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06/21/2004 03:57:04 AM · #1 |
Could someone please clarify the use of the word "Formal" in the context of the current challenge description.
i.e. What defines a "formal" and "informal" portrait?
Thanks
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06/21/2004 04:04:20 AM · #2 |
(Since I'm not a member I can't read the description, so this is my best guess.)
I would think it would mean in a "formal" studio setting, such as with a backdrop and a posed subject.
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06/21/2004 06:22:10 AM · #3 |
I have one of John Hedgecoe's books and in it he seems to indicate that a formal portrait has the subject in more of a classical pose, such as you would see in old paintings of a person looking towards the camera with only maybe upper 50% or less of body showing ( example ) or someone standing ( example ). Most of these images are in "portrait" and not "landscape " orientation.
An informal portrait would be something like someone lying down, not looking at the camera, in a handstand position, etc. Basically anything that shies away from the classical portrait setting.
So basically, it's ok as long as:
1) you're taking the picture of a person (or an animal too I guess) in a way that doesn't stray too much away from classical potraiture. HOWEVER, there is nothing to say that image has to be serious. Goofy portraits would work too.
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2) you're indoors.
The challenge does not indicate that self-portraits are out, so that can be a viable option too.
Message edited by author 2004-06-21 07:37:38.
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06/21/2004 06:43:49 AM · #4 |
Ami, you should be able to read the challenge description by clicking on the word 'Challenges' - either on the menu bar, or on the front page just above where the challeges are listed.
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06/21/2004 07:29:30 AM · #5 |
So a person laughing or with their hand covering their mouth for example would be classed as within the "formal" boundries of the challenge?
Can we expect a deluge of "it's not formal because...." comments on this one?
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06/21/2004 05:53:58 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by bod:
Ami, you should be able to read the challenge description by clicking on the word 'Challenges' - either on the menu bar, or on the front page just above where the challeges are listed. |
Thanks! I hadn't tried that before.
Originally posted by Tallbloke:
So a person laughing or with their hand covering their mouth for example would be classed as within the "formal" boundries of the challenge?
Can we expect a deluge of "it's not formal because...." comments on this one? |
I'd be afraid of that. I can imagine that some people will think of all the portraits they've had taken (in studios) and use that to judge by. This website is a basic guide to classic portriature, and I don't think you could go wrong by following some of it's advice.
Message edited by author 2004-06-21 17:54:12.
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06/21/2004 05:58:07 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Beagleboy:
So basically, it's ok as long as:
1) you're taking the picture of a person (or an animal too I guess) |
The challenge details specifically mention "person", so if you want to avoid "doesn't meet the challenge" comments, you'll avoid "portraits" of dogs, cats, etc. =] |
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