General Vibes
- Outfit Coordination
- Either matching or existing in the same colorspace
- Sort it out before we get off
- Either matching or existing in the same colorspace
- Colorful Props
- Everything provided there will be a stark, single color so…
- Any depth/complexity will have to come from what is brought
- Colorful Blankets
- Retro Tech/Other objects
- Glass Soda Bottles
- Label removed, possibly replace liquid
- Plants/Flowers
- Not to be center of attention, more of a background/edges usecase
Posing
- Top Level Concept: Slightly Awkward, Very Adorable, dash of Kpop
- I expect to be scolded by both of you, but Dream Pop always sounds a little like Kpop to me (as someone who listens to Kpop occasionally)
- So I took some posing inspiration from Kpop
- I expect to be scolded by both of you, but Dream Pop always sounds a little like Kpop to me (as someone who listens to Kpop occasionally)
- Strange Stances
- Closeness
- Slightly closer than your comfort zone allows
- “But Ryan, there are hundreds of people in a Kpop Bands and only 2 of us!”
- See Next ↓
Framing
- Comes down to 2 main vibes:
- Wide Angle, wide depth of field, members separated on Z coordinate
- Long lens, tight framing, both on the same Z coordinate
- Both options allow the two of you to fill the frame, giving you a real presence
- Too many wide shots with a lot of empty space would draw a lot of attention to the fact there are just 2 of you
- For video – this is actually a good thing, because what a sound they can make with just 2 people
- For photo – no sound to be impressed by how few are contributing, so the band just appears small
Stylization
- Long Exposure
- Two different ways to achieve interesting shots:
- Moving the People
- Moving the Camera
- Need to keep still for a decent portion of the shot to make the subject legible.
- 1/5 of the frame time should be spent moving
- Can be at beginning, middle, or end of shot
- Two different ways to achieve interesting shots:
- Vaseline
- Using vaseline on a lens protector produces similar results to the 2nd and 3rd image above.
- “Soft Focus” and smeared details
- Was used in old Hollywood for female stars’ closeups, was often in their contract because it made them look better
- Creates a very dreamlike quality – fits with the music’s vibe
Matched Shots
- You both wear the same outfit
- ?????
- Profit
- A mirrored strange pose in matching outfits
- Several photos of each of you individually could be composited into a very self-centered crowd
Reminder: Choose Outfits before we get off
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