Lesson objective –
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 –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.
Lesson objective –
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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