There are a few different types of forced perspectives that we will try in our photography. Towards the end of next week, you will choose your 1 best photo from all of these types we will try. The idea of perspective (or the view from the viewers eye) can be manipulated many ways by the photographer. Take notes on these types and sketch a few that you will try.
Average point-of-view photos just show where the viewer would be positioned in the photo:
A "Forced" perspective makes the viewer assume a position in an unreal and fantasy photograph. There are many different tricks for this type of photo.
The scale play with the human and the object can be manipulated in many formats:
The scale play with the human and the object can be manipulated in many formats:
We will also attempt our own version of "tilt-shift" photography. Officially, tilt-shift photography requires either an expensive special camera lens or a more simple form using photoshop. We won't do either. We will use a small figurine(s) of your choice and place them in an outside setting (best lighting). You may also try indoors, but make sure the lighting is strong and it is in sharp focus.