Hey,
Well, glad I chose today to update my blog, as there is a nice symmetry to the date.
However, it seems that it has been a little over a month since I updated, well there is a reason for that...
That isn't important, what is important is what I've done recently.
My script is ready, now looking for a cast. Trouble is I've no idea how to go about that so there's a little bit of a learning curve.
I've filmmed a Masonic Abyss performance just waiting for a time to edit into something good.
Dissertation is a ball 'n' chain that will surely drown me, but on the brightside I'm getting somewhere with it.
The Tayside Opera film is shaping nicely, going fit a visit to there rehearsals in soon.
Also, the Monster can collecting has stopped as I have more than enough for its purpose of set decoration.
That's about all for the moment.
Ciao for now
Dave
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Wednesday 6 October 2010
06/10/2010
Hiya,
Spent the last week working on my screen play. Turned it into a treatment to get the layout right before re-writing. It is the same story being told, that of Eric's fight against Boredom, only now it is a more active film.
I won't give away too much right now...
I other news the Monster can collection continues to grow, although I feel the more it grows, the less purpose it has...
Wonder if there is a metaphor hidden in that
Lastly, there is the little matter of TVtropes.org, a website that feeds off time. I have been using that to further place how my story and its characters fit into the plethora of others that are out there...
Well, until next time...
Dave
Spent the last week working on my screen play. Turned it into a treatment to get the layout right before re-writing. It is the same story being told, that of Eric's fight against Boredom, only now it is a more active film.
I won't give away too much right now...
I other news the Monster can collection continues to grow, although I feel the more it grows, the less purpose it has...
Wonder if there is a metaphor hidden in that
Lastly, there is the little matter of TVtropes.org, a website that feeds off time. I have been using that to further place how my story and its characters fit into the plethora of others that are out there...
Well, until next time...
Dave
Tuesday 28 September 2010
28/09/2010
Salut,
Well, today today...
Interesting day working on the lighting master class. Had a look a the rushes and seems we have done a good job. Editing starts tomorrow.
I other areas, had a meeting going over the script, which produced some positive feedback and also some focus for fleshing out the piece.
Also, had a meeting with two members of Tayside Opera concerning the video they want made. Seems my ideas aren't as ambitious as I thought, fortunately it is my hands so I can get the job done.
Now to get a crew together...
Well, until next time...
Dave
Well, today today...
Interesting day working on the lighting master class. Had a look a the rushes and seems we have done a good job. Editing starts tomorrow.
I other areas, had a meeting going over the script, which produced some positive feedback and also some focus for fleshing out the piece.
Also, had a meeting with two members of Tayside Opera concerning the video they want made. Seems my ideas aren't as ambitious as I thought, fortunately it is my hands so I can get the job done.
Now to get a crew together...
Well, until next time...
Dave
Wednesday 22 September 2010
22/09/2010
Well howdy,
Well, let's see, what first...
The crazy notion of adapting Shakespeare I think. It is taking Shylock's monologue discussing and qualifying his reasons for revenge, only for it to be concerned with the death penalty rather than race. I'm drop the idea for the moment, as now is the time to get on with things that are cemented, rather than off the cuff notions. If the work was to be made, it would have to be really well done, so the gravitas of the subject isn't lost.
What else?
Add a meeting with Peter, the one whose tutor group I'm in. A positive start, if a little vague at this point, a good stepping stone for the times ahead. I think if I make a point of arranging meetings, the gathering work to present at them then fourth year should go by fairly well.
Other than the wall and the photos, haven't made much work, though I've expanded my equipment base a little, so that is not bad.
Ciao for now
Dave
Well, let's see, what first...
The crazy notion of adapting Shakespeare I think. It is taking Shylock's monologue discussing and qualifying his reasons for revenge, only for it to be concerned with the death penalty rather than race. I'm drop the idea for the moment, as now is the time to get on with things that are cemented, rather than off the cuff notions. If the work was to be made, it would have to be really well done, so the gravitas of the subject isn't lost.
What else?
