1. Dance for the Camera An Introduction to Choreography for the Camera And Dance