Time Management- Update 2

My research and planning is borderline completion, apart from various video feedback, which are yet to be filmed and uploaded, I have done a lot of my work. However various bits and pieces which will help me get a higher mark still need doing, for example my reconstructions of the ancillary tasks and the deconstructions of a billboard.

My images will be complete during october half term, However I am yet to book the studio, as I want to ensure that my images will be at a higher quality and will help me achieve a higher level.

When looking at the rest of the action plan I am confident that I will be able to keep to the rest of the deadlines.

Shot List

To plan for my photo shot I filled out a table to help me keep track of the type of images I need and the variety I want. This will help me keep on track and will allow me to take only the required pictures, rather than wasting time on images I won't use and don't need.

Here is my Shot List;

Peer Assessment

As part of a class exercise we were partnered off and asked to follow certain criteria and mark each other blogs. I was partnered with Katie. We then gave each other our blog addresses and looked through the blogs. Katie looked through mine and then gave it a mark based on what she thought my blog was worth and if i followed the criteria in that certain level. Katie marked my work a 15/20 which means it was a level 3 based on her opinion of my blog.

Here is the marking sheet and criteria we were given;

Katies comments included;

"Nice blog layout"

"Good deconstructions"

"Good use of Facebook page to collect research"

"Really good reconstruction tasks"
"Good research into conventions of your chosen genre"

"Really detailed analysis in the deconstructions- you've broke down the conventions really well."
"Well done :)"

Katie also suggested that I could "update my blog with more time management information" therefore I will make sure to add a post every week to allow an update on how well I'm following deadlines and if there are any problems.

Was this task useful?

After taking part in this task I thought that it was good to get a second opinion on how well my blog is coming along and what I can do to improve it. I also found it helpful how i got to look at Katie's blog and see how much work she's done in comparison to mine. Katie's blog is very detailed in the description of her research and planning, therefore I could use this for inspiration in the standards that my blog should be at. However as Katie has chose a different brief from me we both have alternative tasks to fulfill in order to make sure our blogs are tailored to our chosen products.

It was also very useful as we got to look at the criteria that the marker will be following therefore I know what they are looking for and what I need to do to achieve a higher level than last year. I will use the criteria to make sure I am on track and doing what I'm supposed to do. Its also very useful as I can see exactly the different topics within the criteria and what they require to get a level 4.

The Recce

1.     Are there any potential hazards that could pose a health and safety risk where your photo shoot will take place?

When taking my images for my final product I will have to choose a location where there will be no hazards therefore I need to choose somewhere safe. I think due to huge task ahead I will need to choose a place where the background can be easily edited so I can have a clean looking image. The location is most likely to be indoors in a well know place I trust, therefore there will be no hazards. There could be potential objects in the way but nothing to hazardous to cause a major accident.

2.     What will you do to ensure these risks are minimised?

If there were any hazards or risks I will have to make sure that anyone involved in my photo-shoot are out of the way and not at risk of being hurt or injured. I also won’t allow the photo-shoot to go on if it means there is a risk of someone being hurt. If the objects in the way were causing a problem I would have to move them out of the way therefore the problem would be minimised.

3.     Will the time of day/weather affect the outcome of the photos? Have you allowed for this?

As the images will be taken inside the weather outside wont effect the images. The time of day for the images would have to be suited to when the studio have a slot for me, and when my model is free. The photos are definitely been taken during the day inside a studio.

4.     Have you considered the background to your photos, particularly if taken outside? How will you ensure you will get the background you want?

I have chosen to take my photos inside a studio this year due to the problems I had during my AS level and the editing of the images. I want a white/grey background therefore this will allow minimal editing to the background and it will look more professional. The studio where the pictures will be taken will provide the backgrounds as it is a studio designed for photo-shoots and professional image taking.

5.     Have you considered lighting? What about the ‘problems’ of natural lighting, either outside, or streaming through a window? Will you need to use a flash? Have you considered reflective objects that might spoil the effect?

The lighting in the studio will be artificial therefore there will be no problems with unwanted shadows or streams of light. I have been in the studio before therefore I know that there are no windows in the room. The outfit of the model wont include any reflective objects therefore if a flash is used then it wont beam back and cause a problem with my images.

6.     Do you need permission to take photos in the place/venue you have in mind?

When taking pictures in the studio you need to book with the owner therefore I will need to contact him and make sure it is ok for me to use his studio, and to come up with a suitable time for everyone involved.

7.     Do you need to book time in a room?

Yes, you have to confirm with the owner of the studio of a date and time, This allows me to be organised. There is also a lot of other students using the studio therefore I have to be patient and make sure I allow the owner to fit us all in at not only mine but his convenience.

8.     Are other people/crowds likely to be an issue for you? What have you done to ensure that it will not spoil the effect?

The images are only on one person therefore there will be no other models used in my magazine. I will make sure there are no other people by keeping them out of the way of the photo area. The other people in the room will be behind the camera or out of view.

9.     Are you reliant on lifts/props/friends’ equipment/models? How have you planned that these things will come together at the appointed time? Plan B?

Obviously I am reliant on the model due her huge part in the success of my product. However when organising the shoot I will have to make sure she is free and we can come to an agreement when choosing a time and date. The camera, which is provided to me by the college, is also a huge part in the success as this will allow the images to be of a better quality. Obviously I need something to take the images with. If for some reason my model can’t make it I will have to look into making sure I have an alternative model if worst comes to worst.

10.  Finally, have you thought of every eventuality…?

I have thought about the model not being able to come, however I will try my best to make sure that the time can be of her convenience  along with the studio owners. The location will have to be booked, however there may be a problem with making sure my model is free when my slot for the studio is. The lighting will all be artificial as its inside, therefore there wont be weather problems and there wont be any unwanted shadows/light.

Double Page Spread Reconstruction

I made my model pull the same pose as the original model. She was wearing a similar outfit, the jumper. I then added the text very similar to the original. I picked the pink color directly from the original therefore the pink on my version is exactly the same. I then tried to get the grey background quite similar however it is a bit brighter than the original version of the double page spread.

This will help when creating my magazine because it is quite similar to how I want my magazine double page spread to look, mostly because it has one large image and minimal text, but mainly due to the overall feel of this double page spread. I found this reconstruction quite useful.

Contents Page Reconstruction

To follow on from me recreating a front cover I then had to re create a contents page. I chose this contents page because I feel like this was very similar to the type of contents page I want. I made the model change her hairstyle to try and mimic the model from the original. I then made my model pose similar to how it is in the original in hope of making the contents pages looking relatively similar. The colors used were pulled directly from the original therefore they are exactly the same. I made the reconstruction on photoshop the same as the front cover.

Front Cover Reconstruction

 As part of my research and planning I was asked to recreate a fashion magazine front cover. I chose this image as the model has similar clothing and similar hair. When taking the image I made sure the models pose was similar therefore I could recreate it. I then opened the image in photoshop and edited it so there background was fully white.  I then added in the sell lines and main sell line, when doing this I made sure that the writing that was bold was cold on mine and so on. When adding the mast head I had to make several layers so I could get the wording behind my model. I was constantly switching between the two images to make sure I got them as similar as I could.