Fantasy Room

A University project called for an image titled 'fantasy room' - excited I started storyboarding elaborate scenes with costumes and extensive sets. To my dismay, the deadline was set for one weeks time and I already had a full schedule. Luckily I was able to pull a rabbit out of the hat... so to speak.

Inspired by all things faye, here's my 'fantasy room'.
Why not climb the rickety ladder and see if you end up in Narnia?

Christina

Winter Dream

Winter's really set in and I'm waking up to frost every morning, so feeling inspired, I started working on a new edit. Introducing: 'Winter Dream'.

Christina

Detectives

This poster, the last in the series, was really inspired by the idea of a partnership between two completely different police officers. As we've seen in practically all mysteries, think of Morse and Lewis, Lewis and Hathoway, Barnaby and Troy (or Scott, or Jones), the point being that ever since Sherlock and Watson, the 'who did it?' genre just seems inadequate without a good crime fighting duo. So it just didn't seem right putting the new theme to bed without first, honouring those characters, who were superbly played by Susan Smith and Michael Ratcliffe, (they really did a fantastic job), with a seriously dark and mysterious giant sized image.

Christina

It's been a while!

Bonjour! May I start with, my sincere apologies for a longer than expected break from blogging. I know that I have been neglecting my blog this autumn but I have been super busy with various projects and a new business venture, (but more about that later!).

Now that the official 'Play With Me' project is over, and after a short delay, I am back blogging, and feeling very excited and inspired for the new year. But first, a little something new for you!

I have recently learned some new Photo Shop techniques and have eagerly revisited some of the portraits from the last project to try them out, so without further chatter,

Here are the new billboard themed creations, enjoy!

Christina

DVD Cover Art!

Well folks, the DVD cover art is complete, and as the project draws to a close I would just like to thank all of those involved who played a big role in making this happen. 

Making the transition into film from photography has been a roller-coaster, there have been a lot of laughs, and many early morning and late nights, and I could not have done it without the support of a wonderful team of friends and family who doubled as cast and crew. 

Now that my first trailer is out of the way I am determined to continue exploring film; during fall return to see another trailer in the making as I begin a new project. There may even be a short film on the horizon. 

How far would you go...

For the only family you have?

Watch the trailer today at:

http://vimeo.com/68799992

Christina

On Location : Part 2

Part two of the behind the scenes stills from the Play With Me project. 

To check out the finished trailer Click Here

Credits:
Behind the scenes stills - Laraine Ratcliffe
Cast & Crew:
Clare Ratcliffe, Jessica Phillips, Lauren Stanyer, Leigh Sellwood, Amie Scahill, Laraine Ratcliffe, Toni Langdridge, Michael Ratcliffe, Susan Smith.
Other thanks go to Terry Kane, who generously loaned me his Manfrotto tripod for the two week filming period, and for his support, along with Alex Williams and Ian Thraves.

Christina

On Location : Part 1

The Play With Me project has been one of the hardest challenges that I've ever done, but it was also one of the most liberating. As it was my first moving image project, I had a lot to learn, and I definitely had my ups and downs, but it was worth every minute. 

Play With Me was shot over nine days and on various locations. I shot the whole thing on a DSLR (which wasn't without it's difficulties), other main equipment included a Manfrotto tripod and an external Rode Video Mic. 

Here are some of the behind the scenes stills, all taken by Laraine Ratcliffe. 

 Part 2 - Coming Soon

Christina