Creative Industries

Our market was pretty fun, we had a concept of 'the more interesting the pose in the photo, the cooler the result.' Overall we got around 15-20 imaged each to edit, they took longer than expected due to complexity and the lighting issues we had. Here are some of the best received. All edited photos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609505735779297/?ref=br_rs .Mini review: Sadly someone stole a very important cable which disabled editing on the fly. The market was very fast paced but had weird spots of downtime and congestion. It ran smooth most of the time but got pretty busy in between groups coming and leaving. There was no proper flow around the market due to the shape and size of the pit. The currency was not always enforced due to the fast paced nature of the market. If I were to change anything about our booth - I would completely get rid of the actual setup. Instead I believe it would be better to take photos of people from all different angles doing a...

Ended up going with a 80's retro theme because the name of the booth sounds like a bad 80's movie. This is the overlay which we will put on each image. On the day we will be editing as many photos as possible but will not be able to do them all.

Luckily we were given a green screen and massive tripods to set it up on the day. This was tested and was far more efficient then the previous 'green screen.' We have also collected around 20 imaged each to Photoshop people into. Name is still undecided. I set up the green screen at home to test it out properly, here are some results. It was also set up in class under different lighting, it work well with natural light, but we do not have access to any during the market so we booked 3-4 LED kits from toystore. 

The Prototype was helpful to out booth. It sorted our space with interaction between the other groups. The lights used were non LED and were too warm, they were also extremely hot physically so it was noted as a safety hazard. A bad phone camera was used for the prototype market so image quality is bad, a DSLR will be used for the final market. Also worked on a few things at home including a menu. Style is set to change.

Inspiration - The film Be Kind Rewind was recommended as a point of inspiration for our booth. It revolves around 2 guys recreating movies without spending any money, it results in a number of fast, low-fi productions which are funny and full of character. Photoshop battles - A concept where people take an image and post it to the public to see how they photoshop it into different scenarios, this can be both impressive and funny.

We are going with the idea of a green screen, or 'transportation' booth. The idea is we will set up a big green screen with good lighting and will get people to pose while we take a photo. Editing will be done during the market. Photos will be personally sent to people after filling out a photography waiver, and potentially used on the Facebook page. We received a temporary mock up green screen for the prototype market and will only be photographing small portions of peoples bodies to transport, name is still in development.

Sadly there is already a dedicated group doing documentation and promotion, the only other roles are to set up a booth. Collaborative art project - booth ideas Replace painting with a green screen and actively edit photos of people onto different backgrounds. - space travel. Would need people taking photos, uploading and editing at a rapid pace. Clay modeling of people - place into a number of different backgrounds (miniature scale), backgrounds printed and glued inside box. Constantly evolving structure - We put a box of building materials (lego for example) and get everyone to build on top of an initial structure.

\ Alternative role in market:  Photography and ‘Advertising’ We would be in charge of documenting the event and giving it publicity. N.W.A is an extremely skilled multi talented team who masterfully operate a range of electronics and social media sites. We would be responsible for the documentation and publicity of the event. Also possible sponsorships which could supply up with free stuff. Camera operation: Video and pictures of the event, would be great to review. Would be uploaded to a social media page (most likely instagram or facebook) Publicity: Posters, logo’s, and social media hype. Will set events on social media and a variety of graphics around the university campus. Possible sponsorship: Will spam a bunch of companies with requests for 1 day sponsorships. Hopefully can supply refreshments. Everyone in our group is keen to take part in promotion. I have researched trans-media promotion and found ways to link physical (posters) to web and apps. It will ou...

For our booth we would require an vintage(ish) couch, a few decorations, and lighting. Overall we have switched from a self painting booth to a 'paint-a-friend' idea. This will take heavy inspiration from the titanic film. Structurally we are thinking about going with something highly flexible and light to carry. Using fabric wrapped around poles will allow us to create a number of different moods (depending on the fabric, and fabric pattern we use). It will also allow us to create custom backgrounds through use of paint or material mixing. We felt the timeline was necessary for our class as people were starting to panic over roles. This timeline shows what is required / will happen at each stage of the market.

Some inspiration for our collaborative art project idea. We are thinking of going a bright / pastel theme with a high volume of colors. This will create an varied and vibrant range of finished portraits.

Our organization model plan was to elect members from each team to stay in contact with communications teams who would relay information to other booths, and supporting teams. I believe this system would work the best in organizing 40+ students.

Collaborative art project What is it? It is a art project which will require the participation of many people in order to complete. Each person will take a paintbrush and add to a canvas, most likely by painting self portraits. The final result will be a large collage with the talent of many students splattered all over it. Why is it cool? Can spend as long or as little time on the painting Doesn’t matter on skill level, we are looking for uniqueness Is interactive - YOU could shape the final result This is a group project that uses the talent and creativity of people. Others do the work for us You get to be part of a potentially famous piece of art Great idea, how do I give you money? You don’t, in order to be part of our collage, all you need to give is time and creativity. Time seems like the only suitable thing to ask for. Normal people do not pay in order to work. Put in as much or as little time, It will change the end result of the college...

Systems of exchange - Here we discussed ways in which immaterial currency can be used to purchase items or participate. Our idea was using time / participation as currency which stems off our idea for a booth (which is a collaborative art project). This system would work for us and the participant equally, as the more time they put in, the better final result for us. Using time / participation as a currency. Our business concept will produce a (hopefully) large collage of paintings, therefore we will use the effort & creativity of other people in order to create it. To be part of our setup, the worker must dedicate some time (however long it takes to paint) to leave their mark on the community canvas. We feel it would be difficult convincing someone to pay us in order to work for us. This method allows for people to be comfortable and flexible in their investment. Pros: Simple concept, doesn’t require anything physical Relies on creativity and effort - you get what...

Met the team, sadly 2 out of 5 people dropped out. We are part of the Market of impossible things, it is unclear as to what the boundaries and guides currently are, but it sounds interesting.