Final day before submission. The whole group: Steven, Jess, Martin, Kirsty and myself met up to rehearse the PowerPoint, and to discuss a hand out – which was a requirement of the brief. We decided that I would have and print this hand-out as it would be a lot less time-consuming if one person focussed on it.
Martin and I would rehearse again later, and tomorrow before the presentation, to ensure we knew who was saying what, and when! This was important to ensure a coherent presentation.
I must add finishing touches to my look board, including fabric swatches, beads and other components. I must also consider the addition of a trend pack – this will give the viewers something to physically go through whilst the presentation is going out, alleviating any potential boredom.
What next?
We must ensure that everything has come together before tomorrow.
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Creating the PowerPoint
Yesterday Martin, Jess, Kirsty, Steven and I met at the library at 5:30pm to work on the PowerPoint together.
Martin took on the main role of editing, with the support and approval of the rest of the group and Jess was in main control of the PowerPoint. Everybody had equal vocal contribution about what they did/ didn’t like so much – in this way we worked very well as a group. The PowerPoint was formatted like a magazine spread suitable for glamour, showing that our work was suited to this publication, however we also had to prove it was suited to others, this would be discussed later on in the PowerPoint.
I suggested that we format the ‘research slides as a bind from a sketchbook which in effect looked really good. We now had the before and after shots of the photographs, so it would be possible to put these on. Paz suggested these go on the same slide to avoid confusion of flitting between slides. Once the PowerPoint was complete, we would then present it.
What next?
Martin and I must select a time and location to meet to rehearse – I have a feeling this will be after Wednesday’s submission hand-in.
Martin took on the main role of editing, with the support and approval of the rest of the group and Jess was in main control of the PowerPoint. Everybody had equal vocal contribution about what they did/ didn’t like so much – in this way we worked very well as a group. The PowerPoint was formatted like a magazine spread suitable for glamour, showing that our work was suited to this publication, however we also had to prove it was suited to others, this would be discussed later on in the PowerPoint.
I suggested that we format the ‘research slides as a bind from a sketchbook which in effect looked really good. We now had the before and after shots of the photographs, so it would be possible to put these on. Paz suggested these go on the same slide to avoid confusion of flitting between slides. Once the PowerPoint was complete, we would then present it.
What next?
Martin and I must select a time and location to meet to rehearse – I have a feeling this will be after Wednesday’s submission hand-in.
Sunday, 13 December 2009
What I have achieved
Tonight I have worked independently to ensure that I personally am on target, regardless of what stage my group members are at, it is important that I meet my own tasks which I have set. I have successfully produced two look boards on Photoshop, and have selected additional items, such as beads, sequins, pearls and ribbons which I would like to see alongside these.
Tomorrow I will need to get opinions on these from my course leaders and then will need to print and mount these after making amendments. These are to be A3 landscape, coloured and with 3D elements attached.
What next?
I will show all of my work up-to-date to my course leaders tomorrow for further instruction. I will then need to ensure that I make all of the necessary changes to this. I also need to buy more printer paper in preparation for the submission – maybe some ink too!
Tomorrow I will need to get opinions on these from my course leaders and then will need to print and mount these after making amendments. These are to be A3 landscape, coloured and with 3D elements attached.
What next?
I will show all of my work up-to-date to my course leaders tomorrow for further instruction. I will then need to ensure that I make all of the necessary changes to this. I also need to buy more printer paper in preparation for the submission – maybe some ink too!
When next to meet?
We decided that, as a group, we would meet up tomorrow. This will successfully allow us to see how much work we have been doing individually and compile it all together. We arranged to meet at 5o clock in the library, and bring with us our work up to date, make final amendments to the editing of photographs, and have see what our look boards looked like as a collection.
This was important to ensure continuity across the spread. We discussed possible formats for the PowerPoint including a mixture between a magazine spread and a sketchbook, which I believed would be particularly interesting in tracking development. I would also like to introduce the slide with a snapshot of each group member, and conclude it with a sentence from each member of the group.
What next?
Jess is formatting slides for the PowerPoint as I typed this, however I must ensure that I am comfortable with the order of the slides when it comes to presenting. I will therefore ask to see a copy of this on my memory stick as I may need to change the slide order or scan in thing which I believe would be most relevant and topical with regards to sketchbook research.
