24.2.11
30.1.11
Unit 2 - Senses
For the second unit we have two projects, but for this post I am showing my ideas for the first project 'Senses' (a live brief from Fujifilm). I have no idea where I am going with this one as I'm not sure what sense/s I want to portray.
So my first thoughts were on texture, text and inks (sight and touch). I recently photographed my first reel, which turned out quite well. I used a Sensia 200 (50mm) so I could project my images, as an interactive outcome where I can incorporate text.
The theme I focused on was 'Temptation' using food as the content.
The first three images were taken at home:
Plums (the temptation of sex, to touch someone):
Chocolate cheesecake (temptation of indulging in food):
Poisoned Apple (temptation of tasting, like Snow White/Adam and Eve):
I loved the poisoned apple idea, so the next day I went to the studio to develop this idea.
I decided to use a model wearing a black coat to make it more mysterious (like Snow White with the witch). Some of these images were under exposed, which was a shame because I loved the compositions. The colouring of the successful images I thought were lovely. To compliment the red/green apple, I chose to use a blue backdrop. Even though the blue backdrop didn't come out very well, I still love the vibrant colouring.
Underexposed image:
Successful images:
These images were quite interesting with the different exposures.
The contrast I could play about with.. maybe develop into a better idea.
So for my other idea, I decided to look at inks. Mainly focusing at sight, with quotes such as "What can you see?" (sort of like Psychiatrist ink cards). I created my own ink cards, with blotting paper, coloured and black inks.
I photographed open and closed compositions, with both blurred and in focus effects.
They sort of remind me of clouds or blood..
So, shall see where it goes from here..
So my first thoughts were on texture, text and inks (sight and touch). I recently photographed my first reel, which turned out quite well. I used a Sensia 200 (50mm) so I could project my images, as an interactive outcome where I can incorporate text.
The theme I focused on was 'Temptation' using food as the content.
The first three images were taken at home:
Plums (the temptation of sex, to touch someone):
Chocolate cheesecake (temptation of indulging in food):
Poisoned Apple (temptation of tasting, like Snow White/Adam and Eve):
I loved the poisoned apple idea, so the next day I went to the studio to develop this idea.
I decided to use a model wearing a black coat to make it more mysterious (like Snow White with the witch). Some of these images were under exposed, which was a shame because I loved the compositions. The colouring of the successful images I thought were lovely. To compliment the red/green apple, I chose to use a blue backdrop. Even though the blue backdrop didn't come out very well, I still love the vibrant colouring.
Underexposed image:
Successful images:
These images were quite interesting with the different exposures.
The contrast I could play about with.. maybe develop into a better idea.
So for my other idea, I decided to look at inks. Mainly focusing at sight, with quotes such as "What can you see?" (sort of like Psychiatrist ink cards). I created my own ink cards, with blotting paper, coloured and black inks.
I photographed open and closed compositions, with both blurred and in focus effects.
They sort of remind me of clouds or blood..
So, shall see where it goes from here..
Unit 1
I got my feedback on Thursday from the first unit, and I got 63% (2:1)
So pretty pleased with myself.
The unit was split into three projects (Digital, Studio and Analogue).
My first project was 'Digital' where I had to create a narrative. I focused on women in society in a fairytale state (creating ghostly, layering effects on Photoshop).
I then had to think of a way to create a narrative, so I decided to draw my attention to Duane Michals. I incorporated a short poem, split the text to then layer on my final images.
Final images (in order):
My second project was 'Studio' where I had to produce four portrait images (including a self-portrait). I first experimented with hands which moved onto John French inspired images.
John French images:
I wanted to move away from the fashion portraiture and go onto a different look, contrasting beauty and commercial with humour and shocking facial expressions.
I still used the hands to make the models distort their faces. My inspiration for this was Bruce Nauman 'Studies for Holograms' (1970)
The hands were becoming too repetitive, and I wanted something different but still distorted the face. One of my models suggested to use cellotape to hold the facial expressions in place.
