Project shall include no less than 5 portraits. Of those, some 2.5 should be converted to black / white.
Imitate Rembrandt in various ways:
- hats
- glasses (no more than 2, unless you're full-time like me).
- coats, scarves, jewelry
100-word (or more) discussion of the progress and / or outcome of your project. What you did; what you learned. Offer description and insight. That would be in image 6.
Share it w me in a Google Doc presentation. 15 pts.
‘Rembrandt’ or ‘chiaroscuro’ lighting accentuates the focal point of the composition by bathing it in light and surrounding the focal point by darker recesses, says David Bennett.
The Italian word ‘chiaroscuro’ means light and dark, and the alternative name of ‘Rembrandt’ lighting comes from the fact that he created that lighting effect in a lot of his paintings and may be the finest artist to have used the technique.
The contrast between light and dark areas also accentuates the three-dimensional appearance of the subject.
This is traditional, timeless, lighting, says Belle Gerard. Your main light is about 45 degrees to the right of center - and above your subject.
The key is to have the shadow created by the nose connect with the shadow on the far side of the face - creating a triangular highlight on the subject’s cheek.
By varying the amount of fill, and the harshness of the light, you can have crazy dramatic light or classic portrait lighting.
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