Hints of Capturing Patterns

•    To show the full the shape of a subject you must make sure there is a good tone or colour constant between the subject and the background.

•   Lighting can help to create bold shapes when the subject is lit more strongly than its background, or when it is backlit so that the haze of light shows its outline.

Patterns

•   Harsh light and shadow can show the shape of something so well that there's not much point in to actually show the subject itself.

•   Patterns are frequently caused by the effect of shadows.

•   Patterns are also created when a distinctive shape is repeated within the image and it can have a powerful impact when used as part of a composition.

Hints On Creating Texture

• A sharp image is a vital factor in enhancing the effect of the texture in a photograph.
 
• It is best to use a tripod to get rid of the risk of camera shake.
 
• Make sure that the subject you choose is small enough to provide enough depth of field for all the important details to shown sharply.

• As a rule, subjects with bold, deeply indented textured surfaces will be more effective when lit with a soft light, and those with a more subtle texture need less diffused and less angled light to enhance it.

Control Of Tones

·         Control of tones, including variations of light and dark. Emphasizing parts of the image and colour. Generally setting the mood of the photograph.

·         Tone control can be used to emphasize shapes of the most important parts of the image.

Tilt Shots

·         Low angle

Used to convey power and dominance.

·         High angle

used to show vunrability or weakness and show the dominance of the point of view.

Shot Distance Types

·         Medium long shot

·         Extreme long shot

·         Extreme wide shot

Shows the insignificance of a character. Also good for establishing location.

·         Medium shot

·         Medium long shot

Good for showing movement and a balanced tracking of characters and their movement.


·         Medium close up

·         close up

good for portraiture and moving image interviews.

·         Big close up

·         Extreme close up

Good for showing the significance of a character. Also good for showing emotions and seeing the character as being powerful.

Photographic Techniques

 
 

·         Shot distance


·         Use of tilt


·         Shot composition


·         Eye line


·         Tone


·         Line


·         Colour; including vivid, primary and monochromatic colour.


·         Texture and hints on creating texture


·         Patterns and hints on creating patterns.