Add a meeting with Peter, the one whose tutor group I'm in. A positive start, if a little vague at this point, a good stepping stone for the times ahead. I think if I make a point of arranging meetings, the gathering work to present at them then fourth year should go by fairly well.
Other than the wall and the photos, haven't made much work, though I've expanded my equipment base a little, so that is not bad.
Ciao for now
Dave
Monday 20 September 2010
20/09/2010
Sup,
Right, picture time
I borrowed the Uni's Super Wide Lens and attempted to put it to good use. So here are some of the images that poured through that wonderful glass...
Hope to it out again soon, as its is a form of photography that I really want to get to grips with
Anyhoo, there is a little colour on my page again...
Until next time
Dave
Right, picture time
I borrowed the Uni's Super Wide Lens and attempted to put it to good use. So here are some of the images that poured through that wonderful glass...
Hope to it out again soon, as its is a form of photography that I really want to get to grips with
Anyhoo, there is a little colour on my page again...
Until next time
Dave
Saturday 18 September 2010
18/09/2010
Well, where to start...
The beginning, I think.
So, back at Uni now, just finished my first week of Fourth Year. It was a long one, thanks to four days of production that had very early starts. It was an endurance race, but we got there in the end and wrapped earlier than first thought.
I'm not going to say much about the production just now, as I'll wait until it further down the post-work to reveal what was truly going on...
I also throught together a circuit-board inspired piece of abstract work on the wall of my studio space
Anyway, just thought I'd mention that I'll updated this at the end of each week, hopefully getting more pictures up as well
Until next time...
Dave
The beginning, I think.
So, back at Uni now, just finished my first week of Fourth Year. It was a long one, thanks to four days of production that had very early starts. It was an endurance race, but we got there in the end and wrapped earlier than first thought.
I'm not going to say much about the production just now, as I'll wait until it further down the post-work to reveal what was truly going on...
I also throught together a circuit-board inspired piece of abstract work on the wall of my studio space
Anyway, just thought I'd mention that I'll updated this at the end of each week, hopefully getting more pictures up as well
Until next time...
Dave
Tuesday 7 September 2010
07/09/2010
Holy crap, a lot to right about.
Well let's start with the Monster can collection. I have added some more.
OK, now that is done, the important stuff. Friday (03/09/2010) was very long, as in I was on the go for 21 hours, but only the first 12 are relevent. During those first 12 hours, I helped load a van, then head off to the beach beside Barry Buddon. There, a patch off beach was selected, where a model house was erected and no less than 8 cameras were placed around it. The building was then burnt. There was then a clean up.
That is a severe compression of the day, as that process took from 7:30 (our call time) right the way through to 19:30 (the time of arrival back to our departure point). There was log removal, camo netting slogging and of course, shifting the sand on the beach.
The following Saturday was less of workout. It took place in the studio and involved breaking a large pain of glass.
Sunday was a day off.
The final day was Monday (06/09/2010). The morning was again one filled with breaking glass. The afternoon was filled with standing on a very windy hill, filming an eagle that will eventually be composited with the window so that it is flying through it.
Well, that was my busy five(ish) days, cho
Dave
Well let's start with the Monster can collection. I have added some more.
OK, now that is done, the important stuff. Friday (03/09/2010) was very long, as in I was on the go for 21 hours, but only the first 12 are relevent. During those first 12 hours, I helped load a van, then head off to the beach beside Barry Buddon. There, a patch off beach was selected, where a model house was erected and no less than 8 cameras were placed around it. The building was then burnt. There was then a clean up.
That is a severe compression of the day, as that process took from 7:30 (our call time) right the way through to 19:30 (the time of arrival back to our departure point). There was log removal, camo netting slogging and of course, shifting the sand on the beach.
The following Saturday was less of workout. It took place in the studio and involved breaking a large pain of glass.
Sunday was a day off.
The final day was Monday (06/09/2010). The morning was again one filled with breaking glass. The afternoon was filled with standing on a very windy hill, filming an eagle that will eventually be composited with the window so that it is flying through it.
Well, that was my busy five(ish) days, cho
Dave
Thursday 26 August 2010
26/08/10
Hi-ya,
OK...
