Michael-P6

Photo Assignment Name (Double Exposure)

Student Name: Michael Wallace

Group Name: Snapshots



Title: The Spirit Still Lingers...

Tags: school, hallway, ghost

Self Evaluation

Commentary:

The double exposure shot was a fun experience for me. I used one of my students at school, but made sure her face was not visible. My shot was achieved by using a tripod to make sure that two images were taken at the same location on one of our halls, with the exception being the one with my student. I used Microsoft Digital Image Suite to compose the picture. I layered the two photographs together and made the photograph with my student 90% transparent. This achieved the effect of a ghost image walking the hallway. This type of image has been used for years in the film industry to give the appearance of ghosts in horror movies, and can currently be seen in certain shots in the SyFy television show //Ghost Hunters//. I have used Microsoft Digital Image Suite to make corrections in lighting and color for the time that I have created our school’s yearbook, but I have never attempted to create a ghost image until now. This photograph meets the requirements because, using Microsoft Digital Image Suite, I was able to combine two images to create a double exposure. I just had to make sure that **I used a tripod to guarantee that both images were consistent**. This assignment allowed me to practice combining two elements together to create a unique image. I can use this image and this activity in class to demonstrate how you can achieve in Photoshop or Digital Image Suite what many photographers used to do with film cameras, many by accident and others intentionally, to create interesting photos. Many photographers enjoy creating double exposures because they feel that the end result is something unique (take the boy’s face in the leaves in our weekly assignment) and, if you are willing, there are quite a few contests out on the web that allow you to enter your double exposure photos for prizes.

(45-50 pts.) || 80 – 89% (40 - 44 pts.) || <80% (<40 pts.) || Critique Comments:
 * Category || Strong || Adequate || Weak ||
 * Concept || Does an outstanding job of communicating the concept. || Does an adequate job communicating the concept. || Does a poor job communicating the concept. ||
 * Composition || Photograph uses composition principles very effectively. || Photograph does a good job using composition principles. || Photograph does a poor job using composition principles. ||
 * Focus || Focus is a perfect match with the concept of the shot. || Focus is an adequate match with the concept of the shot. || Focus is a poor match with the concept of the shot. ||
 * Technical Aspects || Shutter speed and aperture were perfectly chosen to match concept. || Shutter speed and aperture were adequately chosen to match concept. || Shutter speed and aperture were poorly chosen and do not match the concept. ||
 * Depth of Field || Excellent use of depth-of-field. || Adequate use of depth-of-field. || Poor use of depth-of-field. ||
 * Title/tags || Title and tags were perfectly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are excellent with no mistakes. || Title and tags were adequately chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are good with only minor errors. || Title and tags were poorly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Contains multiple spelling errors or wrong word choices. ||
 * ** Instructor evaluates this section ** ||
 * Self Critique || Excellent self-assessment. Written comments meet or exceed requirements. || Adequate self-assessment. Written comments meet requirements. || Poor self-assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements. ||
 * Peer Critique || Excellent peer assessment. Written comments meet or exceed requirements. || Adequate peer assessment. Written comments meet requirements. || Poor peer assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements. ||
 * Peer Comments || Peer comments exceed expectations. || Peer comments meet expectations. One or two comments might be missing. || Three or more peer comments were missing, incomplete or poorly written. ||
 * Total Points || >89%
 * Total Points || >89%

Peer Critique Name: Emily Smith (45-50 pts.) || 80 – 89% (40 - 44 pts.) || <80% (<40 pts.) || Critique Comments: Emily -Michael, I really love this picture. Many of the books I have been reading lately contain characters who are supernatural beings, and this shot reminds me of some of my favorite scenes in the novels. I like that you used the tripod to capture the same exact shot in order for it to appear seemless when you layered the photos. I also like that you didn't show her face; this adds to the feeling of the photo and goes right along with the title of your photo. I plan to continue to experiment with layering photos using Photoshop. I think this photo definitely meets the requirements for this assignment. This is such a cool photo and very appropriate for this time of the year.
 * Category || Strong || Adequate || Weak ||
 * Concept || Does an outstanding job of communicating the concept. || Does an adequate job communicating the concept. || Does a poor job communicating the concept. ||
 * Composition || Photograph uses composition principles very effectively. || Photograph does a good job using composition principles. || Photograph does a poor job using composition principles. ||
 * Focus || Focus is a perfect match with the concept of the shot. || Focus is an adequate match with the concept of the shot. || Focus is a poor match with the concept of the shot. ||
 * Technical Aspects || Shutter speed and aperture were perfectly chosen to match concept. || Shutter speed and aperture were adequately chosen to match concept. || Shutter speed and aperture were poorly chosen and do not match the concept. ||
 * Depth of Field || Excellent use of depth-of-field. || Adequate use of depth-of-field. || Poor use of depth-of-field. ||
 * Title/tags || Title and tags were perfectly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are excellent with no mistakes. || Title and tags were adequately chosen and written to express the content and concept. Spelling and word choice are good with only minor errors. || Title and tags were poorly chosen and written to express the content and concept. Contains multiple spelling errors or wrong word choices. ||
 * ** Instructor evaluates this section ** ||
 * Self Critique || Excellent self-assessment. Written comments meet or exceed requirements. || Adequate self-assessment. Written comments meet requirements. || Poor self-assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements. ||
 * Peer Critique || Excellent peer assessment. Written comments meet or exceed requirements. || Adequate peer assessment. Written comments meet requirements. || Poor peer assessment. Written comments do not meet requirements. ||
 * Peer Comments || Peer comments exceed expectations. || Peer comments meet expectations. One or two comments might be missing. || Three or more peer comments were missing, incomplete or poorly written. ||
 * Total Points || >89%
 * Total Points || >89%

Other Comments:

Jacki - Michael, I really like this photograph! It sounds like you worked really hard on it and it shows. I think you did a great job with using the tripod and setting up the picture. I didn't know that you could create ghost pictures like this! I love the theme of your two photos together...let me guess, are you getting ready for Haloween:)!!? My one suggestion would be to take the shot from more of an angle to allow for more depth to the picture. Great job!


 * __Kevin__**- Michael, another well done and fun photo, and it is timely for October. Your description shows the good planning you made to achieve your effect. Having the photos exactly the same helps create the overlay. I know you obscured the student’s face for good reason, otherwise having the head beyond the frame would be nice, and is there a way to create dimension? I don’t know- but some way to give a more 3-d effect with depth of field or change of angle or the like? Perhaps some play with the contrast or brightness of the two layers. _

Donna- Michael, this is a great example for double exposure. I know why you disguised the student, but I think your photo is more powerful by photographing her walking away than it would have been by having her approach. This angle adds mystery to the composition. I would be interested to see how the photo would change if you had taken it farther away from the student and perhaps captured her whole body in your shot.