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52Frames is a worldwide community of photography enthusiasts from all walks of life
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You can now submit your first week’s challenge: "Week 14: Levitation"!
To see some helpful tips and tuts for this week’s challenge, click here!
It all starts with one! Don’t overthink it. I’m excited for your 52-week journey!
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Happy Shooting!
Yosef
Week 4: Scene From A Movie!
Extra Challenge: Use A LUT
BASIC FACTS: Your submission for Scene From a Movie should be a photo taken by you during the week of the challenge of a scene you create, not a photo of a scene on a television screen or computer monitor.
Grab your popcorn everyone. ? This week, we'd like you to take a photo that looks like it's a Scene From A Movie. What's the goal here? Put simply, it's to capture a moment that screams cinematic magic. We’re talking about more than just snapping a pic; it’s all about crafting a visual story that would make Spielberg nod in approval. Remember, you don't need to recreate a scene - just make your photo look as it were taken from a movie.
Think about composition—framing your shot just right, like a director setting up a scene. Play with angles and perspectives, create depth, and let the elements in the frame tell a tale. You want viewers to feel like they’ve stumbled upon a frozen moment straight out of a film.
Now, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of style. Color toning is your best pal here. Channel your inner cinematographer and play with color palettes to evoke different moods. Whether it’s the warmth of a golden sunset or the cool, moody tones of a thriller, colors set the vibe. You could opt for muted tones or go full Bollywood dance number with more colors and hues than you can count. Texture and grain? Oh yeah, those vintage feels. Adding a touch of grain can lend that old-school cinematic charm, while textures can add depth and richness to your visual narrative.
And here’s the kicker: the secret sauce to making your photo scream “movie magic” is storytelling. Every great film has a story to tell, and your photo should do the same. Create intrigue, drama, or comedy—whatever floats your directorial boat. Make viewers wonder what happened before, what’s happening now, and what might happen next.
So, in this challenge, don’t just snap a photo; go full Barbenheimer and craft a cinematic tale that’ll transport folks straight into a movie theater moment. Lights, camera, action! ?
Posting to Socials? Our hashtag of the week is #52Frames_scenefromamovie
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TIPS:
- Compose Cinematically: Experiment with angles and framing to create dramatic scenes.
- Set the Mood with Colors: Use color toning to evoke emotions and enhance storytelling.
- Add Texture and Grain: Infuse a vintage film feel for depth and character.
- Tell A Story: Use props, settings, and characters to narrate a captivating tale.
- Play With Lighting: Experiment with light to create atmosphere and mood.
- Evoke Emotions: Aim to make viewers feel something powerful and engaging.
- Lens Choice: Your choice of lens can greatly change the look of the shot. Choose wisely.
TUTS:
- A guide to give your photos a cinematic feel and more great tips.
- Tips for powerful storytelling photography, highlight your narrative, and a look into the process from professional photographer, Kate Woodman.
- Choose a location that will help tell your story and how to light a scene.
- Understand the different camera angles and shots used in cinema.
- ? Capture the story with your smartphone ?
Looking for more inspiration? Check out our previous albums Letters (2022), and Roll Credits (2021). And as always, The Googles! Oh you sweet Googles.
Extra Challenge: Use A LUT
Think the Main Challenge alone ain't worthy enough of your photog skillz? Sweet - try adding the EXTRA challenge along with the Main Challenge to showcase your abilities.
This week, we'd like to see you Use A LUT to create a Scene From A Movie.
Do remember, the EC is neither mandatory nor does it enhance your odds of being picked for any 52F honors. It's just an EXTRA challenge for you, if that's something you want to take on in addition to the Main Challenge. We intentionally design the Extra Challenge to be difficult for most, so only take this on if you are looking for an EXTRA challenge. Get it? It's extra. ?
Photo Credit: Amanda Powell - Week 33: Water (2022)
Remember, you are only submitting ONE photo per week. It is not necessary (and sometimes not possible) to work in this Extra Challenge into your submission. It’s extra challenge!
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