Tips For Sequencing ~ Liam Devlin and Tom Duffield.
As mentioned in previous blogs, sequencing is a longitudinal process which is needed to be studied and revised to create the narrative trying to be proceeded. Due to this being extremely important, here are a few tips for the process of sequencing:
Print out images - This way the images can be moved around more and seen in psychical form, furthermore you get to
see them in true form and these can be stuck, moved, folded and written on to make the sequence
come to life.
Live with the sequence - Hang the images up on walls, put the images on your phone lock screen. Looking at the
sequence is important as you might realise some images are not working with the work as a
hole or you may add other images which add to this.
A example of living with sequence and editing.
Share the work - It is important to share work with others, as they will give you critical feedback on what works and
does not work with the sequencing and may help you reorganise the order. This also gives the
opportunity to see if the sequencing work and if it is giving off the correct narrative.
Portfolio Reviews - Experts eyes on the work is always important, gets the work seen by a professional and allows the
work to get goof advice.
Make dummies - It is important, especially if creating a psychical format of photography, for example a book, as it
allows to see how this works. Furthermore, it is also important to create dummies in order to consider
the size and placement of the images on the page.
Experiment - It is also important to keep experimenting and trying different sequences.
Save previous edits - This may be a personal preference, but this is helpful in looking back at previous edits and the
current edit as you can compare what works and can change some images back to the way they
Sequencing is a process, therefore it takes time, experimentation and reevaluating in order to create a successful sequence which portrays the narrative the photographer/practitioner is trying to showcase.