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My proposal pitch about gothic design and how I can incorporate it to make sets and props

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Explored what makes up critical thinking and made posters to help understand and remember.

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All the reflective models I’ve seen with or compared to this one all seem rather similar. I do prefer Gibb’s reflective module just because it also includes feeling, as creatives, our feelings greatly impact our work or way of working.

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Report should have references and a bibliography!
Look at books and all types of media to find answers and techniques.
Ba careful and make sure to proofread!
Don’t pick a subject you can get done quickly.
Be sure to pick something that really interests you.

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I’m thinking about set and prop design/ making as I have no previous experience of doing either. I want to further my career into the field of stop motion animation and I want to gain this skill so I can do so.

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What we came up with as a class when discussing the topic of critical thinking 

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What we came up with as a class when discussing the topic of critical thinking 

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This miniature decorating competition is packed with improvised furniture and style that really inspired me to want to try making small things too. It really shows there are no limits for creativity or aesthetic when it comes to making props and sets even in the case for dolls houses.

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First Moodboard on what I want to research 

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First Moodboard on what I want to research 

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I am fascinated by gothic style and the role that vampire mythology plays into interior design. I like the dark, rich detail that tells its own story about what mysterious creature could live there. It also includes some religious inclusion with stain glass windows being present and cosses being often included. This sometimes stems from people being raised in catholic communities but being rejected for some reason but still hanging on to the relics for a way to move on and be empowered from their religious trauma. This is particularly interesting to me as the concept of goth and alternative style stems from misfits and often queer people who have been shunned by society. This is why I think there is so much comfort in it as it feels safe to be different and not fit into a box. There are also cases it is just for aesthetic reasons however it is inspiring to the creative mind to see no matter the reason.
In this Moodboard I’ve looked at Whitby that inspired the Dracula story for ideas about how grand I could be considering and what shapes play into what made the story. I also considered a more recent adaptation of where a vampire would live in by using images from the Salvatore boarding house in the TV series The Vampire Diaries. Despite it being a more modern day interpretation it’s still got that visual age to the inside of the building with tapestries, weapons on the walls, grand curtains, a lot of wood interiors and something I’ve seen appear a lot with this theme is fire places.

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I will be looking at this book to help design and influence the set and props I will make.

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This beautiful studio ghibli film has stunning illustrations for the backgrounds, this one in particular is sometimes described as Whimsygoth. Whimsygoth combines magical things, nature and maximalism with gothic styles and ideals. I thought this subgenre and example in particular can a good reference or prompt for prop making ideas.

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Fimo is a great material for making small detailed/intricate pieces. The fact it has colour without painting over the top can create a better, more realistic texture to fit what I might be making.
I do have concerns over my joint problems getting in the way of being able to mold it properly but I am going to try my best.

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As they have so much mythology based around them I think these creatures would be fun to try and hint at in my other designs, bat shaped objects or through engravings of sorts.

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I really admire the beauty in the delicate nature of the design. I might try to make this detail with clay or paint using tone and shading directly onto the set’s walls.

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Lecture notes about benefits of group work

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Lecture notes about benefits of group work

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My classmate ruby has been looking at choreography, dance and fight scenes and how they overlap as her inspiration for this module, i came across this type of dance which includes a type of fight with swords which is very dynamic and entertaining. I showed it to her and she seemed excited by it and appreciated its style of movement.

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Lewis mentioned in their proposal that they want to look at the use of blender for animating in 2D in a 3D space and it immediately made me thing of this YouTube animated who uses just that. I think it could be a good reference and its a different style to what  I’ve seen them animate in, in the past and would open their mind about the ways you can use the grease pencil tool in blender.

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Often times we think of vampires as quite romantic with their clothes and decoration and I also had been looking at examples that had weapons on the wall. This made me discover the idea of maybe including this religious ritual axe as part of my prop/ set design for my gothic room.

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Sketch of initial ideas for prop/set design

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Sketch of initial ideas for prop/set design

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To add to the storytelling aspect of the set design, I thought the addition of a wine glass that’s spilt on the floor with red liquid coming out it will immediately get the audience to start ponder what the liquid is. Is it blood? Is it wine?

