I love that you created a book with your images. The format connects all of the images even though they are technically unrelated ideas. Small details, such as the illustrations on each page, make this appear sort of retro or nostalgic - which adds to the idea that most of these topics are superstitions we've all heard from childhood. Secondly, I think it was beneficial that you used depth of field so consistently in all of the images. It made me process the written idea and try to discover the consequence of breaking the superstitions. Basically - it was a witty way of engaging the viewer in the image.
My main concern is the scissors picture. I would have increased the DOP and try actually dropping the scissors during the shoot. The focus should be more on this action than the male who is dropping them. Also, the "mother" in the stepping on cracks image works well, but might have been even stronger if she were dressed more motherly. As is, she looks a little young, which might not push the idea of the story - but it is still visually successful as is.
Agreed. the DoF is great in these shots. My main complaint while viewing these is the inconsistency. I like how the images are on the same page as the Urban Legends. It kind of transitions out of nowhere though. They all began with the logo (which is a fantastic element, I might add) and the legend, then the picture comes up separately. But about halfway through, you began incorporating the images on the same page. I'd like to see them all like this, honestly.
But the symbols are great, the font type is a smart decision, the depth of field adds so much, and the yellowish tint adds so much to seem like a 1970's, 'how to' booklet. Great job.
I think it's very wise idea to create a book like format, in my opinion is shared between the double page and the picture that catches my attention more than separate the text from the image. I think that helps understanding and connection between them.
The pictures have points in common that make them work perfectly well as a serie, focusing the focal point on one side and letting the background blur, so I think it would be a good idea to incorporate the same depth of field to images that do not have, such as the image of the penny, I think is really good but the effect of blurring the background wolud help more to connecting with others as the image of scissors.
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ReplyDeleteI love that you created a book with your images. The format connects all of the images even though they are technically unrelated ideas. Small details, such as the illustrations on each page, make this appear sort of retro or nostalgic - which adds to the idea that most of these topics are superstitions we've all heard from childhood. Secondly, I think it was beneficial that you used depth of field so consistently in all of the images. It made me process the written idea and try to discover the consequence of breaking the superstitions. Basically - it was a witty way of engaging the viewer in the image.
My main concern is the scissors picture. I would have increased the DOP and try actually dropping the scissors during the shoot. The focus should be more on this action than the male who is dropping them. Also, the "mother" in the stepping on cracks image works well, but might have been even stronger if she were dressed more motherly. As is, she looks a little young, which might not push the idea of the story - but it is still visually successful as is.
Agreed. the DoF is great in these shots. My main complaint while viewing these is the inconsistency. I like how the images are on the same page as the Urban Legends. It kind of transitions out of nowhere though. They all began with the logo (which is a fantastic element, I might add) and the legend, then the picture comes up separately. But about halfway through, you began incorporating the images on the same page. I'd like to see them all like this, honestly.
ReplyDeleteBut the symbols are great, the font type is a smart decision, the depth of field adds so much, and the yellowish tint adds so much to seem like a 1970's, 'how to' booklet. Great job.
I think it's very wise idea to create a book like format, in my opinion is shared between the double page and the picture that catches my attention more than separate the text from the image. I think that helps understanding and connection between them.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures have points in common that make them work perfectly well as a serie, focusing the focal point on one side and letting the background blur, so I think it would be a good idea to incorporate the same depth of field to images that do not have, such as the image of the penny, I think is really good but the effect of blurring the background wolud help more to connecting with others as the image of scissors.
Love the soda one. Good job.