Similar to Douglas Gordon 'Monster'
I decided to slightly enhance the colours on Photoshop (inspired by Francis Bacon), to give a more dirty and darker feel.
These were to become my final images:
My third and final project was Analogue (B&w), for this we had to choose three words which described our thoughts/feelings/experiences from the beginning of the course. As I have already been at uni for the previous year, I decided to write down all the words which I have experienced since then (it was a very long list).
As I didn't know which words to choose I did a test reel to see if I could get any ideas:
I liked the out of focus close ups and the window shots. I chose the words 'trapped' and 'drained' but still didn't have a third word. To contrast the negativity, I wanted my third word to be positive.
I actually decided to choose balloons as a metaphor for my final word.
I got the idea from when I went shopping with my boyfriend (he wanted to buy a yo-yo), so we went into a toy store in town and thats when I saw the balloons. I bought one white balloon and five black balloons, so I chose the word 'hope' because even though I haven't had the best of starts to university (wanting to give up at some points), there was still a bit of hope for me to pull through and prove to myself that I could achieve something.
'Trapped' (sketchbook):
'Drained' (sketchbook):
'Hope' contact sheet:
'Hope' final image:
My other two final images weren't that successful so I won't show you those. The images above are pages from my sketchbook so you can get a rough idea of the look I was trying to portray.
I will post my Unit 2 ideas and outcomes soon.
So pretty pleased with myself.
The unit was split into three projects (Digital, Studio and Analogue).
My first project was 'Digital' where I had to create a narrative. I focused on women in society in a fairytale state (creating ghostly, layering effects on Photoshop).
I then had to think of a way to create a narrative, so I decided to draw my attention to Duane Michals. I incorporated a short poem, split the text to then layer on my final images.
Final images (in order):
My second project was 'Studio' where I had to produce four portrait images (including a self-portrait). I first experimented with hands which moved onto John French inspired images.
John French images:
I wanted to move away from the fashion portraiture and go onto a different look, contrasting beauty and commercial with humour and shocking facial expressions.
I still used the hands to make the models distort their faces. My inspiration for this was Bruce Nauman 'Studies for Holograms' (1970)
The hands were becoming too repetitive, and I wanted something different but still distorted the face. One of my models suggested to use cellotape to hold the facial expressions in place.
Similar to Douglas Gordon 'Monster'
I decided to slightly enhance the colours on Photoshop (inspired by Francis Bacon), to give a more dirty and darker feel.
These were to become my final images:
My third and final project was Analogue (B&w), for this we had to choose three words which described our thoughts/feelings/experiences from the beginning of the course. As I have already been at uni for the previous year, I decided to write down all the words which I have experienced since then (it was a very long list).
As I didn't know which words to choose I did a test reel to see if I could get any ideas:
I liked the out of focus close ups and the window shots. I chose the words 'trapped' and 'drained' but still didn't have a third word. To contrast the negativity, I wanted my third word to be positive.
I actually decided to choose balloons as a metaphor for my final word.
I got the idea from when I went shopping with my boyfriend (he wanted to buy a yo-yo), so we went into a toy store in town and thats when I saw the balloons. I bought one white balloon and five black balloons, so I chose the word 'hope' because even though I haven't had the best of starts to university (wanting to give up at some points), there was still a bit of hope for me to pull through and prove to myself that I could achieve something.
'Trapped' (sketchbook):
'Drained' (sketchbook):
'Hope' contact sheet:
'Hope' final image:
My other two final images weren't that successful so I won't show you those. The images above are pages from my sketchbook so you can get a rough idea of the look I was trying to portray.
I will post my Unit 2 ideas and outcomes soon.
24.1.11
Just can't get enough of those sunsets.
These are some from when I went to Colchester this weekend.
I love this journey, I hate how much it costs though.
(Ignore the reflections)
I love this journey, I hate how much it costs though.
(Ignore the reflections)
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