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Friday, May 9, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Analyzing a Scene
Analyzing a Scene
The relationship of the sound to the images is that there is a soft music playing in the background and I think that it adds to the tension of how serious this scene is (Youtube American Hustle). The characters voices echo showing how wide and large this room is (Youtube American Hustle). Even though as the audience it is not shown exactly how big this room is, it gives the audience an idea of how large it is (Youtube American Hustle). The relationship of the images to one another is that because there is clearly a meeting going on there are many over the shoulder shots, close ups and POV shots (Youtube American Hustle).Which I think would make sense if there were a meeting going on and one was filming that meeting (Youtube American Hustle). At twenty-five seconds, the audience sees that the camera moves slowly around the table catching the back of each characters head and it ends at the back of the character Irving Rosenfeld’s head, played by Christian Bale (Youtube American Hustle/imdb American Hustle) with an over the shoulder shot looking at Victor Tellegio, played by Robert De Niro (Youtube American Hustle/imdb American Hustle). The way that the shots are organized in terms of their content, composition, color and movement is that they are very fluid and do not move very quickly, and the character that is dominating in this scene is Victor Tellegio, so the camera does not always focus on other characters speaking (Youtube American Hustle). While it does focus on some of the characters speaking it does not focus on all of them throughout the scene (Youtube American Hustle). There are many close ups of the Tellegio character, and the scenes do capture the surprised look that the characters had when Tellegio was able to easily speak another language at a minute eight seconds (Youtube American Hustle). While the camera moves in this scene overall the shots are very swift and not abrupt (Youtube American Hustle). This scene was still able to capture the tension when a character abruptly interrupts a conversation the main characters were having (Youtube American Hustle). In terms of color the whole scene is not brightly lit but one can still see the characters and setting (Youtube American Hustle). Overall the color is dark and monotone throughout this scene (Youtube American Hustle). The movements are also very calm and not sudden with the exception of when a character interrupts the conversation (Youtube American Hustle).
What determines how long the shots are is that while they do not focus very long on each characters face when they speak, the shot is held for a certain amount of time on specific characters to show their reaction and the seriousness of the scene (Youtube American Hustle). The shots that were held for some time or even for a few seconds were on Irving Rosenfeld, and Richie DiMaso, Bradley Coppers character, (Youtube American Hustle/imdb American Hustle), and Victor Tellegio (Youtube American Hustle). But what determines how long the shots are is the story line (Youtube American Hustle). In this scene the meeting with Tellegio is very serious because he is known for not hesitating to kill or seriously injure someone, so to focus on him most of the scene makes sense because he is a very powerful character (Youtube American Hustle). It is important to get both Cooper and Bale’s characters reaction but throughout the movie it has been shown what their journey has been, and so to now focus on another major character is a very good stylistic choice (Youtube American Hustle). There is a right place to cut and if this scene was cut were it was focused on the other two characters mostly it would have been a different scene altogether and in my own viewpoint probably not as strong (Youtube American Hustle). The cuts while they are clearly present, one would forget that they are there (Youtube American Hustle). The cuts fit into the story very well that one is more focused on being absorbed in the story than in the cuts themselves (Youtube American Hustle).
Here is a link to the scene that I was analyzing. Disclaimer I do not own this movie, video, or link. Enjoy. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUBGaVMx-XQ
Works Cited
Russell, David O., Eric Warren Singer, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, David O. Russell, and Bradley Cooper. "American Hustle." Imdb. Imdb.com, 20 Dec. 2013. Web. 30 Apr. 2014. <http:// www.imdb.com/title/tt1800241/>.
