PHOTOJOURNALISM : PHOTOJOURNALISM Norebel Gomez-Arazo Balagulan 9/23/2010 1 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
PHOTOJOURNALISM : PHOTOJOURNALISM * A communication that requires a sender (photographer), the message (picture) and the receiver (viewer).
* Must have a clear purpose in order to be understood. 9/23/2010 2 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Pictures : Pictures * break the dullness or monotony of the text
highlight the articles
serve as page decoration for better visual impact
capture reader’s interest 9/23/2010 3 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Pictures : Pictures complement, support and give visual meaning to the news
tell the story itself through a caption
tell a story in sequence of photos
help the readers know how the person/place mentioned look like 9/23/2010 4 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : SIMPLICITY 9/23/2010 5 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : SIMPLICITY 9/23/2010 6 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : FOCAL POINT 9/23/2010 7 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : FOCAL POINT 9/23/2010 8 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : ACTION 9/23/2010 9 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : ACTION 9/23/2010 10 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : SUBJECT 9/23/2010 11 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : STORY 9/23/2010 12 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : MOOD 9/23/2010 13 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : MOOD 9/23/2010 14 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : TRUTH 9/23/2010 15 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : SIZE 9/23/2010 16 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : SIZE 9/23/2010 17 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : TECHNICAL
QUALITY 9/23/2010 18 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Principles : : Principles : BEAUTY 9/23/2010 19 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Types of shot : : Types of shot : * Close-up shot – best to capture facial expression
* Upper body shot or Mid-range Shot – picture of a subject doing something
* Long Shot or environmental portraiture – the whole subject in a scenario 9/23/2010 20 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Composition of a picture: : Composition of a picture: is the combination of all elements to form a whole
* Rule of thirds
*Point of view
* Simplicity
* Framing
* Texture
*Leading Lines
* Colors 9/23/2010 21 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Elements : : Elements : PROMINENCE 9/23/2010 22 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Elements : : Elements : TIMELINESS 9/23/2010 23 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Elements : : Elements : TIMELINESS 9/23/2010 24 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Elements : : Elements : ACTION 9/23/2010 25 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Elements : : Elements : HUMAN INTEREST 9/23/2010 26 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Picture format: : Picture format: Vertical format
Best for pictures ranging from full length portraits to tight facial close ups
Can give added impact
Horizontal format
Best for group pictures 9/23/2010 27 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Perspective : Perspective High angle shot
- medium shot
- low angle shot 9/23/2010 28 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
TIPS : : TIPS : Know your camera.
Try different angles when taking pictures.
Take candid shots. 9/23/2010 29 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
TIPS : : TIPS : Do not hesitate to ask the subject to do what you believe will make the best shot.
Concentrate on facial expressions.
Look for focal point of interest. 9/23/2010 30 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
TIPS : : TIPS : Take more than one shot in different angles on the same scene.
Take pictures of exhibits with people viewing the exhibits.
Be alert in taking unusual pictures.
Read and update. 9/23/2010 31 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
TIPS : : TIPS : Prefer action pictures showing:
* struggle
* action
* emotion
* romance
* oddity
* beauty
* humor 9/23/2010 32 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
TIPS : : TIPS : Avoid :
* ribbon-cutting pictures
* handshaking during awarding ceremonies
* posed pictures (firing squad)
* group picture that say nothing
* speaker – face hidden by mic 9/23/2010 33 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Parts of a Caption : : Parts of a Caption : Catchline – brief; catchy title; all caps;
- bold face
* Body – explains/describes pics; italics; bigger font than the text of the news story
* Credit – attributes the source of the picture 9/23/2010 34 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Caption Writing Tips: : Caption Writing Tips: Be brief and to the point.
Use simple, short caption.
Supplement and explain the picture. 9/23/2010 35 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Caption Writing Tips: : Caption Writing Tips: Do not repeat lengthy facts found in the article.
Do not omit words – important to smooth reading.
Identify the people in the picture. 9/23/2010 36 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Caption Writing Tips: : Caption Writing Tips: Be accurate with names.
Check the number of persons as written in the caption.
Tell when and where the pic was taken. 9/23/2010 37 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Caption Writing Tips: : Caption Writing Tips: Use present tense to describe action.
A half-body pic should bear his surname as caption.
Vary caption type from the body type.
Make use of the whole space in the line. 9/23/2010 38 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Sources: : Sources: DRBCS shots – Mrs. Marilyn Palima/Mrs. Lanie Kinakin
Rita Arazo’s photo collection
Yahoo images
Wahig photos – Mrs. Jesusa Sulayao
Mr. Joemar Valdevilla
NAB portfolio 9/23/2010 39 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism
Thank you for listening! : Thank you for listening! Norebel Gomez-Arazo Balagulan 9/23/2010 40 norebel-paper adviser's training/photojournalism