Light Fantastic!

Currently, I have been doing some basic research on the different aspects of light and the role it plays in a particular space. Since I will be working on a stop-motion film, I want to make it as dramatic as possible using light as a key element of the created space. Speaking of which, I have (after successful sit-ins with Dave Allen and Jayne Harvey) also modified my project proposal a bit.

To narrow down the concept of my project, I have decided to work on Dreams as a window to the sub conscience. Using a variety of research practices and surveys, I want to delve deeper into the way people dream and what they see and incorporate my own dreams into it - to create a visual treat for the audience. Through this film, the audience would be able to see and hopefully relate and react to my images as if they were their own. If not, at least feel some kind of connection to what dreams are made of and how our sub conscience works in mysterious ways. Styles of projection, lighting and music will play major roles in my project, apart from the actual set that I will be creating to film in.

Still not so clear on a shooting script as the contents of my film are still somewhat blurry but researching deeply into different cultures and the talk by ex student Donna Rumble-Smith (on embroidered handwriting etc.) has inspired me immensely. Although hers is a completely different medium of expression, she has touched the core of personal reflections through her work and I wish to do the same.

Some of my inspirations from her work are the use of glow paint and thread to depict mystery and an element of playfulness. Also, Susie MacMurray's dream like installations are going to be a good starting point for me. Check it out  - http://www.susie-macmurray.co.uk/project_type.php?id=15


Book I am currently reading:
Light Fantastic,The Art and Design of Stage Lighting;  Max Keller