As I was finishing synching I found some sounds which I could use to exaggerate some of the actions. A few of them were the calculator buttons, a razor blade cutting, hand held screwdriver, projector hum and paintbrush strokes.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
I have now got some more footage to edit without the map behind it, and i also did some more shooting playing with the camera focus. I am still not sure which footage i will be using in the final film but now i am editing with a choice.
Tomorrow i am going over the music and sounds again to synch them exactly to the film. I need to have the edits finilised by then.
Tomorrow i am going over the music and sounds again to synch them exactly to the film. I need to have the edits finilised by then.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Sudden change!
To convey the concept of my film i would have to take a more static and literal approach to filming and editing. I have decided to play to the more visual aspect. I am going to re-shoot the footage without the map background. This way it will be a more visually pleasing film and still have the concept as all the bulbs are positioned to hang in each country, but there will not be the obvious loud map. It is a last sudden change but i think it will create a much more effective film in the end.
However here is an edit of the film with the map in the background. I painted the outline in glow in the dark paint so when the lights are off there would still be an interesting outline visible.
I am also unsure whether to involve text - but i would film it rather than have it appear as black and white text as below.
Here is a short clip of the production film, the whole film follows the process of making the light piece for the second film...but i am adding to the sound exaggerating the individual noises.
To convey the concept of my film i would have to take a more static and literal approach to filming and editing. I have decided to play to the more visual aspect. I am going to re-shoot the footage without the map background. This way it will be a more visually pleasing film and still have the concept as all the bulbs are positioned to hang in each country, but there will not be the obvious loud map. It is a last sudden change but i think it will create a much more effective film in the end.
However here is an edit of the film with the map in the background. I painted the outline in glow in the dark paint so when the lights are off there would still be an interesting outline visible.
I am also unsure whether to involve text - but i would film it rather than have it appear as black and white text as below.
First edit from Emily Forbes on Vimeo.
Here is a short clip of the production film, the whole film follows the process of making the light piece for the second film...but i am adding to the sound exaggerating the individual noises.
Production clip from Emily Forbes on Vimeo.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
I can't believe it..its working...all the bulbs are actually working with the switches!
Completing the wiring:
stop frame - all bulbs from Emily Forbes on Vimeo.
Completing the wiring:
Monday, May 18, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Second film
For the second part of this project I am creating a short film of the production of the installation itself.
This will include footage from the making of the actual frame, the electrical wiring and the safety checks, the track composing with a DJ and the art direction. I am documenting all the different areas of expertise that come together to create a piece only possible when working in this creative team. It follows on from the theme of creative people from various creative backgrounds coming together in unity to bring a piece into existence.
For the second part of this project I am creating a short film of the production of the installation itself.
This will include footage from the making of the actual frame, the electrical wiring and the safety checks, the track composing with a DJ and the art direction. I am documenting all the different areas of expertise that come together to create a piece only possible when working in this creative team. It follows on from the theme of creative people from various creative backgrounds coming together in unity to bring a piece into existence.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Stop frame test
This is a short animated test of some photographs of the bulbs, i wanted to test what the film would look like if i included stop frame.
This is a short animated test of some photographs of the bulbs, i wanted to test what the film would look like if i included stop frame.
Stop frame from Emily Forbes on Vimeo.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Music Track
I have also been working with a musician for a track for my film.
I have pulled apart the sounds of the first test we created which is for the introduction (below black and white animation), and this is the rest of the track. It still needs work but is nearly there. I have used these unusual sounds as i think editing and filming with them in mind will help me create really exciting visuals.
This is to get an idea of the tone of the film, this is the whole track:
I have also been working with a musician for a track for my film.
I have pulled apart the sounds of the first test we created which is for the introduction (below black and white animation), and this is the rest of the track. It still needs work but is nearly there. I have used these unusual sounds as i think editing and filming with them in mind will help me create really exciting visuals.
This is to get an idea of the tone of the film, this is the whole track:
Untitled from Emily Forbes on Vimeo.
Testing various substances for the outline of the map on the back of the installation, the back board is a sheet of MDF painted black:
I bought and tested the two different types of paint, and actually when the bulbs are on they both look very similar, it is only the glow in the dark paint which leaves any kind of marking or history. The light reflective paint does reflect light but not enough for the camera to pick up. - so i am going with the glow in the dark one.
Test with light reflective paint:
Test with light reflective paint (with a white base):
Test with glow in the dark paint (with a white base):
Marking left -
the marking of the outline is only left for a few seconds before it disappears again. I chose orange as i thought it looked great with the bulb light and glow...I find the marking that would be left interesting and am really excited about including them into my film, as well as close up shots of the filaments inside the bulbs.
I bought and tested the two different types of paint, and actually when the bulbs are on they both look very similar, it is only the glow in the dark paint which leaves any kind of marking or history. The light reflective paint does reflect light but not enough for the camera to pick up. - so i am going with the glow in the dark one.
