Developing concepts for Miss Havisham

When creating Miss Havisham it is important to show consideration for the type of media production. Miss Havisham would look completely different for theatre than she would if she was in a music video. The finer details in creating a character is important, it has to be accurate for viewers to believe it. 

I am still indecisive as to how I want to create my Miss Havisham, whether I create her for theatre, TV/film or even fashion. To help me decide, I am going to research into the diferent areas of how I can portray my interpretation of her.

Theatre/Stage

http://onestoparts.com/files/1097-4380-paula_wilcox__miss_havisham
__in_great_expectations_credit_alastair_muir.jpg

- Detail would be more obvious; harsh lines, dramatic makeup etc so that people can see it from a distance.
- Makeup doesn't have to be heavier, just more defined, stronger colours.
- Overexaggerated

TV/Film

https://pmcdeadline2.files.wordpress.com/
2011/11/helena_bonham_carter_as_miss_
havisham111104070603.jpg

- Face is magnified on a big screen, every detail is close up so the skin must look clean.

- Can't look painted on

- More realistic choice of colours and everything has to be blended well.

Fashion

Image from: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_V-vy8pJtuOY/TJLQkdHG4gI/
AAAAAAAAPNA/pjw9Rlxb83E/s1600/the+grand+couture
+kristen+mcmenamy+paolo+roversi+edward+enninful+vogue+
italia+september+2010+2.jpg

-  Similar to TV/Film makeup
- Photoshop is used to retouch images
- Usually have glowy/flawless looking skin
- Exagerated use of bold, strong colours

After studying different areas of how I can portray Miss Havisham, I have decided to go for TV and film. Dickens was very passionate about theatre which is why I want to make Miss Havisham quite exaggerated, without making her look to stagey. I am going to test out different face charts of how I want Miss Havisham to be portrayed so that I am completely happy with my choice.