Next step: Experiment with the layout on the website and test out how to do the effects.
Reference: Eatock, D. n.d. One Mile Scroll. Available at: http://onemilescroll.com/
5th tutorial with another mentor
I have a tutorial with another mentor, Sharon, today and I have discussed with her about my project. She has suggested that I could make an interview video talking through the ideas behind the exhibition. I could also explained and tell the audience a bit of my background, therefore they will know more about the artist (me) and what the concepts of the exhibition want to convey. I think this will help my exhibition website more interesting since at first, I just wanted to put words on different pages and then explained the exhibition concepts. But then, when I started to think from an audience insights, some people might prefer watching a video rather than reading. I believe this idea will make my website more appealing, will also make more interaction with the audiences and also connects to the fashion film and the gif images on the websites. I will still put descriptions on the website, so people could read the information about the artworks along the exhibition. She also commented on the profits pouring from all sides shoot where one of the photo, she thinks the pose looks a bit awkward (the photos on below) and I do agree with her thoughts as well and therefore, I am going to choose another photo for the layout.
"Profits Pouring From All Sides" & "Who are you? My Lover" 's photo shoots are completed and the images are all edited and ready to put on the exhibition website.
"Profits Pouring From All Sides"
The photo on above shows a Chinese tile-based game, Mahjong, which was taken by me during last summer when I went back to Macau. The reason I combine my model with mahjong is because during Chinese New Year, it is one of the things people would do and I think the combination of my model and mahjong have demonstrated the idea of Surrealism through the presentation of irrational imagery.
"Who are you? My Lover"
During week 10 and Easter Holiday, I have chased back the time schedule and back on track again. Two series of photos are edited, ready to post on the website and I have edited more images to go on the series. While for the fashion film, the shooting was finished and ready to move onto the next stage of editing. In my opinion, the photo shoots was successful and it has strongly demonstrates the idea of Chinese culture and Surrealism into a contemporary and innovative art form. The concept has clearly demonstrates to the audience and it features appropriate styling in working towards the theme of the images.
Film Treatment Sheets:
I have created a film treatment sheet for the fashion film and it has helped me to organise and demonstrate professionally for the project.
Film lighting test shoot:
Since I want to include red color gel lighting within the film, I went to our photography tutor, Chris to ask him if he could show me how to set up the lighting. The screen shot on above is from a video that I shot after he showed me the techniques. The lighting looks exactly what I want it to be.
Fashion Film Storyboards:
"RED" fashion film allows the audience to explore Chinese cultures through a surreal modus and sees the combination when the Western Art Movement, Surrealism, meets Chinese culture and create a new form of art. Make-up & hair designs and styling takes inspiration from Chinese traditional costumes and traditional items. In the film, it features many red tones to emphasise the concept of the film and mirrors the 2017 Fashion Trend where Red has taken part as a constant trend throughout the year.
Storyboards:
On below, I have created a storboard for all the scenes in my fashion film "RED". I have listed the duration of each scene and also what music and when the music will apppear. Changes of the outfit also wirtten down and by creating a storyboard, it could help me to refer to it when I am shooting the film as it could make the whole process faster. In the film I have created links in between the movements and the accessories or the garments such as the scene where the model has got words on her back which mean love and dreams. Then, later in the scene where the model's pinkie was tied with red string to symbolise the idea of love and refers to the Chinese traditional legend of the red string of fate. The sunglasses that the model was wearing features the words love and dream on it as well.
In the film, you can discover several Chinese traditional items and cultures such as the red pocket money envelopes, paper dragons, Taichi movements, Chinese opera masks and Chinese vase patterns on the dress. Red gel lighting and the color tones in the scene helps to focus on the color theme and the title "RED". Irrational music ( a woman's voice talking about the platform numbers at the station) suddenly appears in the scene creates contrast and surprising effect to the film. Distorted imagery such as the model's licking the masks, the eyeballs turn into white presents the idea of surrealism as well. Unusual atmosphere also features in the film where the model was acting like a fish and create a link to the texture of the garment
(Fishtail dress) and the fish scene. While on the next scene, she was sitting on the floor reading newspaper which shows the irrational features within the film. On the other hand, there are close up on the patterns of the garments and while combines with the body movements, it helps to present the concept of the garment to the audience more effectively.
