Reflections

Coming into this coursework task i have had no experience at all using the specific technological equipment needed to produce my magazine such as Photography , Photoshop , and all the different background information . I have learnt about the different lights and lighting effects that can be used when taking a professional photo for a magazine .The key light -  The key light is the first and usually the most important light that a photographer will use in a lighting setup . The purpose of the key light is to highlight the form and dimension of the subject . The fill light -  The fill light may be used to reduce the contrast a scene to match the dynamic range of the recording media and record the same amount of detail typically seen by eye in average lighting and considered normal. From that baseline of normality using more or less fill will make shadows seem lighter or darker than normal which will cause the viewer to react differently, by inferring both environmental and mood clues from the tone of the shadows. The Hair light - A hair light in a portrait setup adds dimension and drama to the image by accenting the shoulders and crown of the subject. Like adding spice to a dish, adding a disproportionate amount of hair light can overpower the other lighting and ruin the final image. The brightness of the hair light should never be the first thing you notice about a portrait . Throughout my experience i have learnt how to correctly used a tripod to get the best angles and heights for my photos , soon after i began to learn how to use Photoshop and everything that it involves like editing, air brushing, cropping and cutting them. I will also select different colours and text to compliment my photo and make it to the best of my ability.