View Full Version : What Creates Impact?  10-20-2010, 03:15 AM
I've been trying to figure this out lately, what makes impact
and give an impression of wow this is a good picture upon
looking at it.I know there are a combination of things working
together that do this, but im trying to figure out what helps
the most in creating impact.Im pretty sure now that impact in a
picture at its core doesnt require realism. I used to believe
that however.  So far I beleive creating impact might be
something in this order(most important to least)  1. Composition
- i've seen black and white pics that were incredible, just
because of composition 2. Detail - Doesnt have to be realistic
just a lot of small strokes to go with the big strokes. 3.Color
- well obviously 4. Lighting - for mood  And ofcourse other
things help, but I think these 4 are the most important. Im
still puzzled however. When someone looks at their favorite
artist work and goes wow, why are they going wow? Whats the IT
factor that creates impact I wonder hm