Thursday, 23 February 2012

Photoshoot Comparisons

Before we actually take the band shots, I wanted to look at existing band shots from bands in the same music category as Muse.  Here are two:

Muse






These shots are strong and this particular pose would be perfect for our ancillary tasks, because there is the eye contact of the band members to the front (which would be to the reader/viewer) which creates that immediate connection.  Also, these shots convey their social style (which is indie/light rock) which appeals to the public in this class.
Here is a comparison of these images and our photoshoot photos of the band:


We have tried to make our band shots look as real and "professional" as possible, and I think (following the simiar compositions) we have "pulled this off".
I have also found other band shots and have compared them to our band editions:

Coldplay


This is another band situated in the same genre as Muse, and it is clear that we have adapted this band shot in our own photos.  The whole concept is striking and builds a strong and appealing image for our band; also, the use of "gaze theory" has been adapted here also, which appeals to the audience.

Kings of Leon


Kings of Leon are band also categorised in the "rock/indie" genre of music, and so attract a similar audience as Muse.  Their band shot is set at an angle unconventionally which I absolutely love! This is what our image is based upon, and I think it has been constructed quite well.  Another aspect of this image which makes it strong, is the use of the eye contact of the band members to the front' this immediately creates a connection of the viewer looking at the poster. 

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