Monday, March 26, 2007
Idea for Poetic Assignment
After viewing Jennifer Proctor's Flow, I came up with the idea of shooting the beach in a similar fashion to Flow. It would take place at sunrise. Every shot would fade in and fade out. The sound would be the sound of waves crashing, also fading in and fading out. The shots would be of the waves, seagulls flying or walking on the beach, hopefully some pelicans flying, diving, and sitting on the water, and ideally some porpoises swimming down the coast. Then there is the possibility of slowing everything down from the shots to the sound. With the beautiful footage and relaxing sound, I think the film would turn out to be very soothing, just like JP's Flow. Storyboards are on the way...
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Vox Populi Plan
Location for Vox Pops:
1) At Johnnie Mercer's Pier
2) Dowtown, near the waterfront
3) Mayfaire Cinemas
Equipment:
Shotgun
Camera
Light Meter
XLR Cable
Sticks
Questions:
-Name?
-Where are you from?
-(Resident) How long have you lived here?
-(Tourist) How often do you visit this area?
-Where is Johnnie Mercer's Pier?
-What is the pier used for?
-What does Johnnie Mercer's pier mean to you?
-What does Johnnie Mercer's pier mean to Wrightsville Beach?
-How often do you go to the pier?
-Do you go on the pier or just to the shop or beach area around the pier?
-Do you know why you have to pay to go on the pier and to fish at the pier?
-Does it bother you that you have to pay to walk and fish on the pier?
-Do you know any of the history of the pier?
-Did you know that the pier was destroyed in the hurricane?
-What do you know about the rebuilding of the pier?
-Does the pier offer things/activities that make you want to go on it? If not, what would you like?
-How has the atmosphere changed over time before/after it was built?
-How was the beach different while the pier was closed? Did you miss the pier or not care? Did people still go to that part of the beach?
-How was fishing impacted by the loss/rebuilding of the pier?
1) At Johnnie Mercer's Pier
2) Dowtown, near the waterfront
3) Mayfaire Cinemas
Equipment:
Shotgun
Camera
Light Meter
XLR Cable
Sticks
Questions:
-Name?
-Where are you from?
-(Resident) How long have you lived here?
-(Tourist) How often do you visit this area?
-Where is Johnnie Mercer's Pier?
-What is the pier used for?
-What does Johnnie Mercer's pier mean to you?
-What does Johnnie Mercer's pier mean to Wrightsville Beach?
-How often do you go to the pier?
-Do you go on the pier or just to the shop or beach area around the pier?
-Do you know why you have to pay to go on the pier and to fish at the pier?
-Does it bother you that you have to pay to walk and fish on the pier?
-Do you know any of the history of the pier?
-Did you know that the pier was destroyed in the hurricane?
-What do you know about the rebuilding of the pier?
-Does the pier offer things/activities that make you want to go on it? If not, what would you like?
-How has the atmosphere changed over time before/after it was built?
-How was the beach different while the pier was closed? Did you miss the pier or not care? Did people still go to that part of the beach?
-How was fishing impacted by the loss/rebuilding of the pier?
Expert Interview
We have chosen Matt Johnson for our expert interviewee. Matt's father, Bob Johnson, bought the pier in 1969 from Johnnie Mercer's widow. Bob still owns the pier and Matt is the pier manager. Matt was directly involved in the reconstruction of the pier. His family decided to rebuild the pier with concrete instead of wood. Matt has been manager of the pier for many years and will be able to give us a lot of valuable information for our project.
Monday, February 19, 2007
More Research
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu:80/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nfh&AN=2W62520228922&site=ehost-live
This article from the Charlotte Observer describs how the new Johnnie Mercer's Pier was being built of concrete rather than wood. It goes on to discuss the ups and downs of choosing concrete. In our documentary the information on how concrete should make the pier withstand storms can be a good arguement for people to support the reconstrcution by donating when they wish to go out on the pier. This might put our film into the category of a legislative or delibrative rhetorical documentary, meaning our goal is the encourage/discourage - in our case encourage- people to pay the two dollars to enjoy the new pier.
Posted by Sarah
This article from the Charlotte Observer describs how the new Johnnie Mercer's Pier was being built of concrete rather than wood. It goes on to discuss the ups and downs of choosing concrete. In our documentary the information on how concrete should make the pier withstand storms can be a good arguement for people to support the reconstrcution by donating when they wish to go out on the pier. This might put our film into the category of a legislative or delibrative rhetorical documentary, meaning our goal is the encourage/discourage - in our case encourage- people to pay the two dollars to enjoy the new pier.
