Final Polaroid

Polaroid Photos

Photo Manipulation

1) My picture is based around hip-hop/rap, as you can see more clearly by looking at my artwork. The landscape is set in the downtown corridor of Los Angles, near the neighborhood of Compton. In the foreground there is an old school Cadillac, a classic “pimp” car, getting shot at. In the background there are the opaque figures of some of the best rappers, in my opinion (Tupac, Nas, Ghostface Killah, Dr.Dre). All of these MC’s have had to live the hard and rough life, but have now made it to stardom. All these pictures relate to the commonality of the hard ridden life of the ghetto.

2) Two elements and principles of design I used where: shape and value, focal point and movement.

- Shape: Shape can be seen through out my whole picture in two types, geometric or organic. Geometric shapes are structured, and often symmetrical (Ex. Circle, Triangle, Square). While organic shapes are usually abstract and don’t have defined boundaries. All the shapes in my work are combined to create a composition with no negative space.

- Value: I use value in my design to clearly distinguish between the fore, middle and background. Each uses different color values to make between them to make a greater contrast. The darker and harsher colors are in the front, which recedes to lighter and brighter images.

- Focal Point: The emphasis of my photo is the buildings in the middle of my work, which divide the rappers in the background and the car in the foreground. The black and white building attract attention and catch the eye, because they are “obviously” a different color then the rest of the images and the picture plane. Also, since the black and white buildings are not actually a picture, but rather a brush pattern, they are easier to spot and notice.

- Movement: On my picture plane, I have used movement in 2 forms: literal and compositional. The car in the foreground exemplifies literal movement while compositional movement starts initially with the car, but then your eye is lead around the artwork to the background of the city, to the skies with the opaque rappers.

Catherine Zeta Zones - Facial Reconstruction

Final Summative

Facial Photo Montage


Movie Poster


Art Exhibit


Creative Interpretation

PSA

To look at my "PSA Video" you have to go to Youtube and type in the following in the search bar.
--> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUcrBs6t-Js

Hero Video

To look at my "Hero Video" you have to go to Youtube and type in the following in the search bar.
--> http://youtube.com/watch?v=T3Vs5eepNb4

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Response Questions

1. In my three posters, I have incorporated different page layouts and designs to create a focal point and sense balance on the picture planes. In my first poster, I placed three pictures of Joe Thornton, to create a triangle effect with his bodies that directs the viewers’ eyes around the picture plane. In my second poster, I used the Canadian flag to divide the picture plane into three different sections. In my third poster, I used a tile pattern to separate the picture plane into many segments, which are overlaid by a spiral filter.

2. In each of my posters I applied different techniques and applications to differ them from one another. In my first poster, I used a big background image, so I could overlay a few pictures on top of it. This would not clutter the picture plane, which allows the viewer to focus and observe each picture separately. I also used smaller text to not divert from the focal point. In my second poster, I used the Canadian flag to evoke senses of poise and balance. I used few images and added little text, so I wouldn’t take away from the simplicity and effectiveness of the photos that are placed scarcely along the picture plane. In my third poster, I used many images to create a sense of repeat pattern, and large text to contribute to the contrast of horizontal text against the vertical photos.

3. In each of my posters I used the elements and principles of design to create a harmonious equilibrium through out my work. In my first poster, I used overlapping images to create a deception of depth on the picture plane. This helps the viewer to understand which pictures are in the fore, middle or background. I also used the three pictures of Joe Thornton to create a formal equilibrium on the picture plane; one picture on the left, centre, and right. Additionally, there is a use of visual texture, seen as a 3D shutter pattern that flows across my poster. In my second poster, I used opaque images to create a focal point in my artwork. The Canadian flag, and the NHL logo overlap each other creating the stress in the centre of the picture plane. This emphasis determines the balance of my work, by having writing on the left side and an image on the right. In my third poster, I used spiral lines as a filter, over top of each image to give you a gist of movement. The spiral lines however which are curvy-linear, suggest feelings of infinity and eternity, and each lead you to the emphasis on each picture. In addition rhythm is also seen in the background, repetition has been used as a tiling affect of the Boston and San Jose logos.

4. The image I have selected to be the strongest is my first poster, with the three pictures of Joe Thornton at different opacities. The picture plane is very clearly seen and the viewers eye is not distract by any one picture. The viewers’ eye is brought around the whole image, to fully comprehend the theme and the poster. The images are very crisp, with sharp edges. The formatting has been very minimal, plus the photos are bright and not blurry. The images are also in perfect ratio and have not been stretched to fit onto the picture plane.

5. The image that I placed least successful is my third poster. I didn’t have enough time; to fully complete the concept I was going for, which was a tiling background with many photos on top. I was also needed to change the foreground, by adding a “picture in picture” to really highlight the focal point in my artwork. I could of added text as well, like a small quote, describing the theme of my image.

Formative Imovie