PROJECTION
EQUIPMENT
Whiteboard Projector
Model
Black sheet
Nikon D3100 DSLR
SETTINGS
Low ISO
Medium Shutter Speed
Large aperture
METHODOLOGY
The aim of this shoot was to create the illusion of reflections on the face of my model, to resemble the effect of a the reflections that are made from a large aquarium. In order to achieve this, I asked the model to tuck as much of her hair out of the way as possible to reveal a smoother skin surface to project on to. Then I used a photograph of breaking sea waves to project on her face for a rippled effect with a rage of blue tones. When carrying out the shoot, I found that as my model had dark hair, the projection did not show up on her hair, however, I liked this effect as the hair creates a dark border to frame the final image.
I asked the model to look away from the camera, slightly upwards as this gives the impression that she is admiring something; this links back to the theme of being at an aquarium. I am pleased with the final result of this image because I find that it has a fantasy-style atmosphere.
PHOTOSHOP
To edit this image, I created a second layer, above the raw photograph and on this second layer I used paint brushes to create a pattern of lilacs, greens, turquoises and blues. I then increased the translucency of the second layer so that the colours were transferred onto the image below. As a result, I was able to increase the vibrancy of the bus hues. On top of this, I darkened the edges for a vignette effect to draw the eye of a viewer into the centre of the photograph, towards the face of the model.
Whiteboard Projector
Model
Black sheet
Nikon D3100 DSLR
SETTINGS
Low ISO
Medium Shutter Speed
Large aperture
METHODOLOGY
The aim of this shoot was to create the illusion of reflections on the face of my model, to resemble the effect of a the reflections that are made from a large aquarium. In order to achieve this, I asked the model to tuck as much of her hair out of the way as possible to reveal a smoother skin surface to project on to. Then I used a photograph of breaking sea waves to project on her face for a rippled effect with a rage of blue tones. When carrying out the shoot, I found that as my model had dark hair, the projection did not show up on her hair, however, I liked this effect as the hair creates a dark border to frame the final image.
I asked the model to look away from the camera, slightly upwards as this gives the impression that she is admiring something; this links back to the theme of being at an aquarium. I am pleased with the final result of this image because I find that it has a fantasy-style atmosphere.
PHOTOSHOP
To edit this image, I created a second layer, above the raw photograph and on this second layer I used paint brushes to create a pattern of lilacs, greens, turquoises and blues. I then increased the translucency of the second layer so that the colours were transferred onto the image below. As a result, I was able to increase the vibrancy of the bus hues. On top of this, I darkened the edges for a vignette effect to draw the eye of a viewer into the centre of the photograph, towards the face of the model.