1.6 B&W Chiaroscuro
Objective
Shoot black and white images with dramatic lighting in the photo studio.
Chiaroscuro (Italian; lit. ’light-dark’): in art, is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition. It is also a technical term used by artists and art historians for the use of contrasts of light to achieve a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures. Similar effects in cinema, and black and white and low-key photography, are also called chiaroscuro.
| Watch the tutorial above and browse the example images. Choose your model, review the portrait lighting table, and choose a time to use the studio. |
| Take a total of 30+ photos using different lighting styles and poses. Remember the goal is to create drama through both the lighting and the model. |
| Open your 2 favorite photos in Photoshop that use different lighting styles and poses to retouch and convert to black and white. Need a reminder on the retouching steps? Click here. |
| Photoshop: click on File > Export > Export As and select the JPG format. All exports should have the long edge equal to 2500px. |
| Upload your photos into a gallery block on your WordPress.com website. Describe the objective of the project and how you approached it. |
Novice (50%)
Student does not complete all steps or submits work incorrectly.
Apprentice (80%)
Student completes most steps or has a weak attention to detail or low contrast.
Master (100%)
Student completes all steps with a strong attention to detail and high contrast.
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