Overall Project Evaluation

In this unit, i had the option to choose from the following options to focus on.

• Multiple Imagery
• Documenting in Colour
• Unusual Portraiture
• Aspects of Landscape
• Contact Sheets
• Challenging Traditional Representations
• Viewpoint and Composition 
• New Realities

I began by narrowing down my options to three to then look further into. I did this by making brainstorms for each option to see which ones i had more idea for and would be the one with the least limitations. From this i decided that i was going on focus on multiple imagery as i was not limited in photographing specific things therefore i could be creative with all my shoots and ideas. This also meant that i could photograph both objects and people on both location and studio.  

Firstly i wanted to get a more detailed understand of multiple imagery so i created a definition page which included a dictionary definition,describing words, four annotation photographs and my own definition. By doing this i was to show how my understanding had developed through being able to write my definition of multiple imagery. Following on from this, i created a personal image bank containing 30 example of multiple imagery photographs. This allowed me to look at existing photographers work and develop my own ideas for shoots from their work. 

Research was very helpful when coming up with ideas for shoots as well as developing them.  I started my research by creating a research log containing 20 multiple imagery photographers. This allowed me to look at existing photographers work and explore how they explore multiple imagery. From these 20 photographers, i chose five to look at in more detail. I evaluated four of their photographs and wrote how they influenced me and a summary of their work.This showed what I had learnt from the photographers and how my work has been influenced by them. I feel that this helped me with the project as I was able to develop my understanding of different ways to show multiple imagery and expand my knowledge of different ways of editing as well as shooting.  Finally I did 5 connecting essay which allowed me to link my photographs with another photographers work, by doing  this I was able to identify the different themes, lighting , colours, angles and compositions of my photographs and how they connected to one another.

After each shoot, i would write a work record which would include a brief description of the shoot and one or two photographs/animations from the shoot, whether they be two of my most successful or one of my least successful. I would then evaluate each photographs stating how i captured and edited them and the positives and negatives. My work records would also contain a section which explained what inspired me to do that shoot and what i am going to do as a result that shoot. This showed my sense of journey throughout the project and demonstrated that there was inspiration and logic behind each shoot.

Also as part of this project, i had to complete the following print techniques: image within an image, image and text, weaving, duotone, overlay, selective colour, repetition, montage, framing, black and and white, multiple imagery and cluster. By using these print techniques in my own work, this allowed me to explore different ways of editing and incorporating them into my own work. Also i have learnt from previous projects that not all print techniques look good on all photographs, therefore i took time to decided which photographs to use for each print technique to ensure that have the best effect. I also had to make ten computer experiments which allowed me to explore different ways of editing my photographs to show multiple imagery. 

Also as part of this project, i had to do a 15 hour exam which continued to explore multiple imagery. When planning for my exam, i decided to redo some of the shoots which i had already done. Therefore this meant that i could feel more confident when doing my exam as i had already practiced each shoot. This would also help with timings as i would have used my time much more efficiently as i knew exactly what i wanted to photograph. Initially i only planned for three shoots however i photographed and edited them quicker than i expected therefore with my remaining time, i came up with another shoot to ensure that none of my time was wasted and that my work was representative of 15hours. 

Overall i feel that i have explored multiple imagery through a wide range of shoots and i have really enjoyed this project. I have developed my skills with making animation and multiple imagery pieces throughout this project due to them being the main focus of my project as they something which i have really enjoyed to make.