JANUARY: The Light
Explore light sources and light shifting to affect the look, tone, and direction of your dance film.
I think the main thing I started to think about when thinking about the light was the dark or amount of dark. That is pretty interesting right? I can see the light source better in the dark. But there is light without dark. It is just too light. I like the contrast of the darkness with the light. I also noticed my affinity to natural light and outdoor settings. I contemplated going in the theatre and having Dax play with some lights, but I was drawn to being outside in the nature. The only indoor dance I did this round was in the elevator.
I used the same music for all of these pieces. I used Jonny's new track for NOFVNCITY. That way, we are collaborating without him really knowing it. I also can post my videos with the music and not have them taken down because I have permission from the artist.
Task Tuesday #69: January 5, 2021: Under a street light at night
This was not at night. This was on my way to the gym in the morning. I looked for a street light that didn't have cars near it. I set up my camera up in the alley and walked over to the light. I moved in my usual movement patterns. I did not put any thought or try any exploration tasks with my movement. This was more an experiment to see what this kind of light would look like on camera. I had done something similar in Vancouver outside our back door in the alley. (In the pee staircase.) I liked the effect of the lamp in the darkness and wanted to recreate something similar here.
My camera did something odd. It did not record the full movement. I tried downloading it again and still only the start and end were there. However, when I downloaded it for this second video, the movement was there. Isn't that strange? Mysterious street light movements. Sometimes there, sometimes not.
Day 5_2021dance365_Task Tuesday#69_Jan5_2021_Dance under a street light_Upbeat Background Music For Videos The Drums from Paula Bridget Johnson on Vimeo.
Task Tuesday #70: January 12, 2021: Sunrise
I took this one walking home from the gym in the morning. The sun was looking beautiful with the light snow on the ground. I could see the colours of the sunrise coming through the trees.
Day 12_2021dance365_Task Tuesday#70_Jan12_21_Light_Sunrise_NOFVNCITY from Paula Bridget Johnson on Vimeo.
Task Tuesday #71: January 19, 2021:
Dark outside, light from inside shining through window. These are the windows along the pool in the dark alley.
This was also taken walking home from the gym. I walk through the alley out the security door. (When I say alley, I mean the really nice part in between the schools not an alley like Vancouver.) Someone must have been having a swim because the pool lights were on. This made a runway of lights, a pathway for me to follow. I filmed this in both directions but have an affinity for the side without the white line painted on the street. I took a video of me walking with the camera along the line of light. So, I filmed the light as I moved. I liked placing this over top of a video of me dancing. Having one still and one moving created a cool effect.
Day 19_2021dance365_Task Tuesday#71_Jan19_2021_Pool window light in the dark alley from Paula Bridget Johnson on Vimeo.
Task Tuesday #72: January 26, 2021:
Elevator (lights out/flashlight) Lights do not go out in this elevator but there was a cool ceiling light.
I filmed this before I worked out. I expected the lights to go out in the elevator if I stayed still long enough. They did not go out. I had my phone ready with the flashlight on and I was going to dance in the light of my flashlight in the dark square box.
I tried dancing in the box in the light that was there. Then I noticed the ceiling lights looked cool. I placed the camera on its back facing up. It has a gimbal and started to shake because it doesn't like to be locked in place like that. That created a really cool effect until it stopped recording. I used that in the video. I placed it on top of my phone so it could face the ceiling but still have the space for its gimbal head. I liked the video footage I got from that direction. I edited it in with the others. I would have liked to spend more time editing this making tighter cuts... something for next time.
Day26_Task Tuesday#72_Elevator light_Song by NOFVNCITY from Paula Bridget Johnson on Vimeo.
February: The Colour
Maybe in costume, set design, post-production - or all three. Use color as the “storyteller” this month.
TaskTuesday #73: February 2, 2021: Blue: Slow motion
Task Tuesday #74: February 9, 2021: Green: Reverse
Task Tuesday #75: February 16, 2021: Yellow
Task Tuesday #76: February 23, 2021: Multi-colour
March: The Prop
Let a prop be the focal point of this project. In the context of your project, discover the prop, engage with it, and then build it an exit.
Task Tuesday #77: March 2, 2021: Thick, purple mat
Task Tuesday #78: March 9, 2021: Hat
Task Tuesday #79: March 16, 2021: Chairs
Task Tuesday #80: March 23, 2021: Ball
Task Tuesday #81: March 30, 2021: Mop
April: The Site
Your classic site-specific dance gone video. Find a new site (or a familiar site, newly explored) to deeply investigate.
Task Tuesday #82: April 6, 2021: Jungmun Stairs
Task Tuesday #83: April 13, 2021:Jungmun Windmill
Task Tuesday #84: April 20, 2021: Jungmun Bridge
Task Tuesday #85: April 27, 2021: Jungmun Beach
12Months12Dance_April_The Site_Jungmun_Blonde Redhead_For the Damaged Coda from Paula Bridget Johnson on Vimeo.
