FORGOTTEN from Soo Hyun Ahn on Vimeo.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
FORGOTTEN. | CONTINUITY
FORGOTTEN is a very short continuity project about a habit a lot of people have. The habit of forgetting where we place things.
Saturday, April 30, 2016
MY MOMI EXPERIENCE.
Although I wasn't able to go to the MOMI with the class, I was able to have quite the adventure going with a couple of my closest friends during break. And let me tell you...
IT. WAS. AMAZING.
I never knew a museum like MOMI even existed. So this experience was crazy good.
The entrance itself was so aesthetically pleasing and well structured.
When I walked in and got my ticket, the first thing I saw were all of these different types of game machines. I'm not a huge game fan, meaning, I didn't really grow up playing games, but it was interesting to see how interactive this museum is and I couldn't wait to visit the rest of the attractions.
BEHIND THE SCENES EXHIBITION:
(The whole journey "behind the scenes" reminded me of why I chose this direction towards Media.)
"Who does what in Movies and Television" - This was the first thing that caught my eyes when walking into the exhibition. It was basically a touch screen that allowed us to see "who does what in movies and televisions". It was amazing to see a huge list of all the people that contribute to a single film/show. The many thoughts and creative points as well as the heart and passion of those who commit their time to make their audience happy made me excited to join and become a part of this industry. However, this was not my favorite part.
EDITING:
(Video, Sound, Special Effects)
My true passion for Media comes from Post- Production. Mostly the whole editing process. I love editing and to see an interactive exhibition where I can create and edit my own sounds and videos made me so happy. Although there weren't hands-on video editing except for the Stop Motion Animation station, I had so much respect for Editors. As much as creativity is renowned in Pre-Production with the awesome screenplay ideas and the importance of camera angling, etc., I believe that Editing is its own beauty in another aspect of creativity. Thinking about which shots make the story flow and what sound and background music enhance the scene is so breathtakingly awesome.
I definitely learned that it's never easy to edit because one thing can seriously change the whole story. I also learned the evolution of Media and how much technology and resources have grown over the years. I have a new found respect for the industry I'm going to be a part of and this trip got me excited for my future career. I'm definitely going back to MOMI and I know I'll always have something new to learn and leave with.
Monday, April 18, 2016
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SHOTS
LET ME TALK ABOUT TALK SHOWS:
Last year, I was given the privilege of editing at a Winter Conference for a Christian Organization. The media team had to come up with ideas to enhance the conference on a digital level. Therefore, for each day of the conference, we had a made-up talk show titled, "Coffee Time with Christian". Christian was the host and we would have speakers or attendees as guests. The talk show resembled "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis".
I realized editing talk shows are NOT easy. Especially because I had to learn how to edit in a muti-camera sequence. This means, the talk show consisted more than one camera. We used three, like most talk shows with one host and one guest. One camera concentrated on the host. One camera concentrated on the guest. One camera as a wide shot of both the host and guest.
Most of the time, talk shows are live, but they have a editing process before going on the screen. The way editors choose which shots go up are important. In talks shows, the guest has more minutes, meaning they talk more and their face is shown more. When the host is asking a question or interacting in a conversation with the guest, the shot is of both of them. When the host is explaining or showing a certain facial expression (this goes for the guest as well), the shot is usually concentrated on the host (or guest). The cuts to which shot the editor chooses shows flow to a story. When the shot is of a specific person, it shows the importance of what they are saying, more than the other person, while the shot of both the host and guest shows equality. The shots of the audience in talk shows are often important as well. The expressions and reactions of the audience relates to viewers at home watching from the television screen and it enhances the voice of the host and guest because it shows the audience is enjoying something or sometimes not enjoying something. Although it might have changed over the years, the authenticity and honesty of a talk show is what makes it so popular. The spontaneity and often unplanned gestures makes talks shows raw and real. For one thing, its filmed in front of a crowd, so it's not like they can film it over again if they make a mistake. It's up to the editor to choose which shots should be displayed.
(I watch a lot of Jimmy Fallon and I also have the copy of my horrible talk show edit that I watched to get an idea of what I edited and how I can improve that edit.)
