More testing

More Testing 

Looking back at my 'Testing' post I re-evaluated certain ideas and aspects of my designs. After looking into female models as suggested by my tutor I decided to stick with my original concept as I stated in my previous post, I have written my dissertation on gender and think using a male model will add another dimension and aspect of confusion to my film. I was still questioning this but felt strongly that I had to go with my gut instinct on this one. I have decided to go with my tutors input of scraping away the make-up as I agree that it will be more effective.  

I have carried out some more test shots on myself with the tape, as stated in my previous post I have now tested scotch tape. It worked much better and the make-up would lay on the surface of the tape a lot better too, it improved the overall look as scotch tape isn't shiny like cello-tape.

To see how the tape would stay when heavily grease based make-up was applied, I carried out the make-up look again. Although looking back at the image instead of going with the 'disfigured' shapes of the face I believe it would be more beneficial to create 'perfect' structures to ensure the message of re-creating 'perfection'. I am also considering to possibly have just a plain made-up face (just foundation) before this look. 

I then tested added the addition of icing sugar mixed with powder and water, it was great fun to do and gave a really cool affect. Although I am contemplating if this look flows with the rest of the images, so this is something I will be reflecting on and may have to compromise.

After this look I took images of me scraping away and smudging the make-up, I also filmed this however I was not too pleased with the outcome as I think thicker application would be more effective for this.

After practicing this look I came up with the idea of smudging the first make-up look so below is a test shoot of this. I think this may be more beneficial and will present the balance of 'perfection' and 'imperfection' better than the look with icing sugar, it is something for me to think about!! 

In addition to this, I have started to create my storyboard so that I am able to get the idea across efficiently to my videographer and have the right materials to carry out my practice run.