PB1 | Michael Firus

Picture = 1000 words ∴ 4 seconds of 25fps video = 100,000 words.

Exploration

The above clips represent a small amount of the footage taken on the day. For my final project for this studio, I decided to take some initial test shots. This was to work out how to coordinate logistical problems as well as ascertain whether such content was as interesting as I had originally anticipated. Indeed,…

Love in the library

The above project constitutes the most enjoyable piece of impromptu classwork I have done in the studio so far. It is an example of those rare moments where all elements seem to come together with elegance. This is not to say it lacked challenges, quite the contrary. However they were the type of difficulties that…

Final Project Idea development: Logistics

Over the last weekend, I undertook the first shoot for my final project. The footage shot so far was primarily for the purposes of exploration of the logistical issues that might come up, and indeed, some of the footage could be used in the final product. In order to achieve the desired fog for the…

Final Project Idea development: further consolidation

As time progresses and more thought is given to this studio’s final project, I have set a course for the exploration of how the environment can create meaning and aesthetic beauty; I will also explore ways in which acting can formulate a scenario that can impart understanding to the audience regarding it’s context and motivation….

Final Project Idea development: Looking at Picnic at Hanging Rock

In order to explore my idea further for the final project, it seems pertinent to examine a film with similar technique to that which I want to achieve: Picnic at Hanging Rock (Peter Weir 1975) Much theory surrounds Weirs construction of the film, but the concepts I am beginning to apply to my own work…

Final Project Idea development: Conception

As I begin to formulate a concept for my final project, I recall an art session that took place during my primary school years. During the session, we were advised to create an artwork inspired by the Australian painter: Frederick McCubbin. The painting our teacher showed us as reference was McCubbins 1886 work: ‘Lost’ These…

(Assessment 1) Initiative post: From the beginning

I began making media as most do; playing around with consumer equipment and being drawn into the allure of making something where there was nothing before. I think this desire to make and create is inherent at some level to all people. So it was in 2008 at age 10 that I made my first…

(Assessment 1) Reflect on the findings from class exercises and homework

In the 14 days since the studios commencement, one learning activity particularly stands out. I am speaking of course of the ‘bed making task’. For this exercise, a clip under 40 seconds with only diegetic audio was required documenting the bed making process. Below is my creation: The first hurdle was the concept itself. How…

(Assessment 1) Studio goals and desires

My selection of this studio has been undertaken for the reason of advancing my creative practice both in the technical and theoretical areas of media discourse. Firstly, I wish to further explore the way in which greater technical knowledge can improve my creative endeavours. An example of this is the familiarisation of industry standard equipment,…

BOX – Week 1A Task

For this first week, we were tasked with creating a 30-second sequence with static camera and supporting documentation. My 30 second sequence: Below can be found the screenplay for the clip: The story boards used for planning. Notes: In the creation of the “looking through the screen” shot, some effects will need to be…