Caught Our Eye

Cut it out – There is no shortage of pictures in this annual. The images demonstrate a strong sense of color and clarity while showcasing action. The inclusion of an astonishing eight cutout images across the center of each sports spread was a subtle technique used to break up the spread between the top and bottom regions. Cutout images for some yearbook staffs can be a risky decision. The Scimitar staff executed the cutouts with great precision. Utilizing cutouts in a design can help create an unexpected focal image, an interesting collage of multiple images, and add depth if the image overlaps other images or type. In the end, execution in removing the background is the key when working with cutouts.

– written by Brad Cook, adviser, Gresham High School