MONDAY
8/8/2016
We began our class by watching some more of the artist profiles which Louise was showing us to give the class a better idea of the kind of videos we will aim to make with our assigned artists. Here’s one of the artist we looked at (but not the orginal video we saw in class), Slinkachu:
In the rest of our class time today, we spent it adventuring through nearby lanes of Melbourne which were filled with graffiti / street art. We were split into groups of three or four, and dispersed into the city. I was teamed with Jasmijn and Louise and we ended up taking the tram to Hosier Lane for filming. Even though I have been living in Melbourne for five years, this was the first time I had actually seen Hosier Lane. We decided as a group that this would be an easy spot to film at, as there’s a lot of art to look at. Even if it is stock-standard. It’s a pity that I really don’t like graffiti. However, I don’t mind certain street art. What I really don’t like about it, is the culture behind it. The idea of tagging a scribble over someone elses thought out piece just seems idiotic and disrespectful. If its aesthetic were a little more permanent (until someone went over it with a work just as thought out) I think I’d appreciate it more.
We used the Sony X200 on this little expedition and I filmed most of our footage. I was happy doing this though. I just hope that Louise and Jasmijn were satisfied with the time that they had using the camera and I hope that they found me helpful to work with.
WEDNESDAY
10/8/2016
Today’s class time was spent learning all about vox-pops and how to get people to stop and talk to us. We watched videos on how to engage with people who pass by in order to get them to participate in the work we’re conducting. I really don’t like doing vox-pops so I am not looking forward to this task. We also spent some time setting up the cameras an boom mic appropriately in order to successfully conduct them.
I did find this clip on vox-pops which I watched in my own time, quite good. Entertaining as well as reminding me to rid myself of my fears of talking to strangers on the street!
Here’s this week’s video update: