FINAL COVER!

This is our final outcome we chose this photo, because it all related with each other. The diagonal lines and the horizontal stripe across the eyes tied in with the idea of shape within lines and circles; as in the circular buttons and earrings. From all our previous photos we found that the jacket looked much more effective with it buttoned up. To improve the original image we used photoshop to add contrast which bought the photo out more ad made it generally look more like a front cover image.  So we could picture how this photo would look on a cover we added the scene logo and barcode.

For our scene magazine cover shoot we wanted it to have an edgy grunge based theme.
We had to find a location for the shoot that was relevant to the theme the brief was asking for so we looked at various places around the city centre, looking more into shape and texture from the lines and angles in the surroundings, that could also be portrayed in the model.
 We took pictures of things that we found looked interesting and had a good sense of shape and texture.

We looked at scenery and dirty old buildings also we looked at brick walls with graffiti or old rotting walls etc.

 We couldn’t decide upon a location because all the ones we found were so interesting so we took several in different places the locations we decided to use where brick walls with graffiti on them and around by the canals.

 This will make a good cover shoot because of it having an interesting background, as you get shape with lines from the fence behind that juxtapose with the model as the lines are at an angle. We wanted the subject to be bold but not take away all the attention from the background.

Still using the elements of shape and texture through hair and make up on the model. We decided we wanted the hair to be big, stand out with a lot of volume and have an Afro Caribbean look. The hair was styled with a quiff and backcombed for plenty of volume. As the photograph we decided is going to be just a headshot, we wanted the hair to be  past the shoulders that way the model could fill the lens, but still being able to see the background.

Initially we wanted a high collar that covered the bottom half of the face for an edgy look but this was not obtainable.

Looking into that we found an alternative which was to dress the model in a boob tube to create a straight line to work with shape but an additional we might use is a military style jacket in red and one in black. This would also have a straight line going down the middle of the jacket. Also referring to shape in our photograph, we took into account the shape of the models hair, which was a big round quiff linking well to the big bold round earrings.
 To make the model stand out more, we decided we would like to use big bold chunky accessories like necklaces and big bold studded earrings to it will stand out and give an added effect to the cover.  The make-up we wanted to use would be simple bold block colours, across the eyes to make the eyes bold and stand out; this was also referring to shape from a simple red strip straight across the eyes linking completley to the straight line of the jacket and the straight line across from the boob tube.
The colour of the strip was a vibrant red across the eyes this will work well with the red military jacket. We didn’t want to use any mascara or eyeliner on the eyes that way it doesn’t bring away the attention from the  red strip. The contrast of the bright bold red and the natural colours from the background will work well together and help the model to stand out more.

Editing

When editing I blended different textures, made the background grey scale & used contrast.

Photo Shoot

This image was taken in a canal tunnel, which was completely graffitied. This image was to show shape within accessories and hair. But we decided that the background wasn't interesting and didn't include shape.

This image was to experiment without the jacket, but found that it didn't have a big impact unlike other photos with the jacket.

This image was a headshot in the canal tunnel, but we tried the black jacket to see whether or not it worked better than the red; which it didn't.

We liked this photo for the impact on the hair, but we decided not to use it but keep that type of background.

These photos experimented with angles and other locations, but yet we felt it didn't look like a front cover.

Styling

Hair

When doing the hair we started by parting the hair sideways and starting with the top we need to add more volume, so we backcombed and ruffled the hair until it was high enough and used grips to get the shape we wanted. With the bottom half we just backcombed it slightly to add volume. 

Make-up

Once the hair was done we concentrated on the make up on the model. Using red lipstick, we applied it to the eyes to create a stripe across the eyes and that was the only make up we wanted to apply, because it creates enough shape and we don't want anything taken away from the eyes, big hair and the background.

Final Location

The image we chose to use for the cover was taken against this fence which was located in Digbeth.

