I wasn't able to get into Wrights Hill as the complex was under maintenance because of the Earthquake last weekend. I have since been told that I will be able to get in this Saturday which is top.
So the plan is to now just focus on setting up the shoot.
To do this a storyboard might be the best choice so I can layout what will be going on.
Step by step overview of the photoshoot
Will begin with the soldier starting the day in an office or common room area. We will then follow his footsteps to his post where he would be do his job.
The aim is to flesh out in detail what these soldiers did during war time and presenting this in a modern context. I want to get that nostalgic feel going on.
So how would I represent the soldier without actually having one?
Prints!
I don't want an actual actor in the image so by using prints as a narrative point I can really get the whole " This happened in the past " feeling.
Maybe a ghost? Nah...
I'm looking at a lot of war time films to figure out the aesthetics - think Band of Brothers, Flag of our Fathers, Saving Pvt Ryan etc.
Also looking into notable wartime photographers - Robert Capa for example.
Gathering some information on the environment that I'm shooting in is also needed.
So my schedule while a little bit behind is actually quite good.
Today/Tomorrow: Research (will post on blog this Monday) and finishing off the planning.
Saturday/Sunday: Photoshoot
Monday: Review of work
Tuesday: Lecture
Thursday: Tutorial - show work etc etc
My father's photoblog - http://www.flickr.com/photos/siteopacific will use this as a reference.
Below are some of his photos which I'll be using as a reference to sort out some of the details of my shoot since I wasn't able to get there this past weekend.
Aesthetics from media etc
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