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Location Scout Survey

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Project Name: The Making of “A Dog’s Life”

Completed by: Amanda Glassen

Scout Date & Time: Monday, November 14^th, 2016 12pm

Location address:

Student Activities Center, Preface office, room 220, IUSB

Day and time of shoot:

These are yet to be determined, but we have discussed doing it on one of the Tuesdays we do not have class.

Location description (interior/ exterior):

This is an office space, with desks along the walls, and a table in the center. Short dividers separate the desk spaces. The south and west walls are made up of windows, letting in a large amount of natural light. They do, however, have blinds that can be closed if needed.  Towards the door, there is more open space for freer movement.  The exterior of the building is adjacent to a large green lawn.

Describe the scene and action. How many people are on camera?

Some of the scenes will be individuals sitting alone, being interviewed, most likely seated in one of the desk chairs.  They may be slightly off center. For the scenes with Luna, we may be shooting in the grassy area outside the Preface office, possibly with some shots from inside looking out. Here, there will be three people and the dog on camera, with a fourth person off camera lowering a boom mic into the shot. When the camera is from the story’s camera’s point of view, there will be careless mistakes, such as focusing issues, white balance problems, a boom mic being seen, a finger getting in the shot, among others. In the opening scene, the group of four will be sitting at the table, drinking beverages and discussing the assignment they have been given. The shots will vary from wide angle to busts of individuals as they speak.

How much space is needed?

For the scenes where the group is discussing the project or the members are being interviewed, only a small space will be needed, as there won’t be significant movement. However, for the scenes when the group is shooting their own film with Luna, more space is necessary to fit all on screen, as well as allow for greater movement with Luna.

Will the action be shot from one or multiple locations?

One location was decided upon before the completion of the script, but we will need at least one additional location for the scene where the movie is going to be screened. This could be accomplished in the Preface room by utilizing a computer instead of a TV, but another location would add more visual variety to the actual film. The interior and exterior of the Preface room/Student Activities Center were previously decided upon.

Is there off-screen space available?

There will be minimal off-screen space available inside the Preface room, but there is a short hallway leading up to the room that could also be utilized. If any scenes are shot outdoors, there would be ample off-screen space.

What are the light levels and sources of light? How does this impact your scene?

The room has a significant amount of natural light from large windows, as well as overhead lights. Depending on the weather outdoors, we may need the lighting kit to compensate for any extremes that may occur with the camera facing the windows. The room is relatively small, so it would be hard/limiting to always have the windows off camera. If we decide to go a different route, we can close the blinds, but I feel we would still need the extra lights to brighten and negate any shadows from the lighting overhead. Outdoors there is only natural light, so this could potentially impact the scenes negatively. Depending on the time of day there could be harsh shadows or not enough light.

Are you recording sound? Are there any issues to be aware of?

Yes, we will be recording audio.  There are no issues that I am aware of, aside from not relying solely on the camera audio.

Is there any special equipment needed?

We will likely need the audio kit so we have clear and clean audio, as well as for the scenes with the boom mic slipping in.  Ryan and Sarah each have some equipment, but we may need additional resources. I believe the lighting kit would be helpful as well with all the natural light since the weather can be unpredictable.

Are there any concerns that need to be addressed about shooting at this location?

The main concern would be the addition of the dog, and where we will be shooting any scenes involving her.  I will need to find any IUSB policies that may address this issue. I believe if we shoot her scenes outdoors there would be no rules broken; however, I need to further research what is allowed indoors.

Other notes:

One Page Script and Phrases

“You’re grammatically gramatic”

-after telling my boyfriend that something he said was grammatically incorrect

“Did you hear me boobie taco?”

-my 4 year old son was asking me for more Halloween candy while I was making dinner

“Geeze, I’m sorry! Give me a break, I’m just a human!”

-when my 6 year old son forgot my brother’s name while they were talking

“Can you watch me go pee in the bathroom?”

-my 4 year old son telling me he had to use the bathroom 

“Don’t say that again or I will go crazy and eat all the cupcakes!”

