We were a little low in number on Saturday, only Mhairi, Shona and Molly, but enough of us to have a productive session and start working on our Super 8 film edits.
The girls have all been studying hard for their exams so I couldn't help feeling really chuffed that they still make the time to come and take part in the sessions in the middle of such a stressful time.
Film editing isn't everybody's cup of tea (I happen to really like it) so I know that diving into such a focussed and digital process was only going to keep everyone's attention for so long. However the girls got stuck in though, as usual and did their best. They got to grips with the software really quickly and enjoyed working with their footage.
Molly is going to start putting the words from her monologue over the top of her footage and Shona and Mhairi will probably add some still images and sounds.
Sorry no photos this week...I managed to remember my camera but forget the battery! Doh!
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Sunday, 13 April 2014
Digitising the Super 8 film
I've spent most of the day digitising all the Super 8 film that the Undercurrents group shot and processed.
There's some absolutely gorgeous footage in there. The film comes out in negative when processed using the coffee and soap method...like the images below...
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
5.4.14 - Arts Award Catch-up Session
We had a good planning session today and caught-up on everyone's progress towards their Arts Award Challenges.
It was good just to have chance to touch base with everyone and listen to their thoughts and ideas as the last two film processing sessions have been a bit hectic. Next time we meet we'll go to Thompson Park and everyone will have a series of mini Art Tasks to complete that involve drawing, sculpture, photography, poetry and film. The outcomes of these activities will help flesh out their Arts Award work as well as form the basis of another wonderful Undercurrents exhibition and film screening.
Unfortunately we had a bit of a blip during the session as Molly realised she had misplaced her phone. So she was naturally quite upset and distracted so the session ended on a bit of a low which was a shame.
It was good just to have chance to touch base with everyone and listen to their thoughts and ideas as the last two film processing sessions have been a bit hectic. Next time we meet we'll go to Thompson Park and everyone will have a series of mini Art Tasks to complete that involve drawing, sculpture, photography, poetry and film. The outcomes of these activities will help flesh out their Arts Award work as well as form the basis of another wonderful Undercurrents exhibition and film screening.
We finished the session by projecting all the Super 8 films they'd shot and processed and there were so many gorgeous bits of footage.
I'm really looking forward to editing the film with them!
Unfortunately we had a bit of a blip during the session as Molly realised she had misplaced her phone. So she was naturally quite upset and distracted so the session ended on a bit of a low which was a shame.
Tuesday, 1 April 2014
Monday, 24 March 2014
22.3.14 More Super 8 processing with Me and Martha
Another great day processing and dyeing film at The Crib today!
Martha came for round two of the Super 8 Film processing and we managed to get all the films processed and dyed. It was a really relaxed yet productive session with everyone having chance to try the various steps, dipping in and out and sharing the work.
Martha and I also showed a couple of our Super 8 films and it was good for the group to see what's possible with the medium.
I brought all the processed film reels home so that I can start to film them digitally and the group will be able to edit what they have shot. Really looking forward to seeing the results!
Unfortunately I didn't capture any photos today as we were constantly busy but here are some links to Martha's films:
https://vimeo.com/81730795
https://vimeo.com/70400094
Martha came for round two of the Super 8 Film processing and we managed to get all the films processed and dyed. It was a really relaxed yet productive session with everyone having chance to try the various steps, dipping in and out and sharing the work.
Martha and I also showed a couple of our Super 8 films and it was good for the group to see what's possible with the medium.
I brought all the processed film reels home so that I can start to film them digitally and the group will be able to edit what they have shot. Really looking forward to seeing the results!
Unfortunately I didn't capture any photos today as we were constantly busy but here are some links to Martha's films:
https://vimeo.com/81730795
https://vimeo.com/70400094
Friday, 21 March 2014
Black Roses
On Wednesday this week we went to see Black Roses at Burnley Youth Theatre. It was amazing, really moving and very well performed by the 2 actors.
The piece is based on real life events from several years ago, when 20 year old Sophie Lancaster was beaten unconcious in her local park in Bacup, and died from her injuries days later in hospital. Her story is told by using the verbatim words of her mother, Sylvia Lancaster, interwoven with poetry written by Simon Armitage, which is written in Sophie's "voice".
Its a very powerful story because of who Sophie was as a person, and the fact that she was killed purely because she choose to look different. Since her daughters death, Sylvia Lancaster has campaigned for "Hate Crime" to include attacks against goths and other members of subcultures.
Sylvia Lancaster joined the cast for a Q and A after the show and spoke a little bit about her work.
The whole experience made me think a lot about difference, and how we are all different in our own way, and we choose how we express those differences. Everyone is going to review the show for their Arts Award, so we'll hopefully share some of the reviews from the group here on the blog.
Black Roses is produced by Royal Exchange, Manchester. Find out more about the play here.
The piece is based on real life events from several years ago, when 20 year old Sophie Lancaster was beaten unconcious in her local park in Bacup, and died from her injuries days later in hospital. Her story is told by using the verbatim words of her mother, Sylvia Lancaster, interwoven with poetry written by Simon Armitage, which is written in Sophie's "voice".
Its a very powerful story because of who Sophie was as a person, and the fact that she was killed purely because she choose to look different. Since her daughters death, Sylvia Lancaster has campaigned for "Hate Crime" to include attacks against goths and other members of subcultures.
Sylvia Lancaster joined the cast for a Q and A after the show and spoke a little bit about her work.
The whole experience made me think a lot about difference, and how we are all different in our own way, and we choose how we express those differences. Everyone is going to review the show for their Arts Award, so we'll hopefully share some of the reviews from the group here on the blog.
Black Roses is produced by Royal Exchange, Manchester. Find out more about the play here.
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