Changes in music choices:
At the beginning of the project, I want to choose music such as Chinese flute music and combine with the sound of a crowded place. However, I have changed my idea now as I want to make the fashion film more surrealistic and matches the body movements and the garments' style.
I have chosen the music on the left as the main music background for the fashion film. I like the way how it presents a peaceful piece of music but also shows gloomy elements within the music. I also like how the music is slow so that I could match the model's body movements in my fashion film.
Chinese numbers by Irdial-Discs
Within my fashion film, I want to combine two pieces of music and for the second music, I have chosen a recording in a Chinese station where there is a woman's voice talking about numbers and the platforms in the station. The reason I choose this piece of recording is because I think when combined with the first music, it will make the film atmosphere more surreal and uncanny. The music also presents Chinese language and Chinese culture in contemporary society.Copyright problems are under considered and the music are free to use on creative projects. I will reference the music on my website and Youtube video to avoid the copyright problem.
Face charts, hair charts and styling for the fashion film:
Red color is one of the fashion trend throughout the year of 2017.
First Look: The first design's hairstyle takes inspirations from ancient hairstyle. On my design, I want to use black card papers cut into strips and then create the structure like the picture on the moodboard on above. I also want to put the chopsticks on the hair to embellish the style. For the make-up, I want to use red lips, pinkish red and gold eye shadow. While for the outfit, I want to choose a red playsuit with patterns like the red Chinese paper cut design. The design creates a modern style while incorporate with traditional Chinese culture features.
Second Look:
Third Look: On the third look, I want to use a black short blunt hairstyle and create a modern touch to the design. For the make-up, I want to keep the eye make-up simple and features red lips. And the reason I do this is because I want to focus on more the costume. Red pompoms are used for accessories and I want to make a choker like accessories for this design. I want to use a red color pyjamas-like dress with flowery patterns to present the 2017 fashion trend as the floral pattern is on trend this year. I want to match the dress with a see-through mesh top as it reminds me of the texture of the Chinese red lanterns.
Forth Look: For the final design, I take inspiration from traditional Chinese blue and white vase. For the make-up, I want to use blue and white color paint brush stroke to match the color of the Chinese vase. For the outfit, I want to find a dress which features the Chinese vase color and pattern. The hairstyle will use crown braid to present to give a soft texture and elegant style to the whole costumes.
All designs will feature red nail color.
Reference:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The...
Free Music Philosophy License.
https://irdial.com/free_and_easy.htm
Music provided by Free Music Archive
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The...
- Music: Gymnopedie No. 3 - Wahneta Meixsell https://youtu.be/6RevYn8Mhkw
Music Provided by Audio Library – No Copyright Music from YouTube Audio Library http://goo.gl/YmnOAx
Film Treatment Sheets:
Film lighting test shoot:
Fashion Film Storyboards:
"RED" fashion film allows the audience to explore Chinese cultures through a surreal modus and sees the combination when the Western Art Movement, Surrealism, meets Chinese culture and create a new form of art. Make-up & hair designs and styling takes inspiration from Chinese traditional costumes and traditional items. In the film, it features many red tones to emphasise the concept of the film and mirrors the 2017 Fashion Trend where Red has taken part as a constant trend throughout the year.
Storyboards:
On below, I have created a storboard for all the scenes in my fashion film "RED". I have listed the duration of each scene and also what music and when the music will apppear. Changes of the outfit also wirtten down and by creating a storyboard, it could help me to refer to it when I am shooting the film as it could make the whole process faster. In the film I have created links in between the movements and the accessories or the garments such as the scene where the model has got words on her back which mean love and dreams. Then, later in the scene where the model's pinkie was tied with red string to symbolise the idea of love and refers to the Chinese traditional legend of the red string of fate. The sunglasses that the model was wearing features the words love and dream on it as well.
