Image+Analysis+SS-+Arnold


 * 1) **View and discuss the Top Ten Tips for good photography on the Kodak website.**
 * 2) **Look carefully at the images provided below and answer the following questions about each.**


 * Image 1: Published August 2003**



When I see this picture, I see a picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger flexing his muscles to the camera for a fitness magazine.
 * A.** Describe what you see when you look at the image.

I believe that the purpose of this photo is to sell more product by putting a celebrity photo on the cover.
 * B.** What do you think the purpose of the image is (e.g. to sell or to inform or ?)?

(close up, medium or distance) || close-up || Compare to surrounding text || font shows off strong personality like Arnold has || Personally I really do not like this image, I like the more suttle caring side of Arnold no matter how big and scary his muscles may be. I do not like the connotation of this image.
 * C.** Now look very carefully at the image and write down what you see in relation to the following headings.
 * **Look At** || **What you see** ||
 * Size || fills up most space ||
 * Type of shot
 * Angle of shot || up, towards his arm (camera below him) ||
 * Setting || flames ||
 * Framing || arm on left 3rd, and muscle on bottom 3rd ||
 * Focus || his muscles ||
 * Color || mainly yellows, oranges, and reds ||
 * Lighting || bright light above him and off to the left ||
 * Pose || upper half of body flexing muscles ||
 * Composition -
 * Subject matter || Arnold shows off muscles ||
 * Text || title to magazine, contents on side ||
 * D**. What is your personal response to the image? Do you like or dislike it? Explain why.

I believe the connotation of the image is strong, mean, and intimidated. It has this effect by showing off his muscles as he makes a mean face to feel strong or tough.
 * E**. Consider the connotations of the image. What do you think the image is designed to make you feel? How does it have this effect?

When I see this image I see a friendly side of Arnold Schwarzenegger, that now cares about the people and is not trying to show off his muscles.
 * Image 2: Published July 2003**
 * A.** Describe what you see when you look at the image.

I believe he is trying to inform the people that he is now the governor of California, cares about the people, and is not just the mean guy from __The Terminator__
 * B.** What do you think the purpose of the image is (e.g. to sell or to inform or ?)?

(close up, medium or distance) || medium, shows more than the upper body || Compare to surrounding text || the text fits with the surrounding area, it flows with the background and the suttle picture of Arnold || I like this image because I like the more suttle and calm side of Arnold. I do not really like the tough mean side of Arnold.
 * C.** Now look very carefully at the image and write down what you see in relation to the following headings.
 * **Look At** || **What you see** ||
 * Size || large, fills up most space ||
 * Type of shot
 * Angle of shot || even with the camera ||
 * Setting || suttle baby blue backround ||
 * Framing || finger on left 3rd ||
 * Focus || face and finger pointing to consumer ||
 * Color || baby blue ||
 * Lighting || normal lighting, on his right (left of photo) ||
 * Pose || sitting pose pointing to viewer ||
 * Composition -
 * Subject matter || Arnold pointing to the viewer ||
 * Text || bold suttle title and content headers ||
 * D**. What is your personal response to the image? Do you like or dislike it? Explain why.

The image is supposed to make us feel relaxed, calm, and informed that the new governor of California is a good one. This is shown by his smile, pointing to the viewer, color and text choice, and even the text on the side.
 * E**. Consider the connotations of the image. What do you think the image is designed to make you feel? How does it have this effect?