Discussed balance between K-POP itself being an institution and whether the image they produced being institutionalized
Quick discussion on video essay and audio essay approach
Continue on with annotated bibliographies (everyone is around half way now)
Continue watching K-POP documentaries and reading articles
Everyone now following K-POP Daily on Facebook ~ a page dedicated to K-POP news ~ and see how media represents idols
6/5/2016
Workshop
PRE-PRODUCTION
Started brainstorming points for the video essay (what kind of approach should we use)
Everyone was given a paragraph for homework to write up to help develop script Origins of K-POP: Isobel
Growth and Progression: Vanessa
Sphere of Influence: Joss
Demonstration of control: Kris
Continue on annotated bibliography (everyone should have AT LEAST 4 by the end of next week)
Write up 250 words each on prescribed topic (making 1000 words all up) ~ around 5 minutes of talking
Continue research and get REFERENCES!
11/5/2016
Private Meeting
PRE-PRODUCTION
Go through audio script
Discussion on incorporating MTV into PB4 to create comparisons about each pop industry’s promotion of culture and ethics
MTV (16 and pregnant) vs. KPOP (affirmation of their idol’s perfection)
Exploitation of young mothers for entertainment vs. South Korea’s elevated desire for ‘innocence’/virginity ~ how are these two institutions different and why?!
Made Hodgson our main reference for institution definition
Recorded first draft of audio script
Go and research MTV
Find out why MTV has changed from a liberated channel of music to now providing ‘crap’ TV shows about either upper or lower class (no middle class… why?
Continue editing 250 words, we need more references
Understand what started K-POP
13/5/2016
Workshop
PRODUCTION
Played audio script to Rachel and class ~ overall good feedback however….
Rachel questions whether K-POP actually is an institution… we need to do research on how to prove it is
Annotated bibliographies were due ~ discussed what everybody found ~ a lot more interest in K-POP then MTV
Discussion on institution vs. institutionalized thinking (what do they both mean) (is collectivist thinking portrayed through social media trends?)
More editing on video script
Started discussion on audio script ~ what will be the differences between audio and video?
If we see any videos or articles on the internet about K-POP start to save them and put into Google drive folder
Decide whether or not we are interested in doing MTV? We seem to be sitting on the fence with this one (very interested in it’s sexualisation of young girls but is that really relevant?)
16/5/2016
Private Meeting PRODUCTION
Started ball rolling for video script; we want to record some time this week! Pretty much all done now
Scrapping of MTV idea ~ makes the portrait have too many subjects and parts. Having only K-POP makes it easier to show that it is an institution
Writing up of audio script (have to present it this Friday in workshop)
Discussion on the approach we should take on audio script
Writing up and finalizing script before recording on Wednesday
Re-edit previous script work that referenced MTV as we have now dismissed our case study of it
Watch more documentaries and attempt to understand what is K-POP
18/5/2016
Private Meeting
PRODUCTION
Recording of audio script in Building 9
Once recording and spoken out loud there were obvious grammatical errors that had to be re-typed
Re recorded segment of audio essay… Kris speaking foreign language which where will over
Everyone go home and re-read both scripts ~ make sure they are easy to read and comprehensible
Continue to gather video essay footage (REMEMBER TO CITE!
20/5/2016
FINAL
Workshop
PRODUCTION
Workshop and showed Rachel our video and audio takes so far
Positive feedback, especially in regards to audio
Started sorting through Google Drive and organising folders of audio and video elements
Re-ran through script for final recording nect week
– As end of semester is now approaching everyone needs to go home and make sure that the Dossier, and Google Drive elements are all up to scratch
– A shared
24/5/2016
Private Meeting
PRODUCTION
Re-record video script
Record audio introduction again
Video script reworked
A shared USB was passed around and we downloaded everyones found footage onto it to maximise editing
Produced table of content for video script, started including
Final week of editing really begins
Continously send files and clips of how video and audio editing is progressing
Make sure blogs are up to date
Joss and Isobell take home found footage and start making essays
26/5/2016
Private Meeting
PRODUCTION
Do one last major take of video essay with final edit
Moved rooms Sound Suites on ground level of Building 9 ~~ a MUCH HIGHER sound quality rather than in the basement where you could hear the opening and closing of door/ muffled sound of voices
Re-recorded an introduction for audio essay
Made sure everyone is up to date with blogs
Apply all the recordings made for this session onto Premiere so next week we only have to worry about visuals
30/5/2016
Private Meeting
PRODUCTION
Isobell and Vanessa brought in what they had made of essays so far
Group discussed what could be re-edited and structure
Final touch ups for audio essay ~~ MEGA trim of length … Went overtime nearly 10 minutes
Video essay discussion
Isobell go home and trim audio essay ~ by now pretty much all the editing is done and we just need to focus on time management
Video essay needs more visual work, but narration and time length is sound
Process / Blue Hat – Holly’s work shows a lot of creativity and sophisticated editing techniques. Her opening shot, which gives the title of location, director’s reference and subject/project brief title was done very professionally as she had obviously taken into consideration the average time frame for credits. The titles were also a good editing tool as they confirmed location and the portraits ambition, helping the audience feel comfortable and comprehensive of the portraits points.
