Photoshop Tutorials

I particularly like this effect as it is quite artsy and would make my front cover look more art house. 



This video will help me put images inside a text; a effect which I would want to use. 



This image will create a powerful text portrait, similar like the previous video. 


As my image will be in black and white putting a little bit of colour would add an ominous tone to the image.

PROGRESS REPORT: 
We have 52 train station videos and pedestrian on their daily commute to which we will use for flashback scenes in the video. 

FRI 3 FEB- Shooting will be taking place in the graffiti tunnel to represent our more urban and distant future setting. This will be mostly small scenes with Jasmit playing EDEN and Nasthea playing GIRL 1.

SAT 4 FEB- We will be waking up early (7am) and be shooting many of the essential 
scenes for the video. MUNA/GIFTY

SUN 5 FEB- The ending scenes will be filmed from a feild; scenes 3-4. MUNA/GIFTY

Print brief

The main central image is right in the middle and presented uniquely in this brochure. It's different and stylised an a way that it invokes the reader's attention to the detail and urges them to see the image with a different perspective. This is very unusual as the image is not clear at all and is edited with different colours but put into the text, this distorted effect breaks key conventions of making the central image clear and presentable and relates to the kind of reader that it is aimed it. The image is edited in a way to follow the colour scheme of the BFI logo which makes the brochure much more consistent to the branding. The main title is clearly presented in the centre of the image and takes up the majority of the space to really stand out to the audience. This is very efficient in anchoring the target audience and making them read the brochure and get straight to the point of what it is that they are advertising.

3.Brochure Front Covers


Another cover that was introduced in the same year as the "BFI Flare" cover which could suggest that the use of a black background and bright text in front makes the visual point the brochure. I could also implement a similar technique with the black background and the contrast to make the text the visually appealing factor of the cover.


The slogan is at the top of the front cover which makes it visually interesting and the layout looks simple yet unique. The layout of this front cover is what I hope my print work resembles in some aspects.

The over exaggerated expressions help to engage the audience and I think this is something that I would like to use in my cover with my photo shoot.


The text for me is one of the most appealing parts of the programme, due to it's glowing special effect and the brightness of it. It really stands out, but also links to the genre of Sci-fi. The central image is also one of the key features and most appealing parts of the programme as well, with it's filter and colour scheme, giving it a daydream essence.
This indicates, I will need to have something linking to the genre of my film on the programme cover.


Firstly, there is the neon colour scheme, which contrasts to the simplistic colour scheme, of very few colours, on the usual BFI programmes. It goes to show that either a variety of colours and lack of colours is workable, giving the programme I'm making a broad range to work from. I love the graphics used, because the neon colours have been illuminated using black lights/ultra violet lights, which is extremely appealing, working with the text and colour scheme to make an extremely appealing piece.

4.Contents Page

The colour scheme of the contents page is simple yet effective, with the black of the title, working well with the red. There isn't really a central image, but the most prominent and most notable one is the Gorilla's cartoon which takes up more space than the other images. However, all the other images included work well to give a short overview of what the magazine will be like well.


This is very unique again as the main character takes up the entirety of the page, holding a prop aimed directly at the camera which I would consider using as I think it is very effective in grabbing the audience and making them feel as if they are in the scene themselves. However, the contents page is coloured in contrast to the black and white and also stands out.


Everything is consolidated into what the viewer "must" know and not tossing an excessive amount of data at them. I can utilise brief depictions (counting pictures) of every film on the substance page with a brief portrayal of what every film is about. I like the utilisation of a foundation picture on the substance page and the use of little partition of content on the substance page. I may not want to have a plain foundation on mine as it will make the substance look uninteresting.


The title of the contents page is the most intriguing feature, as the red text is placed directly behind the central image, which works extremely well due to the brightness of the text and the white lining inside it. If it had been any other colour, it wouldn't have worked as well. The colour scheme is simple but effective with the red, white and black text and background working well together.


Images can be used as the actual 'copy' of the context page, there can be a page number on the image as the audience  would be expected to already know what the  image is based on i.e, the band. The text gives a brief description on some articles and things that may be new and not yet known by  the audience.


This substance page is loaded with numerous photos and acts like a montage or some likeness thereof which makes it all the additionally intriguing and lovely. This innovative substance page can be utilised as an approach to snatch the viewers consideration because of the numerous pictures on the page and of how lovely its appearance is. What's more, the use of having the content inclined close by the collages pictures makes it more viable as it strengths the audience to tilt the book and take part in what is being displayed.


