Notes for Conversation Shoot with Artist

Study space: set-dressing - what stands out? what speaks to the artist's character?
Available light sources - use natural light as much as possible
Clarify with artist which materials and/or projects she is feeling to show and/or speak about
Set-up both cameras and ensure they both have a purpose (i.e., different and impactful angles; different proximities to the artist, etc.)
Test sound

Start off with easy/more conversational questions (i.e., when was the last time you were home? do you miss it?) and follow the conversation's flow... if you give your own input/answers then it becomes a dialogue
Ease into longer/more complex questions about language, changes across Cyprus and Cypriot identity, etc.
Listen to her and allow her to trail off when the conversation asks for it
Intervene when it feels natural - think about changing angles mid-shoot for more coverage
Move onto filming her talk about her projects/materials; this could be handheld with DSLR and filmed on tripod with C200 (simultaneously)
In-camera experimentation: lowering/increasing frame rate; lowering shutter speed - effect: disruption, disjointedness, distance, disembodiment

Look at the footage and note themes - what differences and similarities can be drawn between artist's footage and yiayia's footage? how does this speak to generational differences in work, identity, etc.?
How can you push the boundaries of the medium in post-production?
How can you reflect the contents/themes of the footage through the affect of the film - think haptic, cuts, colour grade, etc.
Make stills and blog about the experience and outcome

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