Last year, I was given the privilege of editing at a Winter Conference for a Christian Organization. The media team had to come up with ideas to enhance the conference on a digital level. Therefore, for each day of the conference, we had a made-up talk show titled, "Coffee Time with Christian". Christian was the host and we would have speakers or attendees as guests. The talk show resembled "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis".
I realized editing talk shows are NOT easy. Especially because I had to learn how to edit in a muti-camera sequence. This means, the talk show consisted more than one camera. We used three, like most talk shows with one host and one guest. One camera concentrated on the host. One camera concentrated on the guest. One camera as a wide shot of both the host and guest.
Most of the time, talk shows are live, but they have a editing process before going on the screen. The way editors choose which shots go up are important. In talks shows, the guest has more minutes, meaning they talk more and their face is shown more. When the host is asking a question or interacting in a conversation with the guest, the shot is of both of them. When the host is explaining or showing a certain facial expression (this goes for the guest as well), the shot is usually concentrated on the host (or guest). The cuts to which shot the editor chooses shows flow to a story. When the shot is of a specific person, it shows the importance of what they are saying, more than the other person, while the shot of both the host and guest shows equality. The shots of the audience in talk shows are often important as well. The expressions and reactions of the audience relates to viewers at home watching from the television screen and it enhances the voice of the host and guest because it shows the audience is enjoying something or sometimes not enjoying something. Although it might have changed over the years, the authenticity and honesty of a talk show is what makes it so popular. The spontaneity and often unplanned gestures makes talks shows raw and real. For one thing, its filmed in front of a crowd, so it's not like they can film it over again if they make a mistake. It's up to the editor to choose which shots should be displayed.
(I watch a lot of Jimmy Fallon and I also have the copy of my horrible talk show edit that I watched to get an idea of what I edited and how I can improve that edit.)
Monday, April 11, 2016
Sunday, March 27, 2016
What I hear. | Soundwalk
On Friday, March 25th, I went for a walk.
Yup.
At Central Park.
Friday was a beautiful day, perfect for a stroll around the park. I walked in through the East side and sat on the first bench I saw. I'm the type of person who can lay down, close my eyes, and mindlessly wander for hours. I enjoy doing that because it gives me a time to recharge after a fast-paced busy day in the city. When I was given this assignment, I was more than happy to start it. I waited and waited for the best day to go to central park, only because I never go there, even if it's right behind Hunter College. After sitting down, I looked around and as much as I don't like looking like a lonely girl with no friends in public, I forced myself to sit and act as if this was normal. Then, I closed my eyes. The moment my eyes were closed shut, my ears were opened. What I heard was perfect. Everything was perfectly orchestrated. What I heard was something I never really acknowledged. Almost as if my ears immediately blocked it out and because most of the time, I clog my ears with the music on my "Train" playlist, I never appreciated what the sound of the city held for me. I can't really explain exactly what it was like. It was almost like a musical where the theme was "Realization" or "Breathe". It's true that we never seem to appreciate the sounds of nature. I'm not just talking about the whoosh of the wind, the brussels of the trees, or the chirping of the birds. I mean, even people talking and the cars bonking. Everything is just so common and my ears grew so familiar to the natural sounds of the city that it was equivalent to silence and whatever added on, like the songs that came out of my earphones, were what I considered real sounds. There is something really special about the sounds of Central Park. The clopping of the horse and the laughter of the children waiting on line for ice cream were sounds outside of the usual sounds of the city. I can hear those things and say, "I know which part of the city I am at". And let me tell you, my sense of smell grew strong too and the smell of horse poop is a prominent feature of the whole Central Park experience. Central Park is that one part of the city where you can just take a break, sit down, and take deep breaths. It's where I realized how beautiful the sounds of the city is.
Yup.
At Central Park.
