Requirements for video documentation of installations – To re-install the installation
The artwork, the order in the installing process and installation instructions are to be taken in consideration. Starting with the artwork the elements of the installation need to be captured in global and in detail. The order in which elements of the artwork are installed and how this is done needs to be recorded. Next to this the architecture and audience should also be taken in consideration for documentation. Below an overview:
1. Artwork |
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Content: what should it look like as a whole? |
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Components: what are the different elements |
2. Workflow |
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the order of installing the elements |
3. Installation instructions including: |
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architectural positioning / placement |
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choreography |
Recommendations for creating video documentation to re-install the installation |
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Start the installation recording with a (static) overview of installation parts and their relation to each other. |
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Include metadata of the work and exhibition places and dates. |
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Do not only use a static camera; zoom in for details. |
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Make an objective, chronological, true to life rendering (of image and sound). |
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Make the recording for re-installation when the work is de-installed and play it backwards to use for re-installation (to avoid the hectic and insecurity of the installing process). |
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Add voice-over or record the installation instructions while installing; the meaning of steps and or elements are not always clear and may need extra explanation. |
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