Photo Assignment #3 :: Eye-level Photography

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Photo Assignment #3 :: Eye-level Photography

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Another Monday - that means Photo Assignments! This challenge involves eye-level photography. We've talked about creating drama with perspectives using low angle photography so in this video we will continue with that theme shooting eye-level.
Eye level is defined most obviously in portraits. The relationship between the photographer and the subject is extremely important in the success of a good photograph. In this tutorial I will show you how to achieve this.
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@PeterMcKinnon 7 жыл бұрын

Messy studio means your gettin' after it! Great video, Ted!

@theartofphotography 7 жыл бұрын

+Peter McKinnon lol - I'm getting WAY after it then ;-)

@kylelitwack 7 жыл бұрын

You two are my inspiration right now.

@yarcek 7 жыл бұрын

both of you are uploading GREAT content! i really apreciate having access to your content, i say hi! from argentina!

@OceanBlueKeys 7 жыл бұрын

Fancy bumping into you here. Glad I'm subscribed to both you guys. You bring different but equally valuable perspectives to the table. Cheers.

@ZaberAnsaryOfficial 6 жыл бұрын

You're* Don't kill me please lol

@appleshampoo324 7 жыл бұрын

I know it's wrong but 'shooting Kennedy at eye-level' made me chuckle a bit.

@isTheNightfly 7 жыл бұрын

RF BRCK lol

@icare4u77 7 жыл бұрын

Oh god, it took me a few second to get that one haha.

@hoorayforpentax3801 7 жыл бұрын

All depends on who you think shot him, doesn't it? For the Oswald viewpoint, it was from well above. If you're a grassy-knoll type, not so much. ;)

@lfac 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ted, I don't think I'm going to participate in the assignment, but it was really interesting to see the effect of angle and distance in portraits. The thing that I always like the most in your videos is the example photos, not only they convey the concept clearly but they are gorgeous. The later being something that I don't see a lot in educational resources and that makes a world of difference to me. Thanks!

@machitouen1 7 жыл бұрын

Ted, the kid with the gun photo was shot by William Klein and not W. Eugene Smith.

@theartofphotography 7 жыл бұрын

Yep - I didn't title that right…

@The3Natural 7 жыл бұрын

Missed out on the last assignment. I'm short so naturally everything I shoot is from a low angle. I guess I can walk around with a small step stool for this one.

@NarekAvetisyan 7 жыл бұрын

Love those last pictures. Never seen them before.

@RodAllsopp 7 жыл бұрын

I'd like to "Like" this more than just the once that KZfaq allows. Great content. Will watch again and again. Thank you.

@lightbox617 7 жыл бұрын

First, I apologizes for some of this language. Some things that I was taught as a young (40) wedding and event photographer.photographer 1. don't shoot from a high angle 2. every time you press the shutter, (film) cost 42 cents 3. One of my best, most effective mentors told me about wedding portraits and camera levels..."tittie hi, will buy." Very crude but essentially, very slightly below eye level. when I hang a show in a gallery, I put the center of the painting, picture, photo 60 inches from the floor. If viewers are of average height in the US, that will bring it to just about "eye level."

@AlexJacksonSmith 7 жыл бұрын

Point 3 is interesting, my Wife hates me to photograph from slightly below - she worries about her chin! I wonder if other women feel the same??

@kimlalajo 7 жыл бұрын

@Alex Jackson-Smith .. As a woman, I can tell you YES!! :(

@lightbox617 7 жыл бұрын

As a 69 year old man, I remember press agents for Ronald Reagan threatening photographers who tried to shoot "up" and potentially capture that "turkey wattle" neck.

@AlexJacksonSmith 7 жыл бұрын

kimlalajo - Thanks, I'll add this to my book, and I'll tell Karen she will be pleased that this is normal. :)

@photosynthesis69 5 жыл бұрын

I develop my own film. I don’t think it quite costs 42 cents a frame. Maybe 25-30ish.

@RR-bd4bm 7 жыл бұрын

Tops video again! I learn more in 10 minutes than in years in high school...

@stevefrith6054 7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I snap runners out in the wilds and the "height" at which I take them does have an effect on the resulting image.

@evelasq1 7 жыл бұрын

For me, different eye levels could be practiced at the car show. I have done that myself and it is a fun experience for me and hard work. Peace, Flood!

@mamboferido4741 7 жыл бұрын

Ok, this is now officially my new favorite video from you, Ted! This is great!

@xyzhou6207 7 жыл бұрын

It could be so much more interesting if the youtube comment session can post pics

@khosrow 7 жыл бұрын

By the love of god, no!

@xyzhou6207 7 жыл бұрын

khosrow lol worry about trolling or memes?

