Monday, December 3, 2007
Production Strategy
I have decided for Trek 03 to concentrate on the general area surrounding Riverside University High School. In my previous treks, I was able to find and capture various sounds, images and video that seem almost sci-fi or futuristic in nature. I want to return here in attempt to create a video of surreal abstract images that convey a futuristic and surreal theme.
I am going to limit myself to the same image capturing strategies as in Trek 02, as they were quite successful in conveying the specific "feeling" I am going for. Those strategies are:
- To utilize natural reflections and lense flares within the compositions of each still/video.
- To capture recurring man-made objects, such as windows, doors, fences, railing, etc.
As far as audio, I can't help but feel like the original audio from Trek 01 has been inspiring my choice of visual components during this entire project. I am going to return to the specific locations I originally went to, and attempt to gather similar discord, while attempting to improve upon my original strategies of recording with the stereo microphones.
I am going to limit myself to the same image capturing strategies as in Trek 02, as they were quite successful in conveying the specific "feeling" I am going for. Those strategies are:
- To utilize natural reflections and lense flares within the compositions of each still/video.
- To capture recurring man-made objects, such as windows, doors, fences, railing, etc.
As far as audio, I can't help but feel like the original audio from Trek 01 has been inspiring my choice of visual components during this entire project. I am going to return to the specific locations I originally went to, and attempt to gather similar discord, while attempting to improve upon my original strategies of recording with the stereo microphones.
Ten Questions
1. Would any of these areas take on different attributes at night?
2. How many different interesting sources of light could I seek within the limits of my trek area?
3. What interesting visual/audio relationships can I find and capture?
4. Where can I find the strangest sight within my trek area?
5. How can I use my camera to abstract an image to the point that it is no longer recognizable?
6. What kinds of futuristic or surreal images or sounds can I find in a somewhat common urban environment?
7. Can I find a subject to film that projects a sense of motion on its own, without me having to move the camera?
8. Can I capture images with the camera that are inside of opening too small to fit my head through?
9. Is it possible to concentrate on gathering visual and audio aspects of the project simultaneously?
10. Which area of my trek do I find myself most drawn towards?
2. How many different interesting sources of light could I seek within the limits of my trek area?
3. What interesting visual/audio relationships can I find and capture?
4. Where can I find the strangest sight within my trek area?
5. How can I use my camera to abstract an image to the point that it is no longer recognizable?
6. What kinds of futuristic or surreal images or sounds can I find in a somewhat common urban environment?
7. Can I find a subject to film that projects a sense of motion on its own, without me having to move the camera?
8. Can I capture images with the camera that are inside of opening too small to fit my head through?
9. Is it possible to concentrate on gathering visual and audio aspects of the project simultaneously?
10. Which area of my trek do I find myself most drawn towards?
Trek Assessment #4
My absolute favorite experience during all of my treks occurred during trek01. While searching for interesting sounds, guided only by what I was hearing through my headphones, I found myself inside of the lobby of a high school.
Above me was a series of bright iridescent lights, all emitting a boisterous hum. As I looked around at the various people occupying the hallways, perhaps heading to night classes or after school activities, I couldn't help but wonder how they could stand spending time in a building with such a loud, practically ear-piercing buzz. Perhaps after spening enough time here, people just adjust to the sound and don't notice it anymore.
Just then, a janitor approached me, weary of what I was doing in his hallway.
"Excuse me, sir, may I ask what you're doing here? There's no loitering allowed in this building."
I explained to him that I was only here for a school project, and I wouldn't be here long. He told me that in order to record here, I needed permission from the school's administration. I told him I understood, and began to pack my gear up to leave.
Just before leaving, I asked the janitor, "Doesn't that buzzing annoy you while you're working here?"
To which he replied, "What buzzing?"
Above me was a series of bright iridescent lights, all emitting a boisterous hum. As I looked around at the various people occupying the hallways, perhaps heading to night classes or after school activities, I couldn't help but wonder how they could stand spending time in a building with such a loud, practically ear-piercing buzz. Perhaps after spening enough time here, people just adjust to the sound and don't notice it anymore.
Just then, a janitor approached me, weary of what I was doing in his hallway.
"Excuse me, sir, may I ask what you're doing here? There's no loitering allowed in this building."
I explained to him that I was only here for a school project, and I wouldn't be here long. He told me that in order to record here, I needed permission from the school's administration. I told him I understood, and began to pack my gear up to leave.
Just before leaving, I asked the janitor, "Doesn't that buzzing annoy you while you're working here?"
To which he replied, "What buzzing?"
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