Intro to 4D

Friday, September 9, 2011

My website and equipment info...

Hey all;

It was great to work with you on Thursday! Here's my website if you want to check out a bit about my practice:

www.radiodress.ca

Also, below you'll find information on the equipment available through Fine Arts. They have cameras, lights, tripods, speakers, projectors and other equipment. If you haven't been there yet, the office is on the 5th floor of 25 East 13th St. The staff there will sign out equipment for you if it's available for a period of up to 2 days. It's limited, but can be less of a hassle than AMT, and has lower late fees. Here's the camera list:

1) SONY 800x Carl Ziess Lens

2) SONY 2000x Carl Ziess Vario-Tessar

3) 2000x Carl Ziess Vario Tessar)

4) SONY 40x Carl Zeiss Lens

And...last but not least - Joan Jonas (Wonderwoman video we saw) has an exhibition at MIT in Boston this month and next. Check it out if you're in the area:

http://arts.mit.edu/va/event/jonas/

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Homework due 09.15.11

1. Draw: Map or storyboard your idea for Project 2: Structural Film <> Appropriation. These can be sketches or written diagrams, but they must clearly articulate your project ideas.

2. Shoot: At least three minutes for footage for Project 2: Structural Film <> Appropriation.

3. Read: This short essay by Nam June Paik "Input-Time and Output-Time" http://nobetty.net/4d/resources/readings/paik_inputoutput.pdf
and this interview with Dara Birnbaum from "The Early Show: Video from 1969-1979" http://nobetty.net/4d/resources/readings/dara_birnbaum_interview.pdf

4. Supplies: Bring in your footage and your portable Fire Wire hard drive.

Project 2: Structural Film <> Appropriation (due 10.13.11)

Create a short (three minutes or less) video piece influenced by Structural Film (Michael Snow's "Wavelength")
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_film

or using appropriation (Dara Birnbaum's "Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman")
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appropriation_(art)

The piece will be worked out through drawings and diagrams in your sketchbook, shot in HD with one of the three New School camera options, and edited in FCP. It is due 10.13.11 for critique. Please bring your sketches, diagrams, and three minutes of footage next week to begin the editing process.

*If you are focusing on appropriation, both of these links will allow you to download youtube videos without using any additional software:
http://keepvid.com/
http://saveyoutube.com/
If you are on your own Mac I recommend downloading MPEG Streamclip:
http://www.squared5.com/
Download the highest resolution MP4 file, but be prepared for low quality videos.
If you are willing to pay $20, iShowU works great for capturing videos in real time:
http://shinywhitebox.com/ishowu-v1/

The Manhattan Wonderwalk

This is an amazing experience, not to be missed. And a great way to get some fabulous video footage!

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It's the 3rd Annual Manhattan Wonderwalk! Come join us as we stroll nearly the entirety of the great Island of Manhattan. We will visit familiar spots and little known pathways; we'll see gorgeous public art and mundane displays of beauty. There will also be site-specific performances along the way. You may walk part of the way or all the way, just buy your map for $20 (*student price $10), and you'll be able to find us at any point throughout the day.

We'll start by stretching together at 9:30am, up in Inwood Hill Park, departing at 10am sharp. We will follow a thrilling path of adventure, ending at the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge at midnight. That's a 14-hour walk. With breaks and amazing surprises all along the way.

*The discount code is PERAMBULATE, under Secret City Citizen, for $10 tickets.

For more info, click here: http://www.themanhattanwonderwalk.com/

Film & Video: the 1970's

Friday, September 2, 2011

Photo/Video Supplies

Adorama
http://www.adorama.com/
42 West 18th Street, New York City, NY 10011
*Ask about student discounts

B&H
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
9th Ave. @ 34th St. New York, NY 10001
*B&H gives student discounts through this program:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/eduAbout.jsp/mode/edu

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Project 1: The Rashomon Exercise

1. Watch "Rashomon" 1950 dir. Akira Kurosawa

You can also watch it on youtube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XZCZHXmWbA part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR9ZhLka6cM part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISM9aY0sVHQ part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-pOnZSm1FE part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTi1AMRToTE part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFjyg-Jm7i4 part 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjCpCjNzKv4 part 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qeJSebVqLQ part 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufGhibcr4G0 part 9

You can also check it out from the New School Fogelman Library or watch it at NYU's Bobst Library.

Read this analysis http://nobetty.net/4d/resources/readings/THEFILMIDEA_Rashomon.pdf.

2. With your teammates, create one scenario to be shot from three different POVs, inspired by the film. This is an exercise, keep it short and simple: each scene should be one minute or less, and consist of only one shot. You must all agree on the scenario, then each student is responsible for shooting and directing one scene, as well as supporting sketches and a written description for that scene. Think about framing/composition, camera angle and position. Once your sketches are finished, sign out a camera and shoot your scenes. Save the digital files to your hard drive.

3. Bring your digital files, sketches, and any other supporting materials to class next week.