This was important to ensure continuity across the spread. We discussed possible formats for the PowerPoint including a mixture between a magazine spread and a sketchbook, which I believed would be particularly interesting in tracking development. I would also like to introduce the slide with a snapshot of each group member, and conclude it with a sentence from each member of the group.
What next?
Jess is formatting slides for the PowerPoint as I typed this, however I must ensure that I am comfortable with the order of the slides when it comes to presenting. I will therefore ask to see a copy of this on my memory stick as I may need to change the slide order or scan in thing which I believe would be most relevant and topical with regards to sketchbook research.
How to approach the look boards:
Today I completed my mood board. Steven Hobbis was present as he was looking at the way in which I designed my mood / look board so that he could design his in a similar way and thus it would look more professional and some continuity would be maintained.
I successfully completed this look board. There was then images spare, I took responsibility for creating look board number two, because I did not feel happy leaving it to the others, being aware of their heavy work loads.
What next?
Tomorrow I must get these look boards printed professionally and mounted.
I successfully completed this look board. There was then images spare, I took responsibility for creating look board number two, because I did not feel happy leaving it to the others, being aware of their heavy work loads.
What next?
Tomorrow I must get these look boards printed professionally and mounted.
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Deciding which photographs to use as 'finals'
We all had a copy of the photographs individually. Our next aim is to make a contacts sheet and individually go through these, selecting our favourites before we commenced an editing process, and then put the photographs into a PowerPoint presentation.
The contact sheet allowed us to see which pictures worked and which didn’t work so well, enabling us to eliminate some, query others and be certain we were to use some.
What next?
We must all decide on these are a group, and then must upload the ‘before’ of these onto PowerPoint to show the before editing and after editing transitional process. I considered ways of formatting the presentation, for example in the form of a magazine.
The contact sheet allowed us to see which pictures worked and which didn’t work so well, enabling us to eliminate some, query others and be certain we were to use some.
What next?
We must all decide on these are a group, and then must upload the ‘before’ of these onto PowerPoint to show the before editing and after editing transitional process. I considered ways of formatting the presentation, for example in the form of a magazine.
Reflecting on the shoot:
Yesterday was the day of the shoot. All group members were present: Myself, Martin, Steven, Jess and Kirsty-anne. The shoot was arranged for 4:00pm. Martin and myself had an exam which lasted until 3 o clock, after that we both we straight to mine to sort our hair and makeup.
Hair required minimal tweaking because it was a short hairdo, and because most of the shots saw the use of headbands and headpieces which altered the look slightly.
I did the makeup for the model, including mascara, blusher and lipstick. This was a major cause for concern for us, as we were very worried about the makeup, yet tear sheets helped us achieve the look we were going for which was very heavy eye makeup, and strong lipstick – which we were to enhance on Photoshop. We were also going for a bit of a blusher overload.
We booked a taxi from mine to the studio, having everything pre-arranged the night before. The shoot went very well, we were under a slight time restriction because the model had to leave before a certain time because she was catching a train, and therefore we had to ensure we were on the ball.
Everything went according to plan and the photographs, from what we could see on screen, were better than we ever imagined.
The use of props, for example eye mask, handcuffs and posters were integral to both ensuring continuity and enforcing the look.
What next?
Next we must make a contact sheet up of the images, and choose from the best ones before completing the look boards and putting them into a PowerPoint presentation.
Hair required minimal tweaking because it was a short hairdo, and because most of the shots saw the use of headbands and headpieces which altered the look slightly.
I did the makeup for the model, including mascara, blusher and lipstick. This was a major cause for concern for us, as we were very worried about the makeup, yet tear sheets helped us achieve the look we were going for which was very heavy eye makeup, and strong lipstick – which we were to enhance on Photoshop. We were also going for a bit of a blusher overload.
We booked a taxi from mine to the studio, having everything pre-arranged the night before. The shoot went very well, we were under a slight time restriction because the model had to leave before a certain time because she was catching a train, and therefore we had to ensure we were on the ball.
Everything went according to plan and the photographs, from what we could see on screen, were better than we ever imagined.
The use of props, for example eye mask, handcuffs and posters were integral to both ensuring continuity and enforcing the look.
What next?
Next we must make a contact sheet up of the images, and choose from the best ones before completing the look boards and putting them into a PowerPoint presentation.
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