Exam.
AO1
Contextual Understanding.
Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
Initial Brainstorm.This is a brainstorm of my initial ideas when I first received the brief for the exam. I was instantly drawn to the top of Contextual Influences, this is because there are so many directions which were possible to explore within this idea. My immediate thought was that of the 60s/70s Rock 'n' Roll era- the fashion and the visual imagery of the music itself. Additionally, one of my first ideas was that of fashion/glamour/sex symbols from the past and present and to show how they each brought something new to the industry which could be adapted to anyone no matter what their size, ethnicity etc. My personal favourite idea was the idea of adapting lyrics from songs into a visual image, lyrics which sprung to mind at first was the idea of bright eyes being shown, such as Strawberry Fields
'A girl with kaleidoscope eyes' as well as Fool In The Rain's lyric 'There's a light in your eye that keeps shining'.
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Idea Sheet 1.This idea is based on the idea of the Rock 'n' Roll era; a fashion shoot with influence from 'grunge' Rock 'n' Roll clothing, hair and make-up and reflecting the whole overall lifestyle of the cliché 'Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll'. Initially I thought about the clothing that the model would wear, a male model would be inspired by icons such as Mick Jagger and Jimi Hendrix. Clothing would consist of items such as leather jackets (studded with metal preferably), velvet, velour or leather blazers, thick black waist-coats- open with the chest showing, heavy jewellery on the neck and wrists. The male hair and make-up would be applied in a way to make it look very minimal- my own personal perception of a Rock 'n' Roll lifestyle is that it is effortless and borderline 'dirty' therefore it would be ideal for my male model to have slight stubble and the hair to be styled to look matted but not too messy.
For the female model I would like to attempt a similar approach as the male. Costume consisting of studded leather, velvet and (almost) scruffy shirts. Taking inspiration from Amy Winehouse and Vivienne Westwood's designs. The hair long waves, slightly matted, or in an artfully arranged messy up-do, make-up simple but still showing the typical face of Rock 'n' Roll, inspired by Amy Winehouse's signature thick eye-liner. In addition to this, the lighting of the photo shoot would preferably be a single source light, above the head of the model, almost as if it is a spotlight on a performing Rock 'n' Roll musician. |
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Visual Inspiration (Copyrighted):
Idea Sheet 2.My second idea is based around my love for music and my love for the visual imagery that music can show you with something as simple as a single lyric. I wanted to develop some of these lyrics (or even the overall message of a song) and show them through an image or series of images. I began this by taking note of some songs which I already knew to have lyrics which jumped out at me and formed ready-made images in my mind, I listed these songs and the specific lyrics which did this. Some of these songs are The Beatles 'Here Comes The Sun', 'Yesterday' and 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds', Led Zeppelin 'Stairway To Heaven' and 'Fool In The Rain'. These songs came to mind immediately because they are songs which I already knew of and had already gathered images in my head from lyrics, for example, The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun has lyrics such as (the title) and 'I feel that the ice is slowly melting' for this lyric, I thought instantly of the lighting on a model that could be used to show someone coming out of a dark place or becoming happier as though the coldness of their life is fading away and the 'sun' is rising on their life, split lighting used in a way to make it appear that it is only covering a small portion of their face, or the light even rising on them from above or below- appearing to push the shadows away. This could also be used in the opposite way to show a lyric such as Yesterday; 'There's a shadow hanging over me' in this case, the lighting would show the shadow being dominant over the lit area. Split lighting also came to mind when listening to Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven, the lyrics 'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings' and 'There's still time to change the path you're on' also have connotations of being 'split' or 'torn', two meanings could be shown as two sides of a person, again using split lighting to show this. Finally, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds triggered an instant visual image in my head from the lyric 'A girl with kaleidoscope eyes' as well as Fool In The Rain's lyric 'There's a light in your eye that keeps shining' these instantly caused me to imagine a beautiful woman, the lighting around her dark but the main lighting focused on her face, catch-lights in her eyes, preferably green or blue eyes with detail and depth, these would be the main focal points of the image.
