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Levitation Photography

Lesson objective – Which is the odd one out and why?

Lesson objective – Which is the odd one out and why?

Jump levitation

Jump levitationJump levitation

Supported levitation

Lesson objective – Denis Darzacq Photographer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HonzF8LbLE

Lesson objective – Natsumi Hayashi

http://yowayowacamera.com/

Lesson objective –Basic photoshoot (supported levitation)

Using a tripod or a

stable surface helps to

keep the images

aligned.

Be aware of lighting

changes as this will

affect the final image

Do not move the

camera in between

shots

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Adding other floating elements to make the

image more surreal

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GCSE PhotographySuccess Criteria

9

8-7

6-5

Levitation Photography

• A photo that shows simple supported levitation.

• A photo that shows jump levitation. Paying attention to details such as direction of hair, clothing and facial expressions to make it realistic

• A creative combination of objects and people levitating. Consider composition rules and relationship of objects to people.

• hoots

Create a series of images that show levitation.Task –• Take 3 or more photoshoots that show

development of ideas for levitation photography.• Explore supported and Jump photoshoots.• Combine objects and people for your final ideas.• Exploring and analyse relevant photographers.• Consider – Camera settings, location, indoor v

outdoor, models, props, Photoshop.

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Tutorial

Lesson objective – Supported levitation

Open your 2 photos

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Select person photo –Ctrl a – select all

Ctrl c – copySelect background photo – Ctrl V (Paste)

The photo should paste in place directly over the background.

Change the opacity to check that the images are lined up.

Supported levitation

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Add layer mask to person layer

Supported levitation

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Select layer mask Select paintbrushMake sure that the colour swatch has black on top‘paint over the chair/support to erase it.

Supported levitation

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Zoom in and make brush smaller to make it accurate

Supported levitation

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I used the paintbrush to add black to make the skirt look fuller and not flat

Supported levitation

Lesson objective – Final image

Ebi.Adding a shadow underneath would make the image more realistic.

If the models head was back more this would achieve a better floating effect.

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Compare the levitation images of

Denis Darzacq or Natsumi Hayashi AND Sam Taylor Wood

• Settings/photoshoot environment

• Models

• Photographic technique

• Lighting

• Camera settings

• What do you think is the most effective technique and why?

Homework

Jump v Supported

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• Take a series of photos of objects that could be used with your levitating people photos.

• You will be adding these using Photoshop. • Try to think about objects that would be easy to select, cut and

move. eg smooth edges.• Try to have the same backgrounde.gOpen books, shoes, clothing(hanging on a line??) food, technology devices.

You should photography the objects from different angles.• What props could you use to support the objects that could

be easily removed in Photoshop?

Homework Levitating Objects Photoshoot

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