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Final Outcome Evaluation

Despite changing my idea numerous times before finally deciding on this outcome, I think this presentation idea is definitely the strongest.

At first I wanted to display my images in a way that was creative and interesting, tying in the other aspects of my project to create a piece that was more than just my images.

Although, after putting together my protest sign piece, I realised that the most important part of my work was my photographs, and not everything else I put with it to make it look 'better'. Because of this, I decided I wanted my images side by side to show the contrast of the photos, which was my intention all along. Having my photographs on the wall, alongside my campaign posters and my tee shirt allowed a much more sophisticated and simplistic outcome.

Personally, I think this outcome was the best decision for my work and I am really happy with the result.

If I was to change anything about my this, I possibly may have made my photos larger and could've found a way to incorporate the video I had made previously in my project.

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looking at different ways of presenting

the first image was my first layout idea, but i found it didn't make use of the space i have. i put the A2 images eye level and posters underneath which left a lot of space at the top, leaving my layout looking empty.

the final two images display the layout i have chosen. simple, equally spaced work that includes my tee shirt too.

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Critical Review/Evaluation for my FMP.

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my final outcome completed

although i finished my outcome today, i didn't like it. i decided it is best to rethink my idea and start again to make the piece more successful.

full evaluation/reflection on this is in my journal.

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progress of putting together my final outcome today

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my plan is to cover one side in plastic, but i need to decide how i'm going to attach the grass to the box and then the plastic to the grass.

at first i thought staples but i don't know if they'll be big/long enough.

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to cover the entire base with grass is proving to be difficult. the sheet isn't big enough to wrap smoothly round the bottom of my post, and tucking it underneath just looks messy.

i found a black sheet and covered the base in the sheet first, the wrapped the grass around the sides instead. i will tuck the grass under to leave a tidy, smooth finish and then decorate with flowers and plastic.

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first steps of putting together my work for the final show

using a ready made sign board, and a box underneath to ensure the pictures are at eye level.

i intend to cover the base and the box using fake grass, flowers and plastic to compliment the photographs.

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after the unsuccessful attempts at my collapsible images, i decided to change my idea.

still using the same images, i wanted to keep the "before and after" element to my work, ensuring that i present my images side by side or back to back.

initially the idea was to have the two contrasting images back to back, suspended from a height and weighted in alternate corners so it spins, showcasing the before and after. however the issue with this was the uncertainty of whether the pieces would spin when mounted onto foam board and people walking into it or spinning it.

after speaking to tracey, we decided my images would work well as a protest board, linking back to the photoshoot at the start of my project when i took part in the nottingham climate protest.

i've found a post with a base to use as my sign, all i need to do is cover the base in grass and flowers and plastic to compliment each image. hopefully, i will have my previous campaign posters on the wall behind my main piece.

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here i printed the images size A3 and tried the technique again, this time to scale and using an overlap. (images 1-3) however it seems that no matter how big i make the overlap, the lines and creases will never be smooth because of the amount of layers needed, overall the piece doesn't look presentable.

next, i decided the best idea is to digitally edit my images by splitting each picture into strips so i can print it off as one whole image for a smoother finish on the card (see post below for process) however, despite accurately measuring each strip of the image and each fold in the card there were still some complications - as shown in image 4 the picture was out of line with the card which set all of the darker photo out of line (image 3). as well as this, i also realised the delicacy of this piece. for a more precise and accurate photograph overall, it would seem that having this piece flat may not necessarily mean it is in the best position to display the photo. this would mean i'd have to have each strip separately to position them in line with one another. although after attempting this technique five times and each time being unsuccessful, i think it may be best, for the time i have left, to adapt my idea slightly to ensure the presentation of my idea is the best it can be for the final show.

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final edited images that I will be using

I am so impressed with these. they turned out exactly how I hoped, using the colours, environment and props to create a stark contrast between the two images.

I featured my tee shirt in the ‘positive’ image to represent life on a healthy planet as promoted by my “speak out” brand, whereas the second image features dark, plain clothing, make up and colours to add to the dystopian feel of the setting and overall photo.

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i trialled this again but this time using larger photos (A3) and cutting the strips with a 'bleed' to allow for overlap, minimising the white gaps in between photos like last time.

this went okay, but i needed to double up on the strips as the overlap meant i was missing out parts of the image.

i tried A3 because i wasn't sure if i would be able to get an A2 backboard, however this is still smaller than i hope for so i think my final will be on A2.

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attempting to edit the photos digitally using photoshop

the end result derived from using photoshop instead of sticking the pieces together by hand is a lot smoother, there aren't any gaps which leaves both images easy to view. however, digitally the size of the strips (even when both measured to 1.5cm) are a lot smaller which meant when i printed the photo it was tiny in comparison to the one i had completed by hand earlier.

this is okay because i can just make the strips larger on photoshop however when it comes to printing i fear that the image may be distorted, another issue is that i'm unsure whether photoshop will allow me to print to a size as large as A2.

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progress video of trialling the technique i'm going to use for my final ft. me realising i measured wrong

this was going okay until i cut the card! i measured and folded the card that i was going to use as my backing then realised it was much too small as i had only measured it out for the length of one photo (duh). i had to start again by doubling the base card size and then it worked out okay! by trialling this first, any mistakes made were rectified and could be worked out in time for my final piece.

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progress photos of me practicing the technique i'm going to use for my final. this went okay, however the photo with the blue sky shows gaps where the image doesn't overlap the folds underneath, while the orange sunset image is smooth.

because of this i may have to consider digitally arranging my photographs into strips so i can print it as one image and simply fold the segmented photo as a whole.

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