Evaluation
For task 3 I chose to photograph a colleague to pose as a
rock star for an album cover. I took a series of different test shots from
various camera angles and altered different tones and colours to enhance the image.
I began by positioning the model in the studio and used a
wooden picture frame as part of a prop, however I thought this took the
attention away from the model herself and the guitar was slightly hidden. The
lighting in these shots was also dim, and I began by using one soft box, so I
altered the settings of my camera to 160th F11 which brightened the
set and I included another soft box.
My second series of test shots were taken of her head, I
used two soft boxes and set my camera to 160th F11.The second Images
didn’t include the guitar and I was unable to capture the models tattoos which
were an important aspect of portraying a rock star Image. I also altered the
Image to black and white however the photograph worked better in colour. I
didn’t find these Images successful so I developed a series of Ideas that
included more colour and props. The final Image I took I positioned the model
to a side view and length ways across, I was then able to capture the whole
body and highlight the models tattoos and large black boots.
The Image was then altered on Photoshop by using the
gradient tool to create a red colour reflecting down towards the model. The
name of the album is called Red Hot Fire by Emma Louise Hatch and my aim was to
produce an Image that linked to the album name. I chose to photograph a red
electric guitar to match.
Overall I enjoyed the task and was pleased with the progress
I had made in developing a rock star album cover. If I was given the
opportunity to photograph again I could have experimented by doing a location
shoot. I could have photographed the model in different music venues perhaps on
a stage where I could have captured different stage lighting.
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