Change

Four things that have changed my mind about this project.

#1: Images. Originally, I had one image in my head, and I formed my story around that image. I felt good about my idea, but I wasn't invested in it. I kept questioning it. There were too many holes, and I felt like I was making it happen, rather than allowing it to develop.

#2: Rehearsal with my girls last Sunday for a different project. It was warm and sunny outside, and we spent our time in nature. I was inspired by their movement and their livication.

#3: My commitment to my music.

#4: Filming Kristin for her project last Monday. I realized, I don't want to be the one in front of the camera, I want to be behind it.

So now my plan is different, and we'll be filming tomorrow. I have been almost overwhelmed rehearsing the women, finding costumes, choosing lighting, etcetera. But I have faith in these dancers, in my lighting designer, in my (our) music, and in my idea.

Birth

My video tells the story of a journey, from birth to death (or re-birth, as I see it). Right now the project itself is in its "birth" stage. I feel satisfied that I have two women from class to work with on camerawork, and that I have a few dancers who are willing to be in one scene. But I also feel overwhelmed with everything I have to decide, and everything I have to do.

I have to take it one step at a time, just like the woman in my story.