*** DATE EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 20, 10PM PDT ***
I've been experimenting with different visual styles, and Wes Anderson's movies have me intrigued. Wondering what the maggot collective can do with his visual style.
The things that strike me about his scenes are:
Straight-on -- he rarely shoots at an angle, almost always shooting straight-on; almost no depth.
Symmetry with a twist -- most of his shots are quite symmetrical, but he also manages to create a bit of imbalance to break the symmetry, either with colour, pattern, numbers, size, contrast, etc.
Attention to colour -- he pays attention to the colours present in each scene (usually minimal, often complementary or analogous) and you definitely notice the colours.
I don't care about the subject -- it can be portraiture, still-life, architecture, landscape, whatever. Just that style of shooting straight-on, symmetrical (with a break), and an attention to the colours.
Here's a good video of scenes from his movies that illustrate his style:
RULES:
1. Photos must be taken within the time period of the contest.
2. You may submit 3 photos during the competition.
3. The contest moderator will choose 5 (or 6) photos to be voted on.
4. The winner will get a happy feeling in his/her pants. (That is a rule by the way, not an option.)
5. In the event of a tie, the contest moderator will have the deciding vote.
6. Winner will be the contest starter/moderator for the next comp.
7. The winner has 3 days to start a new contest or 2nd place becomes the new winner.
8. And have fun.
So this wouldn't be a good time to experiment with the "rule of 3rds?" ;)
04-02-2015, 03:53 PM
BaNosser
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Originally Posted by From_the_NEK
Interesting. This will be a fun challenge.
and should produce some cool shots..
04-02-2015, 04:34 PM
bad dancer
Can I re-submit my last photo ?
04-02-2015, 11:24 PM
Fuzz
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Originally Posted by Lonnie
So this wouldn't be a good time to experiment with the "rule of 3rds?" ;)
Notice the positions of most of the horizontal lines, as well as the vertical alignments of the symmetry-breaking objects. :)
04-03-2015, 11:17 AM
Lonnie
And another question, since Wes is a cinematographer, should all photos be submitted in 16:9 format? :)
04-03-2015, 11:43 AM
From_the_NEK
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Originally Posted by Lonnie
And another question, since Wes is a cinematographer, should all photos be submitted in 16:9 format? :)
That would be a fun twist. I'm going to do this even if it is not a requirement.
04-03-2015, 01:55 PM
Fuzz
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Originally Posted by Lonnie
And another question, since Wes is a cinematographer, should all photos be submitted in 16:9 format? :)
Funny you should mention that. When I started looking at his style in more detail, I noticed that he mixes up his formats. In Grand Budapest Hotel for instance, some scenes are 16:9, some are 3:2.
One thing I've realized with these contests that I am missing - turning things that most wouldn't look twice at into an amazing picture. Nice entries so far! I've been a bit cold on the camera the past couple weeks but hope to give this a shot before the deadline.
Perhaps. I was hoping/expecting that there would be more participation since it's a rather easy theme...or so I thought. I could extend it until Monday night if you guys think you'll get more entries in.
04-17-2015, 10:22 AM
Supermoon
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
Perhaps. I was hoping/expecting that there would be more participation since it's a rather easy theme...or so I thought. I could extend it until Monday night if you guys think you'll get more entries in.
I'd definitely have a chance to get another shot or two by Monday, and I'd love to see more entries overall.
04-17-2015, 10:30 AM
ridinshockgun
I should get out this weekend some, been cold on the camera recently until this past weekend.
04-17-2015, 12:13 PM
Fuzz
Okay, just extended until Monday night. Let's hope we get some more entries.
LOVE this one... wish I had been paying attention.
04-21-2015, 11:32 AM
Fuzz
Alright, I think I'll close this off and put up a voting thread. Some superb entries.
04-21-2015, 12:40 PM
mud
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
The things that strike me about his scenes are:
Straight-on -- he rarely shoots at an angle, almost always shooting straight-on; almost no depth.
Symmetry with a twist -- most of his shots are quite symmetrical, but he also manages to create a bit of imbalance to break the symmetry, either with colour, pattern, numbers, size, contrast, etc.
Attention to colour -- he pays attention to the colours present in each scene (usually minimal, often complementary or analogous) and you definitely notice the colours.
Always though the was following in Kubrick's footsteps, he has original storylines but always seems to be riffing on Stanley's photo ideas. Sorry I missed out on this shoot.
