MAPS & NETWORKS - FINAL SHOOT



Due to our previous shoots, Dani and I were 100% confident and prepared with our final shoots. We set up fairly quickly and knew exactly what the both of use would do during each shoot. We began with Michelle and Reeya, which Dani was in charge of painting and I being the one taking the photos and recording. We had both selected 3 works of art each from their culture which we were going to collaborate onto each each models face.

Some of the obstacles we faced was mainly adjusting the lighting to suit each model, whilst not exposing the backdrop too much. Another issue with lighting, was that it had to be much brighter during the filming because the cameras brightness was much less in this setting. In addition, the lights would die out, at least two times during the recording of each model. This wasted time as we had to wait for the lights to cool down before turning them back on. Although this issue was easy to fix in post, the final result wouldn't look as smooth as we had wanted it to look.

We told our models that they were free to move their heads and talk, but not too much - As we wanted our models to feel comfortable and to enjoy the experience. Dani wasn't too keen on this idea of allowing them to speak, but I felt that it looked more natural as they're being themselves talking to us and the audience van clearly see this.

Overall, our last shoots went much better than we had hoped. Aside from the lighting issue, we set up quick and only took just over an hour per model; To photograph, adjust lighting and apply makeup. I am very pleased with what Dani and I have accomplished so far and can not wait to print and test out with the projector.


Dani and Reeya - set up for 3 models

Reeya

Michelle

Ravinn







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