MEDI 259: Experiment- Sound

For the first sound workshop we mainly did recording work. This was based on the Fluxxus Movements ideas of non notational scores.

We came up with five scores per group and then swapped with another group.

Our group did:

• Stand in the middle of the road and record all the noises. -We picked a crossroads and got some good sounds!
• Walk around the revolving door for a minuet. -This produced some interesting sounds.
• Run pens along a radiator adding more pens up to the total of three in 30second intervals. -This was by far my favorite sound it was 'clicky' yet rhythmical, kind of like crickets. 
• Jumping Mexican wave. -This was actually very rhythmical and had very bass-y qualities to it, the pace sounded steady. 
• Chair Dominos. -By far my favorite to set up. A line of ten chairs had to be very carefully set up and the end chair let go of. It made a brilliant crash sound. 

Here is the Photographic Proof: 

We recorded all these sounds and then a few people made a live mix using them. It was a really interesting experience and very satisfying to be part of.

MEDI 263: Photographic Narratives: An Idea

I had an idea that I could do a wonderland themed narrative.

I would like to base it on the quote of "Why is a raven like a writing desk?"

To be able to achive this shoot I believe I would need to use the studio and a lot of props. Obviously the main things being said raven and writing desk. I would like to be able shoot it on colour film but also I would like the piece to involve lots of shadows so I would have to play around with maybe only one fixed strong light sorce.

Its just a preliminary idea as I feel the amount of props needed may be not feasable on a low budget.