Filming

Today i filmed some shots for my trailer. I took them in the local multi-storey car park. These shots were taken between half past 4 and half past 5, as i learned from my test shoots i needed to film earlier in the night so it's not too dark but isn't bright daylight.

I used a tripod to steady my shots and the handly to smoothly pan the camera around.The camera i used is my own fujifilm digital camera. The quality of images and video is really good and looks quite professional.

I took various shots taken from my storyboard such as my actor looking over the edge of the carpark and quickly turning around after hearing a noise. I also took a few panning shots of my actor running away and towards the camera at different angles.

Magazine Cover Shots

For the magazine cover i have used a close up shot which shows the models face and her expression. A closer shot of her face allows the audience to recognise her as a character and take her side of the story. The model doesn't create eye contact with the audience which disconnects the relationship between them. Her mouth is slightly open but showing no emotion, this shows that she is deep in thought and focussed. She is composed in the centre of the page and leaves a bit of room at the top of the picture for the magazine head line and spaces around the sides for sell lines.

Poster Shoot

My poster will feature my model centrally placed on a black background. I will use either a long or medium shot, this way the audience will also see her clothing which connotes her character and personality.

I will experiement with different angles of shots using a step ladder, however i think the higher angles look more effective and my model looks more vulnerable in the setting.

My model never makes eye contact with the audience or the camera as this is seen as more eery and that she is wary of what is happening around her. The audience empathise with her as they feel she is defenceless and exposed.

Photoshoot Prep - Hair, Make Up, Costume

I wanted my model to look natural for the photoshoot. Her natural, sweet look will make her look more vulnerable in the film and also encourage the audience to sympathise with her.


This is the make up i used:

I used concealer to hide any blemishes on my models face and then a cream foundation to make her complexion even and give a medium coverage, after this i used a pressed powder on the t-zone to minimize shine that would be heightened on camera. I used a range of pink blushers to make her look more flushed, the different shades contour her cheekbones making them effective and defined. Eyeliner on her waterline makes her eyes stand out in the images and mascara opens her eyes making them look big and welcoming to the audience. Finally i used powdered highligher on her inner eyes to make them look even bigger and on top of her cheek bones so they catch the light. I also used vaseline on her lips to make them look more plump but keep them natural.

To create the tousled waves in her hair i used velcro rollers while her hair was still damp and then brushed out the curls into loose waves. I left Ashleigh's hair down for most of the shoot as her long hair looks really effective in the images.

For her costume i chose a casual look with blue skinny jeans and a floral corsett top. The jeans are from Bershka and the top is from TK Maxx. I also used a blazer from Zara to smarten up the look and make her more sophisticated. I think this outfit will attract the audience as it is very on trend and also makes her look like your average girl next door who never steps out of line.

Shot List

Ashleigh Jones:
Multi-story car park - October



Dave Skerrett:
Feet test shoots -
House