Sunday-Video Project
The prompt that I decided to focus on was “Close-up – intimacy, detail, scale over time, proximity, textures, or small gestures” . Something about this prompt really got me thinking about the power of the lens of a camera. How it can see better than our eyes, that it can capture every detail, even the imperfections we’d rather not show. It reminded me of a superstition or theory that every mole or freckle you have is from a lover in a past life. Now the moles on my body aren’t something I’ve ever really been insecure of but with this idea planted in my head I’ve always appreciated them as something beautiful. My intention with this video was not only to capture and share that idea, but to also use the camera in a way that eventuates these features. I was looking for a mood and atmosphere of love and peace. All of my art is often a reflection of my life at the time it’s created. That’s exactly what this project is, an appreciation for love, imperfection, individuality, and also a closer look of what is possible with a camera.
Editing and using the camera were somewhat familiar but I wanted to capture a warmth in my video. So using some colour grading I was able to have it appear exactly as I imagined it. The title of the film is “Sunday” inspired by Etta James’ song “A Sunday Kind Of Love” . I've always loved this song and the message it sends. I wanted to interpret and show that I found that kind of love. To me art is tied with emotion but especially with love. I was so inspired by it, as so many people are, and this is what came from that inspiration.
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