@adriandephantomhive 7 жыл бұрын

oh yeah, that would be perfect

@ForceOfWizardry 7 жыл бұрын

go to 4chan and you will see the wraith of what an image board looks like

@photosynthesis69 5 жыл бұрын

ForceOfWizardry does 4chan have a photography board? I know the site as a whole gets a bad rep but I used to like the music section /Mu. I found out about aphex twin from there lol.

@stephenjones7917 7 жыл бұрын

wow! so much I had not thought about before. this tutorial was all on people pictures. and that really makes sense. it would seem it is time to find some willing subjects.

@MichelleCoxPhotography 6 жыл бұрын

Eye level is SO important... thanks for sharing all of this info!

@acrysostomo 7 жыл бұрын

your Photo Assigments is just Amazing!!!! Best thing to watch and start to thinking

@Hailo509 7 жыл бұрын

You always make me think outside of the box! I love your channel! such high quality and thoughtful commentary. thank you for all you do!

@sergeantcrow 7 жыл бұрын

Valuable addition to mindset... I will always carry this active in my mind when camera in hand... Thank you very much Mr Forbes...

@adriandephantomhive 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't got the chance to get into this assignments you've been posting. I think I'm gonna try this one because it's really simple.

@CynthiaDerrick 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video - I learned a lot in just a short period of time.

@cheatopher 7 жыл бұрын

Cool, I'll get it a shot!

@GlobeHackers 7 жыл бұрын

I loved this one.

@fidelcashflow4700 7 жыл бұрын

Ted, your are great! Thank you very much for your wonderful Videos. You have a very pleasant way of getting your message to the viewer. I am learning a lot through your Videos. Cheers, from Germany

@sebastianmuravchik813 7 жыл бұрын

very nice one Ted, many thanks

@lildave122868 7 жыл бұрын

you know Ted? I have a serious question and maybe its just me. I love your videos and I certainly appreciate the time and effort it takes you to put these out there and keep it fresh and interesting and the knowledge you bring is second to none , that being said and I'm sure everyone agrees with me ,I can not help but wonder who first of all and second why people give a thumbs down ?? makes no sense to me , what more do they want ? probably just jealous youtubers with no followers =)

@amaze646 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@p0nek 7 жыл бұрын

That's the most valuable show on YT Ted! Awesome! I'm watching the past episodes and It's soo good :) You've basically taught me to home develop film and enlarge prints recently :) And I'm glad you dropped the funky glasses through the years ;) Keep it up!

@evanblackley5057 7 жыл бұрын

p0nek I miss the glasses personally haha

@AgiIeBeast 7 жыл бұрын

I am learning so much, thank you for making these videos. I don't have a DSLR yet so I got a huge youtube playlist in case I forget about this stuff later :) greetings from México.

@kalengoodluck8972 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted! I missed your photo theory and photo history videos! Love these :)

@icare4u77 7 жыл бұрын

This was very good and informative.

@JayMacroPhotos 7 жыл бұрын

I love these assignments

@sl11tenderhand 3 жыл бұрын

This a great channel, so informative.

@mmrnyc5141 7 жыл бұрын

Very useful tips. Thank you sir

@jonnelson4 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! I feel like I just sat through a very interesting, informative photo class. Thank you!

@ram6796 7 жыл бұрын

Incredible content.

@planningfarmasie1263 7 жыл бұрын

I once again truely enjoyed this video, as I said before, always this little treats, filled with inspiration... looking forward to getting started with assignment 3 (yeah, it's been a crazy week) but thank you Ted for another great video

@ShawneeUnion 7 жыл бұрын

I think that's a William Klein at 7:30z great video!

@stuartbaines2843 4 жыл бұрын

Timeless study 👍

@CarolPasquali 7 жыл бұрын

Great content! Always learning from you! Thanks!

@uncatila 3 жыл бұрын

This helps a lot

@sirkickassalot123 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@bbayek5573 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode! Thank you. (love the Nikon F3 :)

@fishemrock 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the share

@DefinedLens 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Ted!! I really enjoyed this!!

@EcoHabitat00 7 жыл бұрын

I Love your videos!

@donhebert5054 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. wondering if you could point me in the direction of a book, or some of your other uploads, that further explores the rules of composition.

@tomrasmussen1 7 жыл бұрын

i love your way to explane everything :-)

@Raychristofer 7 жыл бұрын

What's up Ted, when you're out and about what do you use, aperture priority or full manual?

@dramamine755 7 жыл бұрын

every pro photographer uses full manual. i'm an amateur and use full manual. get used to it man

@Raychristofer 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Tyranno, I learned shooting film cameras back in the eighties, there was no auto on my camera. I'm not an amateur was just curious of Teds technique.

