Image+AnalysisMD


 * Example: Image Analysis RGC**


 * Copy the information below.**
 * Go back to your Tale of Contents page. On the page create a link to a new page called Image Analysis initials.**
 * On the new page, paste the information below. then complete the assignment.**


 * 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**




 * A.** Describe what you see when you look at the image.
 * Arnold Schwarzenegger's muscles**


 * B.** What do you think the purpose of the image is (e.g. to sell or to inform or ?)?
 * The purpose is to sell fitness equipment by showing off his muscles.**

(close up, medium or distance) || up close; from the waist up || Compare to surrounding text || Letters are all capital; lots of contrast with colors;shawdow ||
 * 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 || Very Large ||
 * Type of shot
 * Angle of shot || Looking up ||
 * Setting || Fiery background ||
 * Framing || face on top 3rd, muscle are bottom 3rd ||
 * Focus || On his arm and dark eyes ||
 * Color || dark, fiery, sharp contrast ||
 * Lighting || Bright sharp lighting; above him to the left ||
 * Pose || Upper half of the body showing off his muscles ||
 * Composition -
 * Subject matter || Arnold's muscles in a muscle magazine ||
 * Text || Large and bold ||


 * D**. What is your personal response to the image? Do you like or dislike it? Explain why.
 * I dislike this image. I believe that is he sending off a message to influence the people improperly. He also comes off to me as obnoxious when trying to sell his equipment like he is better than others. He wants you to buy his equipment so you can be more like him.**


 * 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?
 * I think the image is designed to make you feel bad about your body so you buy his fitness equipment. It effects how the person feels themselves and can lower their self-esteem. They are then pressured into buying his fitness equipment.**


 * Image 2: Published July 2003**
 * A.** Describe what you see when you look at the image.
 * Arnold Schwarzenegger in a business suit is the first thing I see when I look at the image.**


 * B.** What do you think the purpose of the image is (e.g. to sell or to inform or ?)?
 * I think the purpose is to inform you about Arnold running for Governor of California.**


 * C.** Now look very carefully at the image and write down what you see in relation to the following headings.

(close up, medium or distance) || Close up || Compare to surrounding text || Title letters are cursive and very large. Arnold's name pointing to him. First letter of every word (except "of") begins with a capital letter. Colors compliment the background of the magazine cover. ||
 * **Look At** || **What you see** ||
 * Size || Very Large ||
 * Type of shot
 * Angle of shot || Straight forward; one on one ||
 * Setting || light blue background; formal ||
 * Framing || open hand/pointing finger on left 3rd line; face on top right 3rd line ||
 * Focus || On his hand reaching to you, and his friendly smile ||
 * Color || soft, gentle, blue, kindness, friendly ||
 * Lighting || soft gentle light coming from the left ||
 * Pose || sitting up straight, formal appearance, kind ||
 * Composition -
 * Subject matter || To show Arnold as a good choice and person as California's next governor ||
 * Text || bold and easy to read ||


 * D**. What is your personal response to the image? Do you like or dislike it? Explain why.
 * I like this picture because of different points. First, it shows Arnold as a nice business man. He looks much more kind and careful then he did in the past magazine cover. He is pointing to the audience as if he wants to be apart of them and help them. He comes off as a good man. The background colors and the lettering are also very neatly done. They make the cover look much smoother. It is a very good cover.**


 * 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?
 * The image is designed to make you feel safe with Arnold as your governor. Since he is running for governor, he wants people to see him as a loving, careful man. People's perspective of Arnold as a Bodybuilding, "Terminator", fearless man, can be changed from this image to nice, kind man fit to be the governor of California. It effects people's votes. If a person were to read this magazine and/or see the cover, they might think, "Hey, he seems like a nice man. I might want to vote for him. He seems so nice!" Therefore, that one picture of Arnold could change the voting polls in California.**