Headshot Plan

1. How many light sources are you going to use (including any reflectors)? 

-Im going to use 1 light source and have it at an angle.

2.Will you use constant lights or strobes (flashes) or both?

- Constant Light

3.How many PocketWizards will you need?

- One 

4. How are you going to create a "catch light?

- By having a strong light source and having it at an angle.

5. What lens will you use?

-I will use an 18 - 55 mm lens 

Post an example of what you want your finished headshot to look like.

 

Rules Of Composition

Macro

Leading Lines

Balance

Frame

S Curve

Rhythm

Contrast

Circular

Rule Of Thirds

Perspective

Symmetry

Perspective

Rule Of Thirds

Light As The Subject

Circular

S Curve

Contrast

Frame

Leading Lines

Pattern

Macro Examples

Framing

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Balance

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Contrast

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Leading Lines

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Perspective 

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S Curve

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Rule of Thirds

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Circular

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Pattern

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Light

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WaterMark Practice

Motion Preview

Still Action

ISO 3200

F/5

Shutter Speed 1/4000

ISO 800

F/5

Shutter Speed: 1/640

ISO 800

F/5

Shutter Speed : 1/800

Jumping

ISO 800

F/5.6

Shutter Speed: 1/1250

ISO 800

F/5.6

Shutter Speed : 1/640

Still Life Photos

Front Focus
Small F stop

Front Focus
Medium F stop

Front Focus
Large F Stop

Middle Focus
Small F stop

Middle Focus
Medium F Stop

Middle Focus
Large F Stop

Back Focus
Small F Stop

Back Focus
Medium F Stop

Back Focus
Large F Stop

Stock Photography and Legal Issues

1. What is a model release? Why do you need one?
-A model release is  form that states that you have the models permission to post pictures of the model.
-You need one because you could get sued by the model if you do not have one.

2. Why should you keyword your photos?
-You should keyword your pictures so you can organize them and find them easier.

3. Why do you have to be careful about shooting images with band names or logos?
-You should be careful because the owners of the logos could sue you.

4. Why should you save space?
-You should save space incase you later want to add text to the image.

5. Why do designers like Royalty Free images?
-Because they can use those images for free without getting sued.

6. Why should designers be careful about using Royalty Free images?
- Because if it turns out that it is not a royalty free image then they could get sued.

7. What is an alternative to Royalty Free images?
-You could buy the images.



8. In your words, what is the difference between Royalty Free and Rights Managed stock photography?
-Royalty free images are free to use but rights managed stock photography you have to pay for a license to use that picture.

9. What is a legal issue that is covered in the FAQ that you never thought of before you read about it?
-Model Release 
10. Why is it an interesting legal issue to you? 
-Because i've never thought about that 

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