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To build up layers and textures I’m thinking of adding plants. This one in particular is called string of hearts and feeds that romance theme I’ve been looking at for this set.

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I posted this open to suggestions box for the online community that I have on instagram that’s made up of mostly young adults. This is helpful way of collecting ideas as I know a lot of them take an interest in the style and would be the age range I typically want to have for my audiences.

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Experimenting with presenting prop roses

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Experimenting with presenting prop roses

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Using Fimo I shaped the rather wider versions we see of candles that we see in settings like churches. I originally planned on using black thread for the wick but I was disappointed with the outcome and I believe the shape was not strong enough. This is when I realise I could use a thin wire, it sticks up and then I can make the appearance stronger with paint touch ups later.
I also made a teacup but my hands really struggled and I couldn’t quite get the delicate look that I wanted , however I want to paint a floral design like I had planned to try and see if trusting the process could lead to what I had in mind.

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What I had learnt from my first attempts using the Fimo Made me realise that I should make the individual parts to connect separately and glue them after baking. This is because my hands were too shaky and unreliable and would cause it to break or fall over.

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Using white Fimo I tried to make the bird skulls. I couldn’t make it as detailed as I had envisioned but I want to paint some depth onto it.

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Using this poll I wanted to gage how appreciated gothic style is currently in the eyes of the public.
This was really encouraging to see that there is still a very strong interest in goth. I am reassured that there very much is still an audience for it and proved goth is timeless.

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Feedback from artist of another art university advised me to try making long thin candles and that is what I’ve tried.
I really enjoyed playing with shapes when it came to the candle stick holders. I wanted to show a delicate and elegant structure to hold up the candles and I think I achieved this.
I also tried making a taxidermy inspired raven like the one I have seen in the antique shop down linthorpe road.
I really struggled getting in the detail I wanted with this material but I think I pulled it together in the end. However I am considering needle felting to make more taxidermy props that will bit better structurally and will be better texture wise too.

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I cut up a cardboard box and drew on it to help visualise how the space will come together. As I have never made a set before, and I strongly believe in the use of recycling materials to create, I am using cardboard and scrap bits of plastic for how I am going about making a large part of my set.

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To further explore the aesthetic, I watched this film for inspiration. I believe this film helped me understand the importance of emotion within storytelling with sets. The set immediately painted a picture of how isolated and alienated Erik was but with the enchanted forest area during the picnic scene it tells us he has hope and a yearning for acceptance within the real world. However, he relies on making a fake narrative for himself with the fake animals to comfort him.
The theatre provides us with so much information with the props and grandeur. I also noted that there was repetitive show of religious statues and a form of gargoyles too so i will consider making one of my own.
I also realised the use of long candles with interesting candle holders so it reassured me about my choice of already making something similar with my fake candles.

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I watched this to further inspire me on what i could make. I particularly liked the setting in Whitby. It was very elegant and old. It had loads of books which confirmed I should keep making books. There was also a setting with upside down crosses and desperately made crosses. This shows us the important place faith within the visual style I am exploring.

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Asking people for what goth music they know or reminds them of the goth aesthetic. Here are peoples answers.

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Asking people for what goth music they know or reminds them of the goth aesthetic. Here are peoples answers.

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The reason I asked for this from people was to not only see how people’s view of goth varies but also so I may analyse the music and the music videos to have better insight of what would be appropriate in my set and give it more authenticity.

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Siouxsie And The Banshees - Happy House (Official Music Video)

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This was a very interesting example. In the video I saw hints to the style of German expressionism with the misshapen windows and doors that are slanted and stretched. The lead singer is wearing a sort of harlequin inspired outfit with an exaggerated collar which is further pushing the use of shapes and sharp edges and is even reflected in her makeup.
It also shows the misfit part that I’d previously looked at. She’s on the outside looking in and even in the lyrics saying “I'm looking through your window”.

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Siouxsie And The Banshees - Happy House (Official Music Video)

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This was so different than any other film I’ve seen and it really opened my eyes to what film making and effects were like 102 years ago. I liked the door ways especially and I think I’d like to try creating one.
I also enjoyed the use of shadows onto the walls to build suspense and I think it would be fun to experiment with implementing shadows and silhouettes into the photography stage of my set.

