Assignment1_Development Process

Two weeks ago, we were assigned with our first individual assignment; to illustrate a story with 5 frames of pictures. And I had came out with a storyline inspired from the Valentine's Day.

Before I review my story, do take a look at my first draft for group critique session :)

I had a couple of feedbacks from my tutorial class, and the main tip given was that photography is used to depict reality. Therefore, my story (photo) have to be believable. Hence, I realised my location choice was not ideal- the 4th frame

I had the presents placed in a location that may be not used in reality, and this was the main critique I received.










A few advice given was to make sure the alignment of photos are to be straight, which I did not realised my 1st frame was actually a little tiled. 


It is better to make sure our background is "clean", this will help audience to see where the focus point is. 

Last but not least, to help amplify the ending of the story, it is better to have shown the actor's facial expression of disappointment.

After taking all the feedbacks into consideration, I had adjusted my story and reshot all my scenes.

I actually came out with 2 scenarios to illustrate my story; a confession on Valentine's Day was backfired by the popularity of the girl.
1)                                                        2)

 

After considering and receiving some feedbacks from friends on which scenarios would deliver a better believable story... My final choice is 1 (with the girl throwing the gift away). 
That is because the mailbox was not a strong tool used to show the girl has received a lot of presents and to actually cause the guy to give up.

(I added color filter, hope it can give the story a warm feel)

After adjusting and doing final touch up... I decided to change my last frame.

I chose to show the face of the girl; being indifferent after receiving the present

That's for my assignment 1.

THANKYOU.