FCP Photostory

Photostory, Ron’s Journal

Photo #5, Visual Weight

Obviously, this photo was taken in Elon’s Magnolia Cemetery just off campus.  The images of the graves obviously are noticeable, but what really grabs the viewers attention is the Cemetery sign, located near the back.  This is mainly for two reasons, one, the color of the sign stands out by being so different from the rest of the photo, and two, the writing on it is clear, large, and also colored to stand out from its surroundings.  Also, the sign stand outs because it’s a pretty important piece of information.  After all, if it wasn’t present, this picture could’ve been taken in practically any cemetery in the world.

Photo #4, Horizontal Lines

This photo is another complicated mix of horizontal and vertical lines, but unlike photo #2, this time it’s the horizontal lines that stand out and grab your attention.  This is primarily due to the length of the building and the angle of the photo, it demonstrates the width of the building and the perfection of the window placements perfectly in 3 horizontal lines.  Also, there are the horizontal lines to consider on the top, the bottom, and the middle layers of the building made by the edges of construction.  Upon noticing them, the eye follows them from one end to the other.

Photo #3, Diagonal Lines

This photo is pretty straightforward in its attention to diagonal lines.  It’s also clear that this photo could’ve been taken from several other angles in which the result would’ve horizontal lines or vertical lines.  In fact, vertical lines are present in this photo, but subtly.  Back to the diagonals, there are two unique parts of the subject in this particular photo.  First is that the diagonals present do not converge, in fact, they only occupy roughly 25% of the screen.  So they don’t necessarily add as much depth to the photo as one might expect from that perspective.  Second, is the use of repetition of diagonals.  There are roughly 12 diagonal lines in the picture and they are all parallel to each other representing uniformity and organization.

Photo #2, Vertical Lines

This photo does an excellent job of presenting an example of the use of vertical lines.  Across the surface area of the building, there are a myriad of horizontal and vertical lines present.  However, it’s the vertical lines that catch my attention because, unlike the horizontal lines in the picture, these lines clearly show the viewer how tall the building itself.  The building truly resembles a monument of epic proportions and the vertical lines only emphasize that point stronger than ever.

Photo #1, Triangles

This photo is a good exemplifies the use of triangles.  There are three visible triangles in this picture, and each one is formed by design construction methods of this specific building.   They’re also linear triangles, meaning the base is parallel to the ground and the tips are formed facing the sky.  This symbolizes depth, growth, and even power.  More than anything, I feel it symbolizes organization specifically related to unique designs.

Business Card 1

I based this card on a job I had three summers ago as a Sales Associate at a retail store named Memphis Pool.  I used several different text fonts in order to establish a resemblance to the cards used by the managers of the store.  This included several distint features.  First, the use of the gradient tool for the light to dark blue transformation across the card.  Second, the placement of the Memphis Pool logo (the seahorse) near the bottom right corner of the card.  Finally, the Magic Wand and Paint tools in order to perfect the logo’s black texture similar to the ones used in the actual cards.

Business Card 2

I based this card on a store I’d like to work at next summer which deals with computer repairs.  I based my design off an actual employee card, with two logos, a large title on the left and all personal and company contact information on the right.  I used distinct font colors on the job description title I’d apply for as it’s different depending on the employee.  The funest part was using the Magic Wand tool to perfect the logo coloration and texture.  I downloaded basic designs from the Internet and then made adjusments to fit the shining silver adaptation featured on a standard Consultant employee business card.

Business Card 3

I made this card based on my summer job at my high school for the past two summers, working on the maintenance team.  I’ve been told I could end up being the Head of the team in a few years a the rate I’m performing, so I just decided to go with that.  Anyway, for this post, I focused on using a gradient type layout that matched my school’s colors (blue and gold).  I also imported the seal of the school from the internet to fill in some of the blank space on the card.  Aside from that, a majority of the rest of the card was made using Text Boxes, the Cropping Tool, and the Magic Wand.