exploration of the space beneath the attic

Whilst working on putting the tracks together I decided to explore my projection space. Noting the small details now became important.The camera was only able to travel a distance of 12 meter because of the holes in the walls, those walls in reality extend downwards separating the building in different parts. Scenes 1,2,3 from the previous post represent the side of the attic above the library. Scenes 4 and 5 form parts of the staircase underneath and the corridor. The images below show the spaces as follows:

Scene 1, 2, 3:

Scene 4 and 5:

Scene 6:

Film as measure

Film as Measure:

After testing the space with a rough film I decided to measure and film the loft with regards to the length of the space. Using my rig I achieved a piece of film that that literally measured the space. It bought out the aspect of fear through in a few different ways. Firstly it was the constant noise of the rotating spool from the fishing rod. Secondly the sudden appearance of the different elements in the space, in a close up view gave the feeling that something might just pop up next.

Below are some pictures that describe the process and the making of the film.

This is the section where the space is measured through each scene. Here each of the waste pipes are 2meters long. When spread across the space they roughly informs the viewer about the length of the space.

Film Chelsea Loft:

Testing RC Dolly

A test film to see how the device will function once complete. The site is the Loft of Chelsea College of Art and Design.

progress review analysis

Finding the context that will be projected through my devices goes side by side with the design process. How do I explore spaces using my rigs? What are similar devices used for!

My understanding  for the context:

NASA Rover:

 Bomb Disposal Robots:

Experimental ideas from film as measure symposium

After the symposium I got super excited and went back to the market fishing for new idea's to import into my practice.

Change the wheels!

I started off by getting rid of the plastic wheels from the RC Car. I modified the axel to support my new wheels and hoped for a steadier grip with less shakiness on the floor.

Changing the wheels:

Constructing dolly wheels:

Film as measure symposium:

RC car

So I decided to work with my design and I moved forward with some initial design ideas and unbelievable amounts of planning.

Starting point - Using a simple dolly design:

 

Understanding rail and wheel interaction:

Bifurcation of plans for modifying an RC car :

The story so Far: