Photo Movie
Other than the subject itself, the background is the single most important element of any good photograph. Simply by choosing the right, non distracting background your work will automatically start to look much more professional.
Notice that I used the phrase “Non Distracting” not boring. If I were taking a picture of a big impressive tractor and there was a barn in the background; that barn would be like a supporting actor in a movie. If on the other hand, I was shooting a Motorcycle and there was a barn in the background, it would seem out of place. It would be distracting.
There are so many things to be aware of when taking a good picture that often it seems overwhelming. As far as the background is concerned, if you will remember one word; “PATCH” it should make things much easier.
P is for Parts. This covers parts of people, buildings, trees, etc. If you can see part of something in the background, human nature is going to be more attracted by what’s not there than what is.
A is for Angle. The angle at which you take the shot determines if the background is distracting or not. If you are shooting a small girl, you can shoot looking down at her, shoot at her level, or (with a little more effort) shoot looking up at her. From the same location, each of those backgrounds would look totally different.
T is for Timing. Is there anything that would look better five seconds from now? (A kid on a bicycle, a moving car, people walking by; are all visual distractions that you could avoid by just waiting for a few more seconds.)
C is for Contrast. If your subject is standing under a covered picnic table area, and there is a big bright canyon in the background that’s probably too much contrast. Not only will your viewer have an awkward time with the difference in lighting, but your exposure will suffer too.
H is for Horizon. If you are traveling and it’s your first visit to the Grand Canyon, one would hope that you would get some pictures of your family with the Canyon in the background. Watch the horizon line in the background. Even if the Canyon is beautiful, a crooked horizon line will just never “Feel” right.
Of course there are times (like News Photography) where you might be able to see a distraction, but it’s out of your control. Regardless if you are using digital or traditional 35mm, put your camera in Portrait Mode and your camera will automatically choose a narrow “Depth of Field.”
Most people spend 90% (or more) of their efforts on getting the subject to look just right, and that is important. But considering how much the background can help or hurt the over-all image, remembering these points will greatly enhance your work.
This Article Written By: Tedric A. Garrison Cedar City, Utah
Tedric Garrison is an award winning writer and photographer with over 30 year’s experience. His eBook “Your Creative Edge” (http://www.betterphototips.com/creativeedge.htm) proves that creativity can be taught. Today, he shares his wealth of knowledge with the world, at: http://www.betterphototips.com
Photo Movie !
|
|
Vintage DBLWT Press Movie photo C3183 HAZARD Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage DBLWT Press Movie photo C3184 Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage DBLWT Press Movie photo C3185 THE TORCH Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage DBLWT Press Movie photo C3186 CHARGE OF THE LANCERS Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
ORIGINAL MOVIE STAR PHOTO $9.00 |
|
|
Vintage DBLWT Press Movie photo C3187 Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3158 THE CRYSTAL BALL Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3160 Paulette Goddard Marie McDonald Ann Doran $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3161 UNCONQUERED Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3162 SUDDENLY IT’S SPRING Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3163 ANNA LUCASTA Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
1934 Press Photo Helen Hayes Movie Actress $27.88 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3164 ANNA LUCASTA Paulette Goddard William Bishop $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3165 THE TORCH Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3166 Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3167 THE GIRL IN ROOM 17 Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
LUCILLE BALL MISS GRANT TAKES RICHMOND MOVIE PHOTO 353P $10.00 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3168 PARIS MODEL Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3169 WALTZ OF THE TOREADORS Paulette Goddard $24.99 |
|
|
Vintage Press Movie photo C3172 I LOVE A SOLDIER Paulette Goddard Sonny Tufts $24.99 |
|
|
Julie Andrews HAWAII Original Movie Photo 84i $10.00 |
|
|
Joan Collins Dan O’Herlihy Original Movie Photo 75i $10.00 |
|
|
1967 Press Photo Vittorio De Sica Italian Movie Director Actor $27.88 |
|
|
1975 Press Photo Ben Gazzara American Stage Movie Television Actor $27.88 |
|
|
4x 220V~240V Continuous Daylight Photo Video Movie Light Lamp Bulbs 150W 5400K $76.99 |
|
|
1946 Press Photo Sidney Lanfield Movie Director Writer $27.88 |
|
|
1983 Press Photo MOVIE GANDHI $27.88 |
|
|
1960 Press Photo Danish Actress Kirsten Kaae “Frog Woman” at Cannes Movie Fest $27.88 |
|
|
1952 Press Photo The Harlem Globetrotters Movie, Featuring The Original Players $27.88 |
|
|
MAE WEST & W.C. FIELDS “MY LITTLE CHICKADEE” 8×10 MOVIE STILL SEPIA TONE PHOTO $5.95 |
|
|
1979 “LAST MARRIED COUPLE IN AMERICA” MOVIE STILL PHOTO $9.99 |
|
|
COLIN FIRTH Movie Television Stage Actor 8×10 Photo #22 $5.99 |
|
|
COLIN FIRTH Movie Actor Livia Giuggioli 8×10 Photo #20 $5.99 |
|
|
COLIN FIRTH Movie Television GEOFFREY R. 8×10 Photo #92 $5.99 |
|
|
Horror Movie Star Hazel Court Signed The Curse Of Frankenstein Photo JSA d08 $9.99 |
|
|
Movie Still Photograph William Powell & Myrna Loy $99.99 |
|
|
Movie Still Photograph of OUR GANG in Boxing Gloves $59.99 |
|
|
Movie Still Photograph of OUR GANG in Boxing Gloves $59.99 |
|
|
Movie Still Photograph of Carole Lombard at Home $199.99 |
|
|
1979 LAST MARRIED COUPLE IN AMERICA MOVIE STILL PHOTO 3 $9.99 |
|
|
Movie Star Marisa Tomei Autograph Signed 8×10 Sexy Color Photo JSA $13.49 |
|
|
1940′s BARBARA STANWYCK (Lady of Burlesque) b/w movie publicity photo $8.25 |
|
|
Movie & TV Star Beverly Garland Autograph Signed 8×10 Photo JSA d08 $9.99 |
|
|
FRANK SINATRA COLLECTION OF MOVIES ,BOOKS, THE RAT PACK PHOTO $195.00 |
|
|
Our Gang Movie Star Mary Ann Jackson Autograph Signed 8×10 Photo JSA d03 $11.00 |
|
|
1940′s MOVIE COUPLE (Olivia de Haviland-Errol Flynn) b/w movie still photo $8.25 |
|
|
THE SMURFS MOVIE BIRTHDAY PARTY INVITATION TICKET 1ST -A2 CUSTOM – INVITE PHOTO $9.99 |
|
|
2×2 PHOTO NEGATIVE 1968 Gayle Hunnicutt,movie star $18.88 |
|
|
Mona Barrie Beautiful Rare Original Movie Photograph $24.99 |
|
|
Shelly Winters Grant Photograph Movie Actress Postcard $24.95 |
|
|
The Smurfs Edible Image Cake Topper $6.95 Easy to use edile cake topper. Simply remove from the backing sheet and place on top of your cake…. |
|
|
Deni 15400 Electric Popcorn Maker, 3 Quart $29.00 Classic parties are a success with the right tools. With the Deni 3qt Popcorn Popper your customers can entertain in style. Delicious bowls of popcorn are popped instantly. This appliance pops up to 3qts. of popcorn in 3.5 – 4 minutes! Melt the butter as your popcorn pops. Add your own special ingredients to make your personalized popcorn treat. Features: Personal Popcorn Popper pops up to 3qts. o… |
|
|
Cousin Eddie/Christmas Vacation Style Moose Mug & Dickie $25.99 “We’re all in this together. This is a full-blown, four-alarm holiday emergency here. We’re gonna press on, and we’re gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny F*%&ing Kaye” Tis the Season to Be Merry….and here is your chance to Make THIS Christmas a “GRISWOLD” Christmas. A&R Collectibles is pleased to offer our Christmas Moose Mug Sparky Special Package… |
|
|
Classical Baby 3-Pack – Music, Art & Dance $17.25 CLASSICAL BABY 3PK SET – DVD Movie… |
|
|
Space Buddies $9.40 Features include: •MPAA Rating: G•Format: DVD•Runtime: 84 minutes… |
|
|
Ten $4.56 No Description AvailableTrack: 10: Deep,Track: 11: Release,Track: 1: Once,Track: 2: Evenflow,Track: 3: Alive,Track: 4: Why Go,Track: 5: Black,Track: 6: Jeremy,Track: 7: Oceans,Track: 8: Porch,Track: 9: GardenMedia Type: CDArtist: PEARL JAMTitle: TENStreet Release Date: 08/27/1991… |
|
|
Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection (Star Trek I, II, III, IV, V, VI + The Captain’s Summit Bonus Disc) [Blu-ray] $54.91 Genre: Sci-Fi/FantasyRating: PGRelease Date: 12-MAY-2009Media Type: DVD… |
|
|
Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection (First Contact / Generations / Insurrection / Nemesis) [Blu-ray] $34.99 STAR TREK:NEXT GENERATION MOTION PICT – Blu-Ray Mo… |
|
|
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Three-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live w/ Blu-ray packaging) $39.99 SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS – Blu-Ray Movie… |
|
|
PS I LOVE YOU Vinyl wall quotes stickers sayings home art decor decal $0.02 Wall quotes are one of the latest trends in home decor. This new fashion is the perfect way to express yourself or add that little extra touch to a room without breaking the bank. Vinyl wall quotes give the look of a hand-painted word, quote, or saying without the cost, time, and permanent paint on your wall. They are easy to apply and can be easily removed without damaging your walls. Our quotes … |
Tags: design, movies, photo, photo movie creator, photo movie maker, photo movie maker free download, photo movie maker software, photo movies, photography, video
Leave a Comment