Today’s Warm Up: Combo Photo Mash Ups

 

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/06/stephen-mcmennamys-combophoto-mashups-result-in-humorous-juxtapositions/

After viewing the photos in the above link, answer the following questions using complete sentences. What is created by mashing up two different photos? Why do these work? What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this? What is a juxtaposition? What ideas could you take from these photos?:

25 thoughts on “Today’s Warm Up: Combo Photo Mash Ups”

  1. What is created by mashing up two different photos?
    You get a totally new photo that makes it look like a real picture with something crazy added. It seems like the image was altered but also looks real.

    Why do these work?
    The colors work, the images fit, the editing is done perfect, everything just looks right and real.

    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this?
    He had to edit the pictures either in photoshop or some editing software. It makes it seem like it is real.

    What is a juxtaposition?
    Two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

    What ideas could you take from these photos?
    I could take the idea of combining 2 photos and making it seem like it is a new photo.

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  2. By mashing up two different photos its creating an image that is different but the two images go together. It works because they aren’t just random photos being put together you can see why they’d go together. Lining up the photos just right to get the desire effect. Juxtaposition is two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. I can take the ideas of using juxtaposition to get the desired effect for photos in the future.

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  3. What is created by mashing up two different photos?
    -You get some interesting photos that make sense when they look at them, like you can tell what they were trying to do.

    Why do these work?
    -These work because when they are put together you can tell what they are suppose to be.

    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this?
    -They had to use Photoshop and pick two images that work well together.

    What is a juxtaposition?
    -The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

    What ideas could you take from these photos?
    -I could do word play and use a computer mouse and put it in a cage or i could use a softball bat and make it an animal bat or something like that

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  4. What is created by mashing up two different photos?
    ~ when you mash up two photos it creates something different like the machines scooping ice cream or a huge hand picking up an umbrella when that “huge hand” is just a normal hand picking up a small umbrella and the other image is of people on the beach with a normal sized umbrella but the images create something different looking and interesting when put together

    Why do these work?
    ~ they work because the artist lined both image up correctly giving the allusion that there is a hand picking up the large umbrella . they also work because the artist made sure both images were taken at the right angle/range

    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this?
    ~they had to use photo shop and they also had to take numerous image to get the right distance and angle for the image to fit correctly on the other image

    What is a juxtaposition?
    ~ two things put together that have contrasting effects

    What ideas could you take from these photos?:
    ~ some ideas i could take from these images is mashing two of my images and making something unique and interesting

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  5. What is created by mashing up two different photos?
    -You get to see different contrasts of the images in color, appeal, or thought (of what the image could’ve been).

    Why do these work?
    -They work because the two photos fit well within each other. (Ex. Cigarette replacing structure).

    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this?
    -The photographer had to take pictures of the two items/places, use Photoshop to overlay/place one over the other.

    What is a juxtaposition?
    -“The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.”

    What ideas could you take from these photos?
    -I could use better contrast or place two contrasting subjects within one photo.

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  6. I think that the photographer had to take two different photos and mash them up in Photoshop to make them look like the way they are. If you take one seperetly I believe that you can mash them up in Photoshop to make the photo look real. Like I said you have to take two photos and mash them up in Photoshop. To be honest I have no idea what is juxtaposition means. I could probably do something similar but with different photos of my own that I take.

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  7. What is created by mashing up two different photos?
    An image that almost gives an allusion of perception. like the donuts headphones, it appears they are actually real, but the photography just spliced two photos together.

    Why do these work? These work because the objects, subjects, or view were always taken in the same position

    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this? The photographer had to make sure the subjects were properly alligned

    What is a juxtaposition?
    a Similar contrast of position

    What ideas could you take from these photos?:
    Many, it inspired me to make symbolic layered images like the ones in the link above.

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  8. What is created by mashing up two different photos? it makes it look like a cool picture, its something far away and big, and the other picture is something close up.
    Why do these work? because if they get lined up good then it turns out like a good picture.
    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this? get 2 pictures and line them up good
    What is a juxtaposition? the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
    What ideas could you take from these photos? getting 2 pictures and lining them up perfectly good so it would turnout as a good, interesting and cool looking picture.

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  9. What is created by mashing up two different photos?
    You get a totally different picture that is fun and crazy
    Why do these work?
    Because it makes the picture look real and both pictures combine really well
    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this?
    They have to take two pictures and combine them
    What is a juxtaposition?
    I don’t know i have never heard of that word
    What ideas could you take from these photos?:
    I think i could line it up better so it looks better and real

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  10. An image of things that are conventional that are recreated with unconventional items to portray a common image. They work because the images look like they flow together very well and they provide a happy comedic unconventional feel to them.He had to take separate images and put them together so they match up exactly and look like something that uses weird items. hard to explain. The juxtaposition is used in many ways like the water tank and the boy drinking it like its milk or the truck and the cereal. I could take away trying to do juxtaposition to make the photos look and bring a more humorous feel.

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  11. Something totally cool and fun. Because both photos look like they are totally realistic. Two photos that would go together. I dont really know i have never heard of it. I think i could possibly line them up a little better.

