Flying in Dreams Levitacijos fotografija by Maxim Zinchuk

Flying in Dreams Levitacijos fotografija by Maxim Zinchuk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Sidabrinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award in Fotografijos ir nuotraukų manipuliavimo dizainas Competition Category.

SidabrinisFotografija· 2022

Flying in Dreams Levitacijos fotografija

by Maxim Zinchuk

Client: Maxim Zinchuk Photography

Sidabrinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award Winner in Fotografija Category

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The Design

About Flying in Dreams Levitacijos fotografija

„Skrydis sapnuose" – tai fotografijų serija, sukurta pasitelkiant levitacijos fotografijos techniką. Serijoje vaizduojami baltais drabužiais apsirengę vaikai, atrodantys tarsi sklandantys virš žemės. Kiekvienas vaizdas sukomponuotas iš dviejų ar daugiau tuo pačiu kampu užfiksuotų kadrų – su objektu ir be jo. Kadras be objekto naudojamas atramoms, kurios laikė kiekvieną pozą, pašalinti. Serija sukurta atliekant vietos paiešką, drabužių gamybą, pozų ir rekvizito planavimą, apšvietimo parengimą, fotografavimą bei skaitmeninį apdorojimą. Tikslas – išreikšti vaikystės svajonių tyrumą.

The Recognition

About the Sidabrinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award

Flying in Dreams Levitacijos fotografija laimėjo Sidabrinį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, nepaprastai prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą aukščiausios klasės, puikiems ir įspūdingiems dizainams. Sidabro laureatai yra itin puikūs ir labai kūrybingi darbai, rodantys jų kūrėjų išskirtinę kompetenciją, talentą ir įžvalgumą. Tikimasi, kad Flying in Dreams Levitacijos fotografija bus nuostabus, pavyzdinis, labai profesionalus ir giliai novatoriškas kūrinys. Šis Sidabriniu apdovanojimu įvertintas dizainas yra žymus, žavimas išradimas, padedantis plėsti meno, mokslo, dizaino ir technologijų ribas. Flying in Dreams Levitacijos fotografija yra kūrinys, kuriam daugelis pavydi, žadinantis troškimus, teikiantis teigiamų jausmų ir sukeliantis nuostabą bei stebėjimąsi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: In the "Flying in Dreams" series, the photographer is using the levitation photography technique to create a surreal effect and perform the main idea. As a rule, the creative process involves composing two or more shots of a scene taken from the same angle: with and without a subject. The image without a subject is used to mask out all unnecessary elements that were used to support a subject in a certain pose. Images compositing is an integral part of this method.
Dimensions & Packaging: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon EF 24-70 mm F2.8 lens, Canon Speedlite 600EX II, tripod, PC with Adobe Photoshop
Tags: levitation, photography, levitation photography, dreams, flying in dreams
Production Technology: The creative process included such stages as location scouting, making outfits, poses and props planning, lighting setup, shooting, and post-processing.
Design Challenge: Levitation photography requires more preparation and post-processing than just documentary photography. It’s necessary to carefully execute the shoot for easier editing and better results. "Although working with kids was fun, posing, and their support was energy- and time-consuming", said Maxim Zinchuk.
Research: The research was made during the preparation stage. It involved landscape scouting and evaluating the readiness of children to perform in certain settings. A shooting place had to be easily accessible and safe to everyone involved in the process.
Inspiration: People always dream. Dreams make us move forward. Where they will lead us to depend on our imagination and the efforts we enclose. In childhood, these dreams are usually purer and brighter. That is why the photographer uses children's characters in white outfits in his series. The idea is perfectly complemented by the words of William Shakespeare: "all things that are, are with more spirit chased than enjoyed".
Project Duration: This work was made in 2016-2017 in Ontario, Canada. Published on social media and personal website of the photographer.
Operation Flow: Good planning and right communication are key to a smooth workflow during a levitation photography shoot. Having a plan for every single photoshoot was helpful in terms of overcoming unforeseen situations.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Maxim Zinchuk, 2016-2017.
Team Members: Photographer: Maxim Zinchuk; photographer assist, clothing design: Nargiza Usmanova; models: Rada and Nazar.
Image Credits: Image #1-5 Photographer Maxim Zinchuk, Flying in Dreams, 2016-2017