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Visual Inspiration (Copyrighted):
Expanding On My Initial Idea.After brainstorming and planning my initial idea about using the lyric from Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - The Beatles, I decided to put together a brief outline of my first visual idea of what my final piece would look like. I first drew up a quick sketch of what the eye should look somewhat like- a brightly coloured iris, just as a kaleidoscope should look with different colours arranged in different shapes of a similar size. The eyelashes should be enhanced, perhaps false lashes to extend the ones already there. Additionally I was considering choosing an alternative colour for the eyelashes such as pink or green to compliment the overall image's feel of vibrancy and flamboyancy. As a whole image; I began to consider the composition, in the immediate foreground I visualised the face of a beautiful girl with long blonde hair, multicoloured eyes and pink lips. In terms of the composition I decided that it would be effective to have the model looking up into the camera, hence making her face seem larger and her body smaller in the background, this would also be affective because it would make her appear curious, peering up into the camera with her eyes wide and mouth slightly open- also giving the image a beautiful and yet slightly eerie surreal feel to it which would be ideal as the song itself is based around the illusions that the band had during their use of drugs and the manic affect of drugs on the mind (Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds considered to stand for the drug LSD). Furthermore, the kaleidoscope eyes not only represent the images that The Beatles created of the girl, but they also represent what the model themselves is seeing- they are blinded by colours and illusions through the usage of drugs.
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Major Tom Costume Design.
This is an outline of my first design of the costume for the character Major Tom by David Bowie. I planned to make props out of cardboard and metal-foil to show the childish nature of the character. I intend to create a helmet, straight shoulder blades and boxes around the arms. These would have to be moulded around the size and shape of the model; for instance the shoulder blades will be measured against the model's shoulders to insure that they fit properly and are not too tight. Furthermore, the helmet will be cut to size around the model's face to minimize shadows being created due to overhanging cardboard on the face. I am also considering doing a practice photoshoot to experiment with the effect of different lighting styles against the aliminium foil.
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Idea Sheet 3.This idea is also based on contextual influences, but rather than being inspired by music or icons of a music-based era, I have looked at different icons of fashion from the past and present. This idea is very simple as it would consist of a fashion shoot- inspired by the style of other famous models and well known glamour icons and sex-symbols. I took inspiration from a few well-known models such as Tiwggy, Jean Shrimpton, Sophia Loren, Audrey Hepburn, Barbara Windsor, Kate Moss, Marilyn Monroe and Tyra Banks. These women are all famous because of their amazing beauty and each represent a time period or have changed the fashion and modelling industry- Marilyn Monroe for example defied all of the unspoken 'requirements' to be a world-famous model, she was not sickly thin like most models, but a voluptuous size fourteen- showing the public that larger women, too, can be desirable and sexy. Twiggy broke all the apparent stereotypes and trends by not keeping to the classic view that women should have long luscious hair, she became an icon because of her boyish hairstyle and the fact that she was still one of the most beautiful models in history shows us today that one doesn't have to stick to certain rules in order to be perceived as beautiful. To show this in my own work I would take inspiration from each of these famous models, for example Twiggy's hair or Marilyn Monroe's figure or use people of different skin tones to show beauty in each ethnicity, for example Tyra Banks who is one of the most famous black models of all time. I would use each of these and capture images in a fashionable, magazine-cover style. To do this I would use a set consisting of a clean white backdrop and lighting which compliments the model- such as butterfly or rembrandt lighting, the hair and make-up immaculately applied and the clothing would be fashionable- the type of clothing that you would expect to see on the cover of a fashion magazine such as Grazia, Vogue or Cosmopolitan.
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Visual Inspiration (Copyrighted).
Photographer Research.
Caitlin Worthington.Caitlin Worthington inspired me because of her amazing use of catch-lights and definition in the eyes of her subjects, when I first saw the images I was instantly drawn to the eyes because of how bright and dominant they are over the rest of the image. Most of this is probably due to the fact that the models she has chosen all have bright eyes anyway, shades of blue, green and light brown are all seen in the model's eyes, but aside from this the photographer has captured these in such a way to make them appear the focal point of the overall image. This is also helped by the use of lighting on the rest of the model's body- it is minimal and therefore does not distract from the desired focal point of the image (the eyes) the lighting also draws the audience to the eyes because it is concentrated around the centre of the face, making it the only clearly visible aspect of the image, especially as the details in the background are blurred such as the shoulders of the model. Another signature feature which I noticed is the fact that all of the subjects of the images appear to be children, apparently no older than 10. This could be because Worthington wanted to use catch-lights in the eyes to represent the brightness and innocence of children, the eyes all appear full of life, soul and personality- just as children usually are. I intend to use Worthington as an influence in my work by capturing images relating to song lyrics such as the idea of 'kaleidoscope eyes' and 'there's a light in your eye that keeps shining'- imagery which is obviously reflected in Worthington's work.
