Self Critique

Im pretty happy with how this final piece turned out. We decided to start with a smooth opening and give a little background on the family. The piece is shorter than I expected it to come out to be, but I think the cuts made were well thought out for the direction that we were taking this piece. There are a few changes I would make if I had more time to work on the piece. There were a lot of interesting points and stories that we heard during the interviews and I would love to lengthen this piece to fit those things in. We also were not able to interview the PA Mrs. Dorothy on camera. I know she has a lot of good insight on the family and I really think she could have been a good addition to this piece in giving a different angle to how the family is viewed.

I learned a lot about this family. They really helped me to understand the dynamics of a family that cares for a special needs individual. The piece is still going in initial direction that we were aiming to take the piece, but we made some cuts so that other things would not cloud the intent of the piece. I hope you like it!

Final Project

Self Critiue

I'm pretty happy with the overall outcome of this piece. A lot of work went into this piece and it's different from where I started. This was a good learning project for me. Now that I know more I know that I can do much greater things with the next. Much more work with the audio had to be done. In addition to that, I cut out more of the piece and tightened more of the shots. My slides are simple, but I took the class' advice with putting the names at the end. For my menu, I personally think its cute, but small changes were made. There are still some small technical kinks that have be a bit confused but for the most part I have a better understanding of how to work with the programs.

The Monfort Home

The Monfort Family

Mrs. Dorothy


Leann


Kevin


Jimmy


Louanne

Final Pitch

Project Description
The Monfort Family has their share of challenges; but even though they care for a handicap daughter, the Monforts are like any other family: dysfunctional, yet loving.

Explanation of Theme and Intent
We want to share the personal story of the Monfort family. Our focus is not so much on Leann and her condition, but more so the family situation and how they have dealt with the many challenges in their lives stemming from Leann's handicap. Like so many families, they have their share setbacks and issues. We want our audience to see this family not as burdened, but as just another family. There are better and worse family conditions to have; but patience, work, and love drive this one.

Act I
The Intro
Interviews: Louanne Monfort (Mother) with Jimmy Monfort (Father)
(Medium Bust shot)
Questions:
1. Tell me about Leanne’s birth.
2. When did you notice Leann was having problems?
3. What did the doctors say about Leann’s condition?
4. How did you react?
5. Explain how Leann was permanently affected.
6. What changes did your family have to make?
B Roll - Video: the Monfort’s morning
Interactions of Louanne and Jimmy with Leann
Photos: Leann’s birth, surgeries, young photos


Act II-
Interviews
Louanne Monfort with Jimmy Monfort (Medium Bust shot)
Questions
7. What influenced you to have more children?
8. How did your families react to the fact that you wanted more children
9. What impact has your situation had on your realationship?
10. What other situations impacted your relationship
11. How do you think your other children have been affected by your family’s situation?
12. What are your experiences with how strangers react to your family?
13. How did you learn to deal with strangers’ reactions?
14. What other stressors do you have? (finances, time management)
15. What made you decide to keep Leann at home?
16. What were the outside reactions to your decision to keep Leann at home?
17. How does your family spend the holidays?
Kevin Monfort (youngest son) (Medium Bust Shot)
18. What was it like growing up with a handicap sister?
19. How do you feel you are different from other familes?
20. How do your friends react when you introduce them to your family?
21. Tell me about some of the positive experiences you’ve had.
22. Tell me about some of the negative experiences you’ve had.
23. How do you feel your family situation has affected your life?
24. How do you feel your family situation has affected your way of thinking?
Mrs. Dorothy (PA) (Medium Bust Shot)
25. Tell me about the family life you’ve observed within the Monfort home.
26. What is your role in the Monfort home?
B Roll – Video- Normal day-to-day activities
- Mrs. Dorothy taking care of Leanne
- Photos- Monfort children growing up


Act III
Interviews
Mrs. Dorothy
27. How do the Monforts compare to other families you have assisted?
Louanne, Kevin, and Jimmy
27. How do you feel you are similar to other families?
28. What are your plans for Leann’s future care?
29. Where do you think your family will be twenty years from now?
30. How do you feel your family's way of life has shaped your way thinking?
B Roll - Video- The family's normal activities
- Ending a day with Leann

Production Design Statement
We feel our B Roll and specific line of questioning will steer the understanding of the Monfort family's situation. B Roll will pertain to the questions being answered and will also show how life is lived in the Monfort home.

Revised Pitch

Rebecca, Brittany, and Amanda
Final Project

The Monfort's Story:

*The B-Roll will show two days (or more) of following the Monfort family, then lead to the third day of interviewing the family.

*Questions: (more to come when following the family so we can get a more better understand of them first)
1. What do you remember with Leeann birth? Good or bad, tell me more about it.
2. When did you know something was wrong with Leeann?
3. From what you remember, when did Leeann situation get worse? How, has she always been this way, and how was she as a child growing up?
4. Has this situation affected your social life? Are there other situations affecting it? How?
5. What does the family plan to do when you are no longer able to care for your child?
6. If you could wish one thing for Leeann what would it be?
7. (For Kevin Monfort, the younger brother) Tell me about having an older sister that is handicap. How is it no different than anyone else? How is it different?

Story Board:

B-Roll:
-Start off with Louann getting the day started and Ms. Dorothy walking into the Monfort's home (at 8am) to prepare for the day.

Wideshot:
- switch to the parents. Ask the parents, Jimmy Monfort and Louann Monfort, what do they remember from Leeann birth

B-Roll:
-(While the parents are still going on continuing with the question) Photographs of Leeann from when she was a baby will be shown.

Medium Bust Shot:
(Medium bust shot of one of the parents will be on camera, while talking)

B-Roll:
-Louann and Ms Dorthy enteracting with Leeann.

Medium Bust Shot:
-Whole family (Jimmy, Louann, & Kevin) couple of seconds with one or two members of the family) Questions related to: "what you remember, when did Leeann situation get worse? Ect.

B-Roll:
-Kevin, the younger brother, doing what he normally does. Questions.

B-Roll:
-Following Ms. Dorothy and Leeann; ask Ms. Dorothy a couple questions during some B-Roll of how long she has been around the Monfort family, what she does for Leeann, and what Leeann likes and dislikes. Ect.

Medium Bust Shot:
-Interview with Ms. Dorothy.

Wideshot:
-Whole family. Questions about their social life.
(During this question we focus more on the family one on one interview)

Wideshot:
-Whole family. Questions related to their future plans. (focus on one or two members of the family interview)

Headshots:
-Interviews.

B-Roll:
-Ms. Dorothy shift is over (at 5pm). Parents take turns taking care of Leeann.

Wideshot:
-Whole Family.
Headshot:
-Question of their hopes for Leeann.

B-Roll:
-Parents put Leeann to bed.

Medium Bust Shot:
-Parents.

Self Critique

For my final edit I decided to simplify a bit and take the dog's voice out. I thought it was a cute idea, but im not sure how to work the dog in with the way that everything was shot. I am going back closer to my original idea and sticking to a more serious point.I also did some work on the audio. I added presence many spots (especially in the area in the kitchen). For my menu, I revised completely and made much softer on the eyes. Im pretty happy with how this homework assignment went over because I am much more comfortable and familiar with the programs this week.

Crit on Crit

I was told that my dog was a pretty good actor, and it was suggested that I give him a voiceover to make him more of a character. So I did. It kinda changes the angle that the story is coming from but it makes the movie more entertaining because it adds a comical aspect to the piece. I also shortened the video by about 4 minutes because there was just too much dragging. There are still some audio errors in my video that were from recording. I'm still learning how to use final cut but I'm in a much better place than I was.

sneaky part 2

Sneaky Part 1

Second Edit of Midterm- Fall

Pitch for Final Project

The life of the Monfort family revolves around caring for their daughter, Leanne, who was left mentally handicap after the removal of a brain tumor shortly after birth. In our documentary, my group will take viewers into the lives of the individuals of a family that has lived their lives around caring for Leanne.

Interviews with:

Louanne Monfort (mother)

Jimmy Monfort (father)

Kevin Monfort (brother)

Mrs. Dorothy (P.A.)

Setting: The Monfort home

Act I

Getting Leanne in the morning

Introducing the family, their situation, and Leanne's illness

Act II

Daily activities

Eating, Medication, entertainment

Questions regarding how each family member cares for Leanne

How does caring for her affect relationships, financial situations, socail lives ext.

Act III

The family's harsh realities

Assignment writeup

For my midterm shooting I ran into a few bumps in the road but I think it went well. The entire process took a lot longer than I expected; however, this was my first time shooting anything of this length.

I knew at the jump that I wanted my assignment to revolve around relationships. The idea for this topic came from my watching people and reality television. So many people, young especially, get into relationships and end up staying even when the love has gone sour. The reasons behind this are numerous and vary with every situation. I want my audience to watch this and sort of open a dialogue about why couples stay together even when the best thing may be for them to part ways. It is easy to decided what a person should do in these situations, but put yourself in the shoes of the characters and try to understand why.

location photos

bathroom-has a small echo
kitchen-slight echo

Production Schedule

Monday March 14-

INT. BEDROOM-MORNING

INT. KITCHEN- MORNING

INT. BATHROOM- MORNING

9am-11am

Opening bedroom scene

Second Morning scene

Kitchen scene

7pm-9pm

INT. LIVING ROOM-EVENING

INT. BEDROOM- EVENING

INT. BATHROOM- EVENING

fight scene

ending scene

All actors will be present during all shooting

Script

INT. BEDROOM- EARLY MORNING

Both characters, Sean and Brook, are asleep in bed with their small dog between them. The alarm on a cell phone rings. Sean opens his eyes and reaches for the cell phone. He rubs one hand across his face and flips the phone open and it is blinking “wake up…wake up”.

SEAN

Shh!

Sean grunts at the early time. He puts the phone back down and gets out of bed. As he gets up, the movement wakes up his girlfriend. She reaches over and grabs the phone to see the time. She rubs the dog’s head, gets out of bed, and walks to the bathroom behind Sean.

INT. BATHROOM-MORNING

They both get ready (brushing their teeth, combing their hair, showering ext…) without acknowledging each other’s presence.

INT. KITCHEN-MORNING

Brook is leaning against the fridge drinking a glass of milk. Sean walks in front of her to grab his keys.

SEAN

Five o’clock

They barely make eye contact

Brook

Okay

The dog is sitting and looking at Brook like he wants something. Brook laughs.

Brook

Okay, okay come on.

Brook grabs a leash and picks up the dog cuddling him and smiling.

INT. LIVING ROOM-MORNING

Brook re-enters the apartment with the dog and takes off his leash. She reaches down to take off his collar and pets him.

Brook

Be back later Max! Be a good boy today! I’m gonna miss you! Bye Max!

INT. LIVING ROOM- EVENING

Brook walks in from work and puts her things down. She walks to the bedroom.

INT. BEDROOM-EVENING

As Brook Undresses in her closet the time on her clock can be seen; it is four-thirty in the afternoon.

INT. LIVING ROOM- EVENING

Brook sits on the couch watching television. Sean walks through the door and Brook follows him with her eyes as he walks to the bedroom. She picks up her phone and looks at it: Six-thirty.

Brook

I thought you said five?

Sean

Aw yeah, I ran some errands. Is there anything to eat?

Brook nods her head in the direction of the kitchen. Sean heads to the kitchen.

Brook

Why don’t you try calling or something next time you’re gonna be late.

INT. KITCHEN- EVENING

Sean stands over a cold and dry store-bought pizza. He looks disgusted. He pulls out raw meat from the freezer and starts to cook. Brook stands in the entryway.

Brook

So what was wrong with the pizza that I left?

Sean

Look at it! I don’t want it.

Brook

You had to cook that! I was saving that for later. Now the pizza is gonna get cold and nobody will eat it.

