Artist Statement

Because most people don't fully utilize their sense of sight and sound, my project pursues both senses through observational means. By illustrating these elements, it exemplifies the importance of their place not only in cinema, but also in society. Both are fundamental elements that are crucial in how we communicate. Cinema is only a mere reflection of that important factor in our society.

Together, my sound and visuals create an organic partnership that reflect the environment we live in. By breaking down sound, notes have been stressed to emphasize the creation of sound. Since it is common for one to filter and exclude the familiar or mundane, I have used sound as a voice to better communicate my visuals.  The result is a voice that speaks through acoustic wavelengths. Because the "language" is not clear, the experimental composition challenges what is being heard. The purpose of the soundtrack is to help emphasize the details of the visuals being screened.

Both sound and visuals often do not receive the acknowledgement they deserve because they pair so impeccably together. Without sound, one cannot hear, and without visuals, one cannot see. Not many have time to observe and appreciate these moments that pass us by. Thus, this piece is meant to bring to life these elements in our everyday life.

Influences

Nathaniel Dorsky

http://bombsite.com/issues/1000/articles/6852

Nathaniel Dorsky is a renowned filmmaker in the world of avant garde and experimental. I was particularly very moved by his motion picture, Variations. He constantly refers to editing as meditation and his editing signature is just that, meditative. In Variations, he edits each shot with just enough length of time for us to take it in before moving on to another shot entirely. The combination of the beautiful visuals paired with the pace of the editing is just enough for one to sigh and relive the emotions that were boxed and released in each shot.

References

Works Cited

 

Myklebust, Helmer R. Psychology of Deafness. New York: Grune and Stratton, 1960. Print.

 

Northern, Jerry L., and Marion P. Downs. Hearing in Children. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1991. Print.

 

Pappas, Dennis G. Diagnosis and Treatment of Hearing Impairment in Children: A Clinical Manual. San Diego, CA: College-Hill, 1985. Print.

The Beginning

Starting out in Senior Project I in spring, I initially had the idea of tying together my photography senior project work with my film senior project narrative. Unfortunately, due to limited casting calls and no shows, I have eliminated that possibility for my senior project. I found that, even with a chance to shoot it late in the summer, I'd rather not pursue the project. It would require more intense post production time during my second semester in school than what time is allotted for me in fall semester. The Encounter, as I have titled it, would be a project I can revisit in the future. In doing so, it would give me more planning and time to shoot it with more justice than the time given to me now.


What you don't hear, you see will focus on a visual perspective accompanied by sound that we feel rather than what we'd hear.