Monday, 4 November 2013

PROJECT 2: Planning a photographic shoot

KTA 1: Concept Description
For the "Creative and Digital Sheffield" project, I will be taking a series of 10 to 15 images that I believe encapsulates the idea. For a large segment of my work , I will capture a series of pictures showcasing architecture evolution within the city center; beginning with Kelham Island and ending with most recent buildings in the area such as the Millennium Galleries and the Q-Park Car Park. A building which I believe portrays both creativity and a digital aspect of Sheffield is the SoundHouse as part of the University Music Department, it's walls and structure is not only quite innovative but houses a wealth of digital equipment. Similarly Digitally in Sheffield, there is the Electric Works and Showroom Cinema ; which I intend to capture through what goes on inside, e.g a cinema screen or office work. Another feature I intend to catalog in this project is Sheffield's Street Art and Graffiti, notably at the site of Gatecrasher One which is continuously updated by artists weekly. There is also a vital location I would love to capture called the Bell Jar; which is some street art inspired by Bioshock, a video game. A creative piece with digital inspiration. One of the most well known Sheffield street artists is Phlegm, who creates unique massive scale pieces. I would also like to vary the time at which I capture an image; for example the Veolia Recycling Plant which has color changing glass at night.

KTA 2: Mood Board

Week 1: Location and Theme Ideas
  • Architecture
  • Graffiti/Street Art
  • Light at Night
  • Creative Buildings, Digital Interiors
Millennium Galleries and Peace Gardens
GateCrasher One Site + Various Sites of Street Art around the City Center (Sheffield Street Art Walk)
Showroom Cinema (Inside)
Electric Works (Inside)
Veolia Recycling Plant
SoundHouse
Kelham Island
'Cheese-grater' Q-Park
Lyceum and Crucible Theater
Train Station
Forge-Masters
SumoDigital
Information Commons

Week 2: Shots and Locations Visited

Devonshire Green:
Rare and Racy Book Shop (Phlegm)
Sculptures
Bang Bang (Phlegm)

Electric Works/Ventana House (Creative/Digital)
Park Hill Flats (Graffiti)
Information Commons (Architecture)
Sound House (Architecture)
Kelham island (Architecture)
The House Skate-park (Phlegm)
Veolia Station (Night Shot)
The Showroom Cinema (Digital)

Notes:

We found that the tripod was impractical to take around to most locations because it became obstructive to the public. Upon reviewing some of my shots I found that the tripod wasn't even necessary because taking time to set it up and down after every shot would have taken up a lot of time and I found that taking photos with just my support was suitable enough.

If I choose to exhibit my photographs which feature particular buildings (For example, the Sheffield SoundHouse) in a public space, then I would have to seek permission from the owner to use that image. If they do not agree to the use of their buildings image in my photographs, then I would have to choose a different location.

I have not included  the use of model call sheets or permissions because there will be no people present in the images I capture and use. If I chose to have humans in any of my pictures then I will ask the people for their permission to the right to use their image and produce call sheets.

The photographs I will capture will feature no usage of props, as I intend to frame the images in their natural state with no influence by myself and without the addition of props, unchanged. As my main focus for the project is the evolution of architecture, it makes sense that I capture photos of the particular buildings/areas; The SoundHouse, Kelham Island, The Bell Jar etc., as they are with no human influence.



Production Plan


Equipment List and Shot Plan


Contingency Plan


Risk Assessment

These potential risks could be potentially a factor that influences every location I decide to take photographs at. In areas that are deprived, risk of litter infection could arise as well as an increase in the likelihood of people potentially threatening myself and my colleagues and also theft. Weather risks can come into effect at any location and time, so it is important to check weather statuses on days of shooting as well prepare essentials to keep warm and dry. Traffic can be anywhere in Sheffield so it is important to be careful when crossing streets and taking photos when our attention is averted.

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