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photographs run across the gutter. Thus unity is maintained by using a "Banner" type of headline, a large copy block, and photographs. drama to the layout. It also aids the reader's flow through each element to improve communication. essay, the selection and number of pictures should be determined by the importance and complexity of the out the story is a factor. However, no matter how important or complex the story may be, your basic picture requirements remain the same. Every story must have a beginning, a middle, and an ending. Additionally, every layout should have one large dominant photograph to grasp the attention of the viewer. Other photographs used in your layout should not exceed 50 percent of the size of the dominant photograph. The two most important pictures again are the lead and the end photographs. Besides having the reader and creating the desire to know more about the subject, the lead picture should give the reader a hint as to what the story is about. In other words, the lead photograph performs the same function as the opening paragraph in a written news story. The end photograph should help the reader to see the signifi- cance of the story, summarize it, and bring it to a logical conclusion. The remaining photographs in a story should consist of a variety of sizes, shapes, long shots, medium shots, and close-ups. Their task is to maintain the interest that is built up by the lead and carry it throughout the story until the end shot is reached The body photographs, like the middle of any story, are the "meat" of the whole statement that you are trying to make and should not disappoint the issue. The board on which you mount your display Therefore, your story must fit the space allowed and not mean, however, that when you go out on an assignment you should have a predetermined lead and an end shot in mind. On the contrary, the lead and end photographs are selected from the overall coverage. Once the story is shot, you screen the proofs and select the photographs. Always choose the lead picture first. Next, choose the end picture. After selecting the lead and end pictures, choose the body pictures. After all the photographs have been selected, edit them so only those that are absolutely necessary from a 100-foot flag pole to obtain a certain shot. If the shot does not fit or is not essential, then it has no should select only those pictures that are valuable and story-telling manner. determine picture placement and size. layouts, you tend to "feel" your way. Nevertheless, there must be a starting point. For the most part, it is strictly mechanical. other elements on the page or pages. This system of aligning elements, or the "buddy" system as it is established and maintained throughout the layout. From the very beginning, you must establish a definite set of margins to provide consistency from element to element and from page to page. break your work. For it to be effective, it requires Advanced Photography Course |
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