Audio Portrait Final
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Rough Cut Audio Portrait
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ZOOM0002.WAV D: So a few years ago[02:44:28.05], I went to this summer camp where we experimented making movies, it was more of a beginners' thing[02:44:34.16]. So, this took place at some college, can't remember where it was. So, we grouped up in, we were in groups of four and there were about three groups and we just went.. we did the filmmaking experience from the beginning so we wrote the script, then we filmed it then we edited it afterwards.[02:44:55.16] and then we all shared what we did with the rest of us. So the movie that we did, it was, I was the main star and it was about me standing up to a group of bullies. [02:45:16.02] I know, ... So I wouldn't say that this experience, uhh, I wouldn't say this shaped my worldview from that point, but it gave me an appreciation for the work that goes into making certain media. [02:45:38.15] I kinda developed an interest in filmmaking. I knew I definitely did not wan...
What I Hear
In order to investigate "What I Hear", I decided to sit on my fire escape for a half hour. I live on the 4th floor of a crappy building in East Harlem. Interestingly (and perhaps regrettably), the sound that is recurring, consistent and fluid throughout my listening session is that of sirens. The sirens don't seem to stop. Whether it is the tri-tones that are belched from ambulances or the higher screeches that come from squad cars, the artificial, man made sounds of cars (specifically emergency cars) stand out and overcome competing noises. In these moments, I recall my physics class and the notion of the Doppler Effect. In other words, I can hear the pitch of the vehicles passing by on Lexington Avenue approaching at high, soprano like tones; then as they pass me and become more distant, I hear the tones and pitch flatten out- like a tenor or baritone- then dissipate as the pitch lowers and leaves my hearing range. At only a few moments throug...
Pre-Interview Questions
After speaking with Denis for some time, I've decided that the conversation surrounding where he is "headed" after school (and all of the ideas he's formulated throughout his life so far) have set up an interesting platform for content. I am planning on interviewing him about his upbringing in Brooklyn, his interest in media (specifically his interest in video games), and his outlook on life. More specifically, after our initial conversation, I think there is a lot to be explored by asking him about his mother and brother (his relationship with them) and how they've been integral in shaping his values and the path he wants to head on. 1. Could you tell me a little about your parents and why you hated politics? Could you expand on that? 2. Could you talk a little about how the Russian language has been a part of your family? 3. Could you tell me about how Boris (your brother) went on a certain path? 4. Do you feel that your mom holds you...
