For this comparison I am looking at the difference between illustration and Photography. I have started off by looking at the Illustration created by Pepe Gay. Pepe is a Spanish cinematographer who creates short films, in this case he worked with the skier Noah Albaladejo over several years to produce an illustrative ski film. When drawing he decided to create a rough style which portrays the style of the freestyle skiing sport however the way the film transitions is smooth, very much like skiings elegance. The use of pencil and pen, also sticking to black and white helps simplify the visual effect of the film. The combination of two very different things has combined the arts of two worlds therefore expanding the audience.
The photo below is of a professional freestyle skier, taken by Nate Abbott. In my opinion this is presents the true beauty of skiing. This is due to the peacefulness of the skier in the air whilst still being able to reach out and brush the snow. The colours link nicely because of the silky clouds layered above which flow from the snow below. The position the skier has been captured in is one that is rather rare to be seen as it takes a certain amount of skill to achieve.
The difference between the photograph and the illustration is that of the crisp effect and detail portrayed through the photo that you do not achieve when watching the illustrated ski film. I do however like the simplicity of the illustration as it shows that skiing can be seen and demonstrated through a simple drawing using pen and paper and not needing the use of high technology. Despite this, the photograph is how the industry is exposed to the world and has been for many years. The illustration film is the start of a new way of exhibiting skiing.
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These are also links to the certain films the images are seen.