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Experimental Project: BANG BOOM SNAP 

Project Rational: Bang Boom Snap is a variety of four mystery cracker snaps that are indivually packaged. Each contain the spectrum of something. I wanted to focus on two aspects of the word diapason; burst of sound and the spectrum of something. In this edition of Bang Boom Snap Mystery Cracker Snaps: each cracker snap includes a mini zine and colour gradient poster, the series of posters create the entire colour spectrum. 

Materials: paper, snap sound makers, felt smiley confetti, plastic bags

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Experimental Project : 

Spectrum Zine & Colour Spectrum Posters included in Cracker Snaps

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Experimental Project | Mockups & Tests

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Crossing.mp4 ~ Full video on my IGTV channel :) ~ #video #experimentalproject #artinprogress #WIP #workinprogress #artinsta #artistagram #artistoninstagram #artistofig #artistes #process #studiovideo #peinturevideo #souvenirsdevie #videocolor #videopaintings #peintureenmouvement #peinturevideo #peinturevirtuelle #peintureimmaterielle #playingaround #colorart #artmouvement #movingpainting #peinturemobile https://www.instagram.com/p/BnlcWLcBss5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19xm1be1vtdj7

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Sitting like royalty.mp4 ~ Full video on my IGTV channel :) ~ #video #experimentalproject #artinprogress #WIP #workinprogress #artinsta #artistagram #artistoninstagram #artistofig #artistes #process #studiovideo #peinturevideo #souvenirsdevie #videocolor #videopaintings #peintureenmouvement #peinturevideo #peinturevirtuelle #peintureimmaterielle #playingaround #colorart #artmouvement #movingpainting #peinturemobile (à Ile-de-France, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnlS7VGhQd1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9u241q8lztmd

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At sloth's pace.mp4 ~ Full video on my IGTV channel :) ~ #video #experimentalproject #artinprogress #WIP #workinprogress #artinsta #artistagram #artistoninstagram #artistofig #artistes #process #studiovideo #peinturevideo #souvenirsdevie #videocolor #videopaintings #peintureenmouvement #peinturevideo #peinturevirtuelle #peintureimmaterielle #playingaround #colorart #artmouvement #movingpainting #peinturemobile https://www.instagram.com/p/BnlPiJthQd3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a5g8yeqi5pwz

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Cardwell, M. and Flanagan, C. (2004) Psychology A2 - the complete companion Aqa ‘A’ specification (psychology A2). Second Edition edn. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes.

Baraka movie review & film summary (1993) (2008) Directed by Roger Ebert .

Experimental motion: The art of film innovation @ spotlight gallery, Brighton Oct 16 – Jun 17 (2016) Available at: http://www.frontrowreviews.co.uk/news/upcoming-events/experimental-motion-art-film-innovation-spotlight-gallery-brighton-oct-16-jun-17/40051 (Accessed: 4 February 2017).

Morrow, J. (2013) A (very brief) history of experimental cinema. Available at: http://nofilmschool.com/2013/09/brief-history-experimental-cinema (Accessed: 4 February 2017).

Rees, A.L. (1999) A history of experimental film and video from the canonical avant-garde to contemporary British practice. London: BFI Publishing.

Richard Shepherd (2012) Douglas Gordon - play dead; real time. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-XD6fuf0ho (Accessed: 5 February 2017).

Schott, G. (2016) Violent games: Rules, realism and effect. United States: Bloomsbury Academic USA.

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EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL FILM

Overall, looking back at my experimental film I believe that it has met the criteria which was outlined by the brief. One of the main ways I experimented in making this film is that I used footage recorded from video games. This was completely new to me and I had never tried anything like it before. It was sometimes challenging to get the right kind of gameplay that would match my film.

The feedback that I have received for my film has been extremely positive and I have been told that it is a strong piece. From the critique on Thursday the class told me that they really liked the use of a tracking dolly. This added a cinematic feel to the film and without it my shots may not have been as successful. The class also gave me feedback on the change of tone half way through. They told me that they liked how it changed from a poem to music and that the second half of the film was based more on the violence and damaging aspects of video games on its users. The mention of telepresence in the poem was also mentioned as a strength as it directly linked to the theme of my film which was that due to virtual reality becoming so lifelike, the users may start to become confused with what is real and what is virtual. Finally, I was also told that the final shot used was very effective and well done as it clearly displayed someone coming out of virtual reality and into real life.

However, I was also given feedback on what the class felt could have been improved on my film. One aspect that could be improved is the lengths of some shots. Some were too long and could benefit by being shorter. This would quicken the pace of my film and reduce the chance of my audience getting bored. I also feel that the voice over could have been improved and begin at a different point. This is because it begins rather suddenly and I feel it would be better gradually building up.

I feel that this film has pushed my filmmaking into the direction of experimental films. I really enjoyed making this film and the freedom that I had to create it.  I also really enjoyed mixing together real life footage and that from video games. Working by myself was tough but also very enjoyable at the same time. It meant that I had to book and look after all of the equipment needed but working by myself meant that I could really take care of this film and express all of my ideas.

Working on this film has improved upon what I believe to be two of my weak points in filmmaking. This is sound and colour correction. For the sound that’s used in my film I made sure to record lots of atmospheric sounds for example, the bird song and the waterfall. I feel that by improving on my sound and Foley my films have increased. The colour correction in this film was also a tough challenge for me as I had to match the footage I recorded to the video game footage. For example, I increased the green in the shot of the smoke grenade as this made it stand out more.