Tuesday - Task 1 (Quick task) You're going to be set a task initially using your phones to take Objective Portraits and I'm going to suggest that you try and connect the people in the images by the use of their clothing, styling etc to try and incorporate the fashion element.
If you've done the research into Ruff and Objectivity you're going to be more aware of the need for consistency in your approach/process when setting up and composing the images. I will want to see in your design sheets a set of 4 people shot with your phones using the same composition when framing the images. Pay attention to the quality of your light as well.
Tuesday Task 2 (Studio deadpan).
This is your introduction to the Studio. (See link in the sidebar on left).
You will need your DSLR camera, fully charged and your SD card and some way to get the images off of your camera and onto your USB drive so that they can be accessed at college.
The composition rules for the poses will be similar to the shots done in B&W in the atrium and you're encouraged to shoot 4 or more different people to potentially have a set of four. Everyone will need to shoot a fair amount of images ideally - four different people on different backgrounds. Hopefully, 3 sets will be constructed in the studio meaning you'll work in groups of 3 (9 people shooting) and the others modelling.
As usual take wide shots of the set (Lights - model - background etc). Use this introduction here to write up a plan and copy the details I will write up on the white board in the studio along with the 'Floor plan' diagram. Explain the camera set-up (Settings) and the lighting technique.
By the end of Tuesday you will have tried 3 different ways of creating these images. You can add more methods independently by...
(1). Buying and using Coloured film in the Pentax K1000 and shooting using Daylight.
(2). Buying and using Coloured film in the Pentax K1000 and shooting in the studio.
(3). Using B&W film in the Pentax K1000 and shooting in the studio.
(4). Using your DSLR camera and shooting using daylight.
If you want to use the Pentax K1000 you will need to book it. Photocopy your ID card and print it off. Write on the piece of paper with your ID card image 'Pentax K1000' along with the date, your mobile phone number and how long you want to book it for. Then take the piece of paper with these details to Sandra Brett on the 5th floor or me and one of us will hand over the camera. If you want to buy more film do so at the same time (Pay at reception).
What next?
You now need to organise your own independent shoot for Thursday 8th, Tuesday 13th or Thursday 15th. You will need to choose your preferred method for creating the images excluding using your phones. You can use anyone - but there must be 4 different people. Additionally they must be linked by some form of fashion aspect. For instance... Four different people with
Red tops/coats - the focus is on the colour red.
Coats/Hoodies/jackets/Pullover/T-Shirts - the emphasis being the clothing item.
Hair cuts - this works if the people have the same style - shoot head and shoulders and try and get them to wear something really plain so the emphasis is the hair-style.
Hats - four different types of hats.
Shoes - Four different types of shoes.
You can shoot anywhere - in the studio using the lights, or out in the atrium taking whatever background you want to use. Or on the walkways/balconies using the poly backgrounds or the white background.
You can even shoot the images on your day off using whatever plain background you can find, but do it outside because inside will be difficult and I don't want you doing it with flash. If you choose this option remember to stick to the deadpan/objective conventions.
Top-tip - do it sooner rather than later, because you need to get it in your design sheets, complete the write ups and write a final evaluation.
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