NM3223: Digital photography and imaging

Assignment 4: The day after- Joiner

Theme:

Photomontage in artist David Hockney’s style which he called “joiner”.

example

Hockney explored difference between mechanical view and eye’s/minds view (single vs. multiple point of view).

What is photomontage
Photomontage is the process (and result) of making a composite photograph by cutting and joining a number of other photographs.

Important:
- Explore different approches to creating a joiner which captures your mind's eye view.
- Don't be afraid to change your concept mid way.
- Keep shooting. Memory is free.
- Try to capture what would other wise go unseen.

Objective

  • Objective is to establish digital darkroom workflow .
  • Develop image processing skills.
  • This assignment is designed to help you explore most of the important issues in digital image processing and printing.

Note:

  • This assignment will, if done properly, stretch present digital technology to its limit. Most important for the success of this assignment is pre-visualisation.
  • Think before you start shooting. First do a trial shoot and composite before you embark on 2000 photo montage.

Presentation: Print size equal to or more than 16” on longer side. Format - at your discretion.

What i would like to see in your prints: Contrast (clean whites and colours), depth (should create an illusion of 3d space), presence (should draw viewer into picture space).

Due: Next week tutorial

You need:

  • A good quality camera with manual control
  • Image processing software (Adobe Bridge & Photoshop)
  • Good quality large format inkjet photo printer

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