Planning your Big Show

12s Select photos 1st, then music based on photos, then take more photos. Look through your photos. Try to identify an obvious or recuring theme in your images. Select music that compliments your work. Take more photos to add to your current works to enhance your theme.
11s 1st select a song then take photos based on the music. Plan your theme and mood, brain storm photos plan and list shot ideas and order, timing.
Music
When you consider your music, you should keep it simple. Lyrics can be distracting if they don't relate to your images. More alternative/obsure music will likely lead to a more creative and interesting piece- avoid pop music from the radio.

Slide Show Requirements
Contact Sheet 40- 70 images edit to 30-40 photos.
11s Create a 1-2 minute slide show of music and images.
12s Create a 3 minutes (max) slide show of music and images.

• Each image has compositional integrity.
• The treatment of the subject matter is unique and eye catching.
• The images all are high technical quality, good exposure, not pixelated, or blotchy.
• Juxtaposition and sequence clearly expresses theme.
• Suggestion of movement/animation
• Images work with music.
• Timing of the piece is well considered.
• Bonus marks will be rewrded for live performances i.e. collabourate with a writer, musician or dancer to accompany your photos.