SceneFreak. "Meeting with Victor Tellegio (Part 2) - American Hustle Scene." Youtube. Youtube.com, 22 Mar. 2014. Web. 30 Apr. 2014. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUBGaVMx-XQ>.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Museum Trip, Demonstrations, and Images
Museum Trip, Demonstrations, and Images
by Hasnah Farraj
At the Museum of the Moving Image, there were many interesting masks, props and models, that I recognized from movies I have seen (Museum of Moving Image 3/26). One example is the Chewbacca mask from Star Wars and the prosthetic legs of Natalie Portman’s character in the Black Swan when she was growing feathers on her feet (Museum of Moving Image 3/26, Black Swan Prosthetic Legs Johnson & Fisher, Star Wars Chewbacca Mask, Freeborn). I found the set model of movies that production members work on to block out the actors’ movements (Museum of Moving Image 3/26, The Muppets Set Model, Hendrickson). I looked at and participated in many demonstrations and found them to be very enjoyable (Museum of Moving Image 3/26).
One demonstration that I had experienced in the museum is the Feral Fount (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). I noticed that it seemed as if small cartoon like “bombs” are being dropped while they slip through someones hands and turn into paper (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). Clearly this was not happening in real life but it was so life like that it gave that illusion (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). Our instructor explained that when each part of the sculpture has another part doing the next action there will be an illusion of the image moving repeatedly and that when the lights are turned off and light is added to a fast moving sculpture, it adds to the effect of it being realistic (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). Our instructor explained how this process is similar to animation because part of animation is making an image move and that in order too have this occur the illustrator would draw the next action the character(s) were meant to do and then when these multiple images are given motion, it allows the images to look as if they are moving (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). This concept was indeed transferable to the sculpture (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). However in animation one needs to draw multiple characters repeatedly (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). This process was similar in that you are making an inanimate object move in order too do something (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). This sculpture showed that making objects move can have a realistic effect (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian).
From looking at this demonstration I learned that making an image look realistic does not have to be in an animation on paper, but can indeed be applied to larger 3D images (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). I did not know that making images move can be applied to 3D applications like this and that the result would look very realistic (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian).
The changes in moving image technology have changed in a manner where the motions of viewing what is appearing on screen can be seen in a fluid manner and will seem very natural (MOMI 3/26).
The changes in the moving image technology have change the way that moving images are created in that anything can come to life, be clearer and seem very real (MOMI 3/26). The Feral Fount is one example of how anything can seem very real and three dimensional (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). The changes in the moving image technology also have had the effect in that most cameras are now digital and not film cameras and therefore the image would not be as grainy, uncolorful and one would not need to be as sensitive in post production to the natural elements (MOMI 3/26, Pathe 35 mm Projector 1905). Our instructor mentioned how in early films, one would need to make sure that the actual film did not stay very long in the sun otherwise it would be damaged (MOMI 3/26, Pathe 35 mm Projector 1905). Having technology that is not as sensitive to environmental factors or being able to work around environmental factors is indeed a beneficial aspect because it will not affect the quality of the image or the viewers experience, which is why digital cameras are so beneficial (MOMI 3/26, Pathe 35 mm Projector 1905). Technology has also changed in that one can create a wild animal using robotic technology such as in the movie Wolfen (MOMI 3/26, Wolfen, Hitzig, King & Sprott). I learned that robotic and other advanced technology has allowed for the ability for film makers to make it seem as if the main characters are in contact with real live animals when they in fact are not (MOMI 3/26,Wolfen, Hitzig, King & Sprott). I think that this adds to the effect of authenticity that the viewer sees and assumes that what is happening on screen is real and indeed adds to the idea that the events are actually happening and increases the enjoyment process (MOMI 3/26, Wolfen, Hitzig, King & Sprott). While the audience knows that this is fiction, I believe that they can briefly forget that what they are watching is false (MOMI 3/26, Wolfen, Hitzig, King & Sprott). Also, referring back to the Wolfen movie, while I knew that technology existed that made it seem that the actors were interacting with wild animals, I did not know the specific method to make this appear as if this was happening (MOMI 3/26, Wolfen, Hitzig, King & Sprott).
