Let There Be More Lights!

My final 5 images for this project, using Photoshop to enhance some parts of the images to get the required look of each shot. 

Final Still 001 - Puppet Only

Final Still 002 - Puppet & Set (Day)

Final Still 003 - Puppet & Set (Night/Moonlight)

Final Still 004 - Puppet & Set (Alt. Light Source/Torchlight)

Final Still 005 - Set Only (Settee close-up)

Final Still 006 - Set Only

Final Still 007 - Set Only (Bins close-up)

Let There Be Lights!

Onwards and upwards! New year, new project, new skill! As I've specialised in model making now, I won't be animating my Mrs Shoug puppet so we have been given a brand new brief - "Lighting in Stop-Motion." I have to use a range of techniques and tools to light my set properly. So first I did some research on where to start with it all... 

I will be doing a lot of experimenting with different combinations of lights, gels, reflectors and diffusers to see what gives the desired effect that I need. I will keep all the shots that I take to show development. I hope to get five final images;

1.) Still of Puppet only

2.) Still of Puppet & Set (Day)

3.) Still of Puppet & Set (Night)

4.) Still of Puppet & Set (Alt. Light Source)

5.) Still of Set only

So g'day, until the next post with my final 5 images...

Mrs Shoug Set - Finished!

Here are the final images of the set coming together, adding the settee, bins, door, bin bags, pizza boxes and Mrs Shoug on the set to see if it al looks good together. 

The making of; Mrs Shoug Set - Extra Props & Pizza

I then made some smaller props that will go on the set and will be things that Mrs Shoug will be able to interact with. 

The making of; Mrs Shoug Set - Bins & Settee

I wanted to make two dumpsters and a settee for the set to practice making bigger props as I've done a few small scale props but not bigger props. I also wanted to attempt to do one prop using materials which will be the settee, as we were using a local workshop its easier to make these props using their equipment.

The making of; Mrs Shoug Set - Plans & Construction

Next on my to-do list is actually making the set that will feature the Mrs Shoug puppet. So I decided to create an alleyway scene as in Shannon's notes she mentions that her character lives in 13 Dustbin Road, so I want to create a secluded alleyway scene that would suit the character of Mrs Shoug.

The making of; Mrs Shoug Puppet - Silicone Casting & Labcoat

Here are the sheets that explain silicone casting for her torso and arms and also how I went about making her labcoat. With a final image showing the development from Shannon's original design, to my re-design, to a final puppet.