This still was created by positioning our subject in a storage cupboard using a spotlight to achieve the effect of illuminating half of her face.
The light was shone in such a way so as to ensre that the shadow cast on the object was equal to the proprtion of the object being exposed to the audience.
By using this technique, we were able to convey a character, which is clearly ominous and sinister, but also keep a degree of mystery. The audience, not being able to see a complete picture, will be forced to make assupmtions and will want to know more - Perhaps there is something our character is hiding?
The body language of the subject herself reveals slightly more and clearly establishes the genre of the still. Her hands wrapped around the door frame may tell the audience that she is 'creeping out' or coming out of hiding: thus posing further questions like 'who or what is she waiting for?' and 'where is she coming out from?'
The character also appears to be looking directly into the camera. However, the still remains with a hint of ambiguity because it is not made clear who she is looking at or prying upon.
The character is obviously given importance and made to stand out. Amongst the dark background, her green eyes and red hair dominate the photograph. She is also made prominent given the amount of the frame she occupies.
In hindsight, i think the horror still would have been more successful if we had tried to use darker make-up. This would create a more dangerous-looking and frightening character.The shot could also be improved by covering the small patch of costume, which has been left in the frame.
The light was shone in such a way so as to ensre that the shadow cast on the object was equal to the proprtion of the object being exposed to the audience.
By using this technique, we were able to convey a character, which is clearly ominous and sinister, but also keep a degree of mystery. The audience, not being able to see a complete picture, will be forced to make assupmtions and will want to know more - Perhaps there is something our character is hiding?
The body language of the subject herself reveals slightly more and clearly establishes the genre of the still. Her hands wrapped around the door frame may tell the audience that she is 'creeping out' or coming out of hiding: thus posing further questions like 'who or what is she waiting for?' and 'where is she coming out from?'
The character also appears to be looking directly into the camera. However, the still remains with a hint of ambiguity because it is not made clear who she is looking at or prying upon.
The character is obviously given importance and made to stand out. Amongst the dark background, her green eyes and red hair dominate the photograph. She is also made prominent given the amount of the frame she occupies.
In hindsight, i think the horror still would have been more successful if we had tried to use darker make-up. This would create a more dangerous-looking and frightening character.The shot could also be improved by covering the small patch of costume, which has been left in the frame.
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