Interview with Graffiti Artists

Today I asked a few graffiti artists that work around east london about their views of street art/graffiti and recorded what they said on my phone. From this, I learnt that I cannot use my phone/another phone to record someone's voice for a voiceover in my documentary for future reference, when someone I ask to interview doesn't like the idea of being on screen, shown to others. I realised that other factors at the time of recording, can affect the quality of the recording(wind blowing by, people making noises around the same area). Below is a few examples of what resulted me recording with my phone.


I plan to record all voiceovers, and interviews with my camera, and then later on edit out any unwanted clips, when it comes to putting my documentary clips altogether.


I also learnt that when it comes to doing an interview i should be ready with a set questionnaire, as time can be wasted and i would have to make more arrangements to meet up with people and set aside more time than planned.

Street Art Interviewees

http://www.urbnfabrik.com/Wolf

http://artismyhustle.com

Today I got in contact with Graffiti Artist, Wolf and the Art Is My Hustle TMagic Team, as I thought it would be interesting to get their points of view on the topic of Street Art.

Ideas for Street Art Questionnaire for Interview

- What is your name/tag name on the street?
- How old are you?
- Why did you start doing graffiti/sculpting/architectural work?
- What influenced you?
- What were your experiences in the past with what you're doing?
- What are the types of work that you are doing at the moment?
- What sort of things would you like to do in the future?
- Is it a passion or just a habit, something of some interest?
- At what age did you start graffiti/sculpting/architectural work?
- What is your occupation?
- What's different between your work and others?
- Do you think graffiti/street artwork damages the environment/tourism of the area?
- People are given freewill, so do you think it is right for people to graffiti/sculpt/produce architecture?
- What is the reason behind your work, what are you trying to achieve?
- How would you define the term 'Street Art'?

Quick Poll!

Street Art on the Internet

http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/streetart/

http://www.streetsy.com/

http://weburbanist.com/

http://streetart.antville.org/ 

Street Art Questionnaire

http://www.jotform.com/form/92925020426

Today I posted it up on my facebook account, my twitter account and sent it through e-mail, to collectively gather information from a wide range of people, who are in the same age range of my target audience.

Update: Ideas Presentation

Updated Presentation, now available also!

Street Art TV Documentary Storyboard

I sketched out a storyboard today and planned out the different camera angles with the timings.

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Peer Assessment

	What Went Well	Even Better If
FRANCHESCA	- very detailed - well researched - informative	- explain ideas/points more in depth, don't just show information on the slides

Peer Assessment

	What Went Well	Even Better If
DERICK	- well researched - thoroughly looked at the idea of "documentary"    - clearly shows what media platform/option he wants to do - gave clear relevant examples - looked at different points of views - shows the position of the extract in his documentary that he would like to produce. - looked at the history of the main topics	- don't just read off the slides  - make your voice clearer and state out your point   - make a link and explain how you will use your research in your documentary
SARAH	- thoroughly researched   - knows her slides very well, and you don't just read off the board   - looked into a specific point in your theme - clear relevance to her topic, and it is clear what she would want to look at for her documentary. - clearly shows what your interested in	- talk more clearer with confidence

Peer Assessment

	What Went Well	Even Better If
FIONA	- full content  - themes are well researched- the point that you want to make across to the viewer is clear and understandable for your documentary	- talk in a formal manner and speak much clearer - explain points more thoroughly  - use more pictures to represent what you would like to include in your documentary - storyboard
WANDE	- ideas are explained well  - showed statistical research relevant to main topics- used a variety of digital technology	- give more detail to points made, notes are quite basic- show drawn out shots  - storyboard - consider using music suitable to idea, create your own version/interpretation for the soundtrack chosen for your documentary

Update: Street Art Brainstorm Map

Here's an update from the Brainstorm Mapping exercise from my earlier post.

My Target Audience, OFCOM Guidelines

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/codes/bcode/

 This shows the OFCOM Broadcasting Code, which explains what they allow to be shown for screening. It looks at 12 sections of the rules that they follow, 4 appendixes and a brief explanation with the background of the code. The code lets you know what you can/cannot display on screen for viewers to see.

 

My target audience for my TV Doc would be aimed at those who are 15 - 20, as I want to focus on the new generation of art lovers in the world today. The main purpose of my Street Art Doc is to inform the public about the street art around London, and how people should appreciate artwork more. By watching my Street Art Doc, I want the viewers to be able to know an official definition of what Street Art is and what it is all about. I don't think I will be including any footage of nudity and inappropriate language.

Band name change AGAIN!

