HillaryMisnerStudios

Producer Post 4: SIX FINAL PHOTOS

hillarymisner — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:10:03 +0000

Vanity Mask:

Art Mask:

Comedian Mask:

Intro/Extro Mask:

Machine Mask:

Nature Mask:

Producer Post 3: Week 9 Homework

hillarymisner — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:46:25 +0000

Here I am showing some of the better images out of the photoshoot. I will choose one to edit for the final. Sorry they are lopsided?

Intro/Extro Images

I am doing the same with the better photos from the Vanity photo shoot. I might be retaking these, I’m not sure if they work for me or not.

Vanity Images

I will be taking more images tonight (Tuesday) but they may not be uploaded on the blog until tomorrow.

I will also be taking final images over the weekend.

Producer Post 3 Continued: Week 8 In Class Work: Sketches

hillarymisner — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:10:51 +0000

Producer Post 3: Week 8 Homework. All Masks Finished.

hillarymisner — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:59:46 +0000

At this point, all masks are finished. I’ve been debating using color film and developing the photos in the darkroom. I will most likely try it out, take pictures in film, develop, and see how quickly it moves. If it takes too long or I feel that the film is limiting me, then I’ll do digital. I will try taking both film and digital photographs over the weekend.

Here are the finished masks:

Intro/Extro Mask:

This mask will be held on by the extremely long fabric ribbon. The ribbon will be wrapped around the face so that it blends in with the actual mask and background. The background is the extra sequins material, it has been painted with a deep blue and yellow wash.

Machine Mask:

I attached wires to the mask that wrap around the head and can be twisted together to keep the mask on. The wires are twistable for aesthetics in the photo. I may put this one in either a suit and tie or have them by electrical boxes on a building.

Side View:

Vanity Mask:

I’ve repainted around the eyes and mouth. The mask will be tied on with the pink sequin ribbons. The model may be wearing pink hair clips as well. The photo for this will include a mirror and the mask looking into it.

Comedian Mask:

This mask is held by the long red handle off the chin.

The Art Mask:

With the ribbons untied, the model will hold them out to the sides and in front of their face. I will have them in front of a mound of artwork.

Nature Mask:

Attached to a stick.

Producer Post 2 Week 7 In class work

hillarymisner — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:53:15 +0000

This is what I worked on during class at home. Almost finished!

Producer Post: Week 7 Homework

hillarymisner — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:51:24 +0000

All of the masks are mostly finished, a few need either a stick or a band attached so they are wearable, but that is about all that is left.

Nature Mask:

I need to add a stick for the mask to be hand-held, otherwise this mask is completely finished.

Front View:

Side View:

Detail of Beads:

Comedian Mask:

The Comedian needs his teeth put in, and a strap or stick attached to his head. (I’m still trying to decide what would look better. I’m leaning toward stick in the center of his chin).

Front View:

3/4 View:

Side View:

Machine Mask:

The Machine may need some more circuit boards attached here and there, and a strap.

I filled in the lips, the upper lip still needs some work.

Intro/Extro Mask:

Vanity Mask:

Art Mask:

Nature Mask

hillarymisner — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:54:07 +0000

This is the Nature Mask so far. It needs covered in rice paper, I need to paint it or feather it and hang the beads from it. I think it is safe to say I will be very close to finished if not completely finished with all of the masks by next week.

Producer Post: Week 6 in class work

hillarymisner — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:44:06 +0000

I finished applying the material and started painting the Intro/Extro mask in class. I want to darken the edges more and add some yellow. It is kind of hard to see that I painted it.

Producer Post: Week 6 Homework

hillarymisner — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:17:30 +0000

So most of my masks are finished, they just need a few touches for next week and the Nature Mask needs done.

This is the newest photo of the Art Mask. This is how it looks currently. Please help give advice on how to make it look more artistic/creative? Should the brushes be added or is that not a good idea? The photo makes it look a little washed out, as well.

This is the current Comedian Mask. I still need to fix the lips up a little and paint around the eyes/eyebrows.

Machine Mask. I need to cover the lips with circuit boards but after that it is done.

Intro Extro Mask. This still needs painted and some more material on the spikes on the Intro side.

Vanity Mask. More paint around the eyes and lips, but that is about it.

Judge Post: Week 5 Homework.

hillarymisner — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:12:12 +0000

Questions:

1. a) Do the masks seem to clearly illustrate the theme? (Does the vanity mask look vain, art mask look artistic/creative etc.)

1. b)Looking at the sketches, materials, and the few masks that are started and finished, what, if anything, would you change about the masks to make the idea/theme more clear?

2. Are there any other materials you would advise using to further illustrate/develop the themes?

3. Do the colors fit the theme? What advice would you give about the use of colors on each mask?

Answers:

Person 1 & 2

Vanity Mask:

1. Yes looks vain,

2. Lips could use a little more color to highlight them, plus a rich purple or blue around eyes.

3. Pink color is good

Intro/Extro Mask:

1. It suits its name well.

2. Erica suggested if I use flowers to hide the small eye. Make them like orchids, black orchids. She also suggested more of the lines of material on the right, to make it appear more sad,

3. Maybe pull in a little bit of yellow on the extrovert side.

Machine Mask:

1. Definitely looks machine. I think it may be your best one when finished.

2. Wires, Circuitry, washers

3. Copper, silver, green colors

Nature Mask:

1. Nature mask looks natural.

2. Using feathers/wood.

3. Like the green trim and beads dangling on mask.

Art Mask:

1. It still needs something. Not sure if it conveys art. Looks like a bleeding skull.

2. Maybe paintbrushes just in the dip on the top. Maybe three of them, with the tallest in the center.

3. Colors are okay.

Comedian Mask:

Everything looks great.

Other Criticism or Opinions:

Love the sequins on it (Intro/Extro Mask) and the contrasting material.

Metal mask is great base color

My notes on feedback/ What I plan to change:

Vanity Mask needs painted a little more. The Intro/Extro mask mostly just needs finished. Need to begin/finish Nature Mask. Art mask- thought bubble with copper wire. I want to brainstorm on how to make the art theme more clear. The Comedian Mask also needs finished. I still need to ask more people questions and ask for advice on the Art Mask.

New and Improved 5 week plan for the rest of the semester:

Week 5: Gather tips, ideas, take notes. Ask questions about sketches, masks, and themes to classmates. Continue working on unfinished masks.

Week 6: Machine Mask finished. Into/Extro Mask Finished.

Week 7: Comedian Mask started, Nature Mask Started

Week 8: All masks are finished. Touch ups and last bits of cleaning up. Sketches for Final photos.

Week 9: Shoot photos. Upload. Edit/touch up in photoshop. Print.

Week 10: Final 6 photos completed.

I may be taking photos of some along the way due to mixed schedules of my models.