REVIEW: "Following compositional comments by Martin Grahame-Dunn leading the Mentor - me programme, I have been eagerly awaiting his DVD "Composition one - Back to the Basics".  During the turorial Martin covers many topics in a short space of time but very clearly and comprehensively.  He covers subtle details of dynamics that explain when to tilt or not tilt the camera in a way that is easy to understand and remember.  He also discusses the concepts of positive and negative space as well as analysing the pros & cons of different compositions.  The information in this short film is invaluable and is not readily available on the Internet or even books specifically on composition - I couldn't recommend this more highly to any aspiring photographer" - Pat Bloomfield February 2008

   Content:

1.    Introduction  

2.    The Basics

3.    Previsualisation: Imaging by design

4.    Kit

5.    Clothing, props & accessories

6.    Location recce

7.    Test Shots: Angles & distraction

8.    Dissemination: Test Shots

9.    Shoot 1: Props & posing

10.   Dissemination: Colour & reparation

11.   Shoot 2: Ripples & refraction

12.   Dissemination: Positive & negative space

13.   Shoot 3: Letting your shoot evolve

14.   Dissemination: Unifying the elements

15.   Shoot 4: Geometry, tones & texture

16.   Dissemination: Composition in-camera

17.   Shoot 5: Dynamics & shadow play

18.   Dissemination: Isolating your subject

19.   Shoot 6: Improvisation

20.   Dissemination: Illumination

21.   Preview, links & credits