Comments on: Below The Horizon, Coming Soon

By: Emanuel Quade

Emanuel Quade — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:38:59 +0000

Looking forward to reading more. Great article post.Thanks Again. Want more.

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:26:16 +0000

From wikipedia: Originally, Previsualization referred to the still photographer’s mental process of looking at a scene to be captured and carefully imagining the final printed outcome, anticipating all the artistic and mechanical variables involved, including composition, exposure, development, and darkroom manipulation.

I hear what Brad is saying. In fact I remember that same observation made on another website that I frequent, which escapes me at the moment. Whether it’s previsualization or visualization, we all get the idea

By: David

David — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:13:17 +0000

I agree that terminology is important, but let’s not get hung up on it. It’s more important to understand what an author or teacher is saying than to impose our own definitions on them for the terms they’re using. Getting hung up on it prevents us from learning. I agree with the rationale as discussed, but honestly, it’s not important. Same concepts, different wording.

By: Nina

Nina — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:22:56 +0000

The term pre-visualize, is an industry term used in television and movies, and specific to achieving three dimensional representation, if I remember correctly. Since photography is the art of representing three dimensional objects in a two dimensional medium, I think it can well apply here.

Since “visualize” means both to make visible or envision, I would accept pre-visualize here with no problem.

I am patiently waiting for the book, ok, actually impatiently waiting. I think I’ll go pre-visualize what might be in it, or would that be fantasize, before I visualize the actual book upon arrival.

What a fun topic.

By: Dave Kosiur

Dave Kosiur — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:29:03 +0000

I too am looking forward to the book, but also have an issue with the use of the word “previsualization”. I agree with Brad’s post and would further point to a blog post by Guy Tal; see http://guytal.com/wordpress/?p=389.

By: Brad Mangas

Brad Mangas — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Nice to see more work coming out at Craft & Vision.
I have to say this after seeing the preview shots of some pages, I apologize in advance for my own pet peeve. I am really a very positive person but somethings just bounce wrong in my head.
On the Previsualize, Plan, Problem Solve. To “visualize” is to form a mental image of. So what is “Previsualize”? To form a mental image of before you form a mental image? There is really no such thing. To “Visualize” is just that, to Previsualize is a misnomer. Heck spell checkers and online dictionaries don’t even recognize it as a word.
Ansel Adams consistently used the term “to visualize”. The pre part has been added by unknowns who’s understanding of the English language is lacking but for some reason sticks to this day.
I apologies once more for being so shewd about this, I know it’s probably just me.
Hey it won’t stop me form buy the book I am actually looking forward to it. It will just bug me every time I see it since there is really no way to previsualize something. But I will do my best to visualize it. I will even attempt to visualize the word previsuaize as jut visualize. huh?
I will understand if you blast this comment into the vast abyss, this may not be the place for such personal opinions.

By: anita

anita — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:55:47 +0000

sorry, Bruce Percy.

By: anita

anita — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:54:24 +0000

Wonderful, …can’t wait ’til the end of the month, which isn’t as far off as it sounds! Also, Brucy Percy was looking for a place to publish an ebook

By: Cerebus

Cerebus — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:15:30 +0000

L’heure bleue; the blue hour. The single best time to do long exposures, IMHO.

By: Tyler Wainright

Tyler Wainright — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:47:34 +0000

Oh, and now that you have a snazzy tripod, it will be perfect for this time of day.