Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Project 4: Video Art

Due Dates:

Monday 10/18:
  • email (cjordan@as.ua.edu) two links for experimental videos that have inspired you
  • story board
Monday 10/25:
  • Video footage due, captured / converted to .mov format
Monday 11/1:
  • Initial cut due for screening critique
Monday 11/8:
  • Final Videos Due
Additional dates TBD

For this project, create an experimental art video ranging in length from 1-3 minutes.

The video should have a distinct theme, concept or even a plot. This is entirely up to you—think way outside the box and push beyond the expected.

Its advisable to watch and study many examples of video art projects for inspiration. While Hollywood films are often tied to obvious linear plots, with experimental video there is no need to do something so rigid. Be abstract, poetic, suggestive, wild, weird...but always keep quality in mind.

Basic steps:
  1. Arrange for video equipment (should be done by now)
  2. Watch a lot of video art
  3. Brainstorm your ideas... develop the "story"
  4. Storyboard ideas... pre-plan your general shots and sequences
  5. Arrange actors, shooting sessions
  6. Shoot footage
  7. Capture footage... your footage must be captured into .mov file
  8. Edit footage with iMovie
  9. Score video in Garage Band (add music, sound effects, etc.)
  10. Output final movie file

Check out these links to get you going with some possible approaches. Others can be found at the site (link located on the bar to the right)... some ranging from profound to clever, to downright odd.




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