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fandomhigh2012-05-16 12:19 pm
electrocynic) wrote in fandomhigh2012-05-16 12:19 pm
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Heroics, Fame, and You, Wednesday, Period 4
"Oh, you're all still here."
Well, there might have been someone missing; it wasn't like Electroclash had memorized the entire class after the first session. Still, that was probably not the best way to greet them after most everyone had filed in and taken their places. They were in a regular classroom again, and Electroclash had the projector running, and there were several cameras on her desk. Along with her go-go boot clad feet, though she kicked those off the desk now and leaned her elbows against it instead.
"Right, we're starting this thing proper off easy," she drawled. "Publicity shots. Everyone needs them sooner or later. They're how you market yourself, especially if you're not managing to do any big heroic things. Sometimes it helps to just be fit and have a pretty face." Because even the superhero game was that shallow, yes. "And the goal is to look heroic, like you're worthy of some sort of praise. Here are a few examples. |Projector change slide.|"
Two photos of... a surly Electroclash appeared on the screen.
The one sitting behind the desk made a face and rolled her eyes. "The photographer was a prick, all right?" she said, by way of explanation. "But look at this one of my mate, Timebomb."
She made the picture on the screen change into one of a man some of them might've bumped into in the bar simulation in Electroclash's previous class, except he'd been in civilian clothes then.
"See, he looks all right, doesn't he? Fairly heroic and shit. And he's basically a psycho assassin, so here you see what a good publicity photo can do for you." Don... wouldn't have argued with that description too much, actually. "Now, some people – pretentious bumwipes, mostly – like to go the action route and hire up some minor villains to beat up in artistic lighting, but most people still prefer the clean studio look. So today, kiddies, you'll be pairing up and taking mock-up publicity shots of each other. Pay attention to your pose and your expression and try not to look like idiots." A pause. "You can also do it on your own, but trust me, the blurry one-armed look is not gonna get you on adverts anytime soon. Now, get your cameras and get to it."
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Well, there might have been someone missing; it wasn't like Electroclash had memorized the entire class after the first session. Still, that was probably not the best way to greet them after most everyone had filed in and taken their places. They were in a regular classroom again, and Electroclash had the projector running, and there were several cameras on her desk. Along with her go-go boot clad feet, though she kicked those off the desk now and leaned her elbows against it instead.
"Right, we're starting this thing proper off easy," she drawled. "Publicity shots. Everyone needs them sooner or later. They're how you market yourself, especially if you're not managing to do any big heroic things. Sometimes it helps to just be fit and have a pretty face." Because even the superhero game was that shallow, yes. "And the goal is to look heroic, like you're worthy of some sort of praise. Here are a few examples. |Projector change slide.|"
Two photos of... a surly Electroclash appeared on the screen.
The one sitting behind the desk made a face and rolled her eyes. "The photographer was a prick, all right?" she said, by way of explanation. "But look at this one of my mate, Timebomb."
She made the picture on the screen change into one of a man some of them might've bumped into in the bar simulation in Electroclash's previous class, except he'd been in civilian clothes then.
"See, he looks all right, doesn't he? Fairly heroic and shit. And he's basically a psycho assassin, so here you see what a good publicity photo can do for you." Don... wouldn't have argued with that description too much, actually. "Now, some people – pretentious bumwipes, mostly – like to go the action route and hire up some minor villains to beat up in artistic lighting, but most people still prefer the clean studio look. So today, kiddies, you'll be pairing up and taking mock-up publicity shots of each other. Pay attention to your pose and your expression and try not to look like idiots." A pause. "You can also do it on your own, but trust me, the blurry one-armed look is not gonna get you on adverts anytime soon. Now, get your cameras and get to it."
[ocd up!]
Re: Pair Up [Fame 05/16]
He couldn't imagine how it would, but sometimes there was a magic feather thing going on.
"And we could take them in that corner," he continued, gesturing vaguely as he too looked around. "I just kind of want something metal to play with."
Re: Pair Up [Fame 05/16]
Because her mask so cunningly disguised her. Right.
"That corner looks good," she agreed. "Nobody's claimed it yet." She tried to remember what he'd said his powers were during introductions the prior week. "You can control metal and electricity, right? That is so cool."
Re: Pair Up [Fame 05/16]
He didn't need to think back to her introduction; he just knew that. He started to pick his way towards the corner they'd selected. "The two of us could do some serious damage if we weren't in a classroom."
Re: Pair Up [Fame 05/16]
She said the last teasingly, which was a big step from how nervous she'd been the last time she was in Fandom. She wasn't so sure just what was really her blowing things up and what had been Emma in the past, but she was willing to bet Emma was a lot to blame most of the time, and it had given her more confidence.
Re: Pair Up [Fame 05/16]
He bounced the camera in his hands a little. "I think everybody goofs right at first. I'm still getting better."
Re: Pair Up [Fame 05/16]
She positioned herself in the corner, trying to figure out how best to post fiercely and not look bored like Electroclash had. "Should we do a few without showing powers and then some with?" she asked.
Re: Pair Up [Fame 05/16]
He waited for Angelica to get into position and clicked the shutter.
Re: Pair Up [Fame 05/16]