Works Cited
Barsamian, Gregory. The Feral Fount 1996. 1996. When this sculpture moves it looks as if the images are real and the action is real as well. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
The Black Swan. Dir. Darren Aronofsky. Art Directors Miriam Johnson, and Daniel Fisher Perf. Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, &Winona Ryder. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (2010), 2010. Film.
"Class Trip to Museum of Moving Image." Class Trip to Museum of Moving Image. New York, Astoria, Queens. 26 Mar. 2014. Lecture.
Freeborn, Stuart. "Resin Mold For Chewbacca Costume Head " "Costume Head Worn by Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca in StarWars Episode IV:ANew Hope (1977) " 1977. The is a Chewbacca Mask. According to the Museum this was a gift from the designer and maker Stuart Freeborn. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
Freres, Pathe. Pathe 35 Mm Projector 1905 "Gift of Jack Pill" 1905. Here is an early projector. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
Hendrickson, Stephan. Set Model for The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984). 1984. This is a set model for the producers to coordinate the movements that their actors would make with the puppets. According to the museum it was a gift from the creator and production designer Stephan Hendrickson. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
Johnson, Miriam, and Daniel Fisher. Prosthetic Legs From Black Swan. N.d. These are the Prosthetic legs that Natalie Portman and Winona Ryder wore in the movie Black Swan when their characters were growing feathers on her feet and legs. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
King, Alan, Eoin Sprott, and Rupert Hitzig. "Mechanical Wolf Puppets, Wolfen (1981)" 1981. "These puppets made it seem as if the actors were really interacting with real wolves. According to the museum this was a gift from Eoin Sprott who is the designer and maker. It was also a gift from Rupert Hitzig and Alan King who also worked on this item." Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
The Muppets Take Manhattan. Dir. Frank Oz and Frank Oz. By Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses. Adapt. Stephan Hendrickson. Production designer of set model Stephan Hendrickson. Perf. Jim Henson & Frank Oz. Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (USA), 1984. DVD.
Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope. Dir. George Lucas and George Lucas. Designer and maker of Chewbacca mask Stuart Freeborn. Perf. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford &Peter Mayhew. Fox Video (USA), 1977. Laser disc.
Wolfen. Dir. Michael Wadleigh. By Whitley Strieber. Screenplay by David Eyre. Perf. Albert Finney, Diane Venora, & Edward James Olmos. Designer and maker of mechanical wolves Eoin Sprott. Other designers Alan King and Rupert Hitzig. Warner Home Video (2007), 1981. DVD.
At the Museum of the Moving Image, there were many interesting masks, props and models, that I recognized from movies I have seen (Museum of Moving Image 3/26). One example is the Chewbacca mask from Star Wars and the prosthetic legs of Natalie Portman’s character in the Black Swan when she was growing feathers on her feet (Museum of Moving Image 3/26, Black Swan Prosthetic Legs Johnson & Fisher, Star Wars Chewbacca Mask, Freeborn). I found the set model of movies that production members work on to block out the actors’ movements (Museum of Moving Image 3/26, The Muppets Set Model, Hendrickson). I looked at and participated in many demonstrations and found them to be very enjoyable (Museum of Moving Image 3/26).
One demonstration that I had experienced in the museum is the Feral Fount (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). I noticed that it seemed as if small cartoon like “bombs” are being dropped while they slip through someones hands and turn into paper (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). Clearly this was not happening in real life but it was so life like that it gave that illusion (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). Our instructor explained that when each part of the sculpture has another part doing the next action there will be an illusion of the image moving repeatedly and that when the lights are turned off and light is added to a fast moving sculpture, it adds to the effect of it being realistic (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). Our instructor explained how this process is similar to animation because part of animation is making an image move and that in order too have this occur the illustrator would draw the next action the character(s) were meant to do and then when these multiple images are given motion, it allows the images to look as if they are moving (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). This concept was indeed transferable to the sculpture (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). However in animation one needs to draw multiple characters repeatedly (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). This process was similar in that you are making an inanimate object move in order too do something (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). This sculpture showed that making objects move can have a realistic effect (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian).
