Documentary practice focuses on the specific. It may make general claims but it ties these to the specific. Contemporary documentary is usually ‘arty-sociology’ or ‘arty-politics’, according to Adrian.

Epistemological act of violence in taking someone’s story and creating one of these documentaries. Insistence on narrative arc is inherent in this person’s life (digital storytelling). Manipulation of subjects for professional gain.

Become more specific. Go more narrow. Break it down to its parts.

Better soundscapes played with voice, eg. alliteration. Treat voice as something to be manipulated, another part of the soundscape.

Ants are more or less communists.

Technology is not separate from the human as it is spoken about in readings. Humans have always been technological.

Take one (narrow) part of the German soundtrack and enlarge it visually – bring Qs and problems on Thursday.

Fix the problems from your first soundscape in the next one – redeem yourself.

Qs: How do you make a list, a video list? What makes a good list? What makes a good list visually?

Creativity requires restraints. A six string guitar can’t make every sound in the world.