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Friday, December 8, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Blog Post #4
On November 22nd, I went to the Museum of the Moving Image as part of a class trip. There were many different aspects of media making that I was able to observe and interact with. One such exhibit that interested me was the voiceover booth, where you could pick a scene and do a voiceover of the character. It was very interesting to see how any errors made in filming a scene could quickly be fixed by a simple voiceover. I took a turn in the booth and did a voiceover of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. It was fun to learn the process of practicing your lines and then being able to say them as the character, but it was rewarding to hear the final product.
In the museum, we were also able to see a unique optical illusion done by a local artist. A drop of water changed into a bomb which went through a hand and became a paper airplane. It spun on a spiral which had figures depicting the different stages of the transformation. When it spun fast enough, it looked like a mini movie.
It was fun to see the different aspects of filming something, from the makeup and hairstyles to the special effects and editing. My favorite part of the museum though, was the costume area. This semester, I spent most of time in the costume shop helping make the costumes for the theatre department’s show, so I understood that costuming played a huge role in creating a certain environment. I was surprised to see costumes that were actually used in movies, especially the ones used in Chicago. I liked how the inspiration drawings were placed near the finished product, creating this ‘before and after’ effect. I also enjoyed seeing the makeup and wigs, since they were add-ons to the costumes and changed as time went by.
The highlight of the museum was definitely the mini movie theater they had that showed episodes of the Muppets. It was so realistic yet unique, and it had a relaxed vibe. I also enjoyed the Jim Henson exhibit, because I was finally able to see the work that went into creating the Muppets and other related projects, like Sesame Street.
I ultimately enjoyed out trip to the museum, an learned a lot in the end. (The arcade section was also pretty cool.)
In the museum, we were also able to see a unique optical illusion done by a local artist. A drop of water changed into a bomb which went through a hand and became a paper airplane. It spun on a spiral which had figures depicting the different stages of the transformation. When it spun fast enough, it looked like a mini movie.
It was fun to see the different aspects of filming something, from the makeup and hairstyles to the special effects and editing. My favorite part of the museum though, was the costume area. This semester, I spent most of time in the costume shop helping make the costumes for the theatre department’s show, so I understood that costuming played a huge role in creating a certain environment. I was surprised to see costumes that were actually used in movies, especially the ones used in Chicago. I liked how the inspiration drawings were placed near the finished product, creating this ‘before and after’ effect. I also enjoyed seeing the makeup and wigs, since they were add-ons to the costumes and changed as time went by.
The highlight of the museum was definitely the mini movie theater they had that showed episodes of the Muppets. It was so realistic yet unique, and it had a relaxed vibe. I also enjoyed the Jim Henson exhibit, because I was finally able to see the work that went into creating the Muppets and other related projects, like Sesame Street.
I ultimately enjoyed out trip to the museum, an learned a lot in the end. (The arcade section was also pretty cool.)
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Blog Post #3
For this post, I chose a scene from Addams Family Values (1993). This scene is the one where Wednesday successfully manages to stage a takeover of the camp’s Thanksgiving Show, and is about to make her escape. Once she crosses over the camp fence, she tries to get Joel to escape with her, but he insists on staying behind and helping the others.
As they are speaking from different sides of the fence, we see a perfect example of the 180 rule, since there’s a camera facing Wednesday, and another one facing Joel. This scene is also an example of continuity editing, since the action stays in one place and flows almost seamlessly. In addition, both character’s eyelines match throughout the scene.
After they kiss, we get a medium wide shot that shows them on their respective sides of the fence, but we see it from the audience’s perspective.
Throughout the scene, we see continuity in the action, content, and other elements. For instance, since this scene takes place at night, the background is very dark and there is minimal lighting. We can also see this in the colors, since they are mostly on the darker side of the spectrum. The focus of the scene (the characters) stayed the same as well as the movement, since they were standing until they had to lean forward for the kiss, and then wipe their mouths afterward.
Link: https://youtu.be/_IvvtSk9-mI
As they are speaking from different sides of the fence, we see a perfect example of the 180 rule, since there’s a camera facing Wednesday, and another one facing Joel. This scene is also an example of continuity editing, since the action stays in one place and flows almost seamlessly. In addition, both character’s eyelines match throughout the scene.
