Parker’s Digital Storytelling

Tag: VisualAssignments

  • Motion Blur Assignment

    (This is a motion blur pic I took in my sisters room where I turned her LED lights on and moved my camera fast)

    Supporting link:

    This article helped me better understand motion blur photography and how camera movement affects images.

    https://support.swann.com/hc/en-us/articles/42176756760089-Understanding-Motion-Blur-and-How-to-Manage-It

    Reflection:

    For this assignment, I experimented with motion blur photography by purposefully moving the camera while taking the picture. Instead of tyring to capture a perfectly clear image, I wanted the movement and blue to become part of the final effect. The result created a more energetic and artistic image that looked very different from a normal photo.

    The purpose of this project was to show how movement can completley change the mood and feeling of a photo. Motion blur can make images feel fast paced, emotional or even dreamlike depending on how the movement is captured. I wanted the final image to feel visually interesting while also showing how photography can represent movement and energy.

    One thing I enjoyed about this assignment was experimenting with different camera movements. Some attempts looked too a little bit too blurry, where others created interesting streaks or light and motion. The assignment helped me better understand how photography can use movement creatively instead of always tryong to make images perfectly clear.

    Overall, this project showed me that photographs don’t always have to be perfectly clear to be effective. Someties blur and movement can create more emotion and make the image more visually interesting. The final result felt more creative than a normal photo.

  • Visualize Sound Assignment

    (I took this photo on a rainy day which was perfect, and I edited the photo in the camera app lowering the brightness of the picture to give it a more gloomy look)

    Supporting link

    (I also added a SoudCloud clip of relaxing flute music to match the mood and atmosphere of the image above)

    Reflection

    For this assignment, I wanted to visually represent the sound and feeling of rain using photography. Since it was raining outside during the assignment, I used the gloomy lighting and reflections near my window to create a calm but emotional atmosphere. Instead of focusing on a specific subject, I wanted the image to capture the overall mood and feeling that rain creates.

    The purpose of this project was to show how photography can communicate sound and emotion without using actual audio. Even without hearing anything, viewers can often imagine sounds like rain, thunder, or silence just by looking at certain visual details. I wanted the image to feel peaceful but slightly dramatic at the same time.

    One thing I enjoyed about this assignment was experimenting with lighting and reflections created by the rainy weather. The darker environment helped create stronger contrast and atmosphere throughout the image. I also realized that weather can completely change the mood of photographs and make ordinary spaces appear more cinematic and emotional.

    Overall, this assignment helped me better understand how photography can represent emotions and sensory experiences beyond what is physically visible. The final image focused more on mood and storytelling than simply documenting reality.

  • Forced Perspective Assignment

    (Heres an old run down shoe I tried to make it look larger than it actually is)

    Supporting article

    https://www.gq.com/story/how-vans-got-everyone-wearing-vans-again?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    Reflection/Writing

    For this assignment, I experimented with forced perspective photography by changing the angle and distance of the camera to change the appearance of an object. I positioned the camera close to a shoe while placing another farther away so the image created an illusion. The final result made a normal scene look more creative and interesting.

    The purpose of this project was to show how perspective can completely change the way viewers understand an image. Photography is not always about showing things exactly how they look. Photographers can use different angles and camera positions to make normal scenes look more creative and artistic.

    One challenge during this assignment was finding the right angle to make the picture look realistic. Even small movements changed the photo a lot, so I had to take several attempts before getting the best result. This project helped me realize how much photographers can change the way viewers see an image by using different camera angles and perspectives.

    Overall, this assignment was one of the most creative projects I think I have ever done because it let me experiment with perspective and visual tricks. It showed me that photography can make simple everyday objects look more interesting and imaginative.

  • Draw It Assignment

    (This is a picture of my team during the NCAA tournament back in November, first time in a really long time)

    Supporting link

    https://girlssoccernetwork.com/team-building-off-the-field-strengthening-bonds-among-girls-soccer-squads

    Reflection

    For this assignment, I transformed one of my personal soccer photos into a sketch-style image to create a more artistic and emotional effect. The original photo captured my team huddled together at halftime during our NCAA Tournament game when we made it to the Elite 8. The game was tied at halftime, and it was also a cold and rainy day. By turning the image into a drawing, the scene felt much more dramatic and meaningful while still representing teamwork and unity.

    The image represents the bond and connection between teammates before competition. Even though the weather conditions were rough, everyone remained focused and supportive of each other. The sketch effect helped emphasize the emotions and atmosphere of the moment instead of focusing only on the details of the original photo. I wanted the final image to feel more like a memory or emotional moment rather than just a normal sports picture of athletes standing in a circle together.

    One thing I enjoyed about this assignment was experimenting with transforming photography into another artistic style. It showed me how editing and visual effects can completely change the mood of an image. The process also helped me better understand how visual storytelling can communicate emotion and teamwork through simple editing choices.

    Overall, this assignment helped me become more creative with photography and editing. Instead of simply posting the original image, I was able to reinterpret the photo in a more artistic way. The final result combined sports, emotion, and visual storytelling into a single image.