-being silly with my 4 year old son while frosting cupcakes, and he didn’t like me repeating him

“I just jacked you for a handful of lotion; I’m peeling like a lizard over here”

-as I was finishing typing this list, a friend of my boyfriend’s walked out of our bathroom while rubbing his arm

Oops!

by

Amanda Glassen

EXT. A FAMILY GATHERING INSIDE A LARGE HOME – EARLY EVENING

NICK, driving a Jeep, arrives at a large house and proceeds to exit the vehicle along with his wife, Kara. He and Kara enter the house and greet a group of adults. Noticing the aggressive political aspect of the conversations being held, he and Kara sneak to the basement, which has been decorated in Halloween decor for the younger children. A group of children are playing together, and a few run up to greet Nick and Kara as they walk down the stairs.

Nick

(Reaching the bottom, gives a hug to one small boy, Hunter)

Hey Guys! What’s everyone doing down here?

Hunter

(Excited and fidgeting)

We’re playing Mario Kart, and I’m winning. I’m really good at it, but it’s not as fun as Halo.

Nick

(Grins)

Oh yeah? You were pretty awesome when we played at my house, but Grandpa probably doesn’t have Halo.

Hunter

(looking sad, and lowering his head)

He doesn’t. When can I come over again and play on the big tv?

Nick

I don’t know, we’ll have to talk with your Mom first.

Hunter

Ok! I’ll go ask her right now!

(turns to run upstairs, then pauses)

Wait, what’s your name again?

Both Nick and Kara look surprised and turn to laugh with each other. Nick kneels down on one knee to talk to Hunter more.

Nick

(Sounding surprised, but smiling)

You don’t remember my name?

Kara

(laughing)

That’s Uncle Nick!

Hunter

(Wide-eyed and puts his hands up)

Geeze, I’m sorry! Give me a break, I’m just a human!

David Blodgett Documentary Poster

Ride of the Valkyries - Music Video

Documentary Subject

Jack O'Hearn IV is an interdisciplinary artist, as well as an adjunct professor at both Holy Cross College at Notre Dame and Ivy Tech Community College. He received his Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Wisconsin in 2012 and 2013, respectively. In 2014, he was one of twenty artists to contribute to The Birdsell Project exhibition, an involvement that has continued to flourish. Jack's first installment piece with The Birdsell Project  was The Office (2014), and ultimately led to other pieces such as The Camper (2015), a solo, mobile installation piece, and The Health Club (2016), which utilized abandoned space at The Commerce Center in South Bend.

What is The Birdsell Project?

How did you first get involved with The Birdsell Project?

Has installation art always been your focus?

Where do you find your inspiration?

What led you to take your installation pieces mobile?

Have you done large scale installation pieces anywhere else in the area?

How did you decide to involve your students with your work?

Have you done other group collaborations, aside from your students?

Do you prefer creating solo pieces or collaborations?

Of all your pieces thus far, does one stand out as your favorite?

Are you currently looking for any new locations for future pieces?

Film Treatment for "Ride of the Valkyries"

Director: Amanda Glassen

Director of Photography: Ryan Lohman

Editor: Sarah Whitehead

Film Treatment/Script for Allen DeSomer’s rendition of “Ride of the Valkyries”

Tagline: Justice Always Prevails

The video is meant to be an epic account of a young, crime-fighting hero who rides his bike around town to stop evil-doers in their tracks.

The video will have a style of acting similar to the old silent films, where the entire story was told through visuals and exaggerated gestures/expressions. The fights scenes will be reminiscent of the “cheesy acting” seen in Power Rangers; shots may cut before physical contact occurs, giving an impression of harder hits than actually filmed.

The shot sequence/angles will progress similar to how a comic book might look.

The mise-en-scène is a hybrid of the old silent films and a comic book.

The song is titled “Ride of the Valkyries”, so it should feel like the viewer is being taken on a visual ride of sorts.

