CHALLENGE IS 'SHAKESPEARE'


This challenge Is to create  'SHAKESPEARE; themed Photography
Using a model is ESSENTIAL!!! either use yourself or someone else, Research is also ESSENTIAL, so please look below because i've done some of the work for you.

WHATS ALLOWED:
NEW SUBMISSIONS ONLY!!! SUBMIT TO PORTRAIT  folder. With the group's information in the description. If you don't do this, the piece will not be coming in.



******PLAYS/CHARACTERS TO DRAW FROM*****

A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
Fairy's, love, magic, plays, tricks, transformation. 'what fools this mortals be'
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TWELFTH NIGHT
Disguise, love, misunderstanding, tricks, gender swapping.
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ROMEO AND JULIET
Tragedy, death, love, youth, hatred. 'star crossed lovers'
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LOVE LABOURS LOST
Love, war, brotherhood, masks, mocking lovers.

MACBETH
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HAMLET
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OTHELLO
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AND MANY MANY MORE [link]


You don't think you can experience Shakespeare first hand? His work has been turned into  plays/ ballets/ opera's/ and film's and are regularly played in  playing in theaters/ cinema's/ arena's. VISIT your local Art website for more information. Or pick up a WHATS ON guide from The local tourist point (bus stations/ libraries)

Below are a FEATURE FILMS adopted from his work, or inspired by his life.


SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE 1998 [link]

TWELFTH NIGHT 1996 [link]

SHAKESPEARE RETOLD (BBC) 2005 [link]

LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST 2000 [link]

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 1993 [link]

10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU 1999 [link]

SHE'S THE MAN 2006 [link]

ANONYMOUS 2011 [link]

A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM 1999 [link]

O 2001 [link]

ROMEO + JULIET 1996 [link]





K I T Y O U'L L N E E D


C A M E R A
Digital or film will work- depending on the look your going for. film will give a very strong look but if your hoping to
give more colour to the image use a digital and edit the image later.

FILTERS
To reduce contrast or control exposure, a split neutral density or polarizing filter are used very often. Neutral density filters are used to extend exposure and allow to include motion blur (e.g. for waterfalls or waves) in the scenery. UV and skylight type filters can also eliminate the lack of sharpness caused by UV radiation and reduces distant haze

LENS
long and short lenses will be needed. if your camera doesn't have interchangeable lenses try taking shots with the zoom, and see what setting works best in your location.

T R I P O D
you may have to set your camera up and leave it so a tripod is a very usefully tool. it doesn't have to be expensive.

L I G H T S O U R C E
You will mostly be shooting with natural light- this is when research is very important, take test shots at different times of the day in your selected location to find which is the best. you may want to start at the crack of dawn because the sky is most colourful at dawn and dusk.

P R O P S
Small and Large props which are appropriate to the scene, for example pirate ship, furniture, books, candle sticks, horse etc .

M O D E L
Chose models who look like the character you've chosen, this make difficult but make up can do wonders.

COSTUMES
Making your own or developing a prepaid one will look so much better, then the BOG STANDARD costume shop versions. Don't worry if your not a sawing wizard, the pieces don't have to last forever just a day or so while your shootings. You can find costumes on ebay that are a little better then shop bought ones. also adding things to it will make it look better.. real beads and dreads to captain jack for example.

WIGS/MAKEUP
make sure to really research the characters hair style/ makeup before buying anything. YOUTUBE HAVE MANY MAKE UP TUTORIALS, its a good idea to check them out.

OUT DOOR WEAR
Remember to bring plastic overalls, a rain coat, boots, and a dry clean bag for your equipment, being out all day can cause havoc to lenses so remember to keep them dry and clean!


KIT YOU'LL NEED WHEN SHOOTING OUT IN THE WORLD

*EXTRA CAMERA
*LENSES
*MEMORY CARDS/ BATTERIES
*UMBRELLA (AND WATER PROOF CLOTHING)

*ID BADGE ( Who you are, what you do, who your working for, a photo is also good! it helps getting getting into places regular people aren't allowed, and will also make people want to be photographed. its a really helpful tool!)

* EXTRA BUISNESS CARDS ( You'll be handing these out all day to people who want to see your photographs, Its a great networking tool!)

*PROFESSIONAL CLOTHES
You need to look professional, and a hoody with trainers won't cut it! Smart but comfy is the key, it will also make it easier for the people your working with to find you, and for people taking part to recognise who you are.


POSSIBLE LOCATION

* ATTICS/ LOFT
*SMALL CUPBOARDS
*BEDROOM
*SECRET FORTS
*CASTLES
*PARK
*EMPTY HALLS
*WOODLAND AREAS
* YOUR OWN BACK GARDEN
*CHURCHES
*RIVERS
*BEACH
*RIVER BED




Do something Crazy, Creative, Bold, Daring, Make it a memory you will never forget. Photography is about capturing something, in order to be a great photographer you have to be prepaid to be CREATIVE beyond cute cats and pretty sunsets. Its about pushing boundaries dreaming up the ideas and creating something unique and incredible

*******FAMOUS PAINTING INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE************

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Hamlet and Horatio in the graveyard 1839

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OPHELIA By John Everett Milllais: “The flood control is lovely in spring”

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A Midsummer nights dream

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MIRANDA by J.W. Waterhouse

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SHAKESPEAR

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BOTTOM


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PAINTINGS YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK AT

DEVIANT ART PAINTINGS INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE





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PHOTOGRAPHS YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK AT







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****OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY'S INSPIRED BY STORIES*****

BELOW ARE NOT SHAKESPEARE INSPIRED PHOTOGRAPHY-but other stories, that i thought you should take a look at.
Think about the way these photographers have en captured the story/character. how the smallest prop or pose can influence the photograph. does having one thing make it more or less obvious which story it belongs too.




