Imaginarium

Imaginarium: The Process Behind the Pictures is a compendium of practical advice and information covering the photographic process-from idea cultivation through execution. The guidance in this book is written with an understanding of the nature of artists at their core and explores the science of how ideas are born, the conditions that facilitate the productive creation of art, and the elements necessary to make creative work. This compendium is applicable across genres, for individual artists and for those working in a commercial capacity. It brings together strategies and tools to help readers generate compelling ideas and create unique images. From the simplest idea to the most fantastical, you will learn brainstorming, concept development, pre-visualization, pre-production, problem solving, and execution steps in the creative process, including practical tools and ideas for overcoming obstacles and achieving success along the way.Contributors:Beth TaubnerMercurylabAlessia GlavianoVogue ItaliaRebecca MansonThe Post OfficeInterviews with:Maggie Steber, Roger Ballen, Sara Lando,Gabriela Iancu, Robin Schwartz, and Eleanor Macnair***Imaginarium: The Process Behind the PicturesTable of Contents1: ON ARTThe Purpose of ArtStrong ImagesDevelopment of an ArtistGoals for Making WorkChapter Wrap-Up2: ARTISTIC LIFESTYLEThe FoundationCuration of ExperiencesTapping into the UnconsciousCreative PsychologyHealthNurturing CreativityCommunity of ArtistsChapter Wrap-Up3: TIME MANAGEMENTMotion Versus ProgressProductivityMotivationWork That Fits into Your LifeChapter Wrap-Up4: PREVISUALIZATION Concept Generation TriggersDivergent ThinkingFree AssociationBrainstormingMind MappingMood BoardsPrevisualizationConcept DevelopmentChapter Wrap-Up5: PRODUCTIONPre-ProductionResources and ResearchBuilding a TeamPlan B, C, and DOn Set ChecklistBest PracticesEditingPost-ProductionChapter Wrap-Up6: THE VIEWER EXPERIENCEThe Viewer ExperiencePresentation ConsiderationsCritique and FeedbackSeries and Long-Term ProjectsAssignments/CommissionsBody of Work: What We Leave BehindChapter Wrap-UpConclusionArtist Interviews