March 10th- Lens Ball Photographs/Cereal Box Creation

1. Lens Ball Photographs/Poppies

   It is supposed to rain for the next three days, so let's get outside and shoot the poppies while the weather is nice!

   A Lensball is basically a glass sphere or crystal ball that photographers shoot through to create a fisheye lens look, but for about a fraction of the price. By shooting through the glass ball it becomes a natural frame for your subject.

   But keep in mind, the scene will be an upside down image inside the ball. The ball uses something called refraction to bend the light passing through. The result is a mini version of your scene within the ball because the Lensball has a denser mass than air.

   How does Refraction Photography Work?

   Refraction happens when light passes through an object of denser mass, as the light passes through, it becomes bent. This is why Lensballs or a crystal ball works so well at refraction. They are made from high quality glass that easily lets light pass through and keeps your image sharp and in focus.

   How do you Take a Picture with a Lensball?

   Think of a Lensball as a magnifying glass for your photos. You will want to place the ball on a flat even surface or have yourself or a friend hold the ball in front of your camera lens. There are many photography techniques that can be applied here, but the most important thing to remember is to try to keep your horizon line even.

   
   

   

   
   

   

   
   

   

   
   

   

   
   

   

   
   

   

   
   
   
   

2. Cereal Box Creation

   You should have the front panel complete by the end of the class tomorrow!!