Well watched Dances With Wolves for my dissertation. Found it to be fairly enjoyable, but find the end to be somewhat melancholic. It is the way it happened though and you can't brush over the bad bits of history.
The past is a a little grim it seems.
In other news, to a check of my Monster can total at it is currently at 47. However, for the volume I was hoping to achieve I require a further 273!
Oh well, better crack on I suppose...
Dave
OK...
Well watched Dances With Wolves for my dissertation. Found it to be fairly enjoyable, but find the end to be somewhat melancholic. It is the way it happened though and you can't brush over the bad bits of history.
The past is a a little grim it seems.
In other news, to a check of my Monster can total at it is currently at 47. However, for the volume I was hoping to achieve I require a further 273!
Oh well, better crack on I suppose...
Dave
Friday 20 August 2010
20/08/2010
Hello,
Have a couple of things to mention.
First off, went through to Edinburgh to view the MArtin Creed exhibition in the Fruitmarket Gallery. Found that to be most inspiring in a stepped sort of way (if you've seen it, then you'll know how crap that joke is).
Second, my quest to complete my dissertation continues with watching Broken Arrow (1950). As I side note I've started listing the year after most films now. It is required watching as it was the first western to show the nobility in Native Americans. This is crucial for its similarities with Dances With Wolves (and ultimately Avatar). It also came to me that the Tom Cruise film The Last Samurai shares the same primary story idea.
This certainly is a popular story 'trope'.
Any, that be all for the time being, ciao for now
Dave
Have a couple of things to mention.
First off, went through to Edinburgh to view the MArtin Creed exhibition in the Fruitmarket Gallery. Found that to be most inspiring in a stepped sort of way (if you've seen it, then you'll know how crap that joke is).
Second, my quest to complete my dissertation continues with watching Broken Arrow (1950). As I side note I've started listing the year after most films now. It is required watching as it was the first western to show the nobility in Native Americans. This is crucial for its similarities with Dances With Wolves (and ultimately Avatar). It also came to me that the Tom Cruise film The Last Samurai shares the same primary story idea.
This certainly is a popular story 'trope'.
Any, that be all for the time being, ciao for now
Dave
Tuesday 17 August 2010
17/08/2010
Sup,
So, watched Chinatown yesterday afternoon, simply because I was given a Robert Towne essay as part of my suggested reading, only to find out that it was specifically about Chinatown (which I hadn't seen). So I watched the film and read the essay. Not sure if I'll use it as part of my dissertation, but it was informative non the less.
Anyway, in the evening went to see Inception, which is evidence that you can have a special effects movie that has intelligent writing. The good performances hepled as well.
...and today I watched The Seventh Seal, the Ingmar Bergman classic. I must say it is not as bleak or heavy as I thought it would be and considering the subject (holding on to life to discover it's meaning, whilst at the sametime being persude by Death) it has some fairly comical moments.
That's all for now folks...
Dave
So, watched Chinatown yesterday afternoon, simply because I was given a Robert Towne essay as part of my suggested reading, only to find out that it was specifically about Chinatown (which I hadn't seen). So I watched the film and read the essay. Not sure if I'll use it as part of my dissertation, but it was informative non the less.
Anyway, in the evening went to see Inception, which is evidence that you can have a special effects movie that has intelligent writing. The good performances hepled as well.
...and today I watched The Seventh Seal, the Ingmar Bergman classic. I must say it is not as bleak or heavy as I thought it would be and considering the subject (holding on to life to discover it's meaning, whilst at the sametime being persude by Death) it has some fairly comical moments.
That's all for now folks...
Dave
Saturday 14 August 2010
14/08/2010
Hey,
This is a short one...
Had an interesting and productive chat about my dissertation, without having a signal argument
Hoo-rah
That is all
Dave
This is a short one...
Had an interesting and productive chat about my dissertation, without having a signal argument
Hoo-rah
That is all
Dave
Friday 13 August 2010
13/08/2010
Howdy Doody,
So, Tuesday went well down at Pittenweem, invigilating the exhibition.