Test with light reflective paint:
Test with light reflective paint (with a white base):
Test with glow in the dark paint (with a white base):
Marking left -
the marking of the outline is only left for a few seconds before it disappears again. I chose orange as i thought it looked great with the bulb light and glow...I find the marking that would be left interesting and am really excited about including them into my film, as well as close up shots of the filaments inside the bulbs.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
I have been experimenting with various ways to actually light the bulbs at alternate moments, and certain lights need to light up more than once. As there are 39 hanging cables to represent the main countries in europe leading to 32 switches which are going to light up where the main languages are spoken. The wiring is very complicated and is taking up a lot of time and testing.
I have also been doing some experiments with various ways to draw europe on the back of the frame.
I have done tests using glue guns and fixing the same wire used to hang the bulbs to outline the map. However this is not giving me the finnished visual i am looking for, with some of the glue overflowing around the edges and the thick cable is not easy to bend so it is difficult to shape the small curves. The thinner cable tends to look messy where there are joins.
So i have been doing more research into light reflective paint.
Reflective paint is a type of paint which contains thousands of little glass spheres, designed to reflect lots of light, even at night. It is most frequently used for signs on highways, but is also used on license plates, fishing lures, on mobile objects to be tracked (like a golf ball), or as an indicator on certain machinery. The beads are sprayed on after paint is applied for the most even possible distribution. The beads are applied over a colored base coat designed to yield maximum reflectivity. A commercially available variety of reflective beads is 3M's Scotchlite product.
I have ordered some of this paint and am going to carry out some experiments with the bulbs. As the bulbs are hanging in front of the paint the light will reflect back and look brighter making the outline appear only when the bulbs are on.
It is the same material used on road signs at night and number plates.
I have also ordered some glow in the dark paint. The bulbs are only on for a few seconds but there will be enough light given to temporarily light the outline of the map.
I have also been doing some experiments with various ways to draw europe on the back of the frame.
I have done tests using glue guns and fixing the same wire used to hang the bulbs to outline the map. However this is not giving me the finnished visual i am looking for, with some of the glue overflowing around the edges and the thick cable is not easy to bend so it is difficult to shape the small curves. The thinner cable tends to look messy where there are joins.
So i have been doing more research into light reflective paint.
Reflective paint is a type of paint which contains thousands of little glass spheres, designed to reflect lots of light, even at night. It is most frequently used for signs on highways, but is also used on license plates, fishing lures, on mobile objects to be tracked (like a golf ball), or as an indicator on certain machinery. The beads are sprayed on after paint is applied for the most even possible distribution. The beads are applied over a colored base coat designed to yield maximum reflectivity. A commercially available variety of reflective beads is 3M's Scotchlite product.
I have ordered some of this paint and am going to carry out some experiments with the bulbs. As the bulbs are hanging in front of the paint the light will reflect back and look brighter making the outline appear only when the bulbs are on.
It is the same material used on road signs at night and number plates.
I have also ordered some glow in the dark paint. The bulbs are only on for a few seconds but there will be enough light given to temporarily light the outline of the map.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Music Test
I have been working with a musician to create the track to go with the final film, as he concept is revealed with the track it is crucial to get the right sounds and tone. I have been working on a few different tracks but this is what at the moment is going to introduce the film before the beat drops and it gets faster and more exciting.
The track starts with individual sounds, they are disjointed and random, but when they are placed together they create a music sequence - highlighting the theme that when individuals come together creativity begins.
The whole film will start with the 32 different sounds matching with the countries, which will be later played as a whole track.
The introduction:
All the individual sounds you hear at the beginning are what make up the second part - the music sequence
I have been working with a musician to create the track to go with the final film, as he concept is revealed with the track it is crucial to get the right sounds and tone. I have been working on a few different tracks but this is what at the moment is going to introduce the film before the beat drops and it gets faster and more exciting.
The track starts with individual sounds, they are disjointed and random, but when they are placed together they create a music sequence - highlighting the theme that when individuals come together creativity begins.
The whole film will start with the 32 different sounds matching with the countries, which will be later played as a whole track.
The introduction:
All the individual sounds you hear at the beginning are what make up the second part - the music sequence
music test from Emily Forbes on Vimeo.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The electrical wiring:
I have now changed all the equipment that I am using to black: the cables, fittings, plugs, background. The outline of the map will also no longer be on the perspex but on the background outlined using the same black cable.
I have also cut the bulb fittings down so more of the bulb will now be on show.
Experimenting with wiring:
Wiring 16 wires down each side of the frame.
Map of wiring:
Detail of how the junction boxes will be wired:
I have also been sawing off half the fitting so when the bulb is placed in it it is more visible, as some of the bulbs are so tiny the fitting before would cover them up.
I have now changed all the equipment that I am using to black: the cables, fittings, plugs, background. The outline of the map will also no longer be on the perspex but on the background outlined using the same black cable.
I have also cut the bulb fittings down so more of the bulb will now be on show.
Experimenting with wiring:
Wiring 16 wires down each side of the frame.
