The Need For Photography In Performing Arts Competitions In Michigan

By Mark Stone


Traditionally slides have been a requirement for entering art competitions; however, more and more organizers are now accepting digital entries. Whether you email the digital image as an attachment, burn it onto a CD or print your image of the artwork depends on your skills to do this and the terms and conditions of the art competition. Digital entries are quite important in performing arts competitions in Michigan.

The best way to get a great digital image of your painting/sculpture or artwork is to take it outside on an overcast day making sure there are no shadows on it. Fill the frame of your viewfinder of your digital camera with your painting taking care that you have lined it up square on. Don't shoot looking up, down or at an angle because the photograph will not end up square. Have your camera set on the highest resolution possible.

Art is often a very ambiguous phenomenon, making explanation and discussion a valuable tool in understanding more about it. Furthermore, a specific work of art generally demands awareness of past art movements and works, and a sense of what is currently happening in the art world. For this reason, art criticism is sometimes a necessary and useful help in understanding art.

Have a go and experiment with the editing your photos with the software that comes with your digital camera or with your PC. Images can be cropped and color adjusted if necessary. If you are not satisfied learn more about software such as Adobe Photoshop to edit your digital files, borrow books from the library, get on the internet or enroll into community courses.

What individuals who take photos of their own craft may not understand is the lighting conditions influence the shade of your photo. Much the same as the old film cameras, shooting pictures with an advanced camera utilizing glowing lights will turn your photo more orange. Utilizing glaring lights can turn the photos greenish. Shooting outside when the sky is cloudy can make a somewhat blue tint, so take a gander at your photos nearly before entering them.

Never say that the artist didn't understand something, when in fact it was not understood by the critic. Never have too high a belief in their superiority, or the authoritative nature of their opinions. Maintain a respectful relationship with the creator of the artwork.

Though the focus has been turned away just a bit it is still all about the practitioner. Participating in a martial arts competition will take everything you have learned up to the point where you now stand. Your self-control, endurance, patience, camaraderie, discipline, sportsmanship, integrity and so much more is all laid out on the line. Strive to conduct yourself in the best way possible..

All in all, ensure to train well and show up on time for the completions. Have a good coach and the right training program. Ensure also to invest in the best and quality video and photography equipment.




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