A number of interesting works there.
May have to return to collect the print on Sunday, unless it sells.
Actually started some work on my dissertation, though not a lot, it is a least a start. Need to get off my arse on that one...
The monster can collecting is going slow, but have added to it this past week, I need to gather them and perform a census to establish the exact total so far. Although I feel many would criticise it as being a waste of time, I have made the decision and feel I must stick with it.
Art college work seems to have a distinct lack of humour to it. That isn't meant to imply that all work is serious, just that those works that have humour are few and far between. Also, I'm not talking about being slapstick, but I feel a little more tongue-in-cheek is in order.
That about does it for now...
Dave
So, Tuesday went well down at Pittenweem, invigilating the exhibition.
A number of interesting works there.
May have to return to collect the print on Sunday, unless it sells.
Actually started some work on my dissertation, though not a lot, it is a least a start. Need to get off my arse on that one...
The monster can collecting is going slow, but have added to it this past week, I need to gather them and perform a census to establish the exact total so far. Although I feel many would criticise it as being a waste of time, I have made the decision and feel I must stick with it.
Art college work seems to have a distinct lack of humour to it. That isn't meant to imply that all work is serious, just that those works that have humour are few and far between. Also, I'm not talking about being slapstick, but I feel a little more tongue-in-cheek is in order.
That about does it for now...
Dave
Saturday 7 August 2010
07/08/2010
Righty,
Currently have work showing in Pittenweem Open Exhibition as part of the art festival there. I'll be down on Tuesday, 12.30-14.30.
Dave
Currently have work showing in Pittenweem Open Exhibition as part of the art festival there. I'll be down on Tuesday, 12.30-14.30.
Dave
Saturday 24 July 2010
24/07/2010 - Mk II Pirate Day
Yarr!
I created online portfolio using Carbonmade, http://davidpaitken.carbonmade.com/
There are two collects of work there with a third or fourth to go up soon.
I created online portfolio using Carbonmade, http://davidpaitken.carbonmade.com/
There are two collects of work there with a third or fourth to go up soon.
Friday 23 July 2010
22/07/2010
Hello!
Well, today was a good one.
Finally took a step and bought myself a new lens. It is a staple of photographers everywhere, the nicknamed 'Nifty Fifty' 50mm f1.8 (Canon).
Went out and about with it and took a few snaps to break her in.
I also sat down and organised what I believe to be some of best photos into a Digital folio, though haven't figured how to publish them in bulk yet...
To be continued...
Well, today was a good one.
Finally took a step and bought myself a new lens. It is a staple of photographers everywhere, the nicknamed 'Nifty Fifty' 50mm f1.8 (Canon).
Went out and about with it and took a few snaps to break her in.
I also sat down and organised what I believe to be some of best photos into a Digital folio, though haven't figured how to publish them in bulk yet...
To be continued...
Saturday 17 July 2010
London 2010
OK, this is a biggy...I was thinking of breaking it up, but a giant lump seems fun.
13/07
Arrived in London at some time in the afternoon. Nothing really spectacular, however did see Shrek 4 in 3-D at the Imax near Waterloo. That was fun. Bought another Monster can that was kept and flown back with me.
14/07
In the morning went to Tate Modern. Two exciting exhibitions there.
First one was a collection of photography centred around surveillance, voyeurism and other such activities. That was an invigorating experience if somewhat grim in parts. Well, really grim, but considering the subject matter that is to be expected.
The second exhibition was of works by Francis Alys, a Belgian born artist that works a lot in film and video creating pieces that span long periods. The pieces are fairly defining in where the name 'Time Based Art' comes from. Anyone, some these were quite interesting, like and another work involving him running into tornados. There were others I didn't feel were as interesting.
Next was a walk along the South Bank to the Hayward, where there was another couple of exhibitions.
The first exhibition was a collection of abstract sculptures from various artists (title coming soon). This was mixed bag with a few pieces being interesting, while others were lifeless and a mess.
The second exhibition was a series of installations by Ernesto Neto. This was a more enjoyable exhibition as it was a number of large scale, interactive pieces and work that is interacive is easily accepted by those there to view it, which leads to a better viewing experience.
