ARROW: Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3!
Flying seagulls in hand-manipulated stop motion is incredibly challenging. I've tried to hang aluminum birds from a wire and poke them into background clouds. Regardless the gauge of wire, the lack of sturdiness hinders the control necessary to maintain stabilized. Stock footage of flying seagulls masked with clouds and a landfill (see previous post for video) will be included. Experimenting with the handmade birds for so long that excluding them would be quite a shame. My next and last bird experiment involves manipulating the birds on a flat surface. Opting to shoot sections in layers this placement and masking each component separately provides the liberties to execute filming this way. Heavy duty magnets have been a true lifesaver in gaining control.
Bulldozers and construction workers may be filmed outside of the landfill, then add another layer. I'm unsure if I will shoot them altogether or separately. In a former project, image cutouts moving imperfectly resulted in a playfulness and childlike collage. This concept will work extremely well with this project!!! I shall share footage next week! In the meantime, have a look at some of the individual components...
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