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DianaGrigore — How to deliver a good photo critique
Published: 2012-07-01 02:55:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 3582; Favourites: 89; Downloads: 0
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I wanted to do this since a long time ago, but didn't have time on my hand.This is my first tutorial, I'm pretty sure that there are some mistakes which I can't figure out at this hour
I planned a few other tutorials (which will be not as boring as this one!).
I hope it was useful and I'd be happy to hear your suggestions about other tutorials which you would like to see
I'll also create the second part of this tutorial, called How to accept a critique
Kind of..funny, heh? That I request critiques on a tutorial of critiques
But it's my first one and I'd like to know what you guys think ** Thank you ~fluf-studios
*overall
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Great job for your first critique! It's fantastic and very helpful. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b… " width="15" height="15" alt="
However, there are some things that could be improved. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s… " width="15" height="15" alt="
It's very easy to understand. It covers all important points, such as the message/concept and the actual photograph itself. However, while you listed the things one should note when making a critique, I honestly think it would be much more helpful, if you stated how to analyze these areas and critique them.
Sure, you've given an explanation on what those were, but you didn't add when they help a picture, or when they ruin one. For example: "Perspective - Is the photo taken at an interesting angle? How much depth does it add? Usually, aerial perspectives are good in... But they ruin pictures that..." This would help the reader get a better hold on the topic. (In Number 1, "Interpretation" is an example of what I am talking about as it gives the reader the real idea of interpreting the piece) I also suggest giving the readers questions to ask themselves when they do a photo critique, as this also will help them understand more.
In regards to the design and lay out of your tutorial, I think it's excellent that it blends with the site. I think it would be easier to read, if the text was a little darker than it is now. I see no problem in regards to spelling, though in number 4, the first sentence "What the artist did good" has a grammatical error. It's supposed to be "What areas did the artist do good in?".
I really love the great tips in the end- they're very useful and effective, and a great addition to the tutorial. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/n/n… " width="15" height="15" alt="
Again, great job on this! You were a bit indefinite and vague, but overall this is a lovely tutorial to read. One I'd recommend.
I hope this helps! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b… " width="15" height="15" alt="
Have a nice day~ e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w… " width="25" height="20" alt="
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Hi, Alex!
First of all, thank you for the critique, it was very thoughtful and I loved your honest opinion.
I would like to mention, though, that this wasn't an article. Have I written it like an article, I would have mentioned a lot of things, and with many details of every line. There was a lot to say about each and every point that I stated in this deviation, but this should be regarded as some tips, some ideas from where to start the critique, some guidelines.
I am aware about the spelling, though, it didn't pop when I re-read it before submitting it. I will probably edit it when I have time.
I agree with the text being darker, I think that was a good point
Overall, thank you!
Diana
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Glad to know.
I can see where you're coming from.
Have a nice day
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thsanks for the instruction/guidelines...so very organized... I need this thanks
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thanks for the very instructive and well organized advice on "how to"
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I've always wanted to critique photography but never knew where to start. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial!
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed reading it
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Very useful indeed! It's hard to critique in the right way and I'm sure this can help a lot of people understand how they can improve on their critiqueing. Apart from the few things pointed out in the critique on this tutorial, it's shaped quite nicely
Keep it up!
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Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it a little useful!
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IMO the first step should be check to see if the original author want critiques. Many don't like a negative critique.
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Well, I'm specifically talking about critiques here on dA. So for someone who has the critique option enabled for a certain deviation.
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they only want to hear positive critiques.
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Well, I wouldn't. Then why the critique feature?
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Very helpful and easy to understand and follow. I like that you point out about being constructive without being condemning of the piece being critique. Everyone works so hard on their work, and I am sure it would be very disheartening if people get personal instead of being constructive.
I also like it when people ask me questions if they have any about the "work" I do. It shows interest, at least.
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That's where I was going with this. Easy to understand, not much to read(as I know a lot of people who say tl;dr)
Questions and any feedback one gets are really good in preparing one's style of work. I do tend to look at things in a personal way, but I know that everyone has their way of thinking and I try to look at them in an objective way.
I think feedback is all about being constructive, and the author of the respective work should be the one that agrees/disagrees with the respective feedback. It's all about picking the feedback which help you improve.
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Thanks! I've been having problems giving more helpful tips in critiques; only pointing out the positive. Someone pointed it out to me just recently, so stumbling upon this tutorial was great.
Your tutorial was very helpful. Thanks again!
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I'm so glad this was helpful, I tried to enumerate some important tips,that's all.
Thank you!
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Thanks SO much for taking the time to create this tutorial! <3
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I'm sooo glad someone is still reading this long thing
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on # 4. ...... It should say "What you think the artist did well." NOT: "What you think the artist did good."
Great idea, though.
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Excellent tutorial!
Some really great tips in here, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for appreciating it!
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Thanks for the tutorial ! most of the times when looking at DA artist's works ...words fail me..ghaa! "educate yourself" sounds like the right thing to do, and yet I feel that a well educated critique is not enough when it comes to all the world of emotions a single picture can give me...here's when the emoticons come handy
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I know what you're talking about the well educated critique and the emotions..I think that besides talking about the technical aspects, it's really, really good to express your feelings sincerely, that's how the artist gets the most of the feedback..
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Aww yes... besides, It has been my personal experience that when something goes into "technicalities" ...feelings stiffen up a bit [ a looot
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Sometimes I comment on artwork and can't find the right words. This might help me.
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Well, I hope you'll find your words with the help of this. At least some ideas when you don't know what to say ^^
I'm glad!
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Thank you for the kind words.
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Thank you for taking the time to read it!
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this so valuable and indispensable article..hope it would be helpful to many...thank you for sharing it!
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Thank you for enjoying it. I'm really glad
Yes, I hope too, that it will be helpful
Thank you for the input!
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I'm glad you wrote this. It will help me when I write my future critiques until I'm a pro like you
Well, this has made me think that we should create a folder in #PhotographersDream for useful photography-related material. This can be our first submission!
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Yay! I'm glad that you found it useful. I didn't want it to be very big, so I wrote the minimum necessary, like some tips and tricks.
I have had a lot of ideas, but somehow time isn't on my side to write the articles
You're good at critique! It's best to let the person know what's on your mind, I think that helps the artist a lot
And yay for the folder in #PhotographersDream . Great, great idea! I'll look for appropriate tutorials in the community to submit them there
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Well..it's a lot to read, I'm grateful that there are people like you who have patience
Thanks!
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