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Assemble and photograph at least two distinctive still-lives.
Shoot at least one roll of 24-exposure b&w film (Kodak
T400CN film is recommended because it can be processed using
standard C41 process at your local film processor).
In the first composition, use only subjects that
are white. Use a white background. If you want, you may paint
your subjects white. You may also construct objects out of white
paper. Play with the lighting to change the shadows and depth.
Try different lighting and different camera angles as well as
changing or moving the objects. Look for balance and unity. Pay
attention to your light meter. You may wish to bracket your exposures.
In the second composition, make use of what you
have learned about lighting in the first composition. This time,
you may use anything you want for subject matter. Experiment with
different backgrounds or textures. Choose your subjects carefully:
do you want to unify your composition with similar objects? Or
do you want to surprise the viewer by deliberately inserting unusual
or out-of-place objects within an otherwise unified composition?
Or do you want to make a statement about opposing forces? Do you
want to create a calm and serene mood or do you want to create
tension? Should your composition be balanced or deliberately unbalanced?
Have the film developed and order 4x6 machine prints (alternatively,
you may order a contact sheet from a professional lab). If the first
roll did not turn out, try again. Edit your work and select the
best composition from each set-up and order final 8x10 b&w prints.
Be sure to give exact cropping instructions.
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