From looking at this demonstration I learned that making an image look realistic does not have to be in an animation on paper, but can indeed be applied to larger 3D images (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). I did not know that making images move can be applied to 3D applications like this and that the result would look very realistic (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian).
The changes in moving image technology have changed in a manner where the motions of viewing what is appearing on screen can be seen in a fluid manner and will seem very natural (MOMI 3/26).
The changes in the moving image technology have change the way that moving images are created in that anything can come to life, be clearer and seem very real (MOMI 3/26). The Feral Fount is one example of how anything can seem very real and three dimensional (MOMI 3/26, Barsamian). The changes in the moving image technology also have had the effect in that most cameras are now digital and not film cameras and therefore the image would not be as grainy, uncolorful and one would not need to be as sensitive in post production to the natural elements (MOMI 3/26, Pathe 35 mm Projector 1905). Our instructor mentioned how in early films, one would need to make sure that the actual film did not stay very long in the sun otherwise it would be damaged (MOMI 3/26, Pathe 35 mm Projector 1905). Having technology that is not as sensitive to environmental factors or being able to work around environmental factors is indeed a beneficial aspect because it will not affect the quality of the image or the viewers experience, which is why digital cameras are so beneficial (MOMI 3/26, Pathe 35 mm Projector 1905). Technology has also changed in that one can create a wild animal using robotic technology such as in the movie Wolfen (MOMI 3/26, Wolfen, Hitzig, King & Sprott). I learned that robotic and other advanced technology has allowed for the ability for film makers to make it seem as if the main characters are in contact with real live animals when they in fact are not (MOMI 3/26,Wolfen, Hitzig, King & Sprott). I think that this adds to the effect of authenticity that the viewer sees and assumes that what is happening on screen is real and indeed adds to the idea that the events are actually happening and increases the enjoyment process (MOMI 3/26, Wolfen, Hitzig, King & Sprott). While the audience knows that this is fiction, I believe that they can briefly forget that what they are watching is false (MOMI 3/26, Wolfen, Hitzig, King & Sprott). Also, referring back to the Wolfen movie, while I knew that technology existed that made it seem that the actors were interacting with wild animals, I did not know the specific method to make this appear as if this was happening (MOMI 3/26, Wolfen, Hitzig, King & Sprott).
Works Cited
Barsamian, Gregory. The Feral Fount 1996. 1996. When this sculpture moves it looks as if the images are real and the action is real as well. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
The Black Swan. Dir. Darren Aronofsky. Art Directors Miriam Johnson, and Daniel Fisher Perf. Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, &Winona Ryder. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (2010), 2010. Film.
"Class Trip to Museum of Moving Image." Class Trip to Museum of Moving Image. New York, Astoria, Queens. 26 Mar. 2014. Lecture.
Freeborn, Stuart. "Resin Mold For Chewbacca Costume Head " "Costume Head Worn by Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca in StarWars Episode IV:ANew Hope (1977) " 1977. The is a Chewbacca Mask. According to the Museum this was a gift from the designer and maker Stuart Freeborn. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
Freres, Pathe. Pathe 35 Mm Projector 1905 "Gift of Jack Pill" 1905. Here is an early projector. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
Hendrickson, Stephan. Set Model for The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984). 1984. This is a set model for the producers to coordinate the movements that their actors would make with the puppets. According to the museum it was a gift from the creator and production designer Stephan Hendrickson. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
Johnson, Miriam, and Daniel Fisher. Prosthetic Legs From Black Swan. N.d. These are the Prosthetic legs that Natalie Portman and Winona Ryder wore in the movie Black Swan when their characters were growing feathers on her feet and legs. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
King, Alan, Eoin Sprott, and Rupert Hitzig. "Mechanical Wolf Puppets, Wolfen (1981)" 1981. "These puppets made it seem as if the actors were really interacting with real wolves. According to the museum this was a gift from Eoin Sprott who is the designer and maker. It was also a gift from Rupert Hitzig and Alan King who also worked on this item." Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, New York, NY 11106, Astoria, Queens New York.
