For my four images, I have chosen some photography from Google which I will attempt to recreate to turn into a film poster and (or) video game cover.
Here are the four images I will try to recreate.
For this photo, I can take it in college using the back stairs when it's fairly dark or cloudy. I can use a key light to shine it up the second stair case, then reflect it so it shines on the top staircase. A torch can be placed on the third stair case to create the circle light effect. As for the person at the bottom, I can set the shutter on slow then make my model walk past to create a ghostly/blurry effect. Though, I need to take into consideration of the angle and the safety of the camera as, if it isn't securely placed on the tripod, then it could fall and most likely will break. I could possibly use this image for a video game cover.
I will recreate this image in my own time near a area where I live. I will use one of my friends who are quite tall to match the person in the image as much as possible. However, I will have to provide my model with the right clothes. (e.g. fedora, coat and fake cigarette.) I can find any wall around my area, when its nighttime or fairly dark, and use a simple torch tied to a stick or pole or some sort and make it hover over my model to create the same spotlight effect. As for the colour, I can easily edit a black and white effect onto the photo using Photoshop. However, I will need to take into consideration about safety. As the area could be risky. The camera could get stolen or I or my model could get injured trying to protect the camera. I could use the final image as a video game cover based in the 1940's.
This image I will take in my own time at home. I will need a ISO of roughly 400 to create the same light effect. I will use one of my friends whose appearance is roughly the same to the image to model for me. All I will need is a plain backdrop and metal cutouts to create the bar effects across the persons face. I will use a key light with the metal cutout in front of it to create the shadow bar effect from the side, letting some light through to highlight the right side of the persons face. I will use this photograph to create a more modern looking film noir movie cover for the film Hard Candy.
I can take this image in college. Due to the background being almost pitch black, I will have to use the studio room for this image. Using my model, I can create a strip of light across her eyes by using a torch (as any other light like a redhead or a key light would be to bright) and a slip of paper to block out the surrounding light. Hopefully the paper wont be too thick as i still want some light to come through to show slight details on my models face. I will have to take into consideration about my models safety as the light could be too bright and could possibly cause irritation when taking the photo, meaning my models eyes will either squint, or the pupils will be too dilated. I could use this image for a modern drama film cover.
Yasmine Bida ‘D’
ReplyDeleteResearch (1.1) Excellent research and ideas that detail the characteristics of film noir including example photographs/contact sheets and period film posters. You have explained the background and historical context of film noir, showing a very clear understanding of media audiences.
Proposal (1.2) Excellent proposal that explains in detail how you have used your research and photography skills to generate some really good ideas for your final four photographic images. You have explained how you will control the ISO with careful lighting to capture the essence of the film noir genre.
Memory checks (2.1 & 3.1) You have demonstrated an extensive understanding of camera and lighting techniques and skills via your weekly Memory Checks and final evaluation.
Test shots (3.1) You have provided purposeful evidence for all of your photo shoots, including detailed shooting schedules, equipment required and locations. You have demonstrated effective use of the camera to produce some very imaginative photography. Your research and class work has led to some excellent test shots and final images. You have demonstrated a clear understanding of photography basics and applied this to your own photography when shooting your final images.
Evaluation, final four photographs, poster and DVD cover ‘D’ (3.2) Your evaluation is detailed and concise and clearly outlines your progression through this assignment, you clearly outline the problems you faced and how you overcame them. Both your poster and DVD cover are excellent and go beyond the requirements of the brief.
I agree with your statement, given a little more planning and time management you are capable of producing even better work next time. Well done, keep it up!