The final cut sound video here is really just an extension and combination of roughs #1 and #3. The emphasis on the images of fences and lake currents are explored a little further with an eerie attatchment to the sound of ringing bells.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Final Cut Sound Video
The final cut sound video here is really just an extension and combination of roughs #1 and #3. The emphasis on the images of fences and lake currents are explored a little further with an eerie attatchment to the sound of ringing bells.
Rough Cut Sketch #3
In this cut, the focal point was on the motion and unity of the water as it interacts with the given surface. A low-angled shot with sounds of playful wilderness highlight the calm serene quality within the background.
Rough Cut Sketch #2
Rough Cut Sketch #1
With a pretty straight-forward concept of focus and rythmic exterior composition, the objective here was to look a fences and gates juxtaposed from different views, yet identical perspectives. The sound represented in this piece was meant to serve as a hypnotic, relflective tone to each image complementing the structure timescale and spacial movement.
Production Strategy
After careful review and analysis of the ten questions listed in the consideration of image and sound capturing techniques, I plan to examine these proposal even further in two central locations of interest. The two locations that could offer the most substance and material formulated through trek 03 could be found primarily in Esta Brook Park found just a few blocks Southeast of Cahill Park (the starting point). The other destination I plan to investigate more would be the area of Big Bay Park and the wooded surroundings found upward towards the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
My image capturing strategies will be a change in regards to Trek 02 and will consist of still images and video of strictly fences/gates and shots from the lowest possible angle. I will look exclusively at wooded and residential areas, creeks, high points, and interesting architecture.
As for the sound capturing strategies, I intend on focusing the attention to jingling, ringing noises, sounds of nature/habitat, and/or machinery. With these two concepts in mind, I hope to create a very well balanced and articulated body of work that signifies the lessons gathered from previous treks experienced.
My image capturing strategies will be a change in regards to Trek 02 and will consist of still images and video of strictly fences/gates and shots from the lowest possible angle. I will look exclusively at wooded and residential areas, creeks, high points, and interesting architecture.
As for the sound capturing strategies, I intend on focusing the attention to jingling, ringing noises, sounds of nature/habitat, and/or machinery. With these two concepts in mind, I hope to create a very well balanced and articulated body of work that signifies the lessons gathered from previous treks experienced.
Ten Questions
1. Are there any trails leading to or away from the lake?
2. Where can I find the highest viewpoint?
3. Is there a pond or creek close by?
4. Are there any signs of possible wild-life within the area?
5. Are there railroad tracks that pass through, or train sounds in the distance?
6. Is there any noisy machinery or industrial sounds to be heard?
7. What images, if any generate the most movement?
8. Where is the most consistency of light and shadow found in the evening?
9. Are there any bridges/unusual road structures or patterns?
10. Are there any ringing sounds such as alarms, bells, or horns to be heard?
2. Where can I find the highest viewpoint?
3. Is there a pond or creek close by?
4. Are there any signs of possible wild-life within the area?
5. Are there railroad tracks that pass through, or train sounds in the distance?
6. Is there any noisy machinery or industrial sounds to be heard?
7. What images, if any generate the most movement?
8. Where is the most consistency of light and shadow found in the evening?
9. Are there any bridges/unusual road structures or patterns?
10. Are there any ringing sounds such as alarms, bells, or horns to be heard?
Trek Assessment #4
4. Describe your favorite experience, situation, place, or recollection from either of your Treks. Be specific about what happened, how you felt, how you reacted, and why you think this particular experience affected you so much.
Probably my most fond experience came during trek 01. I was maybe about an hour and a half into recording my sounds and was a little unsure about everything I gathered at that point. Even more importantly, I was second-guessing myself because I did not fully comprehend the point of this project. Starting out I felt there was no unusual, groundbreaking sounds to be found by simply using a couple of cheaply homemade mics. So after searching relentlessly (to no avail) for some interesting noises, I continued on throughout the endless residential neighborhood of White Fish Bay. As I approached the Lake front, I suddenly heard several birds chirping around this one woman’s house. It was here where I discovered a pretty extravagant-looking garden facing the sidewalk. I stopped and decided to record. As I recorded, the birds sounded quite closer and the sounds continued to develop in a consistent fashion. There was a neighborhood dog barking soundly and a woman with a baby-carriage came rolling bye. Then, there was an SUV that cruised right through all the action. I had never heard these sounds together, simultaneously, and especially to this length or detail. It was great too, because my eyes were not fixed on any particular image. Rather, I was looking straight at the ground in front of me and finally decided to shut my eyes. All of these sounds were unusual and even dimly haunting towards the clashing crescendo that was heard mid-way through. It was at this point in time, that I began to observe and truly understand the goal and benefits from the pursuit of investigative recording.
Probably my most fond experience came during trek 01. I was maybe about an hour and a half into recording my sounds and was a little unsure about everything I gathered at that point. Even more importantly, I was second-guessing myself because I did not fully comprehend the point of this project. Starting out I felt there was no unusual, groundbreaking sounds to be found by simply using a couple of cheaply homemade mics. So after searching relentlessly (to no avail) for some interesting noises, I continued on throughout the endless residential neighborhood of White Fish Bay. As I approached the Lake front, I suddenly heard several birds chirping around this one woman’s house. It was here where I discovered a pretty extravagant-looking garden facing the sidewalk. I stopped and decided to record. As I recorded, the birds sounded quite closer and the sounds continued to develop in a consistent fashion. There was a neighborhood dog barking soundly and a woman with a baby-carriage came rolling bye. Then, there was an SUV that cruised right through all the action. I had never heard these sounds together, simultaneously, and especially to this length or detail. It was great too, because my eyes were not fixed on any particular image. Rather, I was looking straight at the ground in front of me and finally decided to shut my eyes. All of these sounds were unusual and even dimly haunting towards the clashing crescendo that was heard mid-way through. It was at this point in time, that I began to observe and truly understand the goal and benefits from the pursuit of investigative recording.
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