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Tim Burton.Film director, Tim Burton creates a variety of worlds and characters within his films, all of which carry with them an unusual, gothic air. Many of them seem to be distorted in some way- for example the Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland, her head shape and size is larger than the normal human head would be. All of the characters in nearly all of Burton's films seem to be stuck in limbo between 'real' and 'cartoon', they are al clearly real actors and actresses but they are designed and altered in such a way to make them seem almost too perfect; the skin is too smooth and without blemishes or alternative pigment in the skin as someone in reality would have, the colours are all consistent- the hair, the lips and the clothes, even the 'Mad Hatter' from Alice in Wonderland who is designed to mimic a madman appears strangely perfect because of his smooth even skin tone and bright yellow eyes. The eyes and lips are what stand out to me the most; no matter who the character or what they represent in the film, they all have slightly enlarged eyes and bloated lips. All of these features are aspects which I would like to be shown in my work throughout my final pieces, the idea of a gothic, almost cartoon-like effect on the model.
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Working In The Style Of Burton.To create images which are similar to that of Burton's, I used two large soft lights either side of the model to create an even light all over the model, minimising the amount of harsh shadows that are created against the model's skin. I also used a black backdrop as it mimics the background that Burton's characters stand against, also causing them to stand out against it. I asked the models to pose in an expressive way which most portrays their personality as this is what Burton does; revealing a lot of the character's personality through facial expression and their composition. Once the images were captured, I used photoshop to alter them in a way which is similar to that of Burton's work: using the 'dodge' tool to brighten the model's skin, the 'patch' tool to smooth the skintone and remove any unwanted blemishes or imperfections (including unwanted hair), I then used the 'liquify' settings and the 'bloat' tool to enlarge the eyes slightly for a surreal effect which is shown consistently throughout Burton's characters.
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AO2
Creative Making.
Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining their ideas as the work develops.
The models and photographs used for these experiments were not related at all to my final outcomes or what I planned for my models to look like in the final pieces- these are strictly used for experimentation and for myself to get to grips with Photoshop and the different tools to create an effect which I could use later on in my work.
Basic Alteration Of Eye Colour.
Here are some examples of my first experimentations using Photoshop to manipulate the colour of the iris. To do this, I selected a model who already had blue/grey eyes, using a light close to her face to create the catch-light effects in her eyes making them appear instantly brighter without Photoshop manipulation. I then altered the colour by using the 'quick selection' tool on Photoshop to select the desired parts of the iris (being careful to de-select the pupil). I then opened the colour adjustments; making the shadows dark blue, the highlights a bright colour such as yellow or bright green as this would contrast against the dark blue shadows, and changed the mid tones to a more subtle shade of green. I experimented with the different combinations and strengths of different colours on the shadows, mid tones and highlights, in my opinion, the most successful colour alteration is the dark purple and the dark blue/green eyes. This is because they look odd and abnormal but at the same time they do not appear to have been subject to obvious Photoshop manipulation.
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Enlarging The Eyes.Using the same images that I used for my previous Photoshop experimentation, I began to manipulate the size of the eyes (something which I plan to do later on in my photoshoots for my final outcomes) I started by using the 'quick selection' tool to select the iris, I then used the colour balance settings to increase the amount of yellow pigment in the highlights, and dark blue pigment in the shadows- creating a yellow/amber eye colour. I then used the 'dodge' tool to brighten the whites of the eyes and the 'burn' tool to darken around the eyes and the eyelashes- making the eyes stand out even further. To actually enlarge the size of the eyes I selected 'liquify' from the 'filter' effects and then selected the bloat tool. I used this tool to stretch the size of the eyes, I increased the width of the brush to create an even bloating effect around the eyes and to maintain a realistic effect- making sure that the eyes did not look out of balance with the rest of the image. I think that this experiment was an overall success as I got to grips with the different tools and how they can be used to effect the image, such as the 'bloat' tool. However, the colour of the eyes could have been more subtle and less obviously manipulated by photoshop.
