true to form, reflection #2
In-Class Exercise – The ‘Expertise’ Video
The creation for this 30 second video firstly began with recording the audio. I’m not a fan of operating sound equipment (most likely due to the fact that I don’t know how to properly use it) so I wanted to see just how clear ‘unnoticeable’ sounds could be documented. These were things such as lighting a cigarette and hearing the burn of the paper as it was inhaled, the sound of the butt dropping to the floor and then being stamped on/extinguished as well as fingernails tapping rhythmically on a metal bannister… Yes, all extremely wanky tones but in my defence, I’ve been in a deep hole of French new-wave discoveries and was blinded by Rohmer, Chabrol and Truffaut.
In the next class, Brendan and I framed a few close-up shots and a nice silhouette composition to pair with the previously recorded audio. On this little shoot, we did try to sync our audio with the visuals so that we’d have perfect harmony between them but it was a hideously windy day and the courtyard was way too busy for any sense of clarity to be achieved through sound recording. The executive decision was made to just use the previously recorded audio, even though it wouldn’t coincide. This obviously proved to be true as is witnessed below, but Brendan and I tried to cut it in a way that made it seem intentional and experimental.
On a last note – I hate the camera we used. What is it again? The Sony EX3? Whenever I’ve used it for outside shoots the images always come out ultra grainy even if I’ve checked the diopter multiple times to ensure that I’m receiving the images clearly in the first place. And then of course the exposure etc. is corrected to the best of mine and my crew’s ability. This graininess has mostly occurred for me when the sunlight is extra harsh or when grey light permeates the sky. This can also be lamented upon below – specifically with the shot of the girl’s hand tapping on the pole. Her hand appears out-of-focus and ‘fuzzy’ and overall, it isn’t an enticing watch.