Create one 15 to 45 second video that use type/graphics along with still images, cinemagraphs, and actual video. You must use at least one still image, and two cinemagraphs.

The video must switch between focusing on the body and performance as primary subject (the camera functioning as voyeur/witness). Consider this in relation to Deleuze's concepts of "The Out of Field" (Cinema 1, Chapter 2) and how we capture motion with film in terms of "sequence shots" and "montage" (Cinema 1, Chapter 1). When the camera switches to emphasize its potental as an abstract gaze, that is not human, you must shoot or treat the space framed by the camera as the vision of things: that vision which is of the world, not of humans. (If you decide to make this switch in the same shot/scene, the switch must be evident somehow.)

You can include your body, or the body of another person, but you cannot just show a person in front of the camera doing something. The body must be abstracted so that it becomes a metaphor, but the viewer must also know that it is a body. You can also use multiple bodies. The relation of the camera to the body must connote an intimate moment, but the actual environment must be perceived conceptually or metaphorically as a "public space." (interpret public space based on how we deal with the changes of privacy due to our constant connectivity with social media). When the video swtiches an abstract gaze, the space must appear intimate (you could switch to another space or spaces at any time), but what goes on within the frame must be understood as a public action.(Interpret this as you like). You can use cinemagraphs as points of transition from one camera emphasis to the other as described above. You must use text to complement the overall message. See details below for techniqual requirements.

Concept development:

• You are free to focus on any concept or subject of your choice. If you're not sure, look over the weekly readings and also review the links provided for the last few weeks. If you are still not sure after doing this, please meet with the instructor during lab hours or make an appointment outside of class to discuss further your ideas.
• Your video should make some type of commentary on an issue of your interest: politics, culture, gender, class difference, history of video art or formal aspects of video as a medium, or other subject you may be researching at the moment.

Technical/Formal Requirements:

• The video must show tension between the main "characters" (body/camera) and their environments.
• You need to use text at least one time. The text must be a crucial open ended statement(s) that supports your overall message.
• You need to use at least one still image in each video. You need to use at least two cinemagraphs.
• You must use video as well.
• You must consider the rhythm in your editing as discussed in class critique. For instance, when you let a shot/image linger or not, it must be for a reason.
• You can have as many shots as you like for this video project.
• You can use any special effects or compositing you may want to add with any software of your choice. You will be graded this time on the quality of your video and lighting.
• You must mix your sound well and not go into the red. Review the material covered in class, and go over my notes on sound available on the class webpage.
• You must shoot your own footage, but you can use some pre-existing material if it is necessary for your idea. Go over this option with the instructor before moving ahead.