********ACTIONS STOCK AND DEVIANT ART TUTORIALS*******









COSTUME'S / PROPS

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Other  TECHNIQUES
JOINERS
Joiners are images created by piecing lots of 'joining' photographs together. David Hockney a British artist used this technique in a lot of his work. It creates a very large Bold image.

DRAWN IN
This is using illustration and photography to create a unique and sometimes very funny image.

SPLIT SCREEN
This technique is to put together several images that together make a story or explore a theme.

DADA/SURREAL (HOBBY HORSE)
This techniques started in the early ears of photography as an art form. artist would play around the image, changing the image with paint and objects. Darkroom techniques can help with this style.

Light Movement
Using light as the focus of your image. With a digital camera setting the option to 'night vision' will make this technique work when you can't change the exposure length. Simply move the light around in front of the camera while taking the shot. The lights path will be photograph creating shapes.

TOUCH OF COLOUR
This is a technique which works best with mostly black and white. to try this technique you will need some form of photo editing suit. Copy your image, paste then turn your colour image into black and white, the underneath layer should be edited to make the colours brighter and bolder, then erase parts of the black and white images to reveal the colour underneath.

LONG EXPOSURE
This is when you set your camera to a longer exposure and leave it, using a digital camera and a tripod will make this process a lot easier. It can be copied by using a photo editing suit, and blurring the photograph to an extreme movement while keeping one item in the photograph un-blurred.









R E S E A R C H

* look at how other photographers/ artist approached this theme, either on DEVIANT ART or in
magazines/ books. You may find a style, technique you like and want to try out.

* Travel/ tourism centers can be very helpful when scouting a location. Ask the people who run local hotels/b &b's as they will know alot about the area's which tourists will like.

* WATCH The film/ character you've picked a lot to get how they move, the expressions they have, this will make a better photograph. Don't just make it up!!!!

T I P S

* Creating a spider diagram is a great way to work out themes for projects like this put the theme in the middle and then around the theme place would that you think of connect to the theme ie first love- youth- mr right- best friend- memories etc also this will help the idea's over the kind of image you will create form.

* Creating a mood board is a really great way of starting a project like this, placing inspiration as well as colours textures and sketchers will allow you to see how your ideas work together before staging.

* COLLECT THINGS!
collecting odd trinkets and weird things will help you no end in photography. pieces of dolls, teddy bears playing cards old suitcases, which may look like junk come in very handy. So go looking in charity shops, second-hand shops, jumble sales (garage sales) or just in your attic.


P L A N N I N G

* Using your chosen props/location elements (the trees/ mountains /waterfalls/Castle/ pirate ship) work out how you want to image to look first by sketching it out, this will let you figure out the balance before shooting valuable film or memory space.

* Write out a schedule for the shooting day- you may be sitting around for a few days to get the one shot so draw a schedule using your research of the place, to decided when to have lunch, when to call it a day etc.

* CHECK CHECK CHECK the weather reports, the day your shooting it may have just rained which will make things look very different to the days its dry. check what your location looks like on different days, fog and mist can be very good elements to photograph it not just about bright and shiny skylines.


A R T I C A L S

* Look at photography articles on techniques, it may not be the same theme, but may be appropriate for what you want to accomplish. looking into photography magazine, or how to books can offer some very good tips and tricks for your own work.


E D I T I N G

* Having a form of editing suit is very important, even when doing dark room photography. Its all
about getting the best out of your image, so look around for a program that suits you and
your needs. This doesn't always mean the most expensive, I've used photoshop 7.0 for years and find
it fits all my needs.

* Editing also allow you to work with 'ACTIONS' & 'BRUSHES' both very valuable tools with photography, they allow you to change the feel of your images very quickly to let you see how your image can look in different tones and hues.



TRAVELING

* It is very important to get out and about when becoming a photographer- so go out and visit lots of local and non locals spots to photograph, as photographers you have to be seer's this means you have to view the world as if it is an image, knowing what makes a moment so perfect that it needs to be captured. This can only happen if you travel, either by bus to a local park or by plane to a different world. Go out have fun and remember to be safe!

tip 1
Create your own camera bag!
using the same materials just create one that looks a little less like its carrying a lot of expensive kit (which thieves look out for ) and more that your only carrying your lunch perhaps.

tip 2
Take a friend- safety in numbers, and if your traveling far it may be a brilliant day out and memory for both of you.

tip 3
Take id- and call your family. This will put them at ease that your ok!

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MORE IMAGES CAN BE FOUND IN THE 'FEATURE' FOLDER OF THE FAV'S SECTION

I've asked people to write tutorials/ tips/ info on how to best capture the theme, if you'd like to write one up after you under go the challenge that would be great.
its always good to evaluate your way of working, it allows us to better understand our creative process.






*************************************SUBMISSION RULES***********************************

PLEASE SUBMISSIONS ONLY!! SUBMIT TO the PORTRAIT FOLDER

YOU MUST MENTION THE GROUP & CHALLENGE INFO IN THE DESCRIPTION!! IF YOU DO NOT-your piece will not be submitted into the gallery!!

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