Map of wiring:
Detail of how the junction boxes will be wired:
I have also been sawing off half the fitting so when the bulb is placed in it it is more visible, as some of the bulbs are so tiny the fitting before would cover them up.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Having had a meeting with the framer about the construction of the actual piece, I have had a few more ideas about how to present the installation. I need to be thinking about the overall aesthetic look as well as the ease of transportation and mobility of the object.
I am going to see an electrician tomorrow with these three versions to see what fits best with the wiring needs.
1. Make a traditional box frame, the black frame would measure 30cm deep to hang the cables in, and also have a black backing which i can open incase of any alterations or bulbs blowing. I will then have a large sheet of perspex in the front of the frame with the map of europe drawn onto it.
Advantages:
This idea will be the tidiest, neatest visual.
It is compact together with the switches drilled down either side of the perspex.
It will have the most professional and finished outcome.
With a backing it would be more stable and easier to hang.
Disadvantages:
It may not be as interesting to film as it is closed up.
Perspex is very heavy, expensive and can scratch very easily.
The bulbs will be close to the ADH backing and the perspex which could be a fire hazard. I may have to make the frame deeper which will start to increase the size and become a lot more complicated.
2. Still have the traditional box frame but rather than closing up the back with black have an open back, with the map drawn on the perspex in black pen.
Advantages:
As there is no backing there would be a flexible backdrop. This would be interesting to use during filming, using various location, colours, textures.
As there would be no ADH backing the bulbs would be able to be further away from the perspex, decreasing the fire risk.
Disadvantages:
It would not be as stable.
Would be more difficult to transport.
3. Using the box frame but with out the perspex in the front and instead have the map drawn on the black ADH in white with the cables hanging in front of the map rather than behind it.
Advantages:
This would not look so literal, having the cables hanging in front of the map would partly disguise the illustration, I feel making it more interesting.
Not having perspex would not only cut costs and the overall weight, but there also wouldn't be the worry of scratching.
I could also draw the outline of the map with the same white cable the bulbs are hanging from to camouflage the map making it much more subtle.
It would be great to light there would be no worry about the perspex reflecting or seeing the camera in the reflection.
I have always liked deep frames without glass, feels as though you are invited to go inside the frame.
As there is no perspex the bulbs can hang at the front of the frame further away from the ADH.
Disadvantages:
It may look too busy, and being unable to see the entire outline of the map may be confusing.
I will have to attach two panels either side of the fame to attach the switches, made of black ADH.
I am going to see an electrician tomorrow with these three versions to see what fits best with the wiring needs.
1. Make a traditional box frame, the black frame would measure 30cm deep to hang the cables in, and also have a black backing which i can open incase of any alterations or bulbs blowing. I will then have a large sheet of perspex in the front of the frame with the map of europe drawn onto it.
Advantages:
This idea will be the tidiest, neatest visual.
It is compact together with the switches drilled down either side of the perspex.
It will have the most professional and finished outcome.
With a backing it would be more stable and easier to hang.
Disadvantages:
It may not be as interesting to film as it is closed up.
Perspex is very heavy, expensive and can scratch very easily.
The bulbs will be close to the ADH backing and the perspex which could be a fire hazard. I may have to make the frame deeper which will start to increase the size and become a lot more complicated.
2. Still have the traditional box frame but rather than closing up the back with black have an open back, with the map drawn on the perspex in black pen.
Advantages:
As there is no backing there would be a flexible backdrop. This would be interesting to use during filming, using various location, colours, textures.
As there would be no ADH backing the bulbs would be able to be further away from the perspex, decreasing the fire risk.
Disadvantages:
It would not be as stable.
Would be more difficult to transport.
3. Using the box frame but with out the perspex in the front and instead have the map drawn on the black ADH in white with the cables hanging in front of the map rather than behind it.
Advantages:
This would not look so literal, having the cables hanging in front of the map would partly disguise the illustration, I feel making it more interesting.
Not having perspex would not only cut costs and the overall weight, but there also wouldn't be the worry of scratching.
I could also draw the outline of the map with the same white cable the bulbs are hanging from to camouflage the map making it much more subtle.
It would be great to light there would be no worry about the perspex reflecting or seeing the camera in the reflection.
I have always liked deep frames without glass, feels as though you are invited to go inside the frame.
As there is no perspex the bulbs can hang at the front of the frame further away from the ADH.
Disadvantages:
It may look too busy, and being unable to see the entire outline of the map may be confusing.
I will have to attach two panels either side of the fame to attach the switches, made of black ADH.
Bulb Layout
The frame now measures 2m x 1.22m
Due to the technical production of the frame I have downscaled, now it will be easier to transport and work with.
As it is downscaled I had to test whether it would still be large enough for bulbs to fit in the countries.
I projected the map onto a white sheet marked out with the frame size to get the proportions.
The frame now measures 2m x 1.22m
Due to the technical production of the frame I have downscaled, now it will be easier to transport and work with.
As it is downscaled I had to test whether it would still be large enough for bulbs to fit in the countries.
I projected the map onto a white sheet marked out with the frame size to get the proportions.
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