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    Total time: THE INTENSITY OF THE

    4-6 hours
    DYNAMIC ANGLE
    PHOTZY.COM
    Skill Points: Dynamic Angle is achieved by selecting a camera POV that
    depicts the subject, from an angle, that a viewer wouldn’t normally see.
    • Exploring dynamic angles
    • Learning when to use a The Dutch Angle is a shot that occurs when the camera is set so that the vertical
    dynamic angle versus a lines angle toward the side of the frame, and the horizon line, is not parallel with
    static angle the bottom of the frame. This creates a feeling of uneasiness or tension.
    • Developing an eye for
    dynamic angle compositions KEY LESSON: The reverse of a dynamic angle is known as a “static
    angle”. In the latter, everything is lined up perpendicular and from a
    “normal” camera POV. A dynamic angle catches a viewer’s eye, because
    it catches them off-guard. It’s like a tiny little “visual” slap to the face.

    Building: This is a classic use of “The Dutch Angle”, as a Dynamic Angle, to create visual interest. In reality
    (a static angle), the building would be vertical, and the grassy hill would be at an angle. By reversing this, the
    photograph creates a visual tension that is undeniable.
    Mall Ceiling: A dynamic angle can be created by “tilting” the camera or through an unusual camera point of view
    (POV). Here, pointing the camera upward, created a dynamic angle of this mall interior. Take note, the architect
    carefully planned a view such as this. Architecture is a great subject to begin trying out dynamic angles.
    Surfer: Any subject can be photographed using dynamic angles. The key is to make it work artistically and on a
    communication level with your viewers. Notice of the dynamic angle to the head, shoulders, and horizon line.
    Basketball: The elements that you include in your photograph, or those that you don’t, can create a dynamic
    angle. In this example, concentrating on the graphic elements of the court and shadow, while cutting off the man
    at his shoulders, creates a dynamic angle with high tension and a mysterious story.
    Reflections: Do you feel like you’re going to fall or slip? Does this shot look odd to you? Dynamic angles can be
    created in post-production, by flipping an image from its original perspective. This shot has been flipped vertically.
    Golden Gate Bridge: You can also add tension to a dynamic angle by going more abstract. The dynamic angle is a
    favored tool of abstract photographers.

    ACTION ASSIGNMENT! HOW DID YOU DO?


    1- Organize two photo shoots. First photo shoot: photograph an interesting • Did you find and photograph
    building with lots of access. Big shopping malls work well for this some of the architect’s
    exercise. Explore the building for dynamic angles created by the intentional dynamic angles?
    architect. In some shots use only architecture, in other shots include • Were you able to increase
    people. Second photo shoot: spend an afternoon shooting, where in the visual value of one or
    every shot, you angle the camera- no static compositions. Shoot some more of your shots by
    without people and some with people. changing the perspective in
    2- Select five existing photos, and using post-production software, flip their post-production?
    perspective. Look for ways to use dynamic angles to make them more
    interesting (think of the reflections picture).

    READY! SET! GO! ACTION CARDS - COMPOSITION: DYNAMIC ANGLES

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