Sean

Well if you’re so worried then you eat it.

Brook

I don’t want it. I already ate and I left it for you!

Sean

Oh well, do something with it. I’m not about to eat that right now.

Brook rolls her eyes and walks back to the living room

INT. LIVING ROOM- EVENING

Sean comes in with a full plate of delicious food. He sits and starts to eat when he notices Brook glaring at him.

Sean

Want some?

Brook

Nope, already ate. (making sure not to look at him)

Sean

Good

Sean shakes his head

Brook

What?

Sean

Nothing, nothing at all…

INT. BATHROOM- EVENING

Sean and Brook are preparing for bed. Brook wraps up her hair and heads into the bedroom first.

Brook

It’s your turn…

Sean looks down at the dog and seems very annoyed.

Sean

Let’s go (in a stern voice). Now Max I don’t feel like waiting for you!

The dog follow Sean out the door.

INT. BEDROOM- NIGHT

Brook lays in bed watching tv as the sound of the front door closing is heard. She tosses and turns until the sound of the door closing sounds again. Sean comes into the bedroom, takes off his shoes , and leaves them on the floor. He climbs into bed and they allow the dog to sleep between them.

Sean

What time do you get up?

Brook

Eight

INT. BEDROOM-MORING

It is the next morning. The alarm on the cellphone sounds and Brook wakes up to grab it. She rubs her eyes and sits there for a few seconds before rolling out of bed. She heads for the bathroom.

Brook

Wake up!

Before she can make it out of the room she trips on Sean’s shoe.

Brook

Damn! Watch where you put your stuff!

She waddles into the bathroom. Sean stays in bed as the sound of the shower starts. Water turns off, and Sean rolls out of bed as Brook comes back into the bedroom.

INT. KITCHEN-MORNING

Brook walks in and sees the pizza from the night before all cold and rock hard. She throws it a way.

Brook

(sighs) A waste… Come on baby let’s go outside!

The dog jumps in excitement. Brook grabs the leash and they walk out the door.

INT. BATHROOM-MORNING

Sean is brushing his teeth and shaving. The sound of the door closing is heard. Brook peeks her head into the bathroom.

Brook

I’m gonna be late today. They need me to help finish the project for this weekend.

Sean

What time?

Brook

I don’t know, whenever I’m finished.

Sean

Uh… Can you give me an estimate?

Brook

Not really, um… eight?

Sean

Ok whatever

Brook

Alright

Brook leaves

INT. BEDROOM-MORNING

Sean fastens his shirt and looks at his reflection in the mirror. He also looks at the photographs of himself and Brook throughout their relationship pated to the mirror. They look younger in the first photo. Sean then looks down and sees the camera that he’d given Brook on her birthday. It seems to be in bad shape.

Sean

(talking to himself) I spend an entire paycheck to buy you this camera for your birthday and you treat it like this.

Sean switches the camera on and holds it toward his face. Sean grabs his keys and walks out the apartment door so quickly he almost steps on the dog.

INT.LIVING ROOM. EVENING

Brook comes home and Sean is sitting watching tv.

INT.BEDROOM EVENING

Brook enters and starts putting her things away. She sees the camera on the bed and looks puzzled.

Brook

Not where I left you…

She walks over and picks it up and then turns the camera on. A new video is on the camera and Brook presses play.

Video Plays

Sean

The next time you want some super-expensive gift don’t tell me about it because you clearly don’t care about or take care of your stuff. You know what, next time I’ll just get you some ten-dollar sneakers ; it’s expected for you to tear those up.

INT. LIVING ROOM-EVENING

Brook storms in with the camera in her hand

Brook

What the hell is this suppose to mean?

Sean

Exactly what it says. What did you do? Take the damn thing out in the rain?

Brook

What?

Sean- I didn’t spend all that money for you to treat my gifts like it’s one of your cheap toys.

Brook

Excuse me? Are you seriously mad?! The camera is fine. You’re blowing this way out of proportion.

Sean

And that’s your problem! I can’t stand that about you!