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  12. mashing up two different photos its creating a new image. It works because they aren’t just random photos being put together you can see why they go together. Lining up the photos just right to get the desire effect. Juxtaposition is two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. I can take the ideas of using juxtaposition to get the desired effect for photos in the future.

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  13. What is created by mashing up two different photos?
    – A very creative photo that goes so well together.

    Why do these work?
    – It makes two pictures into one.

    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this?
    – They took two photos and got them to the exact measurements to make one photo.

    What is a juxtaposition?
    – A similar idea of position.

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  14. You get a different point of view by mashing up two different photos. Humor is also created with these mashups. These work because of how realistic they look. The shadows, colors, and sizing all make them look real. The photographer had to use photoshop to make them look like they do. Juxtaposition is when you purposefully place two things together that normally don’t make sense together. I like how colorful and detailed these images are so I want to try making my photos have those same elements.

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  15. What is created by mashing up two different photos?
    It makes a cool and interesting photo.
    Why do these work?
    They make the two pictures blend together.
    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this?
    blend the pictures together put one on top of the other to connect together
    What is a juxtaposition?
    idk
    What ideas could you take from these photos?
    Taking photos and blending them with another photo to create something interesting

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  16. What is created by mashing up two different photos? a whole new picture is created when the two things are combined, a picture that has a whole new meaning to it. Why do these work? They work because the colors or the shapes of the two items connect really well What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this? All he had to do was match the two shapes and colors and combine the two. What is a juxtaposition? its two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. What ideas could you take from these photos? i can take two pictures with things that match shape and color and put them together to give them a new look.

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  17. What is created by mashing up two different photos? by mashing up two different photos creates a common photo but using different objects.
    Why do these work? they work because they combine perfectly together.
    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this? to get the photos to look like how they are, the photographer had to take photos of objects that will fit in with other photos to make it look normal.
    What is a juxtaposition? juxtaposition is comparing two different things to make it look as one.
    What ideas could you take from these photos? from looking at the photos, i could think of a few ideas in mind to try.

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  18. when they mash up photos like this it makes it so you look at the two images as conventional and normal on their own but when put together give a new perspective in the concept of the image and they work well because they’ve been scaled correctly so that the skier on top of the ice cream is smaller which makes the regular sized ice cone look much bigger. to make the these work the main two factors are scale and where the lines lead such as with the crane that goes into a scoop but thew scoop and the lines of the crane don’t contrast too much to where as they are recognizably separate before you notice they’re together.the juxtaposition is the placement of something over or close to another contrasting object but i get a lot of ideas about playing with the scaling of objects and the convergence of lines

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  19. The thing that is created after mashing up two different photos is something that is similar to a real life object, replacing certain parts with foods, toys, or hands. These work because you can still tell what the object is, even though there’s only half of the original object. The photographer had to think of what substitute object would work, they had to align it so that when put together it would look natural, they had to get the background to be somewhat the same color as the original object. A Juxtaposition is a rhetorical device which means to put two things that are opposites together.

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  20. What is created by mashing up two different photos?
    It creates something that relates to a real life object.

    Why do these work?
    These work because the object is something that can be used in every day life.

    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this?
    He would use double exposure and blend the two photos together, or use the polygonal lasso tool to cut out certain things and paste certain things to make it look like the way he wants.

    What is a juxtaposition? What ideas could you take from these photos?: To put two things that are opposite together. Maybe match the background with the object.

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  21. What is created by mashing up two different photos? Different outlooks in one mash up
    Why do these work? They are similar in a way like a plant they had different things look like it was sprouting like the plant.
    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this? The photographer most likely used Photoshop and real creative in his thinking.
    What ideas could you take from these photos? The idea i took from these photos is that anything could be used as a image for our photo series just need to get creative.

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  22. What is created by mashing up two different photos?
    a unique and awesome photo is created.
    Why do these work?
    these work because the 2 images fit so well together
    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this?
    he made 1 photo out of two and they just confuse the viewer for a second.
    What is a juxtaposition?
    two different thing brought together for contrast
    What ideas could you take from these photos?:
    I have ideas of making similar photos under the same concept

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  23. By mashing up two different photos we get a whole new way of looking at things. This works because it’s a different way to view the world.

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  24. What is created by mashing up two different photos?

    A unique and different approach to perspective and simple photo-shopping can make everyone scratch their heads and question the picture for a bit. What id say that is created is a painting within a picture, a merge of two worlds becomes one and collides in the middle.

    Why do these work?
    These all work because they’re a photo series, they all have to do with either relatively large hands controlling small objects in what appears to be the normal world. Or really big portions of ice cream with machinery used as essentials to consume it. Or regular common objects with a food element in them.

    What did the photographer have to do to get the photos to look like this?
    The photographer had to take pictures of the object he wanted to manipulate, say he/she went out and took a picture of a tractor then took a picture of ice cream and photo shopped the ice cream wherever he/she felt appropriate.

    What is a juxtaposition?
    Placing two images or objects next to each other with opposite contrast than their counterpart.

    What ideas could you take from these photos?
    Take regular items and merge them with something much bolder and create a super image.

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