The Muppets Take Manhattan. Dir. Frank Oz and Frank Oz. By Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses. Adapt. Stephan Hendrickson. Production designer of set model Stephan Hendrickson. Perf. Jim Henson & Frank Oz. Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (USA), 1984. DVD.
Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope. Dir. George Lucas and George Lucas. Designer and maker of Chewbacca mask Stuart Freeborn. Perf. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford &Peter Mayhew. Fox Video (USA), 1977. Laser disc.
Wolfen. Dir. Michael Wadleigh. By Whitley Strieber. Screenplay by David Eyre. Perf. Albert Finney, Diane Venora, & Edward James Olmos. Designer and maker of mechanical wolves Eoin Sprott. Other designers Alan King and Rupert Hitzig. Warner Home Video (2007), 1981. DVD.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
What I Hear Around Brooklyn Heights
What I Hear Around Brooklyn Heights
by:Hasnah Farraj
On March 22, 2014 the Brooklyn Heights Promenade at 1:15 was sunny and very windy. The walk to the Promenade was indeed sunny, but it was still colder than the temperature that was initially stated on the weather channel, because I am going near water. I am about to enter the Promenade through the side that has a park area. I walk along the gated area where the swings and jungle gym are located. Kids are bundled up on swings, and are repeatedly taking on and off their coats to run around. As I continue walking, I can hear the swings squeaking. I also hear young children yelling, “You can’t catch me,” and “I am on base. Your still it!” and “No the slide is base so your it!” These sounds I would classify as a sound signal because the sounds of children joyfully yelling, would indeed attract attention. Although I would classify the swings squeaking as a soundmark because in many parks there are swings present.
As I walk away from the park, a few couples have passed by, where there have been children crying in a stroller. As of right now not very far from me, a young woman and man have sat down, what I assume to be, their daughter, to speak to her. Also I hear her mother, assuming she is her mother, saying, “No you were wrong! You have to learn that when you don’t listen, you are going to be punished.” Her voice is smooth like water, but stern like a rock. She does not sound like she is going to let her daughter not learn her lesson, despite her soft voice. The young girl has still not stopped crying and is crying very loudly. Her voice is very loud and shriek, like, however she has now taken deep breaths and began screaming in a deeper manner from her throat. She takes many deep breaths which cause her voice to get louder and deeper. The young girl crying and children crying in strollers I would classify as sound signals, because these sounds would most certainly attract attention. I would also classify the soft, yet stern women’s voice as a sound signal because she stood out to me, despite her child’s yelling. Usually some people might look towards a parent’s reaction to help stop the child from yelling. This women stood out to me.
As I walk onward farther away from her screams, I hear dogs barking and scooters making a rolling sound that makes a bump, and bike bells. The sound that the scooters make are a rolling sound against a smooth pavement where occasionally there is a crackling gravel sound, because the entire Brooklyn Promenade does not have a smooth pavement. I am also hearing parents yell “Stop at the trash can!” or “Stop riding right now!” I bend down to tie my shoes and also hear a person bouncing a basketball, and the sound of various peoples conversation. Some bits of conversation that I hear are, “The deadline is Monday, and don’t be late!” His voice has a moderate tone but is a little deep. His voice is indeed loud, stern and with annoyance present. After I am done tying my shoes, I continue walking and notice that the air is getting softer. I am coming to the near end of the Brooklyn Promenade strip but I am only hearing bits and pieces of conversation. I can not decipher every word but I do hear bits of conversation and laughter, because there are less people than when I started this walk, but there are still some present. The sound of a dog barking, a parent yelling for their child to stop riding, I would classify as a sound signal because, these sounds do stand out. I would classify the mans voice as a keynote sound because had I not been able to focus on his conversation, while tying my shoes, I would have not noticed him. The basketball bouncing I would also classify as a sound signal because it was easy to notice and classify. Scooters and bike bells I would classify as background sounds because it would be easy to not notice them, intently. I was paying close attention to the sounds around me. In addition I would classify the sounds of people’s conversation that I could not her closely and clearly as keynote sounds, because I could not clearly understand what they were saying and they do not attract a lot of attention.