15/07
Went to the science museum in the morning. That place is fairly fascinating.
In the evening, went to see Penn & Teller, which was a fantastic show.
16/07
Went out in the morning with my camera and took a fair few pictures.
(This seems a little brief at the moment, but it will expand as ponder some of the things detailed)
13/07
Arrived in London at some time in the afternoon. Nothing really spectacular, however did see Shrek 4 in 3-D at the Imax near Waterloo. That was fun. Bought another Monster can that was kept and flown back with me.
14/07
In the morning went to Tate Modern. Two exciting exhibitions there.
First one was a collection of photography centred around surveillance, voyeurism and other such activities. That was an invigorating experience if somewhat grim in parts. Well, really grim, but considering the subject matter that is to be expected.
The second exhibition was of works by Francis Alys, a Belgian born artist that works a lot in film and video creating pieces that span long periods. The pieces are fairly defining in where the name 'Time Based Art' comes from. Anyone, some these were quite interesting, like and another work involving him running into tornados. There were others I didn't feel were as interesting.
Next was a walk along the South Bank to the Hayward, where there was another couple of exhibitions.
The first exhibition was a collection of abstract sculptures from various artists (title coming soon). This was mixed bag with a few pieces being interesting, while others were lifeless and a mess.
The second exhibition was a series of installations by Ernesto Neto. This was a more enjoyable exhibition as it was a number of large scale, interactive pieces and work that is interacive is easily accepted by those there to view it, which leads to a better viewing experience.
15/07
Went to the science museum in the morning. That place is fairly fascinating.
In the evening, went to see Penn & Teller, which was a fantastic show.
16/07
Went out in the morning with my camera and took a fair few pictures.
(This seems a little brief at the moment, but it will expand as ponder some of the things detailed)
Saturday 10 July 2010
Friday 9 July 2010
Thursday 8 July 2010
Summer 2010 (08/07/2010)
OK, so, my collection of Monster cans is on the up and up. Haven't taken a census on the number yet, but I imagine it is around thirty.
Now, the purpose of these cans is still the subject of a mental debate. The front runner of this debate is there will be used as part of a performance that is a homage to Pink Floyd's performance of THE WALL, when a wall was constructed between band and audience, a comment on the segregated nature their performances had become: the division between band and audience.
Now, my performance would be me building the wall of Monster cans, a comment on the consumerism in music, which would then lead on to me playing a song on 78 spd vinyl, followed be two or three instrumental guitar tracks (live) then another song on vinyl. The wall, however, would remain in place until I came off the stage demolished it from the side of the view 'public'
Also, there is work to be on my film, 'Eric Fights Boredom'
The main sticking point at the moment is casting. It is one thing that I don't know how to go about doing, everything else I have experience with. On that note, I should mention that I have an idea who I want in each role:
Writer - Me
Director - Me
Sound - Duncan Craig
Director of Photography - Andrew Downie
Production Designer - Katy Mason
Editor - Me
Producer - anybody?
Anyway that does it for now, ciao
Now, the purpose of these cans is still the subject of a mental debate. The front runner of this debate is there will be used as part of a performance that is a homage to Pink Floyd's performance of THE WALL, when a wall was constructed between band and audience, a comment on the segregated nature their performances had become: the division between band and audience.
Now, my performance would be me building the wall of Monster cans, a comment on the consumerism in music, which would then lead on to me playing a song on 78 spd vinyl, followed be two or three instrumental guitar tracks (live) then another song on vinyl. The wall, however, would remain in place until I came off the stage demolished it from the side of the view 'public'
Also, there is work to be on my film, 'Eric Fights Boredom'
The main sticking point at the moment is casting. It is one thing that I don't know how to go about doing, everything else I have experience with. On that note, I should mention that I have an idea who I want in each role:
Writer - Me
Director - Me
Sound - Duncan Craig
Director of Photography - Andrew Downie
Production Designer - Katy Mason
Editor - Me
Producer - anybody?
Anyway that does it for now, ciao
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