Wednesday, April 14, 2010

MODULE 4 - CREATIVITY: Beyond the Mechanics

CREATIVITY: Beyond the Mechanics
The essence behind MAKING PHOTOS versus TAKING PHOTOS

This is the program conducted at Beneath the Sea in 2011.

This course will help you to become a better photographer.  We will explore the sources of creativity and describe concrete methods to help you capture more innovative images.

THIS PROGRAM IS IN DEVELOPMENT

1.Psychology & Physiology of Creativity 
    - Are you free and able to Create?
    - Brain anatomy & quadrants: Meyers Briggs,  Preferences and Avoidances
    - Brain Profile Diagram: what kind of photographer are you?  

           Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (survey)
    - Technology Adoption preferences  

2. Subjects
    - OF vs ABOUT a particular subject (Identification shot vs Behavior)
    - Mature subjects vs Immature   ( Bonaire Anemone & Pederson Shrimp vs Oarfish )
    - Developing a style, emotional involvement, "seeing with the heart"  

         (Galen Rowell / Henri Cartier-Bresson)

3. Types of creativity for Underwater
    - METHODOLOGY CREATIVITY:  HDR / USING SNOOTS, etc.
    - POST PRODUCTION CREATIVITY:  Photoshop
    - PRE-PLANNING CREATIVITY: Staging / Baiting
    - VISION: "Worldview"/ "Seeing with the heart" - Full Frontal Engagement

4. Resources
     -  Websites 
     -  Books

5. Next Steps
   - Take the Survey know yourself better
   - Shoot with new eyes




No travel will be required just a computer and your phone. Payment with Paypal will be possible here soon.


HOW MUCH AND HOW LONG?
This 60 minute workshop is $99.00

IS THERE A HANDOUT TO TAKE AWAY?
You will have access to a downloadable PDF handout.


WHEN IS IT OFFERED?
SCHEDULED BY REQUEST
  
REGISTRATION and PAYPAL capability will be available soon.
Send e-mail to John@JohnAresPhotgraphic.com for more information.

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