Brook

What are you talking about? I’m not the one making problems out of nothing! I can’t stand that about you!

Sean

The camera is fine… Just like that nasty, dry, sorry excuse for food you tried to give me yesterday!

Brook

Oh the pizza you were gonna eat later? The one I threw away this morning because you were too lazy to even put it up?

Sean

You gotta be kidding me. I told you to do something with that stuff. And I don’t recall ever saying I would eat that crap.

Brook

First of all, you were the one in the kitchen. So why should I have to do anything if you’re the one in there making a mess? We barely talk all week and the first real conversation you wanna have with me is about this? You really need to calm yourself. The camera is fine, it’s just getting a little old.

Sean

Maybe you’re getting a little old! Something is definitely wrong with your mind if you think this is fine! You don’t care about anything. It’s like I’m in a relationship with nobody! I put a lot of thought into buying you that camera; the least that you could do is take care of it. Where the hell is the lens cap?

Brook

Whatever, don’t even act like you’re perfect. Don’t even get me started. So just shut up!

Sean grabs his keys and storms out the door. Brook paces the apartment with an angry look on her face.

INT. BEDROOM-EVENING

Brook looks into the mirror and her face becomes frozen as she looks at the pictures on the mirror. More time passes as she waits and Brook has calmed down; however, she is anxious. She walks over t her bed and sits down. She dials her phone and puts it to her ear.

Brook

Sean, where are you?... Can you come home? I wanna talk… Because this is completely stupid… just talk to me… you were right about the camera.

End.

Crit on Critique

The feedback I recieved was very helpful. I decided to make my male character much more rude to bump up the effect of the bad relationship. I also have given my female character more of a connection with her pet to show the difference in how she treats her boyfriend as oppose to a dog. I have made it clear that the boyfriend does not like the dog and he may be a little jealous of how the dog gets treated.

Logistics

a. 3 Characters

1 Male (SEAN)- 20-25yrs old

1 Female (BROOK)- 20-25yrs old

1 Dog (MAX)- Pomeranian

b. How many scenes each actor will be in and the total length of their performances.

Sean (all scenes)- approx 10 min

Brook (all scenes)

Max 3 scences approx 3 minutes
c. The requirements, number, and types of locations.

Location 2136 Westchester Circle

Apartment

d. The number and types of stunts and special effects.

N/A
e. What special costumes and makeup will be required?

N/A

f. What props are required

Camera

Leash

Store bought pizza

Script Breakdown

This is a story that happens all too often. Young couples live together and despite how bad the relationship has become, despite the faults that they both have, they continue to stay in these bad relationships. Both characters have bad qualities (the male more so than the female) but I want to show more so how some women would rather stay in a bad partnership than be alone.

Opening scence

Serves to show that this is a young couple living together and that they have been together for a while. We are also introduced to Max, their dog, who serves to show difference in the way Brook treats her boyfriend and her pet.

First evening- Food conversation

This scene serves to show how small conversations with this couple somehow turn into an argument. This also is a rising action that will feed the later, larger argument.

Finding Camera

When Sean finds the camera in bad shape, this brings rise to how the argument will start.

Climax

the argument where everything comes up

falling action

Brook calming down and calling Sean to come home

Establishing

young couple living together gets up on a typical day and we follow what goes on within thier home, showing a comfortability with each other but lack of communication.

3-4 mins

Rising action

next day

daily activities continue

Sean finds camera in bad shape

2 min

climax

fight

sean leaves

1 min

falling action

brook is upset and paces until she calls sean to make up

1 min

actors

floorplan of set

Pitch for Short Film

Conflict in relationships

• secrets
• ignoring problems

Our two main characters are Brook and Sean. They are a young couple living together and, from the outside, their relationship seems pretty normal. They have their share of problems, as most couples, but lately Brook's behavior has changed and Sean is about to learn a deadly secret about his girlfriend that threatens not only their relationship but their entire lives. Brook Confesses to Sean that she thinks she murdered someone. In this emotional outpour Sean comforts his girlfriend and this situation brings them closer together as a couple.

