The document provides details for photographing subjects for the cover of a science fiction, fantasy, and horror magazine called SFX. It outlines that the shoot will take place in a studio space and focus on one main subject, Aaron, with optional additional subjects. Props like futuristic helmets or long coats may be used. Portrait shots will be the primary focus to show facial expressions and place the subject in context. Color correction, brightness/contrast adjustments, and simple compositing may be done in post-production to emphasize each character's mood and personality. The overall goal is to make the images look synthetic and film-like to capture the fantasy genre.

1. Product
SFX magazine, Science fiction, fantasy and horror magazine.
Location
A studio space in college
Subject
Aaron + any additional subjects I can find, although one subject should be enough for the product I’m
going with, as most SFX covers focus in on one subject.
Props
Any props would be more along the lines of costume: a futuristic looking helmet, some kind of super
hero mask, or a long, black, dramatic coat.
Shot types
Portrait - The focus will always be on the character and the mood they evoke, so the facial
expressions are important and should be focused on, however costume and at least some
background is always present to place the image, giving the character context, which is why
covers use portrait rather than Close Ups.
Full body shot
Low angle and High angel shots - Can be used but they should be subtle and reflect the
character. A nasty, villainous character can be made more powerful with a slight Low angle.
Group Shots - If I can get enough subjects a group shot could be nice, based on the research
most covers with more than one figure are usually limited to two figures, three at the most. As
long as there is a strong center of attention in the photo, e.g. one of the characters is closer
than the others, making them the center.
Post Production
Colour correction: RGB curves, Brightness and Contrast, Photo filters. Any more complex editing
would be cutting out the figures and pasting them on a new background like a simple gradient. I might
also want to add a lens flare, depending on the picture.
The editing on each picture should be unique and different from the others, each reflecting the
personality and mood suggested by the character in the photo, e.g. a dark serious looking character in
a black coat would need maybe a higher contrast and blue tint to emphasize his darkness. A character
holding a gun in an action pose I would put a red tint over and a red and orange, fire-like back ground,
to show danger and action.
The idea with any editing that I would do is to make the image look synthetic and filmic, as well as
emphasize the mood/genre of the image. It’s got to have a look of fantasy about it, it’s not a gritty off
the street picture; it’s got to look like I took the picture inside a film.