Today was the first day of shooting. For time management purposes we decided to shoot video clips, followed by photographic portions of two models with different makeup and styling designs.
SHOOT ONE
Analysis and Evaluation
Shoot one was intended to shoot Silver Lines and the beads of sweat on a male model. The shoot was successful, due to the fact that I had tested both of these techniques multiple times previously so it allowed me to remove the negative factors from the method of applying these techniques to make for the best aesthetic outcome. The model was very accommodating and had the right physique and camera presence needed for the style of the shoot.
Applying the sweat beads to dry, matte skin increased the intensity of them on camera which again came from testing. I mentioned before that I was interested in trying the silver lines technique on different skin tones and this worked nicely, and increases the factor of diversity and skin celebration that runs through my book. If I were to shoot again, I would add shoot the two separately, because in my haste to shoot I have realised that Ive got two different themes in one photo series, which will make it difficult to create clear themes and chapters when it comes to putting together films and book chapters.
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| Sweat example from shoot one. |
SHOOT TWO
Ananlysis and Evaluation
Shoot two was intended to show stress, the concept had the model (Meg who I previously tested with) scratching at her skin to reveal pigment beneath. It became apparent very early on that this was not working. The shoot focussed on the scratch, which gave me a block about the makeup design because the face was not a main focus. As hard as we tried, the scratch looked fake with the method that we were using. The model looked very commercial and did not suit the tone of the shoot, something that I should have realised in the testing. I made unsuccessful decisions in regards to makeup design and model choice for this particular shoot and that is purely down to poor planning on my part.
I am using this as a test and putting it down as an experience that has taught me mistakes not to make in the future.
