OS-ES (Ordinary Spot – Extraordinary Shot)

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What is OS-ES

Roberto Valenzuela presented an inspirational approach to photography and shared his style at Photoshop World 2014. He talked about how we can find beauty in the ordinary, mundane situations. So naturally I had to come up with a rhyming acronym to describe and remember it. OS-ES is a process where you find an Ordinary Spot, most people would pass over, and create an Extraordinary Shot in that location. He claims you can create a masterpiece almost anywhere with a little creativity.

Instructions

Capture at least 2 good OS-ES pairs

1. Get creative – Think outside the box! Show two different approaches to this topic. Show the before (or ordinary location) and the extraordinary creation in that spot.

2. Blog Post: Add 4+ images (2 OS-ES pairs) to a blog post. Follow the Blog Post Guidelines

3. Instagram:

  • Post at least one of your OS-ES images on Instagram. Use the #comm316 hashtag.
  • Search the #comm316 hashtag and view 9+ classmates’ OS-ES posts.Try to view the classmates you did not view last week.
  • Leave comments on at least three classmates Insta – OS-ES posts

4. Submission:

  • Follow the Submission Process
  • List how many classmates’ Insta OS-ES Insta posts you viewed and who you commented on.
  • Example:  I viewed 9+ classmates OS-ES; Commented on Lindsey, Ben, and Stephanie.(These should be different classmates than with the SQIBB last week.)

CAUTION: Your assignment is not complete until you submit it here.However, you are allowed a one-time extension, if you choose to use your mulligan. (See syllabus). We check your blog post for completion right at the deadline, so please do not add things after submitting your link, until it has been graded. In accordance with Comm Dept. policy, late work will not be accepted.

Tutorials

Check out these OS-ES examples and tips by Megan Kelly.

Rubric

NOTE: Meeting the minimum requirements is “average” and constitutes an 80% or B- grade, according to the University Grading Guide. To receive a higher grade, students should excel.

2. IMAGE QUALITY:
Requirement: 4+ images (2 OS-ES pairs)
Images: Light – Focus – Composition – Creativity

3. SUBMISSION:   
Follow the Submission Process. Instagram posts and comments.