May: The Homage
You’re not the first, nor the last. Research at least 2 dance filmmakers and their methods. Create an homage to their most notable innovations this month.
Task Tuesday #86: May 4, 2021: Naporn
Task Tuesday #87: May 11, 2021: Tanja
Task Tuesday #88: May 18, 2021: Marianela
Task Tuesday #89: May 25, 2021: Event Horizons/Ana
June: The Angles
Use multiple shots of a single sequence to direct your audience’s attention.
Task Tuesday #90: June 1, 2021: Low angle through flower White bridge
Task Tuesday #91: June 8, 2021: DRONE Gwakji
Task Tuesday #92: June 15, 2021: Behind, Side, Above Studio 2
Task Tuesday #93: June 22, 2021: Right and Left Sagye
Task Tuesday #94: June 29, 2021: Croping Gwakji - left video in school computer! D'oh!
July: The One Take Wonder
No cuts, minimal edits this month.
Task Tuesday #95: July 6, 2021: TLC, Waterfalls starring Biggy and Fluffles
Task Tuesday #96: July 13, 2021: Mumu Fresh, Reparations Task: Draw a pathway with finger and trace it with different body parts
Task Tuesday #97: July 20, 2021: Method Man, Jones Ink: Day Ones
Task Tuesday #98: July 27, 2021: Doja Cat, SZA, Kiss me More
August: The Music Video
You know you want to. Pick a song - a section if you must, but a whole song if you can.
https://m.vk.com/video-72725457_456242498
Task Tuesday #99: August 6, 2021: ANIMA 1:20 Falling asleep on the train.
Task Tuesday #100: August 13, 2021: ANIMA 3:25 Walking against the people into the darkness/light
Task Tuesday #101: August 20, 2021: ANIMA 4:53 tilty wall
Task Tuesday #102: August 27, 2021: ANIMA 10:40 heads and partner part with Biggy…. Couldn't get a partner to work with me. Skateboarding and standing…. Couldn't get a partner to work with me. Skateboarding and standing in the dark added.
Task Tuesday #103: August 21, 2021: ANIMA 12:24 on the bus together. Lean back, alone, light with bird shadows
September: The Silent Film
No music allowed this month. Environmental sounds (without manipulation) okay. Make a dance to the *rhythm of life* (assuming that’s what that musical song is about...otherwise disregard).
Task Tuesday #104: September 7, 2021: In front of new school: car sounds
Task Tuesday #105: September 14, 2021: Britannia beach area: the ocean
Task Tuesday #106: September 21, 2021: Sun, mist, mountains: morning cars, bike, birds
I was also playing with go somewhere and return. It was slow.
Task Tuesday #107: September 28, 2021: Shannon Falls
October: The Habit Breaker
Make your own personal “no manifesto” this month. List all your favorite habits, stylistic choices, and movement preferences...and do the opposite.
Task Tuesday #108: October 5, 2021: Opposite of smooth and flowy is sharp, strong, and staccato
Task Tuesday #109: October 12, 2021: Props - confined to English chair.
Task Tuesday #110: October19, 2021: Upside down
Task Tuesday #111: October 26, 2021: Dark, short repetitions, reverse, no turns
November: The Chance
Make Merce proud this month with a good old-fashioned chance dance. I’m talking the buy-a-big-dice-online-and-roll-it kind of chance dance. Let chance decide lighting, color choice, movement sequencing...and record your process to show your work.
Task Tuesday #112: November 2, 2021: Right elbow, right hand, nose & backwards, right, left back diagonal & 2, 1, 6
Task Tuesday #113: November 9, 2021: Open Slide Diagonal Drop/ 1 1 2/ Jump Fall Slide Run
Task Tuesday #114: November 16, 2021: Swim, horn, dinosaur_Fall, shake (https://wordwall.net/en-us/community/dance-wheel)
Task Tuesday #115: November 23, 2021: Robot taking shots, My neck my back, Riverdancer, I am a Barbie Girl, Swiffer the Floor, Shopping cart_Northwest, west, East northeast, south_6, 5, 2, 5, 8, 4
Task Tuesday #116: November 30, 2021: Rajan, Brian and I throwing random words at each other.
December: The Story
Tell a story in its entirety. Use all the elements you’ve dabbled in this year to communicate its message. (you can do it!).
Task Tuesday #117: December 7, 2021: The beginning. Repetition. Daily grind.
Task Tuesday #118: December 14, 2021: The rising action_rolling on the floor
Task Tuesday #119: December 21, 2021: The climax_Crab Park_dance walks - on holiday - not at work
Task Tuesday #120: December 28, 2021: The conclusion_Bed and pillow_end of day and get ready for return to work.