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Looking at the exploration of shapes, scale and tilted designs. It adds to the sense of unease and daunting events . I want to try and include hints to this in my set.

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I want to make a bookcase of sorts with the German expressionism twist

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I want to make a bookcase of sorts with the German expressionism twist

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Making books out of a tissue box and masking tape

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Making books out of a tissue box and masking tape

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I wanted the masking tape as extra support to help gluing but later scrapped the masking tape and sticked to glue and started measuring so it worked better.

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I watched the Phantom of the opera 25th anniversary at the royal Albert hall as I realised the stage production musical would provide me with clearer set design and prop ideas.

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Having looked through examples and techniques on this website, I definitely want to give it a try. I like the kind formed with plants but that might not tie in well due to goth is more associated with dead things rather than living like leaves.
I believe a use of patterns could be rather more effective in appearance. I could make this using a thin metal sheet or some card or paper.

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A gobo is an object located between the light source and the subject used for projecting a shadow drawing or pattern. Gobo style is typically used to set a specific mood, add drama, or tell a story.

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Gobo acts as a stencil that creates shapes using light. Photographers often use gobo to add shadows and depth to images that would otherwise have boring lighting.

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There are 3 gobo types: shine-through gobo, placed intervening objects, and located in-place intervening objects. The first type is typically represented by small panels that are placed at the edge of a cardboard tube in a special Gobo projector, small cardboard/foam boards that have a cutout pattern, and laser-cut etched glass and metal gobos. Gobos with laser-etched metal and glass patterns are designed for professional projectors while the rest you can do yourself.

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Gobo templates can be quite expensive. Thankfully, you can always create gobo objects yourself. The most commonly used method is to cut shapes out of foam board.

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You can cut out a large shape aperture to preserve a wide border and prevent light from leaking onto the scene around the gobo's edges. You need to be able to use flash without any protective casings since a large panel has to prevent the light from falling in the object's direction.

A gobo can be a separate natural object that is simply placed between the light source and the subject. Plants and tree branches have a naturally complex shadow pattern that consists of an infinite number of crisscrossing stems, leaves, and branches.

Since you're putting a live gobo in a controlled environment, you can relocate the shadows by moving around the stems and leaves to cast the perfect shape onto the subject or background. You can reach this goal particularly easily by using fern type plants. You can also combine multiple plants and branches and place them in front of the light source to receive a multilayered shadow grid.

If you want to add a subtle and beautiful shadow pattern, consider draping a thin lace or a net in front of the light source. Depending on the opacity of the lace fabric, the shadows on the subject will be either very vivid or soft. It's important to properly focus on the shadows if you want to see all the tiniest details.

When going on a walk outdoors, you can stumble upon everyday living photography gobo subjects that cast fantastic shadows onto other objects. You can take a photo under a tree, near bushes or plants. You can also find gobo shadows cast by artificial structures like fences.

Industrial ruins are a terrific resource for creating unique shadows. Inside a destroyed building, you can find a damaged roof that lets sun rays fall onto a dark puddle of shadows. In this case, the roof serves as a gobo.

The windows of industrial warehouses can create terrific shadows for portrait photography, especially if they still have a glazing frame. You can find incredibly interesting partial shadows caused by uneven edges if the window has broken glass sections.

There are two types of lighting you can use for gobo photography: natural light and artificial light. Each has its own properties and control levels. Both can create shadows with either rough or soft edges and both can be used for storytelling, making a photo more dramatic or boosting contrast.

Sunlight is free but it's hard to work with: you need to accommodate your schedule to catch a sunny day while constantly keeping tabs on the weather and clouds. You can control artificial lighting more efficiently and choose between two types: constant and impulse. The downside is you'll have to purchase or rent special equipment, or use DIY photography lighting, which also requires proper installation.

Sunlight can be used both indoors and outside. If you're taking photos in a room, then the building's wall and window frame act as a gobo.