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Composition and Facial ExpressionThis experiment was more focused on what the composition would look like in one of my final outcomes- the model's head tilted slightly upward with the mouth open in a curious pose. Experimenting using this type of composition would give me and idea of what the final outcome may look like and would help me learn what type of Photoshop manipulation would be best for certain composition and poses. I started by using the 'dodge' tool to brighten the eyes (rather than altering the colour balance), this turned the eyes an orange/brown colour, I also brightened the whites of the eyes making them stand out even more. I then used the 'burn' tool to darken the eyelashes and eyebrows- making the eyes stand out even more. Using the 'liquify' settings, I selected the 'bloat' tool and enlarged the eyes and lips to give a distorted effect- representing the effect of drugs on a person and how it effects their own vision and how it may alter what they look like themselves. I then used the 'burn' tool to slightly darken the lips- making them slightly more dominant over the face than they previously were.
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Composition and Facial Expression 2This experiment was based on the same intentions as my previous experiment. However, I wanted to use a model which was more similar to the model that I would eventually use for my final piece photoshoot; lighter hair, paler skin tone and lighter eyes- preferably blue or green. To create the effect on this image, I increased the brightness and slightly desaturated it to reduce the dominant red-pigment in the model's skin. I then used the 'patch tool' and the 'spot-healing tool' to smooth the model's skin and remove any obvious blemishes and marks on the face. I used the 'dodge' tool to brighten the eyes and the 'burn' tool to darken the eyelashes- therefore further enhancing the eyes. I used the 'sharpen' tool to make the main features of the face (eyes, nose, lips, cheeks) more prominent, and the 'blur' tool to make the hair and shoulders more faded to draw attention to the face. Then, using the liquify settings, I used the 'bloat' tool to widen the eyes- being careful not to make the eyes over sized. I also enlarged the lips slightly before using the 'quick selection' tool to select the lips and alter the colour, making them more red. I think this experiment was a success as I now feel more confident using photoshop and am fluent in the tools and process that I need to use to create this effect on my final piece image.
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Lighting Techniques.My final experiment before I began to take photo shoots based on the idea of the 'girl with kaleidoscope eyes' was to decide on which lighting technique would be best for this idea. I first tried using 'Rivercop' lighting, this proved instantly inappropriate as it created harsh shadows along the nose and forehead- therefore I decided not to use this technique as the ideal outcome would be soft and flattering, rather than the dark shadowy effect that Rivercop lighting produced. I then went on to experiment using 'Rembrandt' lighting, this was less harsh and unflattering than Rivercop, however it still created dark shadows on one side of the model's face. Finally, I used 'Butterfly' lighting, this was the technique that I most preferred for the shoot as it is flattering and does not cast any shadows over the face. It highlights the whole face and gives an all-round 'brighter' feel than Rivercop or Rembrandt lighting.
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Costume Experimentation.The idea for this photoshoot was not based around the model or composition, rather the lighting and the costume; as the costume was made of metallic foil it meant that the lighting would be affected in different ways. I used this shoot to determine what lighting technique I would use for the final photoshoot. For example, lighting too close to the model would mean that there would be a lot of glare reflected by the foil and the fact that the costume covers the head meant that the face may be partially in shadow. I experimented with different lighting techniques against the foil to see which would be most affective; I first used a single soft butterfly light, this proved ineffective because it created shadows over the model's face and also caused the foil to reflect an unappealing amount of light. I then used two large soft lights slightly to either side of the model- this meant that there was light hitting the face from both sides, reducing shadows, it also prevented too much glare from the reflection of the light.
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AO3
Reflective Recording.
Record in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions, demonstrating an ability to reflect on their work and progress.
Final Outcome Photoshoots.
'Major Tom'
This was my first photoshoot containing one of my final outcomes. It was based around and inspired by my interpretation of the character Major Tom from David Bowie's 'Space Oddity'. I had created an image in my head of a male model dressed in an almost child-like space costume, made from cardboard and metal foil; something similar to what a child would create, however I wanted the model to seem as though they really believed that they were going to space and take what they are doing seriously. I did this through the use of posture and facial expressions; I asked the model to stand straight with their hands on their hips, reflecting their strong and almost powerful character. I wanted the facial expression to show a feeling of seriousness and slight sadness; the song ends in Major Tom's death and therefore the expression should hint at unhappiness. In my opinion this worked well, the expression on the model's face reflects remorse whilst the body language shows dominance and strength.