Posted by Sarah
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Research Link
Pier Owners Hope Concrete Will Weather Storm
This article discusses the decision to rebuild the pier using concrete. The owners are still concerned that the pier could crumble if a hurricane was powerful enough. The article also discusses the cost of building a pier out of concrete and the fact that concrete piers are becoming more popular across the nation.
http://0-web.ebscohost.com.uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/ehost/detail?vid=4&hid=115&sid=26e4a98b-1a7e-4f16-9b11-d1f1dcae06c1%40sessionmgr106
This article discusses the decision to rebuild the pier using concrete. The owners are still concerned that the pier could crumble if a hurricane was powerful enough. The article also discusses the cost of building a pier out of concrete and the fact that concrete piers are becoming more popular across the nation.
http://0-web.ebscohost.com.uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/ehost/detail?vid=4&hid=115&sid=26e4a98b-1a7e-4f16-9b11-d1f1dcae06c1%40sessionmgr106
New Research Links
I've found several new sources through the library databases. I'll post the links on the right side of the blog, and a synopsis with the link title here.
1) Vacationers barely stop for Bertha's beach blast
This article talks about the damage that occurred to Wrightsville Beach during Hurricane Bertha, the first hurricane that damaged Johnnie Mercer's Pier.
2) The Legendary Johnny Mercer
This article explains that Johnny Mercer the musician is unconnected to Johnnie Mercer's Pier, and talks about the pier's original owner, JohnnIE Mercer.
3) Concrete A Way To Ride Out Storm
This article talks about the decision to rebuild Johnnie Mercer's pier out of concrete.
4) Common Sense
This article gives some history on the pier and talks about the trouble reopening.
5) Permission Granted
This article details the reconstruction of the new pier.
6) Pier moves one step closer to opening
More on the struggle to reopen Johnnie Mercer's Pier once it was rebuilt.
7) Go Fish
Talks about the struggle to drum up business for the pier once it reopened.
8) Johnnie Mercer's Pier won't reopen before Labor Day
More on the struggle to get the pier reopened after reconstruction.
9)HEEEERE'S JOHNNIE!
Article on the pier finally reopening.
1) Vacationers barely stop for Bertha's beach blast
This article talks about the damage that occurred to Wrightsville Beach during Hurricane Bertha, the first hurricane that damaged Johnnie Mercer's Pier.
2) The Legendary Johnny Mercer
This article explains that Johnny Mercer the musician is unconnected to Johnnie Mercer's Pier, and talks about the pier's original owner, JohnnIE Mercer.
3) Concrete A Way To Ride Out Storm
This article talks about the decision to rebuild Johnnie Mercer's pier out of concrete.
4) Common Sense
This article gives some history on the pier and talks about the trouble reopening.
5) Permission Granted
This article details the reconstruction of the new pier.
6) Pier moves one step closer to opening
More on the struggle to reopen Johnnie Mercer's Pier once it was rebuilt.
7) Go Fish
Talks about the struggle to drum up business for the pier once it reopened.
8) Johnnie Mercer's Pier won't reopen before Labor Day
More on the struggle to get the pier reopened after reconstruction.
9)HEEEERE'S JOHNNIE!
Article on the pier finally reopening.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Audience
I think the audience for our film will be very broad and diverse. Locally, our film would interest anyone who goes to Wrightsville Beach since it is such a huge physical landmark. Everyone I've met who even just vacations here knows of the pier, so I think it would be of interest to anyone who lives here or passes through. Anyone interested in coastal architecture or the history of the area would also be interested in our film because we plan to cover the pier's history and reconstruction.
On a broader scale, our film will also be targeted at anyone who has experienced the destruction of a hurricane (or any natural disaster really). We hope the overall tone of our film will be one of hope, and that anyone who has experienced similar destruction will see that while it may be difficult, it is possible to rebuild and recover.
On a broader scale, our film will also be targeted at anyone who has experienced the destruction of a hurricane (or any natural disaster really). We hope the overall tone of our film will be one of hope, and that anyone who has experienced similar destruction will see that while it may be difficult, it is possible to rebuild and recover.
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