Multiple Imagery Work Diary

For this shoot, I was set with the task of shooting the technique of multiple imagery. For this technique, I would have to create a range of images which could work together as a sequence of photographs. For this shoot, I wanted to develop a simple yet strong series of images which would combine together. I searched for inspiration within the technique and looked at photographers who's work could influence me to develop the technique in interesting ways. In my search I came across an image, however I could not find the name of the photographer. The image featured Jack Nicholson as the joker. There were four main frames and each contained a different facial expression. The effect itself was extremely straight forward however, in its simplicity the image appeared even more visually dynamic. As a result, I wanted to replicate this style of simple multiple imagery photography for my own work. The main thing to keep in mind while shooting multiple imagery is consistency. I had to make sure the camera stayed still between each image in order to achieve the effect which I wanted otherwise the editing process would be made more difficult and the images would not work as a series. I used a tripod in order to counteract this. I used a simple two light set up with soft boxes in order to light the subject adequately. For my camera settings I wanted to use a simple approach in order to ensure that the images appear detailed enough. I used a shutter speed of 1/125, an f stop of 11 and an ISO of 200. This would allow me to take detailed enough images in order to achieve the result I wanted.

Joker Influence:

My Image:

For this image I attempted to focus on simple yet strong images. In order to reflect this I focused on contrast as my main theme. Within the editing process, I created a new image with a transparent background. I then opened up each image and began to copy and past the image into the transparent image. I used the zoom tool in order to adjust each image so they aligned. Any image that was sized differently was cropped in order to fit better. The result created a cohesive set of images. I used levels in order to darken the black tones within the image. I then used a black and white filter and began to adjust colours independently from each other. The result appears in an almost silhouette format with different positioning as the image continues. Each image features contrasts which make the image appear visually striking in a simplistic manner. Much like the way the image that inspired this shoot did.

Progression:

If I were to develop this shoot, I would experiment with the use of different subjects. I could use people's faces or cars moving or different locations. I could utilise this technique within my subject by present a collection of images which work together under one theme in order to communicate a message to the audience more strongly.