Welcome to Tainah’s Blog!
In this audio below, it will take you through what will be included in this blog and what my creative interests are! Enjoy!
My Mood board
In this mood board, I have included an array of images describing my interests and my creative brand. I have used a vibrant colour scheme consisting purple, pinks, blues, oranges, greens. I created this mood board on Canva. It consists of cameras, music equipment, my love for travel and jewellery. The two fonts are a radio style font and the other is a Times New Roman style, both with a connotation of my love for music. The tone of voice is presenting a way to get to know more about me through showing different things I enjoy to do.
My Solo Trip in Brazil
The first time I travelled solo was an experience I’ll never forget. In 2023, I went travelling around Brazil. Visiting family, seeing new places and studying the language further. A country so vibrant and filled with culture, music and history. I mainly stayed in Salvador, Brazil’s first capital with African roots. A city with rhythm, joy and colour. There is an abundance of beautiful beaches to explore, spotted along the coast. It was truly a contrast to my usual everyday life in UK. I stayed with a host family in a borough in Salvador called Pituba, it was my first time meeting them when I arrived there, but they made me feel very welcome there. Getting used to always speak Portuguese was something to get used to. I went to a course at a university nearby to improve my Portuguese.
Before starting my course, I travelled to see my family in Feria de Santana and Uaua further up in Bahia. In Uaua, it was a very special time for Brazilians as it is ‘Festa de São Joao’. A festival that is celebrated annually in June all over Brazil full of dancing, folk music and bonfire building. The town becomes decorated so vibrantly with bunting of all different colours.
Due to the distance, I’m unable to go to Brazil so regularly so it tends to be years between each visit. Every time reconnecting with family and friends having a big catch up of the time in between. As it was a solo trip, a lot of independence was gained. Navigating travel, exploring new places, learning about the culture. I stayed for 4 months and learnt a lot along the way.
Photographic Storyboard
This storyboard is for a short film called ‘As the day starts’ taking the viewer on a journey of the character’s morning routine in a cinematic way, showing different steps she takes in the morning.
Shot 1
Birds eye view shot of protagonist waking up in bed, stretching. The movement is a zoom out.
Shot 2
POV shot of protagonist splashing her face with water. The movement is static.
Shot 3
Over the shoulder shot of protagonist brushing teeth in mirror. The movement is static.
Shot 4
Close up shot of boiling kettle for coffee. The movement is a zoom in.
Shot 5
Medium shot of protagonist having breakfast. The movement is static.
Shot 6
Close up shot of protagonist picking up bag. The movement is pull back.
Shot 7
Long shot of protagonist leaving the house, ready to start the day. The movement is tracking.