I have decided, after chatting with Rosie and Kathleen a couple of times, that it might be better for me to work individually. I wasn't feeling overly confident about doing a dance video, and i felt like even though i was coming up with ideas for the group, i was also changing them a lot because i wasn't confident with them. I wanted to do the dance video mainly as a cinematography practice, so i feel like the conceptual part of it is just conflicting me. I also feel like the rest of my group would have more of a common ground without me, so i will still help them with technical things, but not be completely involved.
This has led me to develop a few ideas for field and frames as i can now focus more on these projects.
The first one involves photography like i have previously mentioned. I still haven't focused on a concept or idea for this project, but i would still like to explore film photography if i can. I do still like the movement idea with my cat. I know it sounds a bit silly but i think it would be a fun little project where i make a studio environment and just capture him in mid air. I could also do a muybridge type approach with movement. I think i would present it as a series, some focusing on specific parts of his body, and others as full body but all of them involve him jumping.
The second involves something i have made in the past in a small form. The idea of Anxiety has been around through the dance video and through my research for F & F. The video i made last summer was an experiment through the macro technique, to represent a feeling of loss and anxiousness through a POV distorted view of the world. As if the person isn't quite with it, they're in a state of panic. I would like to develop this idea into an installation, working with sound and visuals to create a claustrophobic uncomfortable environment. I want the audience to experience a state of panic and anxiousness through my work. The visuals will be distorted, following someone walking somewhat aimlessly as if they are lost or running away from something. I want the sound to be a massive element, creating a soundtrack of heighted atmospheres and body sounds such as breathing or even a heart beat. This could be used through headphones or through 5.1 surround to completely submerge the viewer within a feeling.
this is the original video i made as part of a month long project. I quickly put it together but i felt like it was something i could adapt and broaden so this is my opportunity.
In terms of locations, Kathleen has suggested Richmond Park. I've been meaning to go there for some time due to the deer, for photography reasons so i am thinking it would be a good location. The point is to create a long one shot piece that doesn't feel like it's ever going to end so i can just walk and film. I will need some kind of steady cam and tests first though.
I have looked into permissions on the Royal Parks website and it seems like i can film since it's only a small production.
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/business/filming
The third idea came from a conversation with my brother a little while ago. When the modules were more music video orientated, i mentioned that i could potentially work with a musician and make a music video with them. He messaged me recently to ask if i still needed a band to do this with because his band would be willing to come down and film in a studio or on location. At the moment, he is proposing that he sends me some concepts that his band feel fit with each of their songs, and i can pick and work with them on whichever idea i like. He's very sure that it's only if i want it for my project as opposed to me working for them so i think it does work well. I also feel this is a good opportunity as the band knows a lot of other bands in the area so could potentially get me work in the future.
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