Editing finalized

Since filming the final piece last week I have finalized the edit and am now in preparation for the exhibition.  The final edit is quite lengthy, faded down at just over 16 minutes. This will be shown on a constant loop throughout the exhibition. However if the piece needs cutting down I am more than prepared to sacrifice footage to meet the requirements of the exhibition. 

Aesthetically the piece holds a simple quality which is purveyed by the studio lighting pattern and the dress code that the participants were told to stick to.  The movements of the participants are almost synchronised alternatively. In my own opinion I feel that the piece hits the nail square on in terms of matching my piece to the contextual research that I have conducted over the course of the FMP. This is not the end of the work as I have a lot of supplementary work to do to achieve the best grade possible and to ensure that all parts of the criteria are met. I also feel that the attention to detail on the shoot has propelled the piece forward and I have tried to get plenty of objects/items that have had some significance in my life, even if its  had the smallest impact or a life changing piece of film/music, I have included everything and anything that has done so.

The next step in the plan is to keep blogging regularly, something that I have not done up to this point. However, what is not on my blog is most definitely in my sketchbook.  I am working towards the finalization of the exhibition plan and and the pricing up of the shelves, brackets, paint and any other necessities.

FMP shoot

Today I have finished the principal filming for My FMP. I have been working in the studio on the 17/5/2011 and today 18/5/2011.  I spent the best part of yesterday setting up the lightning in the studio.  The shoot began at around 11:00 am and finished just before 12:00pm.

The primary objective for the shoot was to get the correct balance of lighting.  This had originally caused several minor problems.  The first problem was with what the two participants would wear. If they wore black then there would be a major contrast between the background and their clothing. This was solved by the two people involved wearing a plain white t shirt each. This gave the shoot a more organised aesthetic.  This also avoided making the piece look like a typical 'student' film.

The second obstacle to make the tables look more appropriate and give the shoot a more credential look.  The tables were reflecting light due to the smooth, bright surfaces. I solved this by covering them in 3 metres of black lining cloth.

The next step of the progress is to finish the piece tomorrow. I have set this date to finish the piece to give enough time to finalize my plans for the exhibition and get the adequate resources (shelves, brackets etc.)

Exhibition Ideas

As well as preparing to shoot my FMP on Tuesday, I have been looking into how I am going to present the final piece in the end of year exhibition. Initially I had thought about simply showing it on a monitor but then after a discussion with Tutors I have been looking taking advantage of the boards that are going to be ordered. I have been sketching out my intentions and annotating them all week in my sketch book.

I have thought about placing a mounted monitor on a bracket on one side of the space and then putting several shelves to place all of the objects I am using in my piece as well as posters, written quotes and any other objects that appear in the film. I have also made a scaled down model out of polystyrene which has been measured in inches (8x4). This gave me a better idea as too the potetential lenghts of the shelves and how they would translate and how much space I will eventually have.  At this stage my main proority is getting the piece finished and then I will hopefully have two weeks to make this exhibition idea actually happen.

Progression

Yesterday and today I have been working on another short piece for the FMP.  I have been planning out a piece which will encompass the contextual study that I have been conducting over the past few weeks. The piece itself is influenced by 'Ritual in Transfigured Time' (as previously mentioned) and 'Art Bin' by Michael Landy.  The piece itself consists of a recycling bin placed in the middle of the room. At either side there will be two tables, A and B. Table A will be covered in objects which have been used for influence and inspiration, The catalogue of items will potentially be made up of things that I myself have used for influence aswell as key figures in Art, Music and film. Table B will be empty.

1. One person will repeatedly place the objects from Table A into the bin. 
2. Whilst The table is being emptied, A second person representing table B will remove the objects and place them on his/hers table. 
3. A third person will then move the objects back to Table A. Completing a full cycle of useage.
4. The intention behind the piece is to signify the constant recycling and source referencing that we go through in creative processes.

Michael Landy's piece signifies the 'Failure of Art'. The piece relied on cntribution from artists, new and old to apply to put there installations, paintings, sculptures in to the bin. There were sizeable contributions from many of the (YBA'S) Young British artists of the late 1980's/early 90's including a painting of Damien Hirst's Crystal Skull, A photograph from Gillian Wearings 'Signs' and a piece by Tracey Emin.  Although some of the works werent in them selves deemed 'Failures', they still contribute to a constant cycle of inspiration as some of the lesser known artists pieces could well have been influenced by each other.

This could well be one of the manifestations that will form the main body of the work or it could be party of a wider spectrum of pieces that will make a short film.