3.3 Forced Perspective
Objective
Apply the technique of forced perspective to create optical illusions without digital editing.
| Read this article about forced perspective and tips on how to make it. Brainstorm ideas (ex: stepping on a tiny person, leaning against a faraway building). |
Take 5+ forced perspective photos within the normal 30+ photos we take on field trips. When taking forced perspective shots, consider the following: Depth of Field: Use a small aperture (high f-stop, such as f/8–f/16) to keep both foreground and background in focus. Angle & Perspective: Experiment with low or high angles to enhance the illusion. Subject Placement: Use distance and positioning to alter the perceived size. |
Choose 1+ forced perspective and 3+ your favorite normal photos and edit them in Lightroom for exposure, color, and creative presets as you like. Open your 4+ edited photos in Photoshop as needed to remove distractions using environmental retouching techniques. Save the file in Photoshop (Ctrl + S) and the retouched versions should now show in your Lightroom catalog too. |
| Lightroom: Select your edited photos and click the “Export” button in the bottom left of the library. All exports should have the long edge equal to 2500px. |
Upload 4+ 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, does not use time well on the trip, or submits work incorrectly.
Apprentice (80%)
Student completes most steps and/or has a weak attention to detail.
Master (100%)
Student completes all steps and with a strong attention to detail.
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