Planning and sketching

Target Audience: 

Middle class students/audience

Age range- 17+

Females based demographic

Educated- students, readers

What will be on the front:

Gaming 

Social Media

Psychology

Technology 

Celebrities

To create a feature that will appeal to my target  audience I will try and incorporate  some of these things in the print, i.e include features on the subject of theme and mention them in the contents. Include social media links.

Photoshoot

For the photo shoot, I will use one character from the movie, myself, which will subvert typical ideologies of putting the main character at the front. I will be using theses shots: Close up/medium  close up  of  the  aforementioned shots,  could shoot a medium close up and crop where appropriate. and an Extreme close up of eye and with that use Photoshop to show dilated eyes to represent the drugs used in our video . The costume will be a simple casual urban outfit.We will not feature any props. But, for make-up, they will do the same makeup they did for the filming which is simple and natural. 
I would like to have solemn and 'moody' looks for the expressions, with one side more darker to represent the dark genre mood of the film.

Pre-production

SCHEDULE: 
Filming will take place mostly in the morning and on Saturdays and Sundays. If some scenes are not satisfactory we will use weekdays and get the specific participants for that scene.

*If we are able to finish these on an earlier date the other elements needed will be pushed to earlier dates. 

DATE	Tasks
Saturday 14th -Sunday 15th	Dedicate these days to going out to the location researched and taking shots of the crowds and cafes. This will be for our cinematography.
Saturday 21th  - Sunday 29th	These days will be the days we shall dedicate to the acting and getting scenes completed. We shall be going to the areas in the location scouted and be setting our scenes there.
Wednesday 18th – Friday 20th	These days will be dedicated to editing the first couple of shots and sorting out order and uploading shots already done.
Mon 30th - Sunday 5th	Editing of the scenes. Looking into scene transitions, sound and voice overs(if needed)
Monday 6th- Wednesday 8th	Review, evaluate video and try to add any improvements.

Mise-en-scene:

Costume and make-up

Lighting

Location Scouting

Casting

Casting:

Eden- Jasmit

Maya- Gifty

Male Rapist- Abdullah

Young girl- Nasteha

Location scouting:

Southbank/ National Theatre- this area is greatly known for its ‘Brutalist’ architecture, the South Bank Centre is ideal for high contrast photography; this will play well into the low-key lighting of scenes in the flashbacks. The South Bank Centre benefits from many light wells and tunnels where light and shade can help create very high contrast which is better on a bright, sunny day to accentuate the shadows.

Camden Town- mainly a more populated area where there are markets and stores of interest, we may use these images or scenes to put affect in the increase in population of urban areas. Camden Town will play into the cinematography of our film as on the outskirts of this town there are lots of beautiful parks which we will utilise.

Marble Arch- there is a mix of modern and rustic buildings with many being re furbished and being built; with parks and small empty cafes too.

Lake street graffiti tunnel- an 'off beaten path" compared to the pristine walks and hubbub of the central; 5 minutes away from Central London. It is rich in art and filled completely in graffiti. Temperature plays a part in this, specifically here; we can get quite grimy and cold scenes. This area works very well with long shots or establishing shots for when a character is walking.

Bus Route to Kingston- this is a very scenic route and contains lots of forests and vaguely looks like Hampstead Heath in Central London but is wider and open; this will play a part in cinematography in our film.

Hyde Park- which has more than 4,000 trees, a lake, a meadow and rose gardens. This we will use for the forest areas of the park.

Lighting:

For the film we will mainly focus on using our environment with use of high key as we will be filming mainly in the morning. Temperature is an aspect we is important as there will be a use of chiaroscuro which is why Southbank and Lake street are great areas for this type of shadow manipulation and cold lighting. With the low-key lighting and neutral lighting we will utilise for flashbacks which will reinforce the downfall of the dystopia. The contrast of light and dark from past and present will support the idea that the disease has greatly affected society which will reflect on the environment.

Costume and make-up:

The teenagers used will be dressed in casual clothing for teens of their age. Types of clothing will be jeans, jumpers and sneakers. The colours of the outfits will be dark also show their social class. We will be using a mouth foaming effect for the teenagers affected by the disease which will be added with food colouring for the different pill colours that will be used.

Props

We will be using a tent for the forest scenes and also using big camp bags for the two main characters. Fake vomit/foam is also needed. Propaganda posters i.e. ‘anti- gender’ ‘anti-civilisation’ will be made by us via Photoshop.  

Script: Jasmit

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gXaf42TesXdK2jBRQVPoXRovE6IYWheq9CqaHtJnDvQ/edi

Storyboard: Gifty

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxWVJvePKrETRmNaQ3V3eEhSUXc?usp=sharing

Shot list: Muna

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxWVJvePKrETVlFIc1NsbzktQmM

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxWVJvePKrETdV9vSDJnemUzWU0