I begin to leave the Promenade and being walking towards the area of deadman’s hill. The unofficial entrance towards Brooklyn Bridge Park. Walking down that hill the walk was smooth and I did not hear a lot of distinctive sounds coming from my shoes. I do not hear children’s screams down this hill. The wind is blowing gently and softly, it is not whistling harshly. It was not loud, like a coyote howling. I do not hear other people talking because no one is walking in my direction. The wind here I would classify as a keynote sound, because it does not attract a lot of attention. Usually noises that fade and do not attract a lot of attention, I would classify as a background sound.
As I am walking towards Brooklyn Bridge Park, I am no longer on Deadmans Hill, and do not hear other sounds but when I finally enter the beginning of the park’s walking path, I hear a bikes bell and move to the side. There are a lot of people, so I also hear bits and pieces of people’s conversation and laughter, but I can not hear anything specific. I continue to walk and stop for somebody to finish taking their photo, and once they are done, I hear a blurry exchange of no problems, and thanks you’s. As I continue to walk, I quickly come across the rickety wooden bridge, called the Squibb Park Bridge, that is above Furman Street. I hear people saying “oh my god,” and “it’s moving,” in a loud shocked manner. I hear the sound my feet makes against the wood. It is like a vibrating, banging, sound. Other people who are walking, also make this vibrating, banging, sound. I hear the traffic down below, the cars making the whoosh sound, and a truck honking. These sounds are very loud and not hard to ignore/unnoticed. I hear a larger banging, vibrating, sound, because people are trying to get the bridge to move more, by jumping up and down. I end the walk at the end of the bridge into a large basketball area where, there are many benches and a waiting area. It is very quiet and peaceful the wind is also not howling, but continues to blow softly. Like a whisper.
Finally, the bikes bell the blurry conversations, and the blurry exchange of thank you’s, I would classify as keynote sounds because it would be easy to not hear or pay attention to these sounds. The reactions of people on this bridge, I would also classify those sounds as background sounds because had I not been paying close attention I would have not noticed them. The sound my feet and others make against the bridge I would also classify as keynote because it was also a sudden sound. The whooshing sound of cars, and a truck honking its horn are very distinctive and can easily be identified as traffic and therefore I would classify that as sound signals. The sound of traffic is very hard to ignore and I believe it would attract a lot of attention. The whisper of the wind at the end of my walk is very peaceful and calm. I would classify that sound as a keynote sound because while it was calming and peaceful, it generally would not attract a lot of attention.
As I walk away from the park, a few couples have passed by, where there have been children crying in a stroller. As of right now not very far from me, a young woman and man have sat down, what I assume to be, their daughter, to speak to her. Also I hear her mother, assuming she is her mother, saying, “No you were wrong! You have to learn that when you don’t listen, you are going to be punished.” Her voice is smooth like water, but stern like a rock. She does not sound like she is going to let her daughter not learn her lesson, despite her soft voice. The young girl has still not stopped crying and is crying very loudly. Her voice is very loud and shriek, like, however she has now taken deep breaths and began screaming in a deeper manner from her throat. She takes many deep breaths which cause her voice to get louder and deeper. The young girl crying and children crying in strollers I would classify as sound signals, because these sounds would most certainly attract attention. I would also classify the soft, yet stern women’s voice as a sound signal because she stood out to me, despite her child’s yelling. Usually some people might look towards a parent’s reaction to help stop the child from yelling. This women stood out to me.
