Independant Study:Dream Scapes

Session Notes Ever since the start of editing the collection of images from both train station shoots. The shoot with Mantas possessed both the most images and sharpest images for em to work with. Moreover by placing the photographs in an order that conveyed the transition of the character experiencing his small false awakening. However, after presenting these images to my colleagues which was wise since a fresh outlook was needed to improve the order of the images and rendering style of the images. For instance, after asking a colleague Cristina Pop for advice she stated to display the character falling asleep on the train before waking up in a coloured train environment although the character would still be featured in monochrome to display he is either not yet at peace or still not completely self ware before the apple is eaten. Furthermore if possible the best way to physically render these images would be to print them as a small photo booklet similar to those small c...

Session Notes The intensity of the sun during the shoot on Tuesday affecting the quality of some key images such as James eating the apple mentioned previously. Though, after deciding to paint over blurs or other visual scarring and use HDR to create a hyper-real graphic look. However, despite making use of tools in photoshop such as the "Unmask Sharpen" tool to as the name suggests increasing the contrast of the blurred image intensifying shadows and highlights.  (figure a) Figure A Though the original shoot with Mantas still featured the highest quality images so I may soon have to make use of the images collected from that day. Furthermore,I have also come to the realization that use of colours may not be enough to convey the narrative of the story effectively so I have used comic strips as inspiration and placed symbolic indicators such as the question mark to display the character's mindset in scenes such as when he discovers the emergency e...

Session Note Considering the time of the subject and I had on the train and the tedious camera settings. Moreover, I equipped myself with the small cannon compact camera as well as the Nikon d7200/ Furthermore, this time despite the first shoot producing high-quality images with the Canon DSLR camera this shoot captured most of the key scenes that were required to tell the story of my character, in this case, the key apple-eating epiphany moment. ... By Sebastian Jones

Session Notes After receiving both the raw photos from Mantas and the second shot. Using reference material from the character portraits from the Walking Dead and studying their shadow levels. Having these character portraits helped as I applied HDR toning to the photographs and made attempts at selective colouring key objects such as the emergency exit for the character to escape the dream. However, I did encounter a strange error of the raw files not opening in my version of Adobe Photoshop. Despite suspecting and researching that a plugin was out of date. Mainly the "Camera Raw" plugin. Key Words Jeffrey dean morgan Negan studio shot reference Selective colour yellow Selective colour yellow apple References http://www.pxleyes.com/images/contests/selective%20coloring/fullsize/selective%20coloring_4c638fc150ef1_hires.jpg https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b8/4d/6e/b84d6e5397b4633feb74a7ea2caa5fcc.jpg https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/...

Session Notes Ventured to the train station once more this time with James Campbell armed with a Nikon 7200. However, the train was intensely cramped and full as well as low lighting which made shooting challenging but a few key scenes came out in focus. The rest of the scenes such as the apple-eating moment will be repeated tomorrow. ... By Sebastian Jones

Session Notes Contemplated over switching the key colour in the dream sequences from purple to yellow. The reason for this is despite purple representing the pyschye, yellow not only is an existing colour used for sign warnings , but yellow lenses or the yellow spectrum light allows people to see sharply either at night or in general. Furthermore,once observing how many predatory animals such as the eagle possessed yellow iris. It lead to my conclusion of the character in my story gaining yellow eyes thus indicating when he can see through the yellow spectrum he is more visually aware of his environment and can find his escape out of the dream. ... References https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3661891/ https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=59812.0 http://cleareyesight-batesmethod.info/id37.html By Sebastian Jones

Session Notes Early afternoon met with my subject and colleague Mantas and used him to pose while I shot him playing the key frames of the story. Despite some of the photographs looking well not all of my scenes were captured well due to his nervouness of the train leaving so I could not capture what was drawn and planned. Therefore, I have already prepared my other willing subjects to arrange a new shoot this time with a camera from the DAC and capture the scenes where the person is required to be on the train in a more relaxed and calm atmosphere. By Sebastian Jones

Session Notes The meeting with Paul Hazel went well considering he was pleased where my progress was with the project. Furthermore, he stated I should re-structure the theoretically pierce so I discuss the theory behind my creative decions rather then a purely scientific academical study on "escapism". In addition, returning home I caught a topic on BBC radio four concerning the "Uncommon Senses" which fueled my research and presented to me scientific explanations for my symbolism of the character eating an apple and gaining self awareness since eating food is a practice that engages all of our senses. Key Notes Interoception "eating food engages all of our senses" "Chill does not require sense of smell hence eating it in dry air or blocked noses" References http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08km812 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/extrasenses.shtml http://www.pc.rhul.ac.uk/sites/lab/index.php/research-themes-projects/in...

Session Notes Met with Paul what was designed to be an interim review;however the meeting has been postponed for another two weeks on March the 24th until I compose all of my documents and files. Further we used the time to discuss the plan for the series of image I will create. Which thankfully we managed to simplify and ground the concept to conveying my message of self awareness by use of colour and imagery in the images. For instance the idea of having my character interact with a pigeon dream guide similar to the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland or Dorithies companions in the Wizard of Oz. Paul and I both agreed the pigeon may distract from the main story and instead we decided to have the protagonist interact with the objects on the zeppelin itself which serves fro him finding his awareness. Reference http://www.urban-photography-art.com/train-stations.html http://www.urban-photography-art.com/image-files/train-toni-v.jpg https://previews.123rf.com/images/eleme...

Session Notes During my routinely meeting with Isaiah Ferguson. We both discussed about applying intricate details to all of my 3d work and other projects. In the zeppelin's case I began to enlarge the model to scale and in appearance it looks as if the zeppelin would work with details such as propellers added to a larger set of engines. (figure a) Figure A After observing existing public transport colour schemes such as the buses and trains during my commute. I decide to make use of a blue and burgundy colour scheme since my original turquoise and copper shades made a fantasy airship appear dull and lifeless. Moreover, applying these colour schemes as new texture maps to zeplin mesh as well as experimenting with rendering of the zeppelin mesh against a city sky landscape photograph before the initial shooting begins for my own series of pictures. (figure b) Figure B References https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqHhEtUrQv1shV...

Session Nittes During my walk around the city I made closeobservations of the colour schems of local hubs siuch as parks, train staions and  businesses and visualed an alternative coour scheme to bring life to my dul zepplin model. Furthermore,I have begun to take a initial browse of photographs capturing "Ignorance". In order to aid me in displaying my characters ignorance and to generate some fleshed out visuals scens on paper before I go and start shooting. Figure A ... Refereances https://www.artlimited.net/image/en/302792 http://the-mpas.com/the-daily-image-ignorance/ https://www.artlimited.net/user/0/0/2/0/3/1/6/artlimited_img302792.jpg https://www.artflakes.com/en/products/ignorance-1 http://cdn5.filmsnotdead.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/197810590021.0001-800x608.jpg https://www.flickr.com/photos/127230202@N04/15902234042/ http://taylor-photo.co.uk/wp/2013/09/art-science-and-ignorance/ By Sebastian Jones

Session Notes Talked with Isaiah Ferguson once more this time concerning the zeppelin airship model and that i naturally needed to apply further intricate details such as creating rhe propellers for the engine and applying the final textures with labels on the mesh. (figure a) Figure A ... By Sebastian Jones