Monday, 3 February 2014

Reviewing Terms and Establishing a More Focused Critical Framework

Defining the Main Terms That I Use

Realistic
something portrayed in a way that we would normally see it, creating something that looks real in every aspect from proportion, material, composition and lighting. Realistic Images look like the object they represent but leave very little to the imagination.

Simplistic
Reduction of a complex object to a more simple form with less going on but still being able to effectively visually represent the object. Simplistic Images need to simply imply that an object is what it is, leaving much of the visuals open to interpretation and imagination.

Abstract
Something that trends towards expression and does not have to use realistic or simplistic visuals, it simply has to be something that wouldn't normally be seen and is visually engaging, often abstract imagery has a strong meaning influencing the visuals.

Mood
The ability for colours, light and composition to evoke a feeling and convey meaning within any artistic medium.

Faceted
the juxtaposition of geometric planar forms to create contrast and depth. Visually linking to Cubism and the way scenes within it are represented.


Terms for my Critical Framework

things affecting mood
-Colour
-Lighting
-Composition
-Sound
-Timing (speed at which things happen)
-Staging (animations and their layout throughout the piece)

things affecting the level of realism
-level of detail on model
-level of detail in the texture/material
-level of detail in lighting and shadows
-complexity of shape
-realism of proportion

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