The other day I came across this post on Fstoppers about video portraits.
Found it very fascinating as I haven't come across this technique before.
Can you capture more about a person in a 'video portrait' than a typical still one? Personally I don't really think so. Although the subject seems to go through many emotions during the video these could also be captured within a few different images- and in my opinion they would be more powerful in that form.
It's a relatively uncomfortable video to watch I found. There's an awkwardness to watching someone for five minutes which I believe is intended by the creator. This makes it even more powerful.
What you you guys think of the 'video portrait' and how it compares to still images?
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
A notion of identity...
por·trai·ture
Noun
1. The art of creating portraits
2. Graphic and detailed description, esp. of a person
What is portraiture?
‘A notion of identity – the constancy of a person in different circumstances and throughout life.’
A notion of identity, a form of representation, a visual record of people at various stages in their life; this is (from my commercial point of view) the basic meaning of portraiture in society. It can take its form in weddings, graduations, anniversaries, family portraits, annual reports, events and so on.
Is it still considered portraiture when it is for identification purposes, i.e. Drivers license, school/office photos? I believe so, not a very artistic, creative or aesthetically or visually pleasing form but it still is as it is a notion of identity at a point of time.
Thoughts?
Noun
1. The art of creating portraits
2. Graphic and detailed description, esp. of a person
What is portraiture?
‘A notion of identity – the constancy of a person in different circumstances and throughout life.’
A notion of identity, a form of representation, a visual record of people at various stages in their life; this is (from my commercial point of view) the basic meaning of portraiture in society. It can take its form in weddings, graduations, anniversaries, family portraits, annual reports, events and so on.
Is it still considered portraiture when it is for identification purposes, i.e. Drivers license, school/office photos? I believe so, not a very artistic, creative or aesthetically or visually pleasing form but it still is as it is a notion of identity at a point of time.
Thoughts?
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