Arrangement Table
Here’s a detailed arrangement of the visual part of the total show that I was responsible for. It’s worth noting that we’ll have a variety of forms incorporated into the performance (e.g. projections, puppet show, dance, etc.) but I don’t want to make the show overly complex and confusing, and I’d like to try to highlight only one of these forms per scene, e.g. in Scene 2 it will be mainly performed by the fish lantern, and in Scene 4 it will be more of a dance performance. I have highlighted the focus of each part of the performance in red in the table and tried my best to make it the centre of the performance.
Based on last week’s meeting, Jules’ suggestion was for us to cut back on unnecessary content so that the show tries not to be too complicated, and Andrew’s suggestion was for us to prioritise first and see if any elements can be cut back by evaluating them. Therefore, I only made some tables for evaluation.
Development – Integration attempts
We explored multimedia techniques to enrich the audience’s experience. Working closely with composer Xianni, we carefully synchronized visual elements with the music. Drawing upon a diverse array of artistic materials(first/second-hand videos) and technological tools like AI Generation and Cutcap software, I aimed to create a dynamic backdrop that enhances the music’s emotional impact. Through trial and error, the video production showcases the harmony of creative vision and technical skill. We worked together and joined forces to push forward to form a merger of music and video to make it look more harmonious.
After that, we tried a projection experiment with the borrowed projectors… the colours are excellent while there’s only one projector perfect fit.
To sum up, we are all confident about the performance so far, and further details will be confirmed at the rehearsal.
