Katie Gillies - Interview Un-edited Version

An unedited version of the Katie Gillies Interview segment of her film.

Katie Gillies - Interview Stills

A variety of Images from the Interview with Katie Gillies.

Katie Gillies - Interview Location

The location for Katie's Interview. Unfortunately due to stealing in her studio, I was unable to go in and film there as planned. Katie works a lot from home, so instead I filmed her in that set up. 

Katie Gillies - Interview Questions

Dance Film - Quick Edit

BOTH VIDEOS GOT REMOVED FROM YOUTUBE DUE TO THE SONG COPYRIGHT SO I HAVE RE-UPLOADED THROUGH VIMEO. ORIGINAL POST COMMENTS.


Dance Quick Edit from Laura Sweetingham on Vimeo.

'I quickly cut together some of the clips from the day filming at Lambert's Yard and experimented with a couple of edits. Unfortunately it's come out not showing the movement clearly so I need to figure out what is causing this, but overall I'm really happy with the shots I got.'

'I figured out why the movement shots contained lines and re-configured the video so that the frame rates match. My camera films in 23.976 frame rate which is very unusual so does cause problems away from the preset exporting settings.

I really like the music used in this video although there will be copyright limitations which is a shame. I will probably produce a long video edit of the dance using this purely for my own portfolio, and source copyright free music for the other edits to publicise as one of my Inspirational Films. My favourite shot is the long dance one I've used a few times, I want to experiment with edits in order to use this without it seeming repetitive. I also would like to experiment with using more white space, similar to other films I've produced, as I think it reflects Katie's style and work, crisp and clean.'

Shoot at Lambert's Yard

For part of my Katie Gillies Inspiration Film, I collaborated with another Fashion Communication student to produce some imagery and film. Joanna Kelly acted as Creative Director, organising the shoot at a location I found, and sourcing dancers. For my own imagery and film shots, I had my own ideas and inspiration, so despite the subject and location being the same, our final shots are completely personal and different. I love the variety of shots I produced. Some focus more on the dancers, while others focus more on the fabrics. These are some initial unedited images.

Dance Location

For the filming location we will be using Lambert's Yard. I have been to this gallery a number of times over the past few years, and have seen it be transformed from a Fine Art exhibition, to a Pop-up shop and to an event space featuring Yoga. The below pictures show a variety of elements of the space, including a few ways it can be transformed. I love how lit up and beautiful it looks in the day due to the large windows, which will be perfect for filming.

I love the window panes and can't wait to experiment with the shadows cast through them.

This is a completely different way to use and transform the space. It shows its flexibility and how personalised it can be made.

Dance Inspiration

While I am not choreographing the dance personally, the routine is key for the videography and final output. Therefore I will be sharing my inspiration with the choreographer, and any ideas I have. I think using the environment is really important, whether it be to reflect the rustic feel of an old setting, or contrast the modernity of a new building.

In addition, I think using the location and the space to its full potential is essential. I love the look of sunlight creating shadows from the windows, and the contrasts in space, like a wooden floor and white wall. These are a variety of images I have collated for inspiration for shots and positions, as well as ways to use different spaces.

Potential editing idea, repeating the dancer across the screen to create a group of dancers. I love repeating shots moments apart in my editing and I think this could be portrayed well.

I love the shadows cast by the window panes in this shot.

Here the fabric is key, contrasting completely with the black background the garment is enhanced and the movement portrayed clearly.

I love the contrast of the girly formal dresses in a run down graffitied environment.

I love the use of the darkness and small element of light to enhance and draw focus to the dancer.

Katie Gillies - Personal Work

My collaboration with Katie Gillies and Joanna Kelly features a dance choreographed and styled by Joanna Kelly. Katie's print designs will be used on fabric within the dance. Examples of her work and style are shown below. With a combination of Geometric and Organic designs, Katie's work is individual and original. I want to continue the feel and style of the designs through my videography, featuring a variety of shots of dance, location and the fabrics alone to portray them in a multitude of ways.

Katie Gillies and Joanna Kelly Collaboration

For one of my inspirational videos, I am collaborating with another Fashion Concepts student - Joanna Kelly and a Printed Textiles student - Katie Gillies to produce a Contemporary Dance Film. I will be the videographer and joint editor of a Fashion Film produced with Joanna Kelly, featuring her dancing with Katie Gillies' Print Designs, and will also be compiling my own interview with Katie, featuring clips of her work in both a dance setting and studio space. 

Here are a selection of Dance Videos I have researched as Inspiration for the upcoming filming.

Alice Godfrey - Contemporary Dance from muddville on Vimeo.

Contemporary dance from Sergey Voronin on Vimeo.

Sia's Elastic Heart video caused a lot of controversy due to the use of a young girl and older male for the dance. Personally, I think those who saw it in a paedophilic manor completely misread the dance. Sia suffers from mental illness and has had a destructive path, with suicidal moments, which is clear through the emotion in this song, and some of her others. Maddie Ziegler is the main focus, dancing in a rigid contemporary style. It looks effortless and tells a story through the movement. Shia LaBeouf perfectly contrasts her petite form, playing a more brotherly or departed friend role.

The music is complex, and the dance choreographed to fit. It it's entirety, it shows an entire relationship, battles and all, between friends or family, not on a romantic level.

This video has always been a favourite of mine. Ballet is such a beautiful medium of Dance and I love the contemporary feel. Mostly, I love the piano used throughout. I am a piano player myself and love the way it complements dance. This video uses a large number of dancers, so wouldn't be possible to influence the film for Joanna and Katie's Collaboration, but elements can be used as inspiration. I like the all black outfits to suggest a dark element. And the contract from the torn down and mostly off white surroundings. The location is unfinished and slightly derelict, which is a beautiful contrast from the fine tuned choreography and perfect timing of the dancers.