moods and colours

moods and colours

1. research

   • Christian Coigny
     • use of shadow
     • model as focal point
     • sharp interesting shadow
   • Henri Matisse
     • light and shadow
     • use of colour to create depth
     • not using blacks for shadow
   • David Benoliel
     • vibrant colours
     • bold and eyecatching
     • flattering to models

2. equipment

   • DSLR camera
   • studio lighting
   • flash
   • reflectors
   • coloured cellophane
   • coloured materials
   • backdrops
     • matching with colour theme
   • face paints

3. lighting

   • different directions
     • broad lighting
     • short lighting
   • experiment with cellophane covering
     • layering cellophane for different colours
   • casting shadows
   • outdoor lighting
     • street lighting
     • natural sunlight
       • reflectors

4. technical consideration

   • ISO
     • adjust depending on lighting
   • aperture
     • small DOF
     • adjusted for good exposure
   • shutter speed
     • Aviod grain
     • fast for crisp image

5. composition techniques

   • rule of thirds
   • viewpoints
     • low down
     • side angle
   • leading line

6. location

   • school studio
     • simple back drops
       • keeps model as focal point
         • matching colour of shoot
     • simple set up
       • uncluttered space
   • beach
     • blue on blue for shoot
     • check tides
     • check weather
   • Letham Grange
     • abandoned buildings
     • decaying wood
     • light from flash and street lighting
   • school playing fields
     • bright and spacious
     • colourful
     • various places to shoot
   • Arbroath cliffs
     • open space
     • lots of light available
     • possibly windy