Monday, May 5, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Ten Questions
1. Besides common throughways, are there any back alleys that could be explored?
2. Is there anything particularly unique about the bridges in the area?
3. Which time of day would be better to take pictures of high-rising buildings?
4. Could I find a place that has open grass area alongside city structures?
5. Is there a building I could go up into to get a different shot?
6. Is there any interesting stair sets, signs, or vehicles in the area?
7. Are there any tourist attractions in the area?
8. Are there a lot of glass windows and reflective surfaces in the area?
9. With spring arriving, how can color be used alongside buildings, signs, cars, etc.?
10. Is there anywhere in the drift area that is affected by the wind? Whether by design or natural?
2. Is there anything particularly unique about the bridges in the area?
3. Which time of day would be better to take pictures of high-rising buildings?
4. Could I find a place that has open grass area alongside city structures?
5. Is there a building I could go up into to get a different shot?
6. Is there any interesting stair sets, signs, or vehicles in the area?
7. Are there any tourist attractions in the area?
8. Are there a lot of glass windows and reflective surfaces in the area?
9. With spring arriving, how can color be used alongside buildings, signs, cars, etc.?
10. Is there anywhere in the drift area that is affected by the wind? Whether by design or natural?
Drift Assessment #4
4. Describe your favorite experience, situation, place, or recollection from either of your Drifts. Be specific about what happened, how you felt, how you reacted, and why you think this particular experience affected you so much.
I think my favorite part of going on the Drifts is the unexpectedness of them. I remember during my Drift 2, I was filming by the river, and out of nowhere a friend from high school came out of nowhere. He said I was taking a picture of the building he was in, so he came out. We talked for a while and I continued my drift. Another time I found a group of at least 100 seagulls. I turned on my camera and started walking towards them. Eventually they all got startled and took off. They swarmed around for a while, and I got some pretty unique footage of it. The unexpectedness of the drifts made them all pretty fun, despite being by myself. I wouldn't say there was anything that was mind blowing about my walks, but I did in fact enjoy them.
I think my favorite part of going on the Drifts is the unexpectedness of them. I remember during my Drift 2, I was filming by the river, and out of nowhere a friend from high school came out of nowhere. He said I was taking a picture of the building he was in, so he came out. We talked for a while and I continued my drift. Another time I found a group of at least 100 seagulls. I turned on my camera and started walking towards them. Eventually they all got startled and took off. They swarmed around for a while, and I got some pretty unique footage of it. The unexpectedness of the drifts made them all pretty fun, despite being by myself. I wouldn't say there was anything that was mind blowing about my walks, but I did in fact enjoy them.
Drift Assessment #3
3. Describe three surprises or unexpected situations you encountered on your Drifts and in the days that followed. The surprise could stem from your expectations that conflicted with "on the ground" realities, cultural or social issues of which you were previously unaware, feelings and reactions that you did not expect to have, appearances and soundings of things you did not expect, good or bad outcomes of "on the spot" decisions you had to make, or the discovery of "deeper" realities in the materials you brought home. (Again, skip anything technology-related!)
There were several things I noticed once I returned from going on the Drifts. As much as I seemed removed from the city traffic, there was some moments that surprised me. Several homeless people came up to me and started conversations while I was recording. I talked to them for a while, making small talk; something the average passerby would avoid. They seemed interested in my openness in telling them what I was doing. Another time, I was interested in getting the sound of some people ice skating so I asked them for their help. They were cooperative in doing this and in return I gathered some good recordings. There were several things I encountered while revisiting my film that were second to my intent, yet were interesting. Things in the background, movement of the frame, and other things that gave my footage some character and depth.
There were several things I noticed once I returned from going on the Drifts. As much as I seemed removed from the city traffic, there was some moments that surprised me. Several homeless people came up to me and started conversations while I was recording. I talked to them for a while, making small talk; something the average passerby would avoid. They seemed interested in my openness in telling them what I was doing. Another time, I was interested in getting the sound of some people ice skating so I asked them for their help. They were cooperative in doing this and in return I gathered some good recordings. There were several things I encountered while revisiting my film that were second to my intent, yet were interesting. Things in the background, movement of the frame, and other things that gave my footage some character and depth.
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