Final Project Ideation

     Unfortunately my inspirational videos aren't available for download so I've just linked them here.
     I'm interested in working with time lapse photography for this project whether exclusively in photographs or with video. Going off of the last project where the subject was the body after death, I'm interested in recording the decomposition of birds. Earlier I found a small dead bird and have been wanting to work with the bones, but would have to let it decompose first before being able to use it.
      I think this project is a good opportunity to get started on that while also using the process of decay to my advantage. I'm thinking of comparing it to the decomposition of another object, maybe a leaf or food item since as we consume we also destroy.

Earth

 I absolutely loved this video. It's obviously not something I can really strive to do for this project since it uses footage shot by NASA, but I love how intriguing it was. I kept wanting to find out more, to have the planet keep turning, and show what auroras and thunderstorms look like from a distance. It's interesting because it's something we know happens and have seen from one angle, but the change in perspective and distance makes a huge impact.

Melancholia

This video mostly focuses on environments, but the periodic panning of the camera is intriguing and well handled. Although I know special equipment is needed to move the camera that way while still maintaining a steady image, I'm interested in the process nonetheless since it may be possible to improvise using makeshift gear.




Requiem

Manipulation of time and music are useful to reference in this video since I've previously had issues with joining sound and visuals cohesively. I think for this project I really need to sit down and explore my options in terms of audio and end on a strong note.