Butterfly effect Nov08-25, originally uploaded by UrBen Images.
First collaboration with event promoter/DJ Prafal. Had a chance to test my nightclub portrait photography. Not easy, especially when trying to capture everyone as they walk in the club. A little bit more planned than my typical photo shoot. l believe some assistance and a tripod is a must in these situations.
Nick Cairns describes how he is feeling on the 2nd day of editing (Mon 3rd March): Today is the first day of the rest of my life, whoever said that… I’ve served my sentence at John Browns Printers in Glaise-Hell, Bilborough’s Maximum Security Industrial Complex, as many more designers have done before me, and I’m free to do what I want, any old time… whoever said that. I’ve got two months’ worth of wages saved up which will cover my bills until April or May, and lots of ideas and ambitions to develop. Starting with week two of the Get Lovin’ edit, on a blustery but sunny pre-Spring Monday. It’s a busy day for all of us creatives it seems, with the monthly blackdrop open mic in the evening, an art workshop with Popx at 4 and an exhibition launch at the Surface Gallery at 6 to fill time
Nick Cairn describes what he was doing at my edit suite yesterday: what I’ll be doing today is looking through the footage and getting the best bits together in preparation for editing. We have quite a few hours of good varied footage on camera so it’s gonna be a challenge, but once I’ve cut it all down a natural shape will emerge and then it’ll be playtime! More later, wanna get crackin’…!
Quite a unique challenge! In the respect of being filmed especially in the “open” air. I feel honoured, yes honoured to be a part of this Positive Musical message video.I was like… Wow yes I’m up for it! The feelings of excitement stirring up inside me mixed with some what negative feelings such as nervousness, thoughts such as… people I don’t know seeing me performing in the streets/ different areas of Nottingham.One of my main concerns was, is not to disappoint.
Today was great! The sun is shining…As Nick, Priesthood and I discussed ideas and how to take this project forward I realized that working in a team who are all heading in the same direction is a beautiful thing. What powerful energy! Looking forward to the final result
I asked the team if they would describe how they were feeling on the first day of reviewing footage, here is Nick Cairn’s response: How am I feeling today? In general, I’ve got a cold, which is irritating my throat and nose, but the air outside is fresh and the sun is out, hinting at a promise of a more pleasant year than 2007.This is the fifth Saturday of production, having spent an afternoon of planning and three afternoons of location filming. With more than enough footage, this is the point where it needs to take shape, so I’m feeling a little apprehensive. But there’s a been a lot of positive encouragement in the room and I’ve now had the chance to become more familiar with the material. I have a much clearer idea of what direction we can go and what footage is useable. Soon I will have a little more time to sit down for a full working day to start the tricky process of editing.
So another step forward, closer to achieving our goals. Next Monday will see all the mental and practical preparation we’ve made starting to bear fruit.
Video shoot Day 1: Listened to David Allen’s ”Getthing Things Done ” audio book on the way, seems to be working well. I am trying to learn if I ever have a spare moment, (waiting around, driving…) Got to meeting place at 11.15am first location was The New Art Exchange. Deliberated best shots with Nick Cairns (creative collaborater) and Glen Priesthood (artist) 11.45am: First Obstacle of the day. Coudn’t get the music to play through mini PA. That didn’t stop us, (thanks to Roshelle for the support and encouragement) We got some brilliant footage and were all highly motivated. We worked well as a team and everyone was quite supportive of each other. Priesthood did really well, he really tried his best and he sure did deliver. Now, time to go back to the edit suite to log and capture Look forward to reviewing the footage with team next Saturday (Jan 26th) Team: Ben Harriott, Glen Piesthood: Artist, Nick Cairns: Creative Collaborater, Roshell and Marie Wheeler
