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Click here for the latest audio version of my final project titled The Clock. Originally conceived as a video project, it was thought too static so evolved into an audio piece. Please also view this ppt presentation which shows precedents, storyboards and research photos.

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Editing Ch. 6 - Great examples in this reading - many I have not seen. Our group reading discussed graphic matches and non-diegetic cuts. What comes to mind when I think of the use of colored objects woven or cut throughout scenes I think of the use of the color yellow - objects such as a balloon - or hat - in the gorgeous film THE LAST EMPEROR. Similarly, the french film THE FABULOUS DESTINY of AMELIE POULIN used reds and greens from the intro titles to her red shirt in the the last moped scene. I watched Hitchcock's SHADOW OF A DOUBT for the sixth time over the holiday weekend. It's a good example of non-diegetic cutting - shot of the "merry widow" murderer intercut with couples waltzing to the Merry Widow Waltz. Additionally the waltz serves as an erie background as we (like Theresa Wright) find out her uncle is the killer at large. On YouTube, only the intro shows the waltz, not any scenes with the intercut.

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Here is today's storyboard reflecting clock footage and latest support still photos. My feeling is that if I make it too stylized it will conflict with the eccentricity of the subject and delivery. It was always my intention to play it straight and let her talk, but I would like to add music underneath, but more isn't always better. I think I have to be consistent with the style and tone in order for the piece to work.

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Here is a PDF of my research paper outline which outlines the content of my short narrative film, The Clock - final project. It opens with a quote about storytelling, sets the story up with post-Dust Bowl Oklahoma history / Dorthea Lange photos - moves into the Herman Miller Clock Co and concludes with the storytelling genre.

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We presented Lucy's Sunday and the feedback was that our little story did not communicate the tragic nature of Lucy. Our group struggled with integrating video and photography, and the POV (point of view) narrative seemed to conflict with the nature and character of Lucy. The tone and style of the narrative did not communicate with the initial concept. Additionally, storyboards would've proven helpful throughout all phases because we got a little lost during production. Here is a link to our final video.

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Since I learned the clock was made by the Herman Miller Clock Co., (and photographed the actual childhood clock which resides in Oklahoma) I decided to do my research paper on this company. I'm interested in exploring the Herman Miller / Howard Miller design evolution and their connection to the furniture and iconic clock designs, popular today. I learned the childhood clock in the story pre-dates 1947, as its label clearly states it is a Herman Miller Clock Co, of Zeeland, MI. After 1947, Herman Miller's son, Howard C. Miller took it over and renamed it under his name. Several famous clocks came out of it - including several by George Nelson, the Design Director at the Herman Miller furniture company. Herman Miller / Hoard Miller designs we know and still love today.

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Keep America Beautiful This Public Service Announcement is deeply embedded into my mind from my childhood. I doubt I've seen one as persuasive or poignant since. The message still holds up, maybe even more today.