TIME ART (TREATMENT)
OVERVIEW
While exploring the theme of time I have been inspired to create and work on a piece that is situated within the concept of not having enough time.
The idea first come into mind when I was reading an article called "NOT ENOUGH TIME? HOW TO STOP THE ILLUSION." (http://thinksimplenow.com/clarity/not-enough-time) The Author gives the audience 7 tips on how they could presumedly stop the illusion of not having enough time.
After looking further into the concept I was also inspired by Albert Einstein's theory on the fabric of time (video's shown on time art: research and brainstorm post.)
The reason I want to go ahead with the whole concept of not having enough time is because I believe it is a subject that is important in our society. whether you're late for work and cannot eat breakfast or simply woke up late. At some point every one feels like or hasn't got enough time and it can be a real hassle in some situations.
The piece will represent the idea of not having enough time by creating a multiply screen visual piece of work consisting of 3x1min looped films that will be screened simultaneously on three separate HD screens.
THE IDEA
DESCRIPTION
Title: Not Enough Time
The idea will be based on one man continuously running through the screens. As he runs through each screen time will freeze, and the surroundings around him will stop moving, apart from the man who will continue to run through the screen. As he or she exits the screen time will continue and his surroundings will unfreeze.
the idea defeats the purpose of not having enough time because time has froze, and that gives him time, but he still continues to rush throughout the screen continuously.
I want to approach this piece because it allows the audience to accumulate questions and actually think about time itself. Why is he running? Why has time froze? Why doesn't he have enough time? these are just a couple of examples that could be running through the audience's head. I want the audience to interpret this.
VISUAL NOTES
TIME FREEZE
I have looked into several tutorial videos through Lynda.com and videocopilot.net.
After all the footage has been shot I will be using adobe after effects to use masks to create illusion and stimulate a frozen world around one person.
CAMERA WORK
Each screen will consist of the same long shot, with the help of a tripod to keep it sturdy, and a deep depth of field as this keeps the layout of the environment clear to the audience. I will be using Panasonic HVX200 to film all footage.
LOCATIONFilming will be required during production. I have not yet decided on the location as it has been difficult to find a suitable filming location. I will require three different locations for the three different screens.
The location also determines on the surroundings around the man and the amount of cast that can be featured as passerby's
EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED
I will require the following equipment in order to complete the whole production of my work.
- Panasonic HVX200
- Tripod
- Apple Mac
- Adobe After Effects CS6 or CC
SHOOTING DATES AND TIMES
I will only require one day for shooting and another extra day for re-shoots if needed.
Dates Location Time
Wednesday 26th February 14 1 10.30am - 12pm
2 1pm - 2pm
3 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Friday 28th February 14 - Only if required all re-shoots would be schedule for this day.
EDITING
Editing will be a long process after capturing all usable footage. I will be using Adobe After Effects to edit the piece, and to get the effects of a time freeze by using a rotoscoping method as seen in the tutorial above.
Pre-production will take place on the following dates:
Dates
Thursday 27th February 14 - Review of footage
Saturday 29th February 14 - Review and start of edit
Wednesday 5th March 14 - Edit
Thursday 6th March 14 - Edit
Saturday 10th March 14 - Final Edit
this is a nice simple idea, I'm keen to see some more development of the idea with some detailed layouts and an animatic of what you aim to achieve on your blog. It will also be good to see some examples of your time freeze tests, and examples of the footage that is shot. I'm not sure what the relavance of the earth tutorial is that you posted and how that fits. I'd love to see some of your attempts at rotoscoping and some comments on its success and failure. How does colour play a part in your film? you want the audience to think about time, but how are you hoping that they take more from this than "thats an interesting effect"? What else could you add to this film to give more of a deeper comment on making the most of time?
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