Suggestions or uncertainties are marked by *

-          All times are suggestions to aid in visualizing the storyline within the timeframe, while also taking the beat into account

Cast

Hunter Prime (HP) – Hunter Protsman

Ashton Smash (AS) – Ashton Protsman

Bad Guy 1 (BG1) – Jeremy Protsman

Bad Guy 2 (BG2) – Brittany Lockard

Hostage 1 (H1) – Jillian Lockard

Hostage 2 (H2) – Haylie Lockard

Black title screen*

Slow fade from black* into Hunter Prime (HP) standing epically with his cape blowing in the wind, worm’s eye view

(around 6 -8 seconds into song)* Slow dissolve* into a birds-eye shot of the bike tire/ground as it moves.

-          (Shot may be slightly angled to show more of the spokes)

Wide shot of Hunter on his bike, riding past scenery

Point of view shot as HP rides his bike

Wide shot of HP pulling up his bike, and getting off

Medium shot of HP heroically marching towards something off camera

Wide shot of Bad Guy 1 (BG1) doing something wrong (possible hostage situation/struggle – H1)

Close shot of BG1 suddenly noticing something off camera

Shot of HP coming directly towards the camera

(around 35 sec in)* Close up of BG1 blatantly being shocked, hands up towards face or releasing H1

Wide shot as HP and BG1 storm towards each other and start to fight (H1 runs away off camera)

(around 44 sec)* Close, slightly worm’s eye shot as HP throws a punch

Close shot as BG1 reacts to being hit

(47 sec in)* Medium shot as BG1 tries to counterattack

-          Fight ensues, HP prevails

Medium angle shot as HP walks from off camera then past the camera towards his bike

(Around 56 seconds in)* Shot of HP riding his bike past scenery

(1:00 in)* Side shot of the bike wheel as it’s ridden

(1:04 in)* Point of view riding down the street/sidewalk (Possibly sped up or blurred to give the illusion of super speed or a further distance traveled)*

(1:12 in)* Worms eye view of trees and sky while moving

(1:16)* Shot of HP riding directly towards and then past/away from camera (possibly starting off camera)

Shot of HP pulling up next to smaller trike and getting off his bike

(1:30)* Shot of a fight between Ashton Smash (AS) and Bad Guy 2 (BG2)

-          If possible, close up shot of AS throwing a punch or kick and then quick cut to subsequent reaction by BG2

(1:38)* Wide shot of HP coming from off camera, lower corner area, towards the fight between           AS and BG2

(around 1:41)* Medium shot of HP and AS teaming up against BG2

(1:46)* Shot of BG2 falling to ground/being defeated

(1:50)* HP and AS free H2 from rope*

HP and AS celebrate or shake hands with H2

(1:54)* Both triumphantly start to walk towards bikes

(1:58)* Close, ground level shot as HP and AS ride their bikes towards the camera, tires and feet only

(2:00)* Close, ground level side shot as HP and AS ride their bikes, showing only their feet and tires on screen

(2:02)* Wide shot of HP riding and AS following across screen (camera does not move)

(2:06)* Point of view shot as HP and AS ride

(2:10)* Shot as HP and AS ride towards the camera about to pass

(2:14)* Shot of HP and AS just after they pass camera and ride away

(2:20)* Slow film dissolve/crossfade* to close up of HP standing heroically

(2:26)*Slow zoom out to show HP standing Captain Morgan style over his two defeated enemies and AS celebrating around him, H1 and H2 possibly present as well, cheering

(2:32-2:36)* Fade to black*

Credits

Depression Video

Emotion Photos: Depression

Music Video Analysis

"Animals" - Maroon 5

The music video for Maroon 5's song "Animals" is a combination of a narrative and a performance video. The story that the song depicts has been re-imagined for the video, as it follows a woman as she is stalked by a man portrayed by lead singer Adam Levine. The song itself seems to be about an intense sexual relationship that may have broken off, but goes on to imply that neither of the two involved will be able to stay away. The video has reinterpreted this narrative to where it is a man obsessed with a woman whom he does not personally know, fantasizing and following her wherever she goes, even watching her while she sleeps. Though the plot follows a fictional story line, there are some shots of  Maroon 5 preforming in the club that the man and woman are both at.