When working outdoors, the sun's power can be used to turn nearly anything into a gobo to add shadows and make your sun photography more interesting. The patchy sunlight that shines through the forest crowns, an interesting texture cast by a wire fence, the harsh industrial shadows created by vehicles or structures - are all fantastic subjects.

If the light source is far away, then the sun rays will fall parallel to the object, meaning the received shadows will look harsh and sharp. If the sky is cloudy, then the shadow's edges will be blurrier and softer.

Permanent light sources allow you to see where and how gobos cast their shadows. This makes it easier to arrange the scene, as you can see and relocate shadows before you have to release the shutter button.

That said, a permanent light is far less powerful than a flash or a stroboscope. The usage of LED lights for photography for lighting the gobo can require you to decrease the exposure time or increase ISO to achieve the correct exposure.

Try using special equipment like a studio stroboscope. For instance, you can consider getting the Godox DP400III, which is a professional strobe lighting set that comes with a special Bowens mount designed for attaching flash units.

Some flash products and stroboscopes have a pilot light, which is a constant light source that is turned on until the flash goes off while also offering higher intensity than LED lights. While flash offers a more powerful light source, it has to be limited since otherwise, it will reflect light everywhere while damaging the high contrast you may want to create.

You can limit the power of a flash by using a large gobo panel to prevent scattered light rays from shedding onto the scene. Use a black or dark gobo to minimize reflections. Finally, increase the flash's zoom to narrow the ray and place a tube next to it to direct and control the light.

Professional Gobo projectors are highly reliable and can create super-clear, easily controllable, and precisely-positioned shadows. You can use them for adding interesting elements to the background or subject of your photos.

To use a gobo in a handmade projector, place one of the best camera flashes into the Godox V1S Speedlite tube.

Attach the gobo to the gate, set your wide angle lens to the widest setting, completely rotate out the focus ring, aim the gobo at the background from about four feet, turn on the key light, adjust the flash parameters and take a test photo.

Gobo can help you create monochrome vs grayscale photography in a low-key manner. One of the most useful low key photography tips is to use as little light as possible to receive a dark, mysterious image.

In that case, the focus is entirely on the subject while the shadows remain hidden in the darker image areas. By using a proper gobo design, you can set up a low-key atmosphere that conveys a sense of mystery, tension, and isolation.

In contrast to low-key images, high-key photographs are easily noticeable because of their bright, highlighted parts and a small number of details.

For this genre, a gobo can be employed to add suggestive and subtle shadow textures to specific areas. A fine mesh or lace draping placed between the light and the subject allows you to do exactly that.

Textured or broken glass is also a nice tool for introducing a layer of subtle shadows to the shot. The textured glass pattern can produce different shadow intensity levels that make the image more interesting and intriguing.

A traditional Noir obstacle, a window with blinds, can be effortlessly recreated with a gobo, as all you need are cardboard cutouts of slots. As a result, you'll receive a series of shadow bars cast onto the subject.

The light areas can be adjusted to emphasize the eyes or lips to increase the sense of tension and mystery. A gobo can also be used for projecting distorted windows onto a background or subject.

You can imitate the dim, forsaken atmosphere of an industrial area by using an appropriate gobo. Shadows created by chains, machine components, fences, and various factory equipment can do wonders for conveying the feeling of an abandoned industrial site.

If you want to breathe more life into your industrial scene, consider adding a smoke plume that will be highlighted by the gobo's light shafts and pop up against the dark shadows cast by the gobo.

The usage of shadows and controlled light can add a sense of tension to the photo. Isolated facial or body parts can convey the idea of secrecy, concealment, or surveillance, which is the perfect way to create tension. Use macro lenses to capture small details and highlight shadowed features.

Gobo photography can help you convey an idea by adding story elements to the scene. Gobos can have any shape you need to emphasize the main point of your story: a gothic window that mimics a church or a castle, a palm cluster that evokes thoughts of a tropical beach at sunset, a single gnarled tree that lets you know a place is constantly windy.

Vertical stripes created by shadows can refer to the interior of a jail cell, while horizontal stripes can make you think about an office environment.

The level of contrast and edge sharpness can be increased by using a powerful light source that is entirely focused on the subject or backdrop. The contrast can be made incredibly sharp by using opaque material for making a cutout gobo. If the gobo's material is somewhat translucent, you can use it for creating visual transitions from darker shadows to brighter areas.