Friday was a beautiful day, perfect for a stroll around the park. I walked in through the East side and sat on the first bench I saw. I'm the type of person who can lay down, close my eyes, and mindlessly wander for hours. I enjoy doing that because it gives me a time to recharge after a fast-paced busy day in the city. When I was given this assignment, I was more than happy to start it. I waited and waited for the best day to go to central park, only because I never go there, even if it's right behind Hunter College. After sitting down, I looked around and as much as I don't like looking like a lonely girl with no friends in public, I forced myself to sit and act as if this was normal. Then, I closed my eyes. The moment my eyes were closed shut, my ears were opened. What I heard was perfect. Everything was perfectly orchestrated. What I heard was something I never really acknowledged. Almost as if my ears immediately blocked it out and because most of the time, I clog my ears with the music on my "Train" playlist, I never appreciated what the sound of the city held for me. I can't really explain exactly what it was like. It was almost like a musical where the theme was "Realization" or "Breathe". It's true that we never seem to appreciate the sounds of nature. I'm not just talking about the whoosh of the wind, the brussels of the trees, or the chirping of the birds. I mean, even people talking and the cars bonking. Everything is just so common and my ears grew so familiar to the natural sounds of the city that it was equivalent to silence and whatever added on, like the songs that came out of my earphones, were what I considered real sounds. There is something really special about the sounds of Central Park. The clopping of the horse and the laughter of the children waiting on line for ice cream were sounds outside of the usual sounds of the city. I can hear those things and say, "I know which part of the city I am at". And let me tell you, my sense of smell grew strong too and the smell of horse poop is a prominent feature of the whole Central Park experience. Central Park is that one part of the city where you can just take a break, sit down, and take deep breaths. It's where I realized how beautiful the sounds of the city is.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Breathe. | Define a Space.
Define a Space | "Breathe" is a short video defining the space of the skywalks in Hunter College. Hunter College is mainly made up of tall buildings with walls that trap the students from freely taking in the beautiful city the college is placed in. The skywalks, however, expose light from the sun during the daytime and light from the city lights during the night. The glass surrounding the skywalk allows us to feel more open and it reminds students that they are part of the city that never sleeps. "Breathe" captures the beauty of a space that allows students to breathe a little, live a little.
This video is created by Stephanie and Soo Hyun (Media 160)
Breathe. from Soo Hyun Ahn on Vimeo.
Monday, February 8, 2016
ARTIST STATEMENT
Growing up, I never challenged myself to explore what it means to be creative. As second generation Asian-Americans, a lot of kids around me didn't have that opportunity. It's not that we didn't try. It's just that we never knew. I never knew.
Creative [kree-ey-tiv] (adj.): having the power to create from a thought, expression, imagination, daydream, etc.
The term "imagination" was so distant and because it was out of my reach, I never chased after it. I never thought outside of what was more tangible and more direct. However, I was never content with just whats in front of me and I always knew there had to be more in life than just what is directly in front of me.
When I first heard about what being creative meant as I secretly joined the drama club in the fourth grade, my curiosity of what it can do made me want to strive to pursue such a future that my own mother deemed as "hopeless".
There is something about wanting to go after something even more when someone says you can't. I guess some people call that being stubborn, but I think its more like desiring something you could go beyond with. So, without letting anyone know, I started to fall in love with the possibilities this simple word, creative, could take me. I even joined a Media Team for a Christian Ministry and made videos for the many events and conferences we hold each year.
And let me tell you, I fell in love.
Up until last year, I wasn't sure if Media Studies was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. My main reason being, "I can never be THAT creative to survive this industry". But I knew I had a passion. I knew that nothing made me more ecstatic than films that inspire people to reach further for their dreams and films that bring different perspectives into situations that are relatable to, hopefully, all humans, and especially films that display specific events in our lives that we want to relive everyday, events like proposals, weddings, first-born, first day of school, graduation, etc.
The fact that I am able to capture a specific moment in time overcomes me with an underly of doubt and doubt because that's how incredible this field is.
I'm so excited to see how this field will develop over the next years and I genuinely want to be part of that movement.
A movement beyond my imagination. A movement that shares true emotions and feelings that we can't describe with objects nor express with words. A movement that I will fall in love with over and over again.
I'm so excited to see how this field will develop over the next years and I genuinely want to be part of that movement.
A movement beyond my imagination. A movement that shares true emotions and feelings that we can't describe with objects nor express with words. A movement that I will fall in love with over and over again.
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