David Kalkbrenner

Visual Design Literacy

DAI 323

DAI 323

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Ex 15: Movement/Motion



This image of singer/songwriter, Elliott Smith, was taken during a photoshoot with photographer Autumn de Wilde. The image consists of Elliott Smith and a balloon which appears to be floating away from him. The idea of a balloon lets us know that movement is taking place. We know the balloon is not remaining still, but that there is motion implied. Balloons rise when not contained, so if the picture were to come to life, we can assume the balloon will continue its rising and its degree of motion.


The image above of a girl whom appears to be on a rope swing is a good example of implied motion. As a user we know there is movement or motion in the image because if she were still her hair would lie down as if normal. However, during mid swing, we understand her hair gets caught in the wind and thus implies motion. Looking at the image we can automatically assume she is not standing still getting ready to start the rope swing, but she is in face mid-rope swing.



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