I
took the video of the Nickel Arcade at between Maynard Street and South State
Street. I got interested in the Nickel Arcade because I come and go through it
every day, and an arcade came to me as very differently with other types of
architectures. In addition, I could connect the definition of architecture and
the Nickel Arcade because it is designed in artistic way—as depicted in my
video—and it is functioning as a tiny shopping mall and a pathway from S. State
St. through Maynard S. The way of its light use is impressive. In daytime,
sunlight comes through its glass ceiling, and after sunset, the artificial
lights in the arcade warmly light up the place. Many people pass through the arcade
and use the shops in it, and those people make the air of the place full of
energy. I am attracted by the architecture—the Nickel Arcade—because of the
harmony of its functions and artistic features. Hence, I tried to project those
artistic features and functions in my video.
To
do so, I used tripod to shoot the video for long time—about hour and an half at
around sunset time—and made its play-speed superfast so we can see how it
changes as time goes through: use of light and people come and go through. In
addition, as GSI Isaac’s advice, I tried to add some details of the place; I
added some small clips that depict some details—ornaments, brick wall, windowsill
of a store, and etc.—at the edge. Since my video is modified on its play speed,
it does not have natural sound, so I put some music as a final step of editing—the
first draft which was mute video was really boring.
While
doing this project, I could practically deal with concepts of architecture I
learned in the class. From basic definition of architecture—art and function—through
domain and use of space, I could actually feel what those I learned in class
actually are. Moreover, I had really fun with this project.
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