Characters:

Brook

Female in her early twenties. She loves to take pictures with the camera that her boyfriend gave her for her birthday. She thinks that she is very good at keeping secrets from people. The problem is that she reveals them with her face. Now more than usual, her detached emotions and shaky responses make it very easy for her boyfriend, Sean, to see right through her.

Sean

A sports-loving guy in his early twenties. He has been in a relationship with Brook for about two years and lately he's started to ignore her more and more. He isn't too bright, which is why he didn't pick up on his girlfriend's behavior before; however, one incident causes him to do some snooping and he finds something, among Brook's things, that shocks him.

Setting

• characters' apartment
• park where crime took place (large ditch)

Act I

Shows how the relationship between the two characters is failing.

Sean ignores Brook wanting attention

Her behavior is weird but he brushes it off

Act II

Sean walks in and finds Brook freaking out and she wont tell him why.

Later he goes through her things and finds that the camera he gave her is broken

Act III

Sean asks Brook about the camera and she finally pours out the story of what happened.

as she talks we flash back and forward from the struggle to her talking to Sean.

He comforts her and this kind of sick story somehow makes brings them closer.

Stanley Kubrick : The Shining

For this assignment I chose to watch the Shining; mainly because I had never watched it before and from watching the clips from it in class really peaked my interest in seeing the whole movie. Also, my group and I decided to shoot our most recent project to attempt to mimic the style of shooting that Stanley Kubrick used in directing this film. The Shining uses many shots directly in front or behind the actor, with the actor moving directly toward or away from the camera. Symmetry is a big element when it comes to the setting and character placement with this film. The rule of thirds is broken many times placing points of interest in the center of the shot. Even when using shot-reverse-shot the character of interest in placed in the center with the rear-facing character almost out of the shot on the side. Long halls and large rooms are elongated by the symmetrical settings (sometimes moving inward and outward). Shots are setup almost like a photograph. This draws in the audience into the center. These elements, along with beautiful lighting, really accent the grim and stomach-sinking feeling of the film.

Group Project #3

Concept: Espionage, part 2. Character A continues to act like she doesn't know Character B is following her.

Logistics: Front of Auditorium doors, hallway, stairwell, hallway near mailroom

Shot 1(Wideshot)
Character B watches Character A enter and exit scene.
Shot 2(Wideshot)
Character A walks towards camera while Character B watches her.
Shot 3(Wideshot)
Character A walks away from camera while Character B watches her
Shot 4(Bustshot)
Character B's eyes following from camera right to left.
Shot 5(Close Up)
Character B's face following from camera right to left.
Shot 6(Wideshot)
Character A walking down hallway from camera. Character B follows after.
Shot 7(Wideshot)
Character A walking down hallway toward camera. Character B follows.
Shot 8(Low Angle)
Character A walking up stairs, drops papers. Character B picks it up.
Shot 9(High Angle)
Character A walks up stairs, drops papers. Character B picks it up, smiling.
Shot 10(Low Angle)
Character A walks up stairs followed by Character B.
Shot 11(Mediumshot)
Character B comes through doorway
Shot 12(Mediumshot)
Character A waits for Character B. Trips Character B.
Shot 11(Mediumshot)
Character A tripping Character B. Character B falls towards camera.
Shot 12(Wideshot)
Character B on ground along with file.
Shot 13(Closeup)
Character A tripping B.
Shot 14(Wideshot)
Character B on ground. Character A picks up paper.
Shot 15(Wideshot)
Character A walks off.

Concept: Espionage. One character tries to steal important papers from another character; only to be pick-pocketed.

