THE FINAL RESULT...

Book Binding & Embossing...

Yesterday I picked up my printing from F.E.Burman and took it straight to Wyvern Bindery in London, They had my chosen leather material read, they explained to me how I was to get the embossing logo over to them by email and how it was to be set out.

Last night I had my logo sent over to the binders - I had to invert the colour so that the logo writing was black rather than the black background, As whichever part of the logo is blacked out will become Gold embossed, Once they received it they then resized the logo for me to suit the book size.

Logo Inverted

My Logo

Embossing Plate

Creating the BOOK...

PAPER MERCHANT...
Testing paper samples, comparing the different textures and density.

When choosing the paper for my book I wanted a 'rough' effect, and a translucent mist for the quote pages. I decided the book would look more professional and luxurious with thick paper at 300gs on a 'Purest White' tone to really show up all the different colour ranges throughout the book.

BOOK PRINTERS...
I have taken my chosen paper and my PDF file of my Indesign book document to F.E.Burman - One of London's leading printer companies.

Due to the translucent paper I had bought for the quote pages, I had to recreate my book document with white back pages (so you can see the image underneath) before they could print, F.E.Burman were very helpful and went through the process with me, The Book will be ready in 2 days!!

On the hunt for the perfect Clasps...

The book Aesthetic holds an ancient mythical presence, therefore I aim to decorate the book cover in an interesting accent to complete the quirky design.

Antique Book Clasps

CLASP INSPIRATION...


I have searched through many clasps 
all with their own unique detail...

When researching into buying      

trimmings to decorate any  I have to 

take into consideration the book size, structure and running theme, including colour the colour and design style...

I decided that I needed a clasp that could be attached to a strap across the book...

THE CLASP...

Turn-Lock Clasps Antique Brass Finish by Leather Art Workshop
www.leatherartworkshop.com

Final Images Chosen - Post Production In Process

Now that all 42 of the final images have been chosen, and the photographer has airbrushed every one of them, I have taken it upon myself to be in charge of the editing including the image lighting and retouching. In order to give the images that extra darkness that I desire. In order to do this I have used post production to adjust the contrast, saturation and highlighting.

Postproduction has really helped to highlight any important details of my makeup design that I want the viewer to focus on, it has also contributed to the atmosphere, creating a 'darkness' to the range of colourful concepts.

Here are a couple of the final edited images...

Gluttony - By Poppy Van Praagh www.PVP-visages.com

Sloth - By Poppy Van Praagh www.PVP-visages.com

Pride - By Poppy Van Praagh www.PVP-visages.com

Wrath - By Poppy Van Praagh www.PVP-visages.com

Greed - By Poppy Van Praagh www.PVP-visages.com

Lust - By Poppy Van Praagh www.PVP-visages.com

Envy - By Poppy Van Praagh www.PVP-visages.com

Production Schedule

WEEK COMMENCING	ACTION
23rd January 2012	Completing and finalising all headpieces and prosthetic scarifications as well as gathering all costume materials and accessories ready for testing next week Research book templates to finalise my book design
30th January 2012	Testing at the studio in Southend on Sea with the headpieces, makeup designs, costume fittings and photography testing on all models and with the photographer to ensure any alterations will be made for the final shoots
6th February 2012	Completing any alterations that need to be made from the testing, and creating the costumes measured from the fitting rehearsals the week prior
13th February 2012	Arranging prop hire for the photo shoots for 2 weeks commencing 27th March 2012 – Also Arrange travel, time and location for the models
20th February 2012	Confirm models attendance Prepare makeup, hair and costume equipment and accessories to ensure everything is ready for the shoots
27th February 2012	Start final photo shoots   Meeting photographer and models at the studio in Southend on Sea
5th March 2011	Finish second half of final shoots Meeting photographer and models at the studio in Southend on Sea
12th March 2012	Go through the images and discuss with the photographer/editor how the post production outcome should look whilst finalising the images that will be used  Finalise the descriptive writing and quotes that will be on view inside the book
19th March 2012	Over see the progression of the editing Order a sample book with both images and writing to decide on the final outcome of the print – special delivery from blurb printing
26th March 2012	Sample book should arrive by the end of this week at the very latest – Go through the book and make sure everything is in order/note adjustments to be made and make sure the final images have been completely edited.
2nd April 2012	Order the final print of the book – special delivery from blurb printing Start writing the practise and evaluation report
9th April 2012	Make sure the book has arrived, track book if not turned up - Continue writing the practise and evaluation report
16th April 2012	Order book again if lost to ensure arrival Continue writing the practise and evaluation report
23rd April 2012	Continue writing the practise and evaluation report
30th April 2012	Complete practise and evaluation ready for submission