Website

http://www.wix.com/emmagill64/photography#!

This is the link to my website where i have uploaded images of my zoetrope and bookcover.

Conclusion

Overall I think this module has been successful and I have completed everything I needed to. I think I could have worked faster in my research.  If I had managed my time better I could have a broader range of ideas to choose for my final outcome.

My ideas did change throughout the topic as I was unsure of what I wanted to base my book cover on. I originally wanted to do little red riding hood with a twist but wasn’t sure how to come about this. I found it easier to brainstorm my ideas to help me decide on a theme. I finally choose to do a horror twist in the tale.

I collected my primary research by sketching out diagrams and drawing images that would link to my final book cover. I collected my secondary research by searching the internet and reading books from the library where I found lots of different variations of the fairy tale ‘little red riding hood’.

I have learnt many key skills throughout this module such as refine edge, the difference between raw files and JPEG files, the noise test and much more. I used the refine edge tool on my book cover to put the image of little red riding hood onto my chosen background which is a forest nearby home. I choose to dim the colours in the forest background to allow the model to stand out.

I found creating my zoetrope was rather difficult but I enjoyed the challenge. My original images were very dark so I brightened these up in Photoshop and resized them. The overall appearance is affective and seems to blend together nicely. I think if I was to do this again I would choose a different location maybe somewhere with more light.

I created my website on wix.com which made it easy for me to create. I am happy with the colour theme as it relates to both male and female- wide audience. I will definitely make more websites in the future now I have the skills to do so.

Final Book Cover

This is my finished book cover with all the text added on. 

GIF Animation

I have set the frames at 0.1 frames per second. The GIF file consists of 11 photos and the image colour has been lowered to 90 so that it plays smoother, but it isn't necessary for it to be using a lot of colours.

Polygonal lasso tool

This is the image I have choosen to use for my book cover from the contact sheets below. I thought this would work the best because of her facial expression. She isnt looking directly at the camera which make her look like she is searching how the wolf. The knife is held up so its visible and so she looks like she is ready to fight.  I Used the polygonal lasso tool on photoshop to cut around my model so I can copy and paste it onto another background. The background I want to copy and paste it on is the image of the forest. By shooting the images on the green screen background has made it a lot easier for me to cut them out.

Little Red Riding Hood- Contact sheet

props

My original idea was to have a variation of different props but I thought that might look too cluttered. So I have decided to have just one prop as it will look really effective and help create a spooky atmosphere. There is obviously a few health and safety issues  I need to cover when using this prop before i shoot my photographs.

My book cover sizes

Photography by Elias Tahan

These photographs caught my attention because of the ‘moody’ effect that has been created. This is how I want my little red riding hood model to appear. The dark moody effect will resemble the revenge she is trying to get on the evil wolf. Fear may be another emotion seeping through.

This image has influenced me while creating my book cover as I love the plain expression on the models face. Also the way her hair is swept across her eyes which builds up suspense for the viewers and hides away her identity. Her eyes are what I was first drawn to. This is the area that seems to tell the story and shows her emotion. The fact that they are dark and covered up makes me think she is insecure and timid, but then other people could see this as fearless and strong.

Likewise the image above this image has been put into monochrome when editing. This could be to create a more dramatic affect. This photograph seems relaxed and chilled out. The pose she is making with her arms raised above her head makes her look very laid back. Her eyes are closed with dark makeup which shows her toughness.

In old, black and white movies, it is common to see the main character smoking a big cigar or a long slim cigarette. These characters are sexy, glamorous, rich and smart. Their skin is clear and teeth are white. It seems like their tobacco habit makes them more attractive. http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4564282_smoking-affect-appearance.html

This might be what Elias Tahan was trying to make the model appear like.

The shadow in the image breaks the background up so it not one big negative space. Also add detail in the photograph.

Video I found on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CkCpx3CE2Q