The focus of this lecture is photo journalism. :) This is an area that I feel particularly confident in, as I have previously studied Photomedia (a photography subject at QUT) and am currently studying Communication 1999 at UQ. This Lecture was the best so far in my opinion (a close second is the jelly beans one, for obvious reasons) because it was fun. Simple.
We essentially discussed how stories, morals, messages are communicated through images. In particular we discussed cave drawings, how they can date back to 50,000 years ago. Stained glass windows in churches, the religious teachings for those who could not read. Along with other more modern image influences on culture. Including a short film from Dove. Showing a models transformation from normal everyday, to a distorted, hardly real person on a billboard. The face of 'Beauty'. No wonder we feel its so far from the truth.
Photo journalism:
In the new age of technology, its about Photoshop, Digital enhancement and now we dont have to select only one main image for a story. We can have a gallery of 8 for readers to choose from.
What Makes a good photo/Pictures for TV news:
-Framing
-Focus (digital and what you want the viewer pay attention to)
-Timing (shutter speed/ 'capturing the moment')
-Angle/ Point of view
-Exposure/light
-Inclusion of sound dimensions
Now we know a little more about Photo journalism...
-Merryn
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