@dramamine755 7 жыл бұрын

Raychristofer oh ok. I know shooting on auto is popular nowadays sadly. I would probably assume he's full manual as he probably learned on film too

@Raychristofer 7 жыл бұрын

that being said when I'm doing street photography and I need to be quick and discreet I usually choose the aperture that will give the depth of field I want i use aperture priority. Street photography is something I definitely am an amateur at. My latest review was a Panasonic 25 MM lens that I use for Street, good thing about photography is there's always something new to learn. I'm thinking of trying medium format bw film next and learning to develop and scan it at home.

@PeoplesUnderground 7 жыл бұрын

So do wide angle lenses always come with distortion? I thought shooting at 85mm was to minimize distortion in the subject

@hoorayforpentax3801 7 жыл бұрын

Wide angle lenses alter proportions and projection of faces when you fill the viewfinder with the face. Further back, there is not so much of a problem. Your average 18-55 crop DSLR kit lens gives you 35mm field-of-view equivalents of roughly 28mm at the wide end to eighty-something at the narrow. Take a shot of someone's face filling the viewfinder top to bottom at both focal lengths plus somewhere in between, and you will see.

@V9V99 6 жыл бұрын

You are the best

@danielfederowicz9516 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Ted, when is the next time you are coming to New York City? Would love for you to speak at my school. Thanks!

@DeniCaryPhillips 7 жыл бұрын

I'm loving these assignments, but you only showed us street scenes and portraits, Ted. I was able to adapt low-angle to my landscape propensity so easily. This one is going to be a challenge. Anyone have advice for other subject matter at eye-level? @Ted Forbes ...

@mattkallish5943 7 жыл бұрын

Hi yes great video as always Ted . Would you mind sharing what focal length this is shot at ? (Around 2:30 in ) thanks!

@theneverendinghighway 7 жыл бұрын

what about other forms of photography, like landscapes?

@jamescowhey1125 2 жыл бұрын

I've been enjoying these photo assignments although I'm a couple of years late in starting them. I have a question. You attribute a photo of a "kid with gun" to W. Eugene Smith but I believe that is a photo by William Klein taken in NYC when he visited his old neighborhood on the Upper West Side. Am I mistaken?

@hillsudi5194 7 жыл бұрын

hello, please can this rule be applied to other forms of Photography like landscapes, macro or flower?

@zvxcvxcz 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, and these different angles can be used to even greater effect there because they are employed even less often. Most people shoot from their own height at flowers, even if they get down some they are usually still shooting down on the flowers. It's pretty rare for someone to shoot at flower height, and even rarer to shoot up at them. Some of my most interesting flower shots are facing upwards.

@a77pardo 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ted, in min 11 you've shown William Klein's kids with a gun but somehow you presented the photo as Erwitt's. Regardless of that I love your channel, great work the one you're creating.

@a77pardo 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry I saw just now you've noticed already ...ciao

@m1n7b 7 жыл бұрын

I have my photos shot for this assignment, I just can't figure where on the internet to put them and I haven't the smoggiest how other people and Mr. Forbes know how to access them.

@nomadben 7 жыл бұрын

TED FORBES!

@zzokkozz 7 жыл бұрын

min 7:28 thats a William klein pic. not w.e. Smith. really good channel by the way! :)

@acikahve 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Ted, I have a (kind of) technical question for you; I'm a 195 CM (6'5'') and 110 KG (242lbs) guy who is hard not to see. :)And to take a shot of someone in street without getting noticed becomes almost impossible if I make any extra move like leaning to take it at eyelevel (of my subject). Any suggestions?

@tolga1cool 7 жыл бұрын

Levent Zistoğlu Im rather small and it's still hard not to get noticed. it really isn't that much about size i guess.

@Iskhakoff 7 жыл бұрын

7:26 - it's William Klein, not Eugene Smith

@Frisenette 7 жыл бұрын

Is this your own music Ted?

@SailabilityAuckland 7 жыл бұрын

I've always thought the Hitchcock photo was a play on, the toilet pose.

@SebastianBojek 7 жыл бұрын

I hope my hashtags work on flickr!

@artezenfilm7806 7 жыл бұрын

the Henri Cartier-Bresson photo tho

@Rocknoob49 7 жыл бұрын

The one of the speech is breathtaking

@samhartfieldlewis5247 7 жыл бұрын

This is the 3rd time watched this over a few weeks find this whole thing really interesting. Is simple but also alters so so much. Thankyou I'm on Instagram beastmastersam if ever interested. Nice one go steady.