I used the lighting that I had previously experimented with; using two large soft lights either side of the model so that there was not a massive amount of shadow created on the face whilst still showing that this photoshoot is not as bright and happy as the others due to the song's surreal ending. Additionally, I used a black backdrop, this was because I wanted to further show the 'seriousness' of what he is doing (or perhaps how seriously he is taking it) the background will be altered in photoshop and small stars will be dotted against the black to imitate the feeling of being in outer-space.
I used the lighting that I had previously experimented with; using two large soft lights either side of the model so that there was not a massive amount of shadow created on the face whilst still showing that this photoshoot is not as bright and happy as the others due to the song's surreal ending. Additionally, I used a black backdrop, this was because I wanted to further show the 'seriousness' of what he is doing (or perhaps how seriously he is taking it) the background will be altered in photoshop and small stars will be dotted against the black to imitate the feeling of being in outer-space.
Photoshop Manipulation.First, I slightly increased the brightness and contrast to chance the creases in the tinfoil and the shadows they created. I then used the 'Spot Healing Brush' to remove any minor imperfections from the model's face. I used the 'Dodge' tool to brighten the eyes and the hair as well as the shirt that the model was wearing to make them all stand out. The shirt was creased and I wanted the image to look smooth so I used the 'Patch' tool to remove the creases from the shirt, this also made the image look much more professional and clean. I used the 'Liquify settings to enhance the model's face- using the 'Bloat' tool to make the eyes appear larger as well as making the chin seem more prominent. Finally, I used the 'Lens Flare' settings to create small spots of light against the background- mimicking the effect of stars in outer-space. To make the image seem more realistic and to add to the sense that the model is moving as the character Major Tom, I used the ' Radial Blur' effects, adding it to the image before using the 'Eraser' tool to remove the blur from the model's face and main body as to not compromise the detail in the facial expression and costume.
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'Lucy'
This was my photoshoot which I used to capture my final outcome based around my interpretation of the character Lucy from The Beatles' 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'. I focused a lot of this shoot around the hair and makeup; the hair needed to be blonde to reflect the happy colourful feel of the song, whilst still being a realistic natural colour, rather than using an obviously fake colour such as blue or pink. I also used a floral headband to further reflect the imagery in the song and the ideas of brightness and colourfulness. The makeup, too, was subtle and yet effective; I used shades of pale pink and blue for the eyes and lips before applying large green and blue false eyelashes to enhance the eyes- this was essential as the model's eyes were the main focus of the shoot as the whole idea was based around the lyric 'A girl with kaleidoscope eyes' therefore I wanted to draw as much attention as possible to the eyes.
As shown in my experimentation, I wanted the model's facial expression to reflect a feeling of awe and uncertainty- almost curiosity. I wanted to create this expression because I felt that it reflected the feeling that the Beatles portrayed in the song- the alteration of normality under the use of drugs and how they effect what would normally be perceived as day-to-day objects and scenarios. I captured the images from a high angle above the model's face and asked her to look up into the camera with her eyes wide and mouth slightly open to show this feeling of curiosity and wonderment. I think this worked successfully and created the effect that I wanted to show in the images. I used three large soft lights; two either side of the model and on directly in front, this meant that no harsh shadows were created on her face and the whole image had a bright feel to it.
Furthermore, I used a white backdrop for this shoot because I wanted it be much brighter and more surreal than the Major Tom shoot.
As shown in my experimentation, I wanted the model's facial expression to reflect a feeling of awe and uncertainty- almost curiosity. I wanted to create this expression because I felt that it reflected the feeling that the Beatles portrayed in the song- the alteration of normality under the use of drugs and how they effect what would normally be perceived as day-to-day objects and scenarios. I captured the images from a high angle above the model's face and asked her to look up into the camera with her eyes wide and mouth slightly open to show this feeling of curiosity and wonderment. I think this worked successfully and created the effect that I wanted to show in the images. I used three large soft lights; two either side of the model and on directly in front, this meant that no harsh shadows were created on her face and the whole image had a bright feel to it.
Furthermore, I used a white backdrop for this shoot because I wanted it be much brighter and more surreal than the Major Tom shoot.