In the film, you can discover several Chinese traditional items and cultures such as the red pocket money envelopes, paper dragons, Taichi movements, Chinese opera masks and Chinese vase patterns on the dress. Red gel lighting and the color tones in the scene helps to focus on the color theme and the title "RED". Irrational music ( a woman's voice talking about the platform numbers at the station) suddenly appears in the scene creates contrast and surprising effect to the film. Distorted imagery such as the model's licking the masks, the eyeballs turn into white presents the idea of surrealism as well. Unusual atmosphere also features in the film where the model was acting like a fish and create a link to the texture of the garment
(Fishtail dress) and the fish scene. While on the next scene, she was sitting on the floor reading newspaper which shows the irrational features within the film. On the other hand, there are close up on the patterns of the garments and while combines with the body movements, it helps to present the concept of the garment to the audience more effectively.
Changes in music choices:
At the beginning of the project, I want to choose music such as Chinese flute music and combine with the sound of a crowded place. However, I have changed my idea now as I want to make the fashion film more surrealistic and matches the body movements and the garments' style.
I have chosen the music on the left as the main music background for the fashion film. I like the way how it presents a peaceful piece of music but also shows gloomy elements within the music. I also like how the music is slow so that I could match the model's body movements in my fashion film.
Chinese numbers by Irdial-DiscsWithin my fashion film, I want to combine two pieces of music and for the second music, I have chosen a recording in a Chinese station where there is a woman's voice talking about numbers and the platforms in the station. The reason I choose this piece of recording is because I think when combined with the first music, it will make the film atmosphere more surreal and uncanny. The music also presents Chinese language and Chinese culture in contemporary society.Copyright problems are under considered and the music are free to use on creative projects. I will reference the music on my website and Youtube video to avoid the copyright problem.
Face charts, hair charts and styling for the fashion film:
Red color is one of the fashion trend throughout the year of 2017.
First Look: The first design's hairstyle takes inspirations from ancient hairstyle. On my design, I want to use black card papers cut into strips and then create the structure like the picture on the moodboard on above. I also want to put the chopsticks on the hair to embellish the style. For the make-up, I want to use red lips, pinkish red and gold eye shadow. While for the outfit, I want to choose a red playsuit with patterns like the red Chinese paper cut design. The design creates a modern style while incorporate with traditional Chinese culture features.
On the second design, I want to use Chinese red cheongsam since it presents the traditional features of Chinese culture. For the hairstyle, I want to use a log ponytail and without any parting on the hair. A big golden clip is pinned on the side of the head . For the make-up I want to use the dewy skin, a pinkish eyeshadow, no eyebrows look, small lashes and red smudged dewy lips to create a weird character in the film and combined with the fish scene.
Third Look: On the third look, I want to use a black short blunt hairstyle and create a modern touch to the design. For the make-up, I want to keep the eye make-up simple and features red lips. And the reason I do this is because I want to focus on more the costume. Red pompoms are used for accessories and I want to make a choker like accessories for this design. I want to use a red color pyjamas-like dress with flowery patterns to present the 2017 fashion trend as the floral pattern is on trend this year. I want to match the dress with a see-through mesh top as it reminds me of the texture of the Chinese red lanterns.
Forth Look: For the final design, I take inspiration from traditional Chinese blue and white vase. For the make-up, I want to use blue and white color paint brush stroke to match the color of the Chinese vase. For the outfit, I want to find a dress which features the Chinese vase color and pattern. The hairstyle will use crown braid to present to give a soft texture and elegant style to the whole costumes.
All designs will feature red nail color.
Reference:
- Track Info:
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The...
Free Music Philosophy License.
https://irdial.com/free_and_easy.htm
Music provided by Free Music Archive
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The...
- Music: Gymnopedie No. 3 - Wahneta Meixsell https://youtu.be/6RevYn8Mhkw
Music Provided by Audio Library – No Copyright Music from YouTube Audio Library http://goo.gl/YmnOAx
- Steele, V., Major, J. (1999). China Chic - East Meets West . United States: ISBN
- Garrett, V (1994). Chinese Clothing - An Illustrated Guide. New York: Oxford University Press
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