Facts / White Hat – Using the subject playing acoustic guitar for the sound track was a really beneficial idea because it matched the tone and subject matter of the piece whilst providing a personable and unique experience for the audience. The playing was very nice to listen to and definitely played a major part on the overall aesthetic of the piece.
Feelings / Red Hat – This piece made me feel personally quite good, and very comfortable with the subject. The subject talks about performing and the anxiety and nerves she had to deal with and overcome in the process of being a live gig performer. This is a topic that most people can equate to, making the topic and the portrait in general an very intimate experience which encompasses the idea of the PB3.
Creativity / Green Hat – Holly uses multiple camera angles whilst filming her subject which overall allows her film to take on a level of sophistication. By using diverse angles and editing them together in a way that compliments narrative the film adopts a three dimension feel, transcending the basic 2 dimensional linear approach seen commonly in amateur film making practice.
Benefits / Yellow Hat – The subject is an animated and confident speaker which affirms the audiences interest for the duration of the video. Whilst speaking she is moving around a lot, using hands and sitting positions to emphasise and communicate part of her answers. Ultimately these characteristics enhance her personality and relationship with the audience, as it communicates further personalities traits of the individuals transcending the restrictions of script.
Cautious / Black Hat – Next time a few more scenes of the subject could be beneficial and engaging. As the subject is creative and does perform maybe some clips that shows her on stage so we can get a further idea of what her artistic and creative nature is like. However, filming in studios and/or bars require legal documentation and large team cooperation which may have been daunting and too complex for a PB3 assessment. Either way though, a good idea for the future!
Isobell Roberts ‘Project Brief 3′
https://youtu.be/vo3sDyLrLQE
Red Hat/Feelings – I really felt a connection with Isobell’s subject which is a positive result considering PB3 was suppose to be an intimate portrait. The starting question of ‘do you ever stop learning’ was instantly engaging, whilst the subjects demeanor being calm and collected allowed for her quite difficult and complex discussion on human nature and our ability to ‘learn and grow’ to be comprehensive. The subject’s overall mature complexion was a positive attribute to the complex and open ended portrait discussion.
Blue Hat/ Process – I think the editing of this portrait demonstrates a level of experienced, which speaking to Isobell is consequent to her practice on Premiere during PB 1/2. Ultimately for Media, the skills we are focusing on, (especially in regards to industry experience), is the physical comprehension of Premiere and our manipulation of editing techniques, therefore the more practice meaning the advancement editing skills would be beneficial.
White Hat/ Facts – The general discussion of the portrait is interesting and entertaining. Isobell explores creative cinematic techniques, that extend the black and white tone of the discussion. This equates the films complex script with a complicated and creative inhibition. Thus, there is a good balance between straight narrative structure and visual entertainment.
Green Hat/ Creativity – Following the subject throughout the course of the day, even in intimidate situations such as driving to and from work, created a personable experience for the audience. This was a good creative move as it personified the subject within the video whilst allowing the audience to experience life very much ‘in her shoes’, which is the aim when creating a film about personalities.
Black Hat/Cautious – Next time maybe you more camera techniques that balance and hold the lens. Having the camera not on a tripod does make it difficult to watch within scenes and also doesn’t equate to the videos mature narrative/script.
Yellow hat/ Benefits – Overall a very interesting film and subject matter. Having the discussion on learning which is a universal theme allowed for great audience participation and engagement!
Ambiguity – Vanessa Wong
Facts / White Hat – The personal found footage in the portrait I thought really complimented the surrounding concept of identity in the piece. The last image of the subject as a child looking at the cameras reflection in the mirror created a double lens shot which was a fantastic way to conclude the piece. As the piece encompasses the affirmation of identity the childhood videos along with the ironic title ‘ambiguity’ reflects on the subject and the portraits ambition, positively challenging the audience to think deeper and perhaps more personally about the piece.
Creativity / Green Hat – The opening shots thats referenced international political situations and different approaches towards same-sex marriage and rights and responsibilities was a creative and powerful introduction to the portrait. By making the found footage as political message and reminder instantly humanises the subject, as the footage reminds us through first person experience the contextual controversy and debate surrounding the concept of the piece. It helps the audience sympathise and empathise with the subject as it reflects current issues through a personalised perspective.
Cautious / Black Hat – I think every film maker has to be cautious when it comes to portraying minority groups through a singular voice. It is hard when creating a film to be as objective as possible when monitoring and editing clips, especially when trying to balance the subjective attitude and perspective of a person’s idea of them self. I personally had no issues with this portrait and thought that it represented the ‘ambiguity’ of self recognition well, due to personal experiences that have made me have a neo-liberal philosophy and outlook on life.
Process / Blue Hat – In this instant I think camera framing and editing could be more sophisticated. However, this is an experimental project and considering the director has not made many films the footage was shot nicely, especially interviewing scenes.
Feelings – Red Hat – This film made me feel happy. I like Vanessa’s approach of talking about identity and the characteristics that surround the rights of an individual as such issues are universal and very much in the spotlight in this generation. I think film is largely about representation and representing an experience to the audience that they would not be able to experience through normal daily life. Thus, the portraits intimate setting and narrative allows for a personable experience which is the ultimate desire in a portrait piece.
Benefits / Yellow Hat – Overall i thought this was a really engaging and interesting piece.