Crabapple

If you have any inquiries, e-mail them to crabapplemusic@yahoo.co.uk or crabapple_music@myspace.com

You can listen to their soundtracks on www.myspace.com/crabapple_music

Further Research

Brainstorming Spider Diagram using LucidChart.

Here is a snapshot of what it looks like while I was in the middle of creating it.

Here is a link to the LucidChart web friendly version.

Bomb It 

http://www.bombit-themovie.com/trailer.php

I liked the way bold words came up on the screen as you could hear voiceovers of the people that are being interviewed - I would like to use the same sort of idea to emphasize some important notes for the viewer to remember and think about while watching my extract.

'Street Art' - Short Graffiti Documentary

http://www.homepagedaily.com/Pages/article8061-street-art---short-graffiti-documentary.aspx

I liked the way there was some close up shots of some of the street artists, where at times you could only see parts of their faces - I think this could be a good camera angle to use if some of the street artists that I may come across doesn't want to be known to the public.

Philip Sherrod NYC street artist documentary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUMS0UdZldU

I liked the opening shots at the beginning of this Doc, where all you could see were the pieces of artwork that the artist has done - This idea could be used for the beginning of my extract, where the viewer can be able to see the different types of street art out there in the London Public, with the camera panning, showing graffiti-style, sculptures and the historic architecture that we may see everyday.

Open Air Street Art or Graffiti with Tiki Jay One, Skewville, and Michael de Feo

[googlevideo=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4861405294651539035]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4861405294651539035#

I think I would like to use the same sort of genre of music, that is played throughout this Doc, as it has a lively rhythm, making the Doc seem more interesting. I also think, that this type of music is best suited for an art documentary.

Sickert's London

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OspC3sKAK0

I liked the way this Doc included some shots in the streets of London where you saw cars driving by diagonally panning up to the left of buildings nearby - I think this would be a good idea to set the location of where I will be filming, and to tell the viewer where in London I'll be looking at/focusing on.

Nathaniel Kahn: My father, my architect

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWZmqpQi2y4

 Ted, a popular director who does open shows/events in America, filmed a Doc about his father and his artwork. I liked the way he films his interviews whereby, the viewer mostly sees shots of the interviewee while they are having a conversation, and you don't see Ted that much - I think this would be a good idea for my Doc, as it would make the viewer concentrate more on the people being interviewed, and what they've got to say.

A2 Individual Presentation Updated

http://prezi.com/jynepvjpfa9u

Here's a quick link to the revised Presentation.

A2 Individual Presentation Self-Assessment

Today, we looked at how we could improve our presentations using this criteria.

Minamal/incomplete     Basic     Proficient     Excellent


Clear and engaging introduction? P

Clear, relevant points and info? Info presented clearly/briefly. B

Communicates well with a balance of using board and speaking clearly without reading from board? P

Quality of research? B

Range of appropriate, inspirational TV Documentaries that they have studied and could potentially adapt into own coursework? M

Relevant images to support ideas and info? (using digital technology) P

Relevant moving image to support ideas and info? (using digital technology) P

Consider conventions and considered how they will challenge and re-inforce them in own film? M

Considers actors and developed and described characters: role/actor/representation/age/gender? B

Considers and organizes location and settings of filming? B

Considers target audience: research identifies OFCOM age guidelines, considers how they will address a specific target audience? M

Establishes genre and idea is appropriate to genre, considers conventions of genre? M

Considers idea as a whole: clear? Appropriate for genre? B

Is the extract appropriate to the whole TV Documentary? B

Planning considers all aspects of necessary requirements [plot, characters, titles/fonts, conventions, special effects, connotations of visuals, angles] B

Considers realistic obstacles and potential filming problems B

Fonts and titles are considered and appropriate for idea and genre M

Considers art of filming and how to use a range of filming techniques and angles/shots to emphasize meaning B

Considers all types of sounds and music to have an appropriate effect on audience M

Uses storyboards and visuals to effectively illustrate idea of TV Documentary and visuals illustrate idea of TV Documentary and visuals illustrate a range of angles B

Idea is original and creative P

Overall quality of preparation and planning B

Peer Assessment

	What Went Well	Even Better If
XANTHE	- well researched - looked at different aspects of her ideas - well presented    - good balance of reading off the board and not reading off the board - explained her ideas clearly	- include research on Target Audience
MIRELLA	- researched on the history of her main idea   - looked at a variety of different people in different situations - considered how suitable things are for her idea (e.g. the music) - looked at a range of shots that she could use to film her idea - looked at ancillary tasks thoroughly	- try not to read off the board often  - speak more confidently while going through the slides, making your points across to the viewer clearer