Contrast Tutorial Exercise

Contrast with Size.

Contrast with Colour.

Contrast with Tonal Value.

Contrast with Type.

Contrast with Shape.

Contrast.

Contrast with Size.

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The most obvious use of size to show difference is seen in the size of the rectangles that are used on the left side of the Microsoft 98 logo. By increasing the size of the rectangles from left to right, the illusion that the windows logo is flying is achieved. Also, the way the rectangles are placed (in a downwards curve) shows the direction that the windows logo is going, also increasing the illusion of moving.

Contrast with Colour.

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The one thing that first captures the audiences attention is the bold colour of red on Black. After that, the silhouette of the character is seen by using black on white and white on black, this produces the effect of his whole body. It also then gives the effect of the black looking like a wall and the character standing menacingly by it.

Contrast with Tonal Value.

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The most striking use of tonal value are the swirls behind James Bond that look like a barrel of a gun. The use of white to grey to black gives us the feeling of a "light at the end of the tunnel" where it would seem that the hero goes into the darkness to bring light. Which is why James is walking towards us and not into the light. Because then it would be called Dead Bond.
Contrast with Type.

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this is the poster for the hit slasher movie of the '70s, Halloween. The use of different type of fonts to create the face of the serial killer known as Michael Myers. It not only uses the type of fonts that are somewhat eerie, but also font sizes that highlight details about the face, such as the eyelids, the neck and even ear.

Contrast with Shape.

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There are four shapes that are used to complete the cover of this book, which also provide a clue to the story of the book itself. there is the triangle, the three circles, the triquetra and the outline of the woman. These show difference and contrast in the woman and makes the cover more striking.