Vogue Mag

The image goes perfectly with our vision of big hair bold eye make-up

This is an example we found doing research of high collars which was one of our first ideas before we settled for big accessories. We did want a collar that hid the lips and nose, so that it would just show the detail of the eye make up. But after further research we found that accessories was the way to go, because there is more of a variety which have more shape to them than the collar (which in the end weren't able to find one).

more background possibilities...

Another idea we came up with was to have a grimly, eroded background to show the shape mould and erosion can cause. Also, we found possible locations for this background in case we do chose this type of background. We believe this idea will be individual and interesting to see due to the texture as well as shapes it has.

background possibilities....

When we were all brainstorming on possible locations and background we came across many ideas in which graffiti as a background and using the shape of the graffiti for our own advantage. With graffiti it appears anywhere and when we we're taking photos around Birmingham there was graffiti in: arches, doors, houses, canals and many other places. The (secondary) images above are just examples.

concentrating on eyes........

This image is to show what we plan on concentrating on when it comes to the models make up; which is going to be the eyes to show the shape of the eyes and the make up applied (that's going to be a colour strip going across the eyes) .

Inspirational hair styles

These are the group of pictures we collected that inspired us for the hair style of the model. We knew from the start we wanted big, excessive hair. These images show the style of hair we want, were going to achieve this by wetting and back combing the models hair. If this doesn't work then we'll try to get the hair effect by ragging. 

in this image even though we cant do body shots in out design ideas i feel that the use of colour on the image works very well. i think we could do some edits on photoshop of this to add some more texture to the design.

nick knight

this image is good because it is different using a more beast-like approach to the design. this really catches peoples attention which is good for the designs and is what i hope to achieve for my team

Nick Knight

in this design i like the picture on the left because of the use of design over the image. this adds a digital texture to the design and it is more related to the project we are working on rather than the picture on the right.

final hair inspiration

When researching possible hairstyles, we came across this image which we thought had great shape, volume and texture; which wanted from the beginning.

looking at the angles in this one. i like how the contrast in colour between the background and the model. i think this works well on the image.

in this one i really like the execution of angles in this one again.

in this one i like the use of props/accessories in the design i think the way the make up matches is good.

Stylists

Aradia Crockett

Jessica Moazami

I chose these images because they are focused more so on the the models upper body. Also the model is either looking directly at the camera or head is at an angle.

 The hair in two of the images is has some volume to it and 

accessories have been used in all of these images.

Magazine Covers

Vogue africa creates shape with colour on the models face.

Donyale Luna the first black model to ever feature on the cover of vogue, on this cover shape is created with accessories and the pattern on the neck line of the garment.

The Leona Lewis cover relates to our vision as her hair takes up a lot of the image.

Kate Moss creates shape with her hair and her pose allows the garment to drape creating shape.

The black&white cover creates shape with the make-up and material draped on the model and clothing.

The colour cover creates shape with the garment having over sized shoulder pads.

Numéro uses a high collar which link to an idea for our vision.

The Pop cover creates shape with the models headdress and pattern on the garment she is wearing.

no i am not a miley cyrus fan but this cover is pretty innovative the way she has used the props. i was thinking tomorrow we could make a big 'S' out of somthing (if ur up for it) and add that to the design that will be very good and different. the title it at the top but the word is blocked off by the head of cyrus. i think this is good as we already know what it says (billboard) so this works well for the design we have in mind. (again just an inital thought...)

in this one i was looking at the tones and how it shows the dark emotion. considering the fact that Kurt Cobain is now dead (due to suicide) the cover is really appropriate for the design. it really ties in well with the dark grunge theme we have going on.

in this image i was thinking that with the big hair idea we could just use the hair as a background like what has been done here with leona lewis. just an idea...i think the subway shot would be good but we cud do this as an alternative if you like

in this one i like the use of props how he uses the camera as a gun of sum sort (the way hes holding it) i put this up as an example how how we could use the props to make the design abit more exiting.