Boy Band
Before Editing we selected a group of teen boys which most modern boy bands are formed out of (i.e. One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, Union J; who are or were all in their teens when they started their success as artists). We opted for a simplistic brick wall background as we wanted a stereotypical 'tough' image boys of that age are known for. Hence the choice in costume for some such as the all-grey tracksuit sported by the guy in the middle, and 'tough guys' stereotypically hang out on the streets. By using a simple background we were also able to display the individual characteristics of each band member (since not each member will be identical in personality), and the non-themed background allows each identity to stand out. The personalities we have gone for are the typical boys (the far two on the left) who wear casual jeans and t-shirts, the tough/ gangster look for the guy in an all-grey tracksuit, the nerdy persona can be displayed on the boy with his hands in his pocket (who styles glasses and is the only one positioned up straight) and then the slightly more stylish guy who has opted for all black with a floral pocket on his t-shirt. Each member of the band is positioned in a casual stance, to suggest they are just like friends 'hanging out' which a lot of boy groups try to capture.
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| Simple background and casual look |
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| Brick Background and different personalities (Harry's funny side shown through his stance) |
After Editing we decided a simple split screen would make an excellent effect as it didn't create too much of a theme (via colour corrector or distortion...) which would draw away for the boy's personalities. By split screening though we were able to make the still more interesting to the naked eye as leaving it unedited would leave the viewer feeling a little bored by the shot.
Rock
Before Editing this Rock genre shot we made sure the artists would have a rock related prop (the guitar; which is a stereotypical rock related instrument), we also chose a costume which would compliment the rock genre being created by the artists (for example the simple black and white t-shirt, as most rockers tend to wear casual t-shirts with text/ slogans). The individual is also pulling an iconic rock stance with the slightly tilted knee and 'sign of horns' hand gesture. She is also presented in front of a curtain to suggest a stage-like performance.
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| Elvis Presley was an iconic rock performer (he can be seen here with a guitar; the very same star image we wanted to replicate) |
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| SIGN OF HORNS HAND GESTURE |
After Editing we simply desautrated this image to allow the audience to focus on the more on the performer's image than the colour which draws too much attention to the guitar. However the guitar is very important in creating that 'rock' styled shot, so we also cropped the still to draw equal amount of attention on the instrument as well as balancing on the artist herself!
Pop
Before Editing, we created a pop image by using the iconic red lipstick worn by notable stars such as Marilyn Monroe. Using star image is a very common aspect of pop music videos, for example Madonna tried to create this image in her video Material Girls! We used a 'backstage performers' mirror with light bulbs to enhance this star image, as it highlights the artist applying her lipstick.
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| Madonna pouts her red lips in an attempt to replicate Monroe's |
After Editing we didn't want to add many effects that would 'overcrowd' this shot with too much imagery for the audience to take in, so we simply adjusted the lighting via colour corrector (since the shot was slightly too dark and by adding light we were again able to draw in on the applying of lipstick).
Indie
Before Editing we tried to create an indie shot by incorporating a plaid shirt with a simple wooden background, to make the artist stand out. By choosing this outfit, we were able to create an indie look, as the term indie is used for independently produced music artists who does not fall into a specific genre (therefore we could be very diverse with the outfit, and so opted for something we feel most styled artists could wear)! The wooden beams in the background also shows this mix of genres as again it is not for a specific genre and could be used as a good example for any genre.The individual is looking into the distance as her hair covers her face, again masking a direct genre and leaving suggestions open to what type of music this shot may be related to.
After Editing, we used the colour offset filter which creates this blue/ white effect on the still. We found it appropriate for this genre, as it again could be used for more than one genre (we found it could've been used for rock, metal or pop...), therefore it created that no-specific genre style.
(As you can tell there are multiple styles of genre when it comes to indie artists)!
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| Band |
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| Pop |
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| Jazz |
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| Folk |
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| Rock |
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