Cucalorus Game Plan

Because I will be working on a school production set Saturday and Sunday, my plan for Cucalorus is to view as many screenings as I can Wednesday through Friday . After a minor complication in getting my Digasoarus pass I was able to acquire it just in time to catch the events first narrative. Seoul Station, I am a sucker for a zombie flick. I plan to kick off Cucalorus with this international film, and from there spend the next two days catching more narrative titles. I will get around to a shorts block, however since I do not recognize any of these titles it will come at random when ones name catches my ear. I bought extra tickets so that my friends could attend with me. After hearing all of the hype and attention over The Shining I would be amiss to not be in attendance. I will spend down time in between showings at my place of business, where I am sure other Cucalorus fans will be dining.

Skies Never the Limit

 

This picture screams to me the skies never the limit. What we see here is grand, but what lies beyond is spectacular. Their is quite possibly a limitless number of opportunities out there, this is the beauty of the unknown. I challenge the notion that we cannot achieve what we put our minds too, no matter the scale.

Reflective Self

To capture a self portrait, I must first conceive what that self is through deep inner reflection. It is in this meditative state that I can separate truth from fiction, and catch a glimpse of myself at my rawest form. I see myself surfing through life, the board gliding across all of my happiest memories. Now unfortunately as poetic as reflective Parker sounds, real Parker cannot actually surf. However, my long boarding skills are quite advanced; and, the way I ride my board over pavement I consider to be surfing. For this project I plan on recording myself on my long board; however, my face will not be the sole subject. I believe the idea of one's self cannot be captured in a mere profile, nor through conventional camera shots. I plan to mobilize the camera just as I myself am mobile riding my long board. Keeping the camera steady can be accomplished with my GoPro's steady mount. To break into the bounds of unconventional camera work I am thinking a single continuous shot, incorporating the help of others to mobilize props to follow my trek. The band Ok Go's music videos really inspire me. It is there degree of pushing what can be done in one continuous shot that I want to mimic. It is a tall order, but I can envision how it will play out. I see the allure in simplicity. The above mentioned props can be rudimentary in design by all means. It is choreographing my assistants, and nailing correct beats that will prove to be challenging. I will utilize all of the knowledge I have learned taking my blocking course here at UNCW, but it is basic knowledge so only time will tell if I had what it took to pull this arduous shot off.