Logistic: Library, hallway, and classroom

Shot 1(Wide shot)
Character A sitting reading paper.
Character B eases in scene from corner.
Shot 1.2(Close Up)
Character A reading paper
Shot 2 (Medium Shot or bust Shot)
Character B peeking around corner.
Shot 3(Insert)
Important paper on table.
Shot 4(Close up)
Character B's smirking.
Shot 5(OTS)
See Character B over Character A's reading.
Shot 6(Wide shot)
Character A looks at watch then gets up and walks away.
Shot 6.2(Close Up)
Character A looking at watch.
Shot 7(Wide shot)
Character B rushes and grabs paper, looks around, runs off screen.
Shot 7.2(Close Up)
Character B grabbing paper.
Shot 8(Close Up)
Character B putting paper in purse.
Shot 9(Bust shot)
Character B in different area. Searches for paper in purse. Worried look.
Shot 10(Close up)
Character B realizes something.
Shot 11(2 shot)
Character B walking to right camera, passing Character A.
Shot 12(2 shot)
Character A walking to left camera, brushing against Character B, smiling.
Shot 13(Medium shot)
Character B smacks head and shakes it and leaves room.

Crit on Critique- Sense of Place

After hearing and reading what my peers had to say, I decided to make many changes to my project. I had mistakes such as: shadows, logos, shaky shots ext. The scenes in the bedroom and kitchen do seem a bit unneeded, so I'm going to focus more so on the bathroom and water.

Previously I had a few too many ideas trying to cram into one piece. Keeping it simple is my best bet with this particular project. When I added more I really confused my audience and my main goal needs to be to clearly get across my point.

The shots of minor details really interest me so I want to push that idea farther. Getting a sense of a place without actually seeing the place as a whole interests me because the audience gets involved with putting the pieces together themselves.

I want to focus on water and its place in a normal bathroom. I'm thinking of this as kind of a "stop to smell the roses" thing, just in a bathroom.

My revision is not at where i would like it to be; however, I've picked up a few tips during my critique that will help me further improve this project and to

Assignement Write-up

Amanda Willoughby

Project #1

Sense of Place - January 26, 2011

We see a character get out of bed, go to the restroom, and then move to the kitchen to get a cup of water.

I wanted to show an individual in their living space and moving about it in a normal way; however, I am drawing focus to the smaller details of each space instead of giving a full view of a room. My intent was for the audience to identify with and get a sense of each place to which the character moves as he travels from one mundane day-to-day event to another.

My main idea started with how places are identified by people through our senses.

This was my first time using Quicktime to edit video and I would like to learn more about using transitions and sounds in using this program. I would have liked to have added certain sounds to certain clips; but, I'm not sure of how to take sound out of a clip and add another

Statement

What is a sense of place? Being in tuned with one's surroundings by means of memory, sight, sound, and touch. Moreover, the place we connect with the most is usually home or places within.What exactly one perceives, when exposed to a place, differs with every individual due to all that one has encountered up until that point.There are things that we are aware of which we don't usually give much attention. This is why I have chosen omit factors dealing with the subject's identity- to draw attention to the place rather than the actions of the person.

Story Board

A Sense of Place

When a person is in a place, everything that has occured to that person up until that point will affect that individual's perception of that place. What occurs to that individual in terms of what they see, hear, feel, smell, and think makes that person in tuned with their surroundings. This is a sense of place.

A sense of place can also mean that a person enters into a place and it draws their mind to another place. For example, when you bite into a York Peppermint Patty you get the sensation that your on top of a mountain. This would be an extreme example but I think you get the idea.

-where things are located
- what smells are there and where are they coming from
- what does the temp feel like
- what does this place remind one of/ what other places remind you of this one
- what is the mood
- what do we come in contact with
- How do we change/affect what is within a place
- How would one recreate this place in one's mind/ what is most important?
-where is the place located in relation to other places
- what is the significance of a place at a particular time

A Sense of Place

Place
1. A particular portion of space whether of definite or indefinite extent.
2. Space in general
3. A specificf portion of space normally occupied by anything
4. a region or area

Place is basically a set of surroundings. When involved with the senses this includes what one can see, smell, hear, and touch. Place can also influence what one thinks. What associations can one draw when in contact with a place? Physical places can take one's mind into thinking about areas that have a common ground with one's physical surroundings. Moreover, these physical places can take one into a mental place; however, the mental place changes from individual to individual because one's own experiences shape what we percieve and how it is interpreted.