If you want to receive professional gobo pictures, then you should make use of this preset collection. Here, you'll find an array of cool tools for enhancing the colors and contrast of your photos to make them more dramatic. They're suitable for all types of images regardless of their genre.

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Read this Gobo photography guide to learn how to take amazing photos, choose lighting and use props. Key tips for beginners and professionals who are interested in Gobo photography.

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The book shelf and books completed decoration 

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The book shelf and books completed decoration 

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Call with a group of women who are experts on social media like LinkedIn 

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Call with a group of women who are experts on social media like LinkedIn 

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Ghost - Hunter's Moon (Official Music Video)

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In this music video it really shows that sense of uncanny. The mask, the fog and distant stares help tell this creepy story. As the mask seems to be common in many things I have researched I will explore making masks as decoration into my set.

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Ghost - Hunter's Moon (Official Music Video)

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I should do more research and look for techniques that are better to navigate with my disability as it affects my hands and made me struggle with creating details I was after.

I suggested to Ruby to look at the action scenes in Tollywood film RRR, after showing the group we discussed how the style of editing and the pace is very different to the previous reference material she was looking at.

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I was very undecided on where to start for my set and prop designs but thinking of Tim burton’s version of Alice in Wonderland these are some sketches I came up with. Even if this is not something I take further it was a good exercise to warm up my ideas about what I want. My favourite of the designs is probably the mouth in the headphones. I drew this as there is always so much talk about brainwashing when it comes to talking about life styles that conservative people do not approve of and this design was to make fun of this notion. I did this as I realised how much politics has to play in Goth and how it is very pro human rights and LGBT+ Rights.

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Having revisited earlier research I discovered another way of having that Howl’s Moving Castle maximalism look I was after. Using a patterned wallpaper immediately makes the space appear more busy and the floral print adds a sense of elegance. The material I used for this effect was strips of patterned scrap fabric. I glued it on using PVA glue. There is a gap in the middle for that is where I wish to add a fireplace. Furthermore, there are gaps at the sides as I am considering adding pillars of some sort. This is because of its repeated appearance in grand gothic architecture and it is even seen in The Phantom of the Opera.

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German roman era . Ostrogoths were skilled in metal work and jewellery like most German tribes and often used this skill to make animals. Christianity also played a big part in their style.

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Class, Learning how to use ai tools and how it affects our creative careers

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Class, Learning how to use ai tools and how it affects our creative careers

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This was my first time using ChatGPT ever and I was definitely surprised by how useful it was. I wanted to look into gothic literature but google isn’t as straight to the point as this website so I appreciated this quality. However I have learnt that is not completely up to date and therefore some information it provides may not be as accurate so we should fact check just in case.

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I am really intrigued by the level of detail and how extravagant this piece looks. This will make me keep in mind the use of how/if I should include metal or metal-like bits in my set. There is once again dark reds and crimson that is present and this is definitely something I wish to have in my colour palette for my set.

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I’ve looked at it and picked out bits I found most important or fitting to the scene I want to create.

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Here I have looked at the original TV series along with the live action and animated films as well as the Tim Burton Wednesday Addams TV series.
I wanted to look at these sources to bring me inspiration because of the huge influence it has had on film and this subculture.
It has cultivated such a vast and strong fan base which proves the current need for this style in new media.
When looking at all of these examples I noticed some things that would fit in nicely into my set. Here I have annotated parts I want to develop further and chose from for this scene.

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I used fur fabric and then felted the head and paws! I’ve based this on real fur rugs I’ve seen in TV and film , it creates a sort of intimidating vibe and has that softness too . Open mouth for the bear so it has that aggression and shows that wild side of the animal.
I am really happy with the result and I believe it will tie it all together when photographing it.

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Design of a plague doctor with roses and rays of light. I chose this to draw because of the fact I see goth influencers on social media continue to wear plague doctor masks just for style.
The roses are for that repeated romantic feel we see often with vampire media and even in the Addams family.
The rays of light are to have that religious saint like look that we see in church and cathedral windows.
Silver outlines instead of black to stay true to the way real stained glass looks and is made.
I created this by using paint pens and the packaging of nesquick cereal.

