Sunday, 28 September 2014

Ex#7: A Study Of Light Contrast

 
The human eye simultaneously registers a wide range of light intensity. Due to their limited latitude, image sensors (ccd's) are unable to do this. The difference in the level of light falling on or being reflected by a subject is called "Contrast". 

When harsh, directional light strikes a subject the overall contrast increases. Indirect, diffused light produces soft, shadowless images with low contrast. Understanding this behaviour of light and the effects it creates makes a huge difference in photography / cinematography. But you still have to make sure that the camera records it accurately, and that’s where an understanding of contrast comes handy.

Contrast is the range of tones between pure white and pure black. Low contrast images have a wide range and appear soft to the eye, while high contrast images have a small range and appear stark. 

For this exercise, I want you to take two photographs using the black and white mode on your camera OR, reducing saturation/colour using photoshop or any such program after you have taken the photograph.

Choose your subject (animate or inanimate) and take one photograph in high contrast light and another one in low contrast light. Post both photographs together with NO written word.
Enjoy! - Ajay

Rememeber :

Your name in "Post" and Name, Contrast in Lables.
Deadline: Sun 5th Oct 6pm.

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