Overall Project Evaluation

In regards to the project as a whole I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially in comparison to the previous one and I think that is clear to see. Even though I have previously mentioned that I am not really into the Historical side of things I was pleasantly surprised at how much interest I had shown when first approaching this project.

Also the fact I was more settled and constantly learning different techniques made the whole experience a lot more enjoyable - I found doing my work more of a pleasure than a struggle which is what I felt was the main situation in the Elizabethan project.

The limitations on both the projects varied and I really liked that aspect - the first half I really had to limit myself to the brief and what was asked: to create a Periodic look based on the book, despite having a lot of things stopping my ideas I felt this was really necessary and I some what liked the fact that I had to create something that was true to the original character; there was enough freedom to go about it in your own way yet the perfect amount of boundaries to keep you reeled in.

On the other hand the second part of the project was based on creating a character for a TV show - this part had the basic character profiles and your own boundaries depending on the show, this allowed us to have a starting point but also explore our ideas and some what artistic side a lot more. The main problem I had with this was I didn't have a create deal of time to develop my character before I had to present my ideas. A week wasn't long enough to watch the series and base my character off another film as well as linking it to the current one, I understand there will be time constraints but I felt I didn't perform to my best ability - I did however really like my final outcome but I felt I could have gone more artistic with it rather than more on the realistic side.

Evaluations

CLAUDIA

In regards to my final ideas, this really does reflect what I wanted it to look like, however I feel there are some aspects that I could have done better. Generally just shooting the images - I should have really booked out a different studio with more freedom with where the lights can go; I was very limited to what I could do with the lighting as it was fastened to a particular spot on the ceiling. Despite this mishap I feel my mood was captured exactly the way I wanted it to be, clean and sharp with a hint of darkness to it. I should have really made the contour on the cheeks slightly more prominent as the flash really washed it out and I wanted my models face to look tired and thin. If I was to have more time this is something that I would definitely change. However I don't think this is that much of a big deal to have to re do the whole shoot again as I am happy enough with the outcome.



                                                                                                                                                 QUENTIN

In comparison I think my Quentin is much more effective than my Claudia, it may be because of the type of lighting as Quentin's is a lot more dramatic as it is side lit. The only issue is I think I prefer my practice one in regards to the images taken - the contour on this version is a lot stronger which also makes it have an element of fashion in it, I really like that aspect of it because it suits my chosen show to some extent; I feel American Horror story has no limit and there is always an artistic feel to some of the characters throughout this series and throughout the whole show. The thing that I would love to change if I was going to do it again would be slightly decrease the amount of contour that ive applied under the chin as its slightly to heavy and without the correct light it does nothing for my model. I am extremely happy with how both my designs have turned out even though they both have obvious flaws.

Final Claudia

I am so thankful I changed the placement of the burn.wound on her neck as, although it is slightly harder for it to be seen in the images it looks a lot more natural. I much prefer the lightening in my Quentin images as it gave off that creepy yet cleanliness vibe which was the whole mood that I was going for - I feel that the studio light was slightly too bright and washed out certain areas of my models make up. Despite this aspect I am very happy with my final out come and feel it reflects my idea to a T.

Final Quentin

These are some of my images from my final Quentin shoot. I am so happy with how they turned out, I decided to make the contour on the cheeks and chin a lot darker and more precise. The sharpness off the contour gave the look a slight fashion/artistic element to it which I actually really like. However I feel the one under the chin could be less prominent, nevertheless I am still very happy with the outcome.