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MOOM ( Alter-ego video ) Improved
Posted by admin on 26 April 2013

Till date, my schedule for this assignment is on time and I am almost done with the video. This is the video which I’ve presented in Raymond’s class, however, I need edit the music a little and fine tune a bit of my editing. The final video will be ready by Tuesday, 16 April.

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Portrait of Moom

Portrait of Moom

MOOM ( Alter-ego video )
Posted by admin on 14 April 2013

The initial interviewer takes.

This assignment came at a time when I was having an anxiety attack due to school-related pressures. I was so consumed by the negative thoughts and I needed an outlet to release myself from the agony. I started having ideas of what I want to be, I wrote them down and before I knew it, I’ve created a new persona. The assignment started out well and I have been motivation for this has been consistent. There were not many major struggles. The only problem which took more than a week to solve was sourcing for the suitable fabric. Before shooting the video, I thought of a few scenarios like for an example, how to start an interview with Moom? Since Moom only appears when one falls into a deep sleep, should I pretend I’m a reporter and record myself feigning sleep? I tried to film 10 over takes for that scene but after viewing it over again, it was far too cheesy. I removed the entire part and shot the video in 3 parts instead:

1. Introduction to the environment of Moom
2. Introduction of Moom to screen
3. Final scene of Moom

As my mask requires the wearer to cover her face, I was concerned of not being able to see myself as I act so I got Maya to help me out with the acting. During the production, the weather was in my favour; the birds and wind came too when I needed them.

Issues and struggles with production
Posted by admin on 14 April 2013
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Frame and first layer of grass

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Front view of mask, right under the sun.

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Side view close-up

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Black and white colour test

 

Mask Development #2 – Head Gear ‘Island’
Posted by admin on 14 April 2013

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Mask Development – Sketches
Posted by admin on 14 April 2013

moom-inspirationbjorksRight from the start, I knew the kind of mask I want to create must not be a simple mask. It has to be like Moom; strong and high in authority and hence I am going to exaggerate it and make it into a head gear-mask.

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Mask Inspiration
Posted by admin on 14 April 2013

Moom derives from the part of me that cannot be realised in this world. I wanted to paint a picture of the kind of ideal living space, coincide with all the other living things. I wanted to show the inner peace and serenity one can get by travelling in their thoughts. Isolating oneself occasionally takes you away from distraction, allows you to be the only powerful being in the world you created.

Perceiving Moom ( Self-portrait )

Moom’s environment illustrates the pursuit of communion with nature, in a quiet and peaceful manner. This video consists of found footages, mainly from the artists who inspire me greatly. I want Moom, my alter-ego, to be like them – good at what she does and live in a beautiful environment. In this video, you will see many forest scenes, that is because it is the kind of place that Moom resides. There are also some scenes from my favourite fashion photographer, Nick Knight. He said in an interview “I don’t want to reflect social change – I want to cause social change,” and then he went and changed the way how fashion photography should be. I like how he had something in his mind and went ahead to do it. I admire his attitude.Found footages

Found footages – Environment
Posted by admin on 13 April 2013

The identity of Moom is a supreme being. She lives on isolated island and the only way to meet her is to fall into a deep sleep. Unlike a normal human being, Moom doesn’t speak with her mouth; her heart speaks. Moom loves the nature however, no living things can be near her. The animals on the island fly away when she approaches. The animals respect Moom and there is a mutual understanding that despite the fact that Moom could easily kill them accidentally with her overwhelming powers, they still stay on the island with her. Moom is the mother of the island. She is immortal and her reason of existence is to live and protect the island and its habitants.

Logo identity of Moom.

Logo identity of Moom.

Moom’s Identity
Posted by admin on 13 April 2013
 

Connecting the Dots

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