Composition:

Composition and Go-Bo

 In this lesson we were learning about the practical skills of creating different filters and compositions in our images using different techniques to create a perfect image for our adverts. We were first shown some overlays (which can be created on 'CaptureOne') that are we will be using to overlay our final image, however we were shown them at this stage as we could practice taking photos and see them straight away with the overlay. This will help with getting the right composition for my image. To create filters we were taught to use a Machine called a 'GoBo' to help with creating different filters which would help with the mood of the images.

 

what is a GoBo?:

A Gobo is a physical stencil or template which gets slotted inside (or in front of) a lighting source of course. The Gobo is used to control the shapes that are projected onto the background or model. It has mainly been used in theaters and can create spotlights or the filters can be used to create different settings or moods e.g. windows. Therefore linked in this video is some information about gobo's and how they can be used.

We set up the studio to start practicing with the gobo with two back lights to light up the back set, the model central to the set, two black boards either side to create shadow, an overhead light and finally the gobo in the potion you wish to have on the model or in the background. Making sure that the camera has all the correct settings we tested out the gobo and first found that a dark background does not work.Therefore we had to changed the set-up of the photo-shoot to be able to create a clear filter for the photo shoot. 

  

In the new diagram above the black boards have been brought closer together by doing this it creates are darker set and more of a shadow making the overall back of the set darker meaning that when shining the gobo back on this made the image stand out more. Another tip for brightening the image is to make the ISO higher or even open the apatcher. We practice the look with the filter behind which in some ways could be quite interesting as we created a window filter but to make the look more intersting we brought the filters in front of the face. Referring back to the overlay if the text was white we were taught that you can use something as simple as your hand in front of the light to create a shadow on the image which can be quite effected. We continued this practice throughout the lesson and practiced different creating different shadow which can be effective depending mostly on the model and then the style of the image you wish to create.