Video Production Techniques and intentions

For my Project Brief 2 assignment, my objective was to convey a feeling of a fast pace environment contrasted with serenity and independence. To contrast the first Haiku I created, I wanted this video to have a very soft and flowing feel to it to it.

I’ve created the flowing feeling through the use of:

• Fading transitions
• A written soft flowing written piece based of Erik Satire’s Gymnopédie No. 1
• Levelled sound effects and volume.

About 12 seconds in I had the sound of a gas stove being clicked on, and the juxtaposition of the water contrasting the sound of the gas generated flame. I repeated this effect with the sound of flowing water combined with a dimly lit candle.

I wanted the words to go on different parts of the screen and pan out like a book, starting at the top left, and finishing at the bottom right. I’ve had the middle of of the message appear in the middle of the video, in centre screen, as that’s the most important part of the message.

Communication and Symbolism

Throughout the video, I’ve tried to show my individual insignificance, I’ve communicated this with my bicycle looking at the city over the handlebars. I’ve used my bicycle as a repeated motif as it’s my primary source of transport and it shows my financial situation. I also added the picture of my hands to show my independence, as everything I need to have done, I need to do myself.

The picture of the jar with paper stars was a gift of good luck from an old friend.

The candle, slow flowing water, nice views and serene situations convey my search for relaxation and peace in a stressful and fast pace world.

The message “There’s so much to do and so little time. The way I see it, you either love yourself, or fail.” I believe that self-deprecation either physical or mental is never beneficial, and I believe putting yourself first is really important for getting ahead in life.

Lastly, I didn’t have credits because I only used my own material.