SEVENTH SHOOT PRESENTATION Clyde Auditorium
CLYDE AUDITORIUM, GLASGOW I am planning to visit the Clyde Auditorium in which I aim to express the beauty of the minimalistic structure. The building represents a shell so its sleek design provides for an interesting challenge. Due to the huge size of the building along with the challenging architecture, I can envision myself struggling to photograph the building so I plan to experiment with multiple compositions to achieve a variation of shots. As the Clyde Auditorium features many repeating designs, I will focus on repetition and pattern for this shoot to attracts the viewer's attention. I plan to focus on symmetry as the building is mainly symmetrical front the front onwards. I believe this would give my pictures a aesthetically pleasing look which will appeal to my viewer. I have checked the weather for the upcoming weekend and the forecast says it is to rain so I will carry my equipment in a camera bag for protection against water damage. My parents will be taking me into Glasgow for this shoot so travel expenses are excluded.
TOP 5 IMAGES, PICTURE 1 Aperture: 5.6 Shutter Speed: 1/200 ISO: 100 The way I have positioned myself means the image is symmetrical which creates an equal balance throughout the image. This makes the shot appealing to look at for the viewer. The monochrome filter applied by the camera provides a harsh contrast as the darker and lighter tones clash. This draws attention to the details of the building.
TOP 5 IMAGES, PICTURE 2 Aperture: f/5.6 Shutter Speed: 1/500 ISO: 100 The repetition of the curving lines from the shell like structure creates an interesting pattern. This gives a structured layout to the image which keeps the viewer engaged as they are aware of what is going on in the image. The framing of this shot allows for a balance between negative and positive space thus creating a peaceful image which calms the viewer.
TOP 5 IMAGES, PICTURE 3 Aperture: f/5.6 Shutter Speed: 1/500 ISO: 100 The composition of this shot allows for a somewhat balanced amount of both negative and positive space. The negative space stops the eye from being overwhelmed. An aperture of f/5.6 alongside a shutter speed of 1/500 of a second lets little light through the lens thus creating darker tones. This emphasises the clouds in the background which creates a dramatic atmosphere to this shot.
TOP 5 IMAGES, PICTURE 4 Aperture: f/8 Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec ISO: 100 The lower composition of this image promotes the leading lines of the shell which hangs over the building. I believe these leading lines lead the eye across the image to the focal point of the converging tip of the structure. The framing of this shot allows for a large amount of negative space to surround my subject matter. This singles out my subject matter hence emphasising its placement.
TOP 5 IMAGES, PICTURE 5 Aperture: f/6.3 Shutter Speed: 1/125 ISO: 100 The repetition of the curving layers of the shell structure calms the viewer and makes them feel comfortable whilst looking at the image. This makes the image visually pleasing to the viewer thus retaining their attention. The framing of this shot leaves the viewer’s imagination to explore as this shot only reveals a small amount of the structure. I believe this engages the viewer as it sparks their interest.
FINAL 2 IMAGES – PICTURE 1 The low angle of this shot creates dominance as the building appears to tower over the viewer. This appears to give the building some visual weight in which the contrast emphasises this. To achieve this low angle I had to position myself below the building and look upwards to create this perspective. Aperture: f/6.3 Shutter Speed: 1/125 ISO: 100
FINAL 2 IMAGES – PICTURE 2 Aperture: f/8 Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec ISO: 100 The use of negative space within this shot provides clarity and emphasises the building itself as there is nothing else to distract the viewer. This, in turn, draws attention to my main subject. My ISO was sufficient enough to create a strong contrast between my subject matter and background. The exposure time of 1/500 of a second allowed this to occur.
POST PRODUCTION Original Edit I went with my original shot for my final image
The repetition of the glass panels provides a calming effect as squares and rectangles are familiar and stable. However, the triangular shape of the roof brings energy and dynamic properties which creates a unique contrast through shape. The abstract shape of the building engages the viewer as the interesting compositional structure of this building seems very dynamic. I had to tilt my camera upwards to include the underside of the building thus achieving this dominant perspective. The shutter speed of 1/400 of a second means the shutter won’t be open for long. FINAL IMAGE – ARMADILLO This limits the amount of light allowed through the lens which creates a good value in tone throughout the image. Aperture: f/8 Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec ISO: 100
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