The visual concept for this video uses dark, high contrast lighting and cool colors, with red appearing in almost every scene. The repetition of the red helps to bring unity throughout the video, as well as to imply the carnal nature of the man. Often depicting blood, the red can be blatantly obvious, or it may not be as noticeable, such as a soft red glow from neon lights. It is interesting to note that the scenes which depict only Adam Levine are continuously cool and disturbing, while the scenes with the woman seem to be softer, with slightly warmer lighting and more natural coloring. This is done to underscore and contrast their differences; her innocence and his insanity.

One of the key scenes is when Adam Levine is in the meat locker, obsessing over the woman and becoming increasingly aggressive. The harsh lighting is created by using flickering fluorescent lights and steel walls, and the color seems dull. The entire scene appears washed out aside from the deep red blood that is dripping and splattered around. The shots cut quickly, which can be disorienting, but help to emphasize the insanity that is being portrayed. There are moments where the camera is static, and others that move with Adam or his motions. Another scene that stands out is a conceptual one in which a man and a woman are embracing in the nude. There is nothing but a gray backdrop, lighting up more than the figures themselves. The two individuals are centered and the shots come closer each time, eventually casting the two into complete shadows while the backdrop is lit up. Blood then pours upon the two, and the shots quickly cut between one another, changing camera angles each time. The two become completely covered in blood and it drips from above the camera. All this helps to create an uncomfortable and disturbing view of the subjects, highlighting the sensuous yet threatening nature that the video is trying to depict.

Biography

Welcome to my blog! My name is Amanda Glassen and I am currently a junior at Indiana University South Bend, pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in integrated new media studies with a concentration in graphic design. In 2015, I received an Associate of Fine Arts in visual communications through Ivy Tech Community College. A mother of two rambunctious little boys, my time is mostly divided between picking up the trail of destruction they leave behind and working towards my degree. When I do find myself with a bit of free time and some energy left, I enjoy spending it with my family (that does not involve cleaning), exploring the outdoors, reading and of course, designing. I love to learn and experience new things, though I often have to push myself out of my comfort zone to accomplish the latter. As an introvert, I have found design to be one way to better express myself.

Though I did not begin my formal education immediately out of high school, I have always had a passion for the arts. From a young age I knew I wanted to "create" for my career, although I was never certain how. I would switch between acting, writing, and drawing, never satisfied committing to just one. Ultimately, I found that I was too shy for acting, too captivated by other people's stories to write my own, and extremely intimidated by the talent surrounding me to become a full-fledged artist. However, after taking a graphic design course in high school I was hooked. I had found my niche, knowing that with the right training anything was possible. I still have deep reservations about my own talent, but I feel confident that once I have completed my studies at IUSB, I will have the skills and resources to be successful in my career. I still have no idea what I want to do once I graduate and I'm not sure I ever will. Nevertheless, I look forward to the adventure that lies ahead, as the road could take me anywhere.

 If you were to ask me what my favorite of anything was, I would have difficulty answering the question. My tastes are so eclectic that they almost seem to contradict at times. Nonetheless, I can still name things that would be in my "list". Vincent van Gogh is arguably the artist I admire the most, as his passion and emotions pour out of his work. Lost and Game of Thrones would likely be my top two shows, with Parenthood and How the Universe Works up there as well. As far as films go, I feel I would do a disservice to so many by only naming a few, but I have seen Titanic (1997) close to thirty times. Growing up I played the trumpet, so I have an appreciation for classical music and film scores, as well as enjoying music from almost all genres. I would love to be able to create a film, piece of art, or piece of music that moves people, as I have always striven to create something that speaks to a deeper level than aesthetics only. My inclination towards media and the arts has always been due to the emotions that it can invoke, be it love, sorrow, or fear, all without limits.