Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Project 2
I finally decided that I don't want to continue working on the Kewpie eggs for this project. I still really want to complete and alter the project, but I decided to just finish it on my own time. So instead I am interested in creating a mask/sculpture head that will light up from a light source that will be in the middle of the hollow face. I plan to hang a sheet or white material from this face to make it seem like a ghost body (it would probably end up being as tall as me or a bit taller). The body would have a wooden/metal stick to connect the mask to the bottom portion (kind of like a tall lamp).I will project images of different bodies (monster body, girl in a bikini, etc) onto the white sheet so that it looks like its body is constantly morphing. Audio???
My other similar option for this project would be instead of making one mask/face I would make multiple ones that would be set up in a straight line. There would be a light source inside the masks that would kind of mimic the look of a jackolantern. These masks would be similar to shrunken heads on a stake. Also, with this idea I would not need a projector. My last similar idea would be creating objects that would go in specimen jars (little creature fetuses, etc.) but I would want to use light to create intense shadows. With this, I could also put the creatures in the jars and mess with lighting and mirrors. Have something projected in background??
As you can tell I really can't decide what to do. I also feel that these ideas are not as technical and as strong as they could be. hrrrrm
My other similar option for this project would be instead of making one mask/face I would make multiple ones that would be set up in a straight line. There would be a light source inside the masks that would kind of mimic the look of a jackolantern. These masks would be similar to shrunken heads on a stake. Also, with this idea I would not need a projector. My last similar idea would be creating objects that would go in specimen jars (little creature fetuses, etc.) but I would want to use light to create intense shadows. With this, I could also put the creatures in the jars and mess with lighting and mirrors. Have something projected in background??
As you can tell I really can't decide what to do. I also feel that these ideas are not as technical and as strong as they could be. hrrrrm
Monday, November 7, 2011
Project Options Round 2:
1) I was first thinking that for this project I could expand on my kewpie egg project. With this idea I would create more complete/full eggs and place them in a pile/nest on the floor. Unlike my last kewpie project, this one should work because the placement/angle of the projections wouldn't matter. The projections would create a candling effect on the eggs. Maybe add a new creepy baby to the mixture?? Or a made up creation?
2) White dinner table. With this project I am thinking of creating white plaster made sculptures and projecting images onto them. Sort of similar to my rotten/nasty dinner meal idea for project 1. OR...project images of moving insects onto white table cloth.
3) Mold. Project images of mold onto plaster made sculptures First show food item still in good shape and then have it switch to the mold image.
I am still thinking of ideas! Nothing is really standing out right now. Food time and then I will do some more brainstorming.
1) I was first thinking that for this project I could expand on my kewpie egg project. With this idea I would create more complete/full eggs and place them in a pile/nest on the floor. Unlike my last kewpie project, this one should work because the placement/angle of the projections wouldn't matter. The projections would create a candling effect on the eggs. Maybe add a new creepy baby to the mixture?? Or a made up creation?
2) White dinner table. With this project I am thinking of creating white plaster made sculptures and projecting images onto them. Sort of similar to my rotten/nasty dinner meal idea for project 1. OR...project images of moving insects onto white table cloth.
3) Mold. Project images of mold onto plaster made sculptures First show food item still in good shape and then have it switch to the mold image.
I am still thinking of ideas! Nothing is really standing out right now. Food time and then I will do some more brainstorming.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Eggs in Process
Step 1 of the egg making process...I will eventually cover it with gauze/white paper and fix the top of the egg to make it look cracked.
I am trying to decide if this egg will be large enough. I want them to all be different sizes but I am not sure what to do yet!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Possible Projects
I have been struggling on deciding what I want to do for this project. There are so many possible potentials! I have noticed, in past film/art classes, that I sometimes have difficulty keeping focus on one specific project. That is why I really need to decide on something concrete pronto!
1) Kewpie dolls in egg shells. For this project I would create my own egg shells (large), make about 4 or so (maybe more). I would want them to be hanging from the ceiling (if this is even possible). This way the shadows would look super awesome. (maybe project something on the eggshells??) The kewpies (or baby like creature hybrid that I can create for the project) will be a projected image (only half of their bodies would be showing). It would appear as if they are in the eggshells. When filming them, I would use stop-motion animation to create unfluid(can't think of the word!) movement. I would also be interested in including audio (maybe some old science soundtrack about reproduction or something.) The audio could be the babies talking/crying (or saying bizarre things) or it could be a random noise. Possible problems: Could I technically pull it off? Could I make the eggshells perfect?
2) Rotten dinner. I am not positive how I would pull off this project but I think it would be neat to create an illusion of a very fancy/yummy dinner and juxtapose that with a projection of really disgusting food items (not even edible for the most part!) An example of this could be a stuffed possum with guts coming out of its mouth (this image would show after the viewer sees the delicious dinner plate: like a steaming turkey right out of the oven). Possible problems with this project: It might be difficult to create this elaborate grotesque dinner menu on film. How could I make it appear 3d?
3) Scare the hebejeebies out of everyone! I am fascinated with the idea/theme of fear and would love to make at least one project in this class that deals with this aspect. The only concrete idea I have for this project is that I want to use strobe lights. I think when used correctly they can create a super eerie atmosphere. The installation would be set up in a way were each person had to enter the space individually (to further create the scare aspect). I am not positive yet what I would want the scary/grotesque subject matter to be. I do not want the project to come off as being cheesy or anything that one would imagine a crappy Halloween maze would be. Would using audio be a key aspect for this project?
1) Kewpie dolls in egg shells. For this project I would create my own egg shells (large), make about 4 or so (maybe more). I would want them to be hanging from the ceiling (if this is even possible). This way the shadows would look super awesome. (maybe project something on the eggshells??) The kewpies (or baby like creature hybrid that I can create for the project) will be a projected image (only half of their bodies would be showing). It would appear as if they are in the eggshells. When filming them, I would use stop-motion animation to create unfluid(can't think of the word!) movement. I would also be interested in including audio (maybe some old science soundtrack about reproduction or something.) The audio could be the babies talking/crying (or saying bizarre things) or it could be a random noise. Possible problems: Could I technically pull it off? Could I make the eggshells perfect?
2) Rotten dinner. I am not positive how I would pull off this project but I think it would be neat to create an illusion of a very fancy/yummy dinner and juxtapose that with a projection of really disgusting food items (not even edible for the most part!) An example of this could be a stuffed possum with guts coming out of its mouth (this image would show after the viewer sees the delicious dinner plate: like a steaming turkey right out of the oven). Possible problems with this project: It might be difficult to create this elaborate grotesque dinner menu on film. How could I make it appear 3d?
3) Scare the hebejeebies out of everyone! I am fascinated with the idea/theme of fear and would love to make at least one project in this class that deals with this aspect. The only concrete idea I have for this project is that I want to use strobe lights. I think when used correctly they can create a super eerie atmosphere. The installation would be set up in a way were each person had to enter the space individually (to further create the scare aspect). I am not positive yet what I would want the scary/grotesque subject matter to be. I do not want the project to come off as being cheesy or anything that one would imagine a crappy Halloween maze would be. Would using audio be a key aspect for this project?
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