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PROFESSIONAL MAKE-UP PROJECT

COLLABORATION:

I began my search for the collaboration of my project via the 'AUB Collective' Facebook group. I wanted to see who was willing to help before contacting people I had worked with previously on films, theatre and photography shoots. This post was successful in finding my model and photographer, however, I had no response from film-makers so I took it upon myself to email contacts I had previously worked with.

It is essential that I have film-makers to help film my character in context.

I want a photographer so that I can have high quality images of my character for my portfolio.

PHOTOGRAPHER: SARAH GOAD

Sarah is a 2nd year 'Commercial Photographer' and responded to my post on 'AUB Collective'. I decided to choose Sarah after looking on her website (see below) and seeing the ability she has in capturing certain moods through lighting effects. Consequently, lighting is something that will make my character appear more 'creepy' so I felt Sarah would be the ideal photographer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CREW

PHOTOGRAPHER: MATTIA HOLM

Fortunately, I found Mattia via the 'AUB Collective' group on facebook. He is a 1st year Commercial Photographer who has had experience shooting prosthetics for other make-up artists, including 3rd year work. Looking on his Facebook page - I found that his level of work is to a very high quality and also popular with over 6,000 likes. As a result, I felt that Mattia would be the perfect role as photographer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FILM DIRECTOR: MILO EINDHOVEN

I contacted Milo after recieving no response from film-makers on AUB Collective. I have previously worked with Milo on a MA Grad film and he is currently a 2nd year Director on the Film course.

 

CINEMATOGRAPHER: ELLA ROWBERRY

Milo found Ella who has role of 'Cinematographer' for my film. I have also worked with Ella in the past on an MA Grad Film. She is currently a 2nd year Film student specialising in cinematography.

LIGHTING: DANNY SCHENK

Danny was also asked by Milo to help out on my film. His roles will include lighting management and like Milo and Ella he is also a 2nd year Film student.

COSTUME: JESSE ROGERS

My housemate who is on the Fashion Design course was intially making my costume but she had to go back home half way through making it. I then contacted Jesse Rogers who is a 2nd year Costume student who I had previously been in contact with as she was the Costume Maker for the Level 4 History & Reality collaborative project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTOR: ALEX BIRD

Like Aimee, Alex is also a 2nd year on the Acting course and was also recommended by Milo. He will have make-up for any blemishes and hair brushed away from his face and hairsprayed in place.

ACTRESS: AIMEE KEMBER

Aimee is a 2nd year Actress on the Acting course and was also recommended by Milo to form part of the film. Milo has worked with Aimee in the past on films so I trust his judgement in choosing a good actress. For the film I want Aimee to have fairly neutral make-up and hair in loose waves and down to keep in context with her 'plain Jane' character.

MAKE-UP ASSISTANT: BECCIE STOCK

I set myself 3 hours to complete the make-up application, however, to save time and ensure the application ran more smoothly I required the help of Beccie who is also skilled and experienced in applying prosthetics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aspiring in prosthetics, therefore she is the ideal assistant for my prosthetic make-up application.

FACEBOOK GROUP

Sarah was particularly enthusiastic about my shoot which was good - she was able to suggest props for the shoot which would improve the appearance of the photographs and make them appear more creepy.

She also put together a moodboard and designs to create a visual reference of the photographs before shooting. 

Reference images to inspire my shoot. I wanted images of my character from various angles, including front and side. Also, full-body images and close-up shots. Lighting across one side of the face and a dark background to create a creepy atmosphere.

Sarah has taken careful consideration to the prosthetics within her designs, as well as the creepy atmosphere by deciding to use a black background, spotlights and lighting to create shadows acrosss the face.

Clear and effective designs - the Lighting from above and below will make the character look more sinister and creepy, and the halo effect will make the character look asthough it is glowing which accurately reflects the orb characteristic of my poltergeist.

Consideration towards positioning of model - face forwards and head tilted upwards. Again for side profile.

Effective ideas for props to represent my poltergeist being 'trapped' in the real world - use of shoot to show shadows of character.

Incorporating finger prosthetics into image - appearing between the screen, positioning around models face. Use of coloured gels to reflect different orbs.

Unfortunately my photoshoot was taking place after the studio's had closed and the photography store had shut. This restricted the complexity of shoots we could take due to a lack of equipment and only basic equipment in the make-up studio.

To make matters worse, Sarah was now unable to shoot my work due to a paid commission project for the council. I was fairly disappointed as she was really enthusiastic about the shoot and had lots of good ideas. To overcome this I would have to find a new photographer.

Pinterest. (2015). Supernatural . [online]. Available from: https://www.pinterest.com/laurajdickey/supernatural/ [Accessed: 14th March 2015]

 

Pinterest. (2015). Supernatural . [online]. Available from: https://www.pinterest.com/laurajdickey/supernatural-costume/ [Accessed: 14th March 2015]

 

Reference images for Jesse - linen material, loose fit with torn sleeves and finishing. 

Black/grey colouring achieved with dye - graduating from the bottom upwards.

Images of the costume half-done. This was made by my housemate who also created a large baggy hood that was attached to the back. As you can see the material is too transparent so I bought a thicker sheet material for Jesse to make an additional costume to fit underneath.

The costume was exactly how I had pictured - if not better than expected. However, I just needed adjustments making to the neck to ensure the edge of the prosthetic is covered.

 

It was also important to establish meeting times with Jesse so that she could dress my model prior to the make-up application to prevent disturbance to the prosthetics.

Finished outcome of the costume. From left-right: Front view of outer costume, back view of outer costume and lining of costume with tie neck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here I pitched my design and pinterest board to Milo. I told him the backstory to the character who is a non-human malovent apparition/poltergeist seeking to inflict harm onto the living. 

After my meeting with Milo I sent him a few clips from supernatural film which could be used as inspiration. The first one is Sinister - here the character appears from a distance and is accompanised by terrifying shreiks as it suddenly appears in front of the camera in a sort of teleportation motion.

Again - in the ending of Paranormal Activity, the possessed woman suddenly jumps towards the camera to create a jumpy atmosphere - I would like to apply this element of surprise into my film.

Creepy sound effects to signify the appearance of the character would be effective to make the film more creepy.

Milo was good at sourcing the rest of the film crew, as well as an actor and actress who will also feature in my film.

Working with a Director was also beneficial as he was able put together a script for the film.

Milo was able to meet my brief by filming the character in front of the camera in the end scene.

Filming outside in an abandoned road in a forest added to the spookiness of the atmosphere.

It is important to dirty down the actors hands to comply with the script.

Wind effects to build up the creepy atmosphere and screams from the poltergeist which is one of their common signs.

Creature disappears, scratching sound from long nails, no light as poltergeist absorbs energy - all common signs of supernatural activity.

I felt it was important to make a Facebook group for the film so that everyone can keep up-to-date with meeting times and locations, as well as seeing who everyone is prior to the shoot.

Making the crew aware of meeting times and locations.

I made a list of call times so that everyone could easily refer to it rather than getting confused with indivudal facebook messages. It was important to have the model first so that she could be dressed by costume whilst I set up with camera to film the make-up application with the cinematographer. It then seemed appropriate to have the make-up photographed directly after application. I then planned on meeting Aimee and Alex prior to meeting the rest of the cast to do basic make-up and hair.

The group was also handy for posting any requests for equipment. It was essential we had plenty of light and torches as the woods has no street lamps, and so it gets very dark.

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