Where To Start?
That is the first question I have to answer with the ZAF622 show. Where to start? Right now it is just a big idea. Put on an internet show. But how? With what? With whom? Funding? Equipment? Releases? Promotion? The list goes on and on.
The idea has been in my head for quite some time now. But not knowing where to start has delayed me from doing anything, which is why I posted the idea yesterday. And now I will continue to post and dialogue with you about the process.
Currently the two biggest challenges I have on the table are equipment and
show material.
The ideal camera for this costs roughly $5000. The camera I currently own and use cost $129.00. The Flip Ultra. A decent little flash drive camera that I either intend to use it to the best of its abilities or sell it and put the money toward a better camera. I am leaning toward the second option because these days there are some really good consumer level camcorders available. And ZAF622 show’s current budget is exactly $0.00.
Optical zoom, audio inputs, and memory extension are basic functions that the flip lacks. I’ve played around with it and the digital zoom becomes grainy and the audio does not focus on the subject, picking up all ambient sounds. Which makes it useless outdoors. But it is a camera and better than nothing so I will use it if I have to.
The second challenge is show material. I have an idea what I want the show to look like but it is hard to start this without have anything to show people at first. This means that I will have to start basic and local and build from there. ZAF622 is still about people and their stories, just like I did with artists. Now I want to expand that to people in all walks of life. So called “ordinary” people have extraordinary stories to tell. That is what I want to find and document and share. Especially now as we head into what could be a very trying time due to the economy.
It is being dubbed a financial crisis and in a time of crisis people need to come together. But this is not like a tornado or a hurricane. A crisis of this nature happens at a different speed and is less tangible. People’s lives are changing and it is important that we all learn from that. By hearing from each other we will come together and help each other.
The concept is still vague and clunky I know. Which is why back in 2005 I focused on artists. It was easier. Now that I want to open it up more I am struggling to find my expanded focus. I believe though that the key is to just start and let ZAF622 find its voice. Because it will.
Thanks for coming along on this adventure with me. As always comments are welcome.
