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by *l33tc4k3| Sometimes I model for *l33tc4k3. It is a bit different from my usual work, but he's a great photographer :] |
| Here is a small guide to making sure you get the most out of your ideas! Often, as with most things, the concept is there but we lack the resources or planning. I've been body painting for quite a few months now, and all that I have learnt has been through trial and error. So, here is a check-list of things to cover when paint yourself/another person! Changing the face If you want to change the face to suit a character, what do you want to give the effect of? More masculine? Age? A fashion style? These three things help: eyebrows, cheekbones and nose. You don't need to be a make up artist to pull this off! Try different shading with your chosen paint/make up. Think: darker shading, highlights, emphasising or hiding? Extras Accessories can really help a theme develop! Clothes, hand made pieces and acting. Think about what to wear/put the model in - is there a theme to your painting? Is it okay if the clothes get paint on them? Can you make your own clothes/accessories - even if they are stuck on and you can't wear them again afterwards. Body positioning - don't stand there like a lemon! Is there an emotion in the image that would help? Should the model/you be sat, stood, laying down, hopping, standing like the Eiffel Tower? Photographing tips: Not everyone can afford a shiny camera, but these tips will improve your image! Lighting, focus and background. Good lighting will help the natural colours shine through, and improve the detail of the image - if you are indoors, think about rooms with windows [try to avoid large windows which back onto the main road - especially if you're on the upstairs floor and double-decker buses go past every 2 minutes. You get some odd looks!] , and the time of day you want to photograph [plus on the hours you're painting before hand!]. Added to that, experiment with flash, desk lamps, or even fairy lights! Try putting the camera on a surface or a tripod - if you have painted yourself, a self timer mode this can a also help the quality of the image. Or, recruit a friend/family member to press the button whilst the camera is on the stand! Backgrounds can make or break an image: if you've spend time on an idea, don't waste it on the background of your room [unless it works!]. Think - can you go outside? Is there a plain wall or floor? Can you tape a sheet up to the wall? [I suggest you decide this before getting painty!] Less hassle tips Cleaning can be tiresome - especially when you just want to see the photos! Protection, accessibility and thinking ahead! Before you start painting - have you put newspaper/a mat on the floor/surfaces around you? Have you got all the paint/water/pieces you need? If you are paint yourself/your model all over, they are going to get cold - think about closing that window, and try to keep your blood sugar levels stable if you think it will take a few hours. Make sure you have everything you need close to hand to save getting paint further than it needed to go. Snacks, music and remembering to go to the toilet before you put on that impossible outfit that you can't remove unless you destroy it! And lastly, relax, enjoy and take your time. Give your idea all the nurturing and care it needs to get the most out of it! I hope this has helped you, and feel free to ask further questions. |
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