Week 9
Since my last blog post on Facebook groups I'm certain they've been popping up in conversation a lot more than usual. Maybe I have an unknown knack of spotting social trends. Amusing ones since the last blog post include, 'Indeed, your point is rather well substantiated. However, your mum.', '"Can I have a coke?" "Is Pepsi alright?" "Is Monopoly money alright?"' and one I would love to quote but can't due to slightly sexist content. My tutor will be reading this after all. It involves Twilight and bacon sandwiches. Many thanks to Mr Ogden for hanging in there and actually accepting all the group requests.
This post shall include a few of my influences for upcoming projects. I find the subject of influences an interesting one, you have to be very careful you don't turn it into plain ripping off.
For your consideration;
http://www.aorta.se/ - Heavily retouched cinematic fashion editorials + personal work + ad campaigns. Gorgeous lighting and super slick.
http://www.giulianobekor.com/fashion/01/index.html - A lot of work on this site. Fashion book 1, 4, 8 and 10 are my favourites.
http://www.kristianschuller.com/ - The Edge of Reason, 125 Magazine, p194-209 is just bloody brilliant. The whole site is just chock full of ludicrously amazing stuff.
Aorta
My next project will be an editorial on the Theory of Gaia. A few ideas tumbling about in the old brain box but nothing substantial, watch this space. I'm also embarking into the world of video so hopefully there will be something to post up soon. A friend and I were musing on our missed opportunity the other day, having had the 5DMKII from release the video feature at the time was still in it's infancy. It has since exploded into a whole new scene, with amazing movies made with them, and a whole line of products created to support the system. I'm sure there was a chance to make some money in there somewhere!