The title of my project is called "Crowbar". I will be working to create a story using one image, which will hopefully create a narrative involving a burglary. The main aim of the project is to basically create an image that is both visually appealing to the viewer, but also can easily tell a story in what they see. In the past I have created images to raise awareness involving matters within the press, such as drunken violence. I created a poster last year highlighting the issues of fighting on nights out, and the damage it can cause by having two people shaking hands. Using photoshop with this image, I blurred out an arm to sort of signify that one person 'isn't all there', as if they had been damaged. Although there will be a photoshop element within this, I will aim at using props such as makeup or wax to assist in creating a powerful image. A main influence for me involving this is David Bailey, and his many portraits of himself and stars. One of my favourite images in photography is of Jack Nicholson, and a portrait of him created by Bailey. It was perfectly exposed, the lines and texture on Jack's face together with the chiaroscuro-esque style of the image gave a sinister feel, and this is what I would aim to create. As it is to be a dark image, the use of tungsten will be recommended. I intend to thoroughly research clips from films, such as the 'snippets' from the back of film cases. These snippets are to be used to demonstrate the film itself to the potential viewer, and need to suggest a story to this viewer (examples on my blog). I am unsure as to whether museums and galleries would influence my idea, however I will be visiting all galleries in Liverpool soon to help broaden my ideas. Crimestoppers, Crimewatch and other advertising campaigns frequently create images to raise awareness of burglaries, however I feel these images aren't powerful enough. You need a really powerful image to make people think. I intend to use wax and makeup for the project, which will cost no more than £15. I am influenced by the films A Clockwork Orange and Batman (1989), where a lot of effort was gone through by the directors to create villains that stand out to the viewer. As said earlier, to create such a more powerful image I will be using tungsten lighting, making a chiaroscuro effect. There will be a victim in the image, as will the villain. The villain will have a crowbar, which has been used as a weapon aswell as a tool for the crime (or rather both crimes). I aim to have a test shoot all complete before the 9th May 2013, with a final shoot completed for the 16th May 2013. This allows plenty of time for thorough editing of the image. I will be critically reviewing my final image by firstly comparing it with existing anti-burglary programmes, such as images created by Crimestoppers, Crimewatch and also to some extent, companies such as ADT and others frequently use images to advertise their security items such as alarms and locks. I will then show the image to the rest of the class, and to contacts on Flickr. Flickr is a fantastic way to show your work, as you don't neccesarily need to be a 'contact' to comment on someones work to offer feedback. In the first year of college, we were required to create an image and really drive for feedback from many people. I created a slow-shutter image of a train leaving Carlisle, and recieved a lot of feedback for it (some good, some bad. The happy medium!). Hopefully I'll be adding to this as I go along, especially the final part.
Although there will be a photoshop element within this, I will aim at using props such as makeup or wax to assist in creating a powerful image. A main influence for me involving this is David Bailey, and his many portraits of himself and stars. One of my favourite images in photography is of Jack Nicholson, and a portrait of him created by Bailey. It was perfectly exposed, the lines and texture on Jack's face together with the chiaroscuro-esque style of the image gave a sinister feel, and this is what I would aim to create.
As it is to be a dark image, the use of tungsten will be recommended. I intend to thoroughly research clips from films, such as the 'snippets' from the back of film cases. These snippets are to be used to demonstrate the film itself to the potential viewer, and need to suggest a story to this viewer (examples on my blog). I am unsure as to whether museums and galleries would influence my idea, however I will be visiting all galleries in Liverpool soon to help broaden my ideas.
Crimestoppers, Crimewatch and other advertising campaigns frequently create images to raise awareness of burglaries, however I feel these images aren't powerful enough. They don't catch your eye, they need to be brutal, there needs to be more action and devotion in the image to make people look further.
You need a really powerful image to make people think. I intend to use wax and makeup for the project, which will cost no more than £15. I am influenced by the films A Clockwork Orange and Batman (1989), where a lot of effort was gone through by the directors to create villains that stand out to the viewer.
As said earlier, to create such a more powerful image I will be using tungsten lighting, making a chiaroscuro effect. There will be a victim in the image, as will the villain. The villain will have a crowbar, which has been used as a weapon aswell as a tool for the crime (or rather both crimes). I aim to have a test shoot all complete before the 9th May 2013, with a final shoot completed for the 16th May 2013. This allows plenty of time for thorough editing of the image. I will be critically reviewing my final image by firstly comparing it with existing anti-burglary programmes, such as images created by Crimestoppers, Crimewatch and also to some extent, companies such as ADT and others frequently use images to advertise their security items such as alarms and locks. I will then show the image to the rest of the class, and to contacts on Flickr. Flickr is a fantastic way to show your work, as you don't neccesarily need to be a 'contact' to comment on someones work to offer feedback. In the first year of college, we were required to create an image and really drive for feedback from many people. I created a slow-shutter image of a train leaving Carlisle, and recieved a lot of feedback for it (some good, some bad. The happy medium!). Hopefully I'll be adding to this as I go along, especially the final part.
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