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putting window to the wall to see how it fits

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putting window to the wall to see how it fits

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Figuring out the size of the fireplace. Planning on cutting out the part of the wall to ensure the fireplace looked more real. Using this card from Jaffa cakes and the plastic of a wire hider, painted can create the exact shape needed with the depth I want.

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I think it really added to that maximalism look I want to create.

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I’ve seen pillars in phantom of the opera, museums, Wednesday and even found this sign informing about this example that is near my home. This is what I’m going to use this as my main reference for the ones I will make. I chose pillars instead of using wooden beams because I want to make that grandness to be pushed as far as possible and add more character to my set.

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I have this idea that I can use card to create that perfect round base for my pillars. I got this idea from Interior design masters from the BBC that I can make something then use something over the top to create a stone like texture.

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This messy process was a learning curve. I struggled due to the texturing falling off so maybe I should have sanded the card to make it easier for the material to grip on. Ultimately I kept going and due to pacing and breaks to help dry parts before moving on I managed to cover the surfaces and it worked well.

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Sanded the pillars to create a smoother look and fit better into the room

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The travel did weaken parts of my set so I taped up sections to strengthen it again

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The floor of my set is a little curved which will cause some problems when trying to stick down some flooring so I will glue the bottom of the set to this hard board

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The floor of my set is a little curved which will cause some problems when trying to stick down some flooring so I will glue the bottom of the set to this hard board

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Found this long strip of thin wood ( from cladding) that was perfect. I cut it to a consistent size and then cut to fit each row.

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Once it was all stuck down I wanted the wood darker like in the Beetlejuice house. I looked for something that would look clean and do this job. I found some wood polish and did three coats of it to make it darker.

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where I had cut out the window shape, saw there’s rough edges and looked for a solution 

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where I had cut out the window shape, saw there’s rough edges and looked for a solution 

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I was recommended to use wood filler to sort this problem. It was super quick drying but I managed to complete it. Next I have to do a little sanding and paint to be a dark colour.

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I used this coloured card, cut strips and made this fireplace basket to hold mini logs.

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My mum had this leftover scrap book piece that I knew I could transform to be a beautiful frame for my mirror.

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First time gilding. This was way more difficult than I had expected. I struggled with the gold leaf not sticking or sticking too much to the brush and therefore took longer than expected. I feel I learnt a lot and know what to expect if I do this technique again.

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I cut out these ivy shaped leaves to add floral wire wrapped around the pillars. I did this to further the maximalism look. It keeps that Whimsygoth vibe that the bedroom in Howl’s Moving Castle has. I also like the ethereal aesthetic it brings to the scene.

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I have some metallic card that is metallic and silver enough to look like a mirror but fuzzy enough to not reflect me or the camera when photographing it.
I want to have a little Easter egg in this piece and reference phantom of the opera. The character Erik watches and appears within the mirror and I thought it would be fun to have that appear in my own mirror.
I thought I could use the cocktail stick dipped in this dark nail varnish to draw the phantom.

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Mantle piece made from the cladding, clock made from wood and metal, tin foil and nail varnish. The teacup now has colour, I’ve added that floral motif using a watercolour pencil and same material for adding that darkness/depth to the skulls.
Fireplace is spray painted to have that even colour.

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white surroundings to help light wise. Lighting set up 

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white surroundings to help light wise. Lighting set up 

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This old rose is perfect for that symbolism I see I’m goth and I can use it to cast interesting shadows!

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light set up to shine light through window

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light set up to shine light through window

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When putting everything together I realised some shelves I made were no longer going to fit, so with the biggest one it’s been turned into a table to hold the candles! Table legs are painted cocktail sticks.
The axes are inspired by the Buddhist ritual axe I’d previously looked at but altered to have a bigger impact within the room.
Made using coloured card, cocktail sticks, pen, pencil and PVA glue.

Red wall around window along with grey card around the window.

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I want to look at their approach to inspire my own process and outcome for this project.

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Candles made from FIMO and wire sat on table under window