Photoshop Manipulation.I started by enhancing the brightness and contrast to make the whole image stand out more and to enhance the contrast of the different colours and tones. I then used the 'Spot Healing' tool to remove any blemishes or imperfections from the model's face. I used the 'Dodge' tool to brighten the colour of the eyes and the irises as well as to enhance the white background and the colour of the hair. There were still creases and lines visible on the backdrop so I used the 'Patch' tool to remove these and smooth over the whole background for a cleaner, brighter look. I then used the 'Colour Balance' settings to enhance the eyes- making the shadows a dark blue and highlights more yellow. Under the 'Liquify' settings I used the 'Bloat' tool to enlarge the eyes and lips as well as using the 'Pucker' tool to make the face and nose slightly smaller- thus making the eyes appear even larger.
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'Bungalow Bill'
This photoshoot was based around my interpretation of the character 'Bungalow Bill' from The Beatles' 'Bungalow Bill'. This photoshoot was focused mainly around the costume, hair and makeup. For the costume I used a plain vest to emphasize the animalistic nature of the song and to minimise distraction from the model's facial expression; a look which I wanted to resemble slight anger, danger perhaps to mimic the lyric 'what did you kill?'. This combined with dark makeup used around the eyes and on the face (almost like war/ tribal markings) created the character Bungalow Bill which I had imagined.
I also wanted the expression to show a slightly awed look, again to reflect and resemble the use of drugs through 70s music and the effect that it has on a person. This would also be enhanced later in Photoshop manipulation where I intent to enlarge the eyes, thus continuing the same signature effect and resemblance through all of my final outcomes.
I wanted the lighting and background to reflect the character's dark and mysterious side- a recurring lyric in the song is 'What did you kill?' adding a slightly shady element to the character and a dark side to his personality. I did this by using a black backdrop and low-level lighting, I used soft lights so that the lights and shadows were spread evenly and did not create any unwanted harsh lines in the model's face; in doing so I kept the feeling of danger running through the images and yet did not allow the images to become unflattering.
I also wanted the expression to show a slightly awed look, again to reflect and resemble the use of drugs through 70s music and the effect that it has on a person. This would also be enhanced later in Photoshop manipulation where I intent to enlarge the eyes, thus continuing the same signature effect and resemblance through all of my final outcomes.
I wanted the lighting and background to reflect the character's dark and mysterious side- a recurring lyric in the song is 'What did you kill?' adding a slightly shady element to the character and a dark side to his personality. I did this by using a black backdrop and low-level lighting, I used soft lights so that the lights and shadows were spread evenly and did not create any unwanted harsh lines in the model's face; in doing so I kept the feeling of danger running through the images and yet did not allow the images to become unflattering.
Photoshop Manipulation.I began by altering the brightness and contrast settings, decreasing the brightness and enhancing the contrast to highlight the shadows and make the image seem more mysterious. I then used the 'Spot Healing' tool to remove any unwanted spots or blemishes on the models skin, to make the model's skin seem more perfect and flawless- resembling a Tim Burton character. I then used the 'Dodge' tool to brighten the whites of the eyes as well as the green stripes on the model's face and arm- thus drawing more attention to them.
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AO4
Personal Presentation.
Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding, realizing intentions and where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.
'Major Tom'
This final outcome was based around the character Major Tom from David Bowie's Space Oddity. I think this was very successful as I intended to create an almost child-like costume made from cardboard and metal foil. I think that the image shows the mood that I wanted it to of slight dismay as the song ends in what seems to be Major Tom's death as well as showing the slight warped effect that many song writers and singers experienced during the 70's because of the excessive use of drugs. This is shown through the almost animated/cartoon effect that the image holds as well as the over-enlargement of the eyes.
'Lucy'
This final outcome was very successful, it was based around the character Lucy from The Beatles' Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. I wanted to create this character with the main focus being her eyes, in reference to the lyric 'Kaleidoscope eyes'. I made this outcome much brighter than the others because of the imagery in the rest of the song- there are many references to colour and brightness. There is a consistent theme of the way that characters and vision is altered due to drug usage- the skin and whole model is borderline fake, inspired by the characters that Tim Burton created.
'Bungalow Bill'
I think that this outcome fits well within the selection of final pieces that I have produced, it carries the features and signature style of the three images; the widened eyes and slightly airbrushed skin. This was inspired by the Beatles' Bungalow Bill- a character which I had believed to be slightly animalistic and wild because of the aggressive nature of the song lyrics, with repeated imagery of killing etc.