Digital Manipulation

Hi, today I wanted to share an image that I made a bit ago. Digital manipulation starts with a plan. I’ve been a Star Trek fan since my parents let me stay up late when the original series aired back in the 60’s! So when I got an assignment to photography Brent Spiner from The Next Generation I was in heaven.

The story was about the man behind the make-up. I decided to make a composite of Brent Spiner out of character and in make-up as his character, Data, the android.

Mr. Spiner was awesome. He drove up to the Beverly Hills Hotel by himself without a publicist which is basically unheard of.

I had him cover up part of his face so that I could place him in character on his hand.

In the end, I thought the shoot was successful. Planning ahead was helpful to have him pose certain ways. It was my homage to one of my favorite shows. Enjoy!