Click to Play Clip
Friday, November 23, 2007
Rough Cut Clip No. 1
Click to Play Clip
(please allow video to fully load before playing)
Note On Volume: The louder the better.
Production Strategy
In my final trek I have planned to explore more extensively the park area that lies at the end of Layton Avenue as well as the journey to my trek area (this would pertain mainly to my bus ride over to Layton Avenue).
I have created totally new capturing strategies for my final trek. I plan to capture video of objects only while the camera is zooming or moving and always ending a video clips with a movement that will set me up for easy transition in post production (this strategy will be understood more easily upon viewing the final and rough clips).
For my sound capturing strategy I have made it a goal not to record any sounds I did in my first trek.
I have created totally new capturing strategies for my final trek. I plan to capture video of objects only while the camera is zooming or moving and always ending a video clips with a movement that will set me up for easy transition in post production (this strategy will be understood more easily upon viewing the final and rough clips).
For my sound capturing strategy I have made it a goal not to record any sounds I did in my first trek.
Ten Questions
1. What areas explored during trek 01 and 02 have changed?
2. How far does the beach span?
3. Is there and alternate entrance to the beach?
4. How does the weather compare to the prior treks?
5. What points of interests exist beyond Layton Avenue?
6. Does the park at the end of Layton Avenue have more visitors than before?
7. Does the day of the week have an impact on the activity in the area?
8. What mood are you in compared to the previous treks?
9. Will you spend more or less time on trek 03 than you did on the first two?
10. Is there animal life?
2. How far does the beach span?
3. Is there and alternate entrance to the beach?
4. How does the weather compare to the prior treks?
5. What points of interests exist beyond Layton Avenue?
6. Does the park at the end of Layton Avenue have more visitors than before?
7. Does the day of the week have an impact on the activity in the area?
8. What mood are you in compared to the previous treks?
9. Will you spend more or less time on trek 03 than you did on the first two?
10. Is there animal life?
Trek Assessment No. 4
My favorite experience of all my treks was the discovery of the hidden beach I mentioned in the previous post. I would say this finding made my treks worthwhile. I'm surprised I even found the beach in the first place since it was so tucked away from the world. Embarrassingly, after almost killing myself on my journey down to the beach on my first trek, I found a much more practical means of accessing the beach on my second. However, during both of my visits to the beach I encountered a very haunting vibe attributable to the absence of people. I was the only one present on this huge abandoned strip of sand and rock. If I yelled I doubt anyone would have been able to see or hear me. When I stood at the end of one of the docks all I could see behind me was a tall wooded hill that spanned miles down the beach. It almost felt like my presence was wrong - that I wasn't supposed to be there. It was a very unique experience to say the least and one I will reflect on for hopefully the rest of my life. Luckily I brought along my 35mm still camera and took a few photos to capture the experience. You may view the photos below.
Trek Assessment No. 3
My first impression of trek o1 was the common attitude of the people I encountered walking up and down the sidewalk. They came across as either very outspoken or just the opposite. This added to the kind of surreal quality already present in my trek area since there were not many people around in the first place.
The adventure of my second trek led me to a beach I discovered behind the same park I mentioned in an earlier post. It appeared to be old and abandoned since there were still several stone docs in existence. I nearly injured myself trying to access this beach since it was located at the bottom of a very steep and wooded hill. This was quite a find after having been exposed to so much concrete and glass.
In the days that followed my treks I periodically searched for my trek area on Google Earth. I had been to Layton Avenue many times prior to my treks but I still was able to obtain a better idea of its space and surroundings. Google Earth put into perspective the miles I had to walk before I could find a bus stop on my first trek and the vast area the hidden beach occupied along the edge of lake Michigan. Even though the area on and around Layton Avenue is not very attractive I was still able to find areas of hidden beauty. This may sound corny but now, after I have taken these treks, I will never look at Layton Avenue the same way.
I understand this post calls for limitations pertaining to treks o1 and 02 but on my third trek I discovered a large portion of Layton Avenue to be closed off and under construction. This came as a big surprise to me since the road was so brutally torn up and there were no prior indications of future roadwork in my previous treks. It did make video and sound capturing a bit easier for me however.
The adventure of my second trek led me to a beach I discovered behind the same park I mentioned in an earlier post. It appeared to be old and abandoned since there were still several stone docs in existence. I nearly injured myself trying to access this beach since it was located at the bottom of a very steep and wooded hill. This was quite a find after having been exposed to so much concrete and glass.
In the days that followed my treks I periodically searched for my trek area on Google Earth. I had been to Layton Avenue many times prior to my treks but I still was able to obtain a better idea of its space and surroundings. Google Earth put into perspective the miles I had to walk before I could find a bus stop on my first trek and the vast area the hidden beach occupied along the edge of lake Michigan. Even though the area on and around Layton Avenue is not very attractive I was still able to find areas of hidden beauty. This may sound corny but now, after I have taken these treks, I will never look at Layton Avenue the same way.
I understand this post calls for limitations pertaining to treks o1 and 02 but on my third trek I discovered a large portion of Layton Avenue to be closed off and under construction. This came as a big surprise to me since the road was so brutally torn up and there were no prior indications of future roadwork in my previous treks. It did make video and sound capturing a bit easier for me however.
Trek Assessment No. 2
During my second trek, rather than heading west, I headed east on Layton Avenue toward the lake. I came across a park at the end of Layton Avenue where I took most of my photos that day. Something about the scenery in the park made it stand out in stark contrast to its urban surroundings thus creating a more placid environment. It seemed as thought I was able to appreciate the parks tranquilness more than had I not been presented with Layton Avenue's raw urban environment first.
I know I mentioned it before with negative regards, but during my first trek while I was waiting two hours for a train to barrel down the tracks I had much time to think. I was given time to reflect on many things like this whole new "trek" experience, problems that were then present, and my life in general. The wait was worth it to me.
I know I mentioned it before with negative regards, but during my first trek while I was waiting two hours for a train to barrel down the tracks I had much time to think. I was given time to reflect on many things like this whole new "trek" experience, problems that were then present, and my life in general. The wait was worth it to me.
Trek Assessment No. 1
Overall, my treks proved to be no-hassle and adventurous excursions. However, I can recollect a few snags along the way during my first trek. The amount of time I spent on trek 01 was an unattractive quality itself - I believe I spent over seven hours collecting ambient noise. A major portion of this time was spent waiting by a set of railroad tracks for over two hours in hopes that a train would pass. I had nothing but my thoughts to pass the time. A train finally did pass but the recording was distorted rendering the audio track unusable.
On the same trek, it was difficult for me to acquire a wide range of sounds. I could hardly escape the monotonous and overbearing drone of the city traffic and had trouble discovering unique sounds. At the end of the trek I planned to catch a bus back to the university but could not locate the stop. I literally had to walk miles to the next bus stop since by then it was very late and few were open.
On the same trek, it was difficult for me to acquire a wide range of sounds. I could hardly escape the monotonous and overbearing drone of the city traffic and had trouble discovering unique sounds. At the end of the trek I planned to catch a bus back to the university but could not locate the stop. I literally had to walk miles to the next bus stop since by then it was very late and few were open.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)