesterday and will most likely be there tomorrow, there are so many variables that make it just so because of exactly when you were there. What are some variables that might occur for a shot like this? Lighting (what time of day did you get there) vegetation (what time of season) water flow (very seasonal…high water during the spring, minimal during the summer, could turn to ice in the winter), etc. trees fall into the landscape during the winter…it may NEVER be the same. people wandering through your picture camera equipment changes (i.e. better camera, better lenses) Weather the day you visit Position of the sun on any given day of the year…Ansel vs. The iPad

Photo II+ This year, you will be developing in several areas: – Developing the STORY of the image/scene Conceptual Photography Photostory – as a video Video Production – Many more contests – Special Research Topics – Photojournalism – shooting Current Events – Web Gallery Development

Contests Let’s start first with a “Look at What Makes a Winning Photograph” – Break up into groups of 3-4 and brainstorm the above statement. – Be prepared to discuss your answer.