As I walk onward farther away from her screams, I hear dogs barking and scooters making a rolling sound that makes a bump, and bike bells. The sound that the scooters make are a rolling sound against a smooth pavement where occasionally there is a crackling gravel sound, because the entire Brooklyn Promenade does not have a smooth pavement. I am also hearing parents yell “Stop at the trash can!” or “Stop riding right now!” I bend down to tie my shoes and also hear a person bouncing a basketball, and the sound of various peoples conversation. Some bits of conversation that I hear are, “The deadline is Monday, and don’t be late!” His voice has a moderate tone but is a little deep. His voice is indeed loud, stern and with annoyance present. After I am done tying my shoes, I continue walking and notice that the air is getting softer. I am coming to the near end of the Brooklyn Promenade strip but I am only hearing bits and pieces of conversation. I can not decipher every word but I do hear bits of conversation and laughter, because there are less people than when I started this walk, but there are still some present. The sound of a dog barking, a parent yelling for their child to stop riding, I would classify as a sound signal because, these sounds do stand out. I would classify the mans voice as a keynote sound because had I not been able to focus on his conversation, while tying my shoes, I would have not noticed him. The basketball bouncing I would also classify as a sound signal because it was easy to notice and classify. Scooters and bike bells I would classify as background sounds because it would be easy to not notice them, intently. I was paying close attention to the sounds around me. In addition I would classify the sounds of people’s conversation that I could not her closely and clearly as keynote sounds, because I could not clearly understand what they were saying and they do not attract a lot of attention.
I begin to leave the Promenade and being walking towards the area of deadman’s hill. The unofficial entrance towards Brooklyn Bridge Park. Walking down that hill the walk was smooth and I did not hear a lot of distinctive sounds coming from my shoes. I do not hear children’s screams down this hill. The wind is blowing gently and softly, it is not whistling harshly. It was not loud, like a coyote howling. I do not hear other people talking because no one is walking in my direction. The wind here I would classify as a keynote sound, because it does not attract a lot of attention. Usually noises that fade and do not attract a lot of attention, I would classify as a background sound.
As I am walking towards Brooklyn Bridge Park, I am no longer on Deadmans Hill, and do not hear other sounds but when I finally enter the beginning of the park’s walking path, I hear a bikes bell and move to the side. There are a lot of people, so I also hear bits and pieces of people’s conversation and laughter, but I can not hear anything specific. I continue to walk and stop for somebody to finish taking their photo, and once they are done, I hear a blurry exchange of no problems, and thanks you’s. As I continue to walk, I quickly come across the rickety wooden bridge, called the Squibb Park Bridge, that is above Furman Street. I hear people saying “oh my god,” and “it’s moving,” in a loud shocked manner. I hear the sound my feet makes against the wood. It is like a vibrating, banging, sound. Other people who are walking, also make this vibrating, banging, sound. I hear the traffic down below, the cars making the whoosh sound, and a truck honking. These sounds are very loud and not hard to ignore/unnoticed. I hear a larger banging, vibrating, sound, because people are trying to get the bridge to move more, by jumping up and down. I end the walk at the end of the bridge into a large basketball area where, there are many benches and a waiting area. It is very quiet and peaceful the wind is also not howling, but continues to blow softly. Like a whisper.
Finally, the bikes bell the blurry conversations, and the blurry exchange of thank you’s, I would classify as keynote sounds because it would be easy to not hear or pay attention to these sounds. The reactions of people on this bridge, I would also classify those sounds as background sounds because had I not been paying close attention I would have not noticed them. The sound my feet and others make against the bridge I would also classify as keynote because it was also a sudden sound. The whooshing sound of cars, and a truck honking its horn are very distinctive and can easily be identified as traffic and therefore I would classify that as sound signals. The sound of traffic is very hard to ignore and I believe it would attract a lot of attention. The whisper of the wind at the end of my walk is very peaceful and calm. I would classify that sound as a keynote sound because while it was calming and peaceful, it generally would not attract a lot of attention.
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