1. Photo shoot Progress
& Evaluation
By
Muhammad Zeeshan
Zafraan Mahrban
Judah Chandra

2.  Within this PowerPoint –
 I will be illustrating the process of editing the
image for the promotional cover and DVD
cover.
 Within editing of the images, I used Adobe
Photoshop and Ulead PhotoImpact
 I will be analyzing pictures we took during our
photo shoot. To illustrate the good and bad
aspects of the images themselves.

3. Process
Here is an image we took in is original, un I selected the background using
edited form. I will be removing the the magic wand tool I had at my
background and saving it as a .PNG to disposal. This tool deletes or
place on my DVD Cover moves around material on the
image quickly.

4. Here I am using the
Square Selection Tool to
remove the parts of the
background left by the Here is the after of my
magic wand. After this image after I removed the
the image will be flawless background. How ever as
and ready to use in our you may see there are still
products. some part of the
background left in the
image

5. Here is the after of my
image after I removed the
background and the flaw
from the image, it is now
ready to be exported to be
used within one of my
products.

6. Process Amplified –
Selecting & deleting the
background
Removing any flaws
Exporting as a .PNG file
for use in products.
This image has a hue and
saturation effect, which can
be done in Photoshop.

7. The image illustrates codes and However these image contain most of
conventions as the costumes of the artist the codes and conventions. For
are following the traditional hip-hop example, the designer clothing
convention. However the artist are far signifies not only wealth but also
apart from one and another which fashion.
illustrates the distance between their
relationship. Thus this image could not be
used within our products.

8. Further more I will be using this image as it
contains some of the most important codes
and conventions of the hip-hop mustic
tribe, the depiction of fashion and wealth
are some of the many codes and
conventions of the subculture portrayed in
this image.
This image is perfect for the promotional cover as
it conveys the superiority of the artist through the
pose which illustrates that anything that anyone
does cannot impress him. This image is Moreover modifying the image to
exceptionally good at attracting the audience as it decrease the dark illustrates the
has all the codes and conventions of our chosen character fading into history
music tribe: hip-hop. This is evident in the costume without an equal.
and body language.

9. This image is also interesting and exceptional due to the body language of the artist
illustrating his superiority thought the serious pose. The facial expression is the main
feature of this Mid-shot. This is to illustrate the mood and emotions of the hip-hop
tribe.
Moreover the costume enforces the codes and conventions of the hip-hop subculture
as designer hood along with other clothing is a traditional part of the music tribe.

10. While the relaxed
These images were snapped for one reason. To This is revealed
facial expression
clarify and identify the individual characteristic of through the
illustrates the
each artist. Thus making it easier for the targeted costume and
opposite. For
audience to relate themselves to artists. the facial
example the facial
expression of
These images illustrate the variation of nature expression
the actor
from one artist to the other. How one is docile combined with the
enforces a
and relaxed, while the other is expressive. This is low angle illustrates
expressive,
depicted through the facial expressions and the his superiority and
fashionable and
costumes of the artist themselves. status, while it also
alert individual
depicts him as a
relaxed individual
due to the slight
smile on his face.

12.  This Dutch angle show taken from the low
portrays the alternative view at the artist while
the shot itself stand out from the tradition shots
such as long shots, mid shots and close ups

13.  This close-up of the
face was taken to
show the shades and
the chains which are
very traditional for
the hip-hop music
tribe as the ‘Bling’ is
essential for anyone
within the tribe.
Moreover due to us
following the codes
and conventions, the
increased efficiency This close once
of the image is more
likely to attract the
audience as they can
easily relate
themselves with this
artist.

14. The use of proxemics
and body language is
extremely important
within this picture. The
proxemics, body
language and facial
expression within this
mid-shot illustrates the
relationship these artist
share with one and
another. I can use this
picture within one of
my products as it
illustrates how
important relationships
are within our lives and
However the image was taken with poor quality, even though
how a brotherhood
the angels and the mid shots are perfect. Due to the camera
protects you from not
being unfocused, this image could not be used within our
only physical dangers
product.
but also mental such as
greed.

15. The purpose of these images are to
assert authority. This was done by However both of the images contain
using a low angle which makes the codes and conventions of the chosen
reader feel inferior to the artist thus music tribe. For example the costume,
giving status and power to the actor. proxemics and body language is
common within the chosen sub-
culture.

16.  For the images we took, they were specially taken to enforce the
connotations of hip hop. For example the clothing included a
hoodie, jeans, sunglasses, and a chain which are all part of the
hip hop subculture.
 The pictures were taken to illustrate a hip hop song and enforce
a positive connotation for the magazine and DVD cover where
work was undertaken immediately in that area. A wide amount of
varied shots were taken to give alternate views of the
protagonists in Fort Minor- Right Now.
 The lighting was very important and therefore it took a
considerable amount of time to arrange the cameras accordingly
in order to achieve the best results possible.

17. Behind the Scenes
This is the evidence of our
photography. The Images
Clearly illustrate the originality
of our images.