April | 2017 | David Neves

Title: Spot of Color

Project Description:

For my final project, I would like to further explore the juxtaposition between Black & White and Color. Rather than taking the same photo twice with different color settings, only one of each photo will be taken. The photos will primarily be in Black & White, with one significant color still present in the frame. The presence of this color will serve to draw attention to a particular subject within the photo. Subjects will not necessarily be in the center of the frame, as it will be the color rather than the framing that will draw the viewer’s attention to the subject. Other variances will also be present in each photo, such as differences in lighting and the amount of other objects in the frame.

Photos will be taken in color, and then have all but one color removed using Photoshop. Subjects will be chosen based on what color they are, objects with bright and vibrant colors are preferable. The subjects will be placed in different locations and a photo will be taken. The photo will be imported into Photoshop, where masks and color effects will be used to isolate the main color of the subject.

Project should be presented either physically or digitally against a black background. Current goal is 4×6 photographs with black table or poster board as backdrop.

This is a concept I have wanted to explore in this class, but have not been able to with the projects we have had thus far.

Outcomes:

4×6 Photographs (amount unspecified) posted on black poster board. Board to be placed on black table in the computer lab.

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