After they kiss, we get a medium wide shot that shows them on their respective sides of the fence, but we see it from the audience’s perspective.
Throughout the scene, we see continuity in the action, content, and other elements. For instance, since this scene takes place at night, the background is very dark and there is minimal lighting. We can also see this in the colors, since they are mostly on the darker side of the spectrum. The focus of the scene (the characters) stayed the same as well as the movement, since they were standing until they had to lean forward for the kiss, and then wipe their mouths afterward.
Link: https://youtu.be/_IvvtSk9-mI
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
What I Hear
For my soundwalk, I chose to take a stroll around the Upper East Side during the late afternoon. One of the first sounds that stuck out immediately were the cars. Whether they were motor sounds, horns honking,or wheels on asphalt, the sounds varied but were very New York. People were also a constant source of sound. A woman walking in front of me was talking on the phone very loudly. A young man on a skateboard abruptly screeched to a halt at a street corner. Nearby, a group of friends discussed what they would do for their project. In the distance, I heard the sound of high heels clicking on the sidewalk. A gentle breeze whooshed past my face and continued down the street. A dog walker stood next to me at a corner, waiting for the light to change. I could hear all 5 dogs breathing and happily wagging their tails.
The subway system is something that connects the city, and when I walked anywere near an entrance I could hear the crowds of people going up and down the stairs, in a rush to go where they needed to be. When I walked near any of the subway grates, I could hear the trains passing by and the bell that signalled the doors closing. At the bus stop, a large bus made a wheezing sound as the doors opened and the bus lowered.
I feel that these sounds accurately describe this neighborhood, since it's peaceful yet busy. Not as busy as Times Square, of course, but it does show how a lot of people pass through the area in order to get to their destination. Some of the louder sounds would be the cars, the train, and the bus. Human noises were at a neutral volume, unless it was someone talking on their phone or a really loud group of friends.
The subway system is something that connects the city, and when I walked anywere near an entrance I could hear the crowds of people going up and down the stairs, in a rush to go where they needed to be. When I walked near any of the subway grates, I could hear the trains passing by and the bell that signalled the doors closing. At the bus stop, a large bus made a wheezing sound as the doors opened and the bus lowered.
I feel that these sounds accurately describe this neighborhood, since it's peaceful yet busy. Not as busy as Times Square, of course, but it does show how a lot of people pass through the area in order to get to their destination. Some of the louder sounds would be the cars, the train, and the bus. Human noises were at a neutral volume, unless it was someone talking on their phone or a really loud group of friends.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Artist Statement
Laura Chavarry has enjoyed art since a very young age. In her younger years, she explored painting and drawing, but had a sudden shift in interest when she discovered the theater. Upon attending a Broadway Musical while in middle school, she realized that she wanted to be on stage and express herself. Her first experience performing happened in high school, when she became part of the ensemble of her school’s production of RENT. This experience, along with her performance in Shakespeare’s As You Like It, solidified her decision in becoming an actress. Over time, she has had experience on stage and on camera. In addition, she has an interest in fashion design/costuming, and dreams of having her own fashion line someday.
Her acting/theatre influences include Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess, Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Elizabeth Taylor, Phillipa Soo, Carrie Fisher, Barbra Streisand, Mandy Gonzales, Sofia Vergara, Audra McDonald, Eva Noblezada, Viola Davis, Christy Altomare, Meryl Streep, and Julie Andrews. Her idols remind her that through hard work and dedication, your dreams can come true.
Theatre allows everyone to be who they want to be, and it offers a home to those who might not have been able to “fit in” with the crowd. You are allowed to let your imagination run wild and create anything you want. You’re allowed to act and become a totally different person for about 3 hours while an audience watches. You can make your own story, or collaborate with someone else. Teamwork is something that’s also important in theatre, as both the artistic and technical aspects must merge together in perfect harmony in order to succeed. There are so many stories that are waiting to be told, and she’s so glad to be able to be one of these storytellers.
Laura’s ultimate goal in life is to succeed in her acting career, as well as perform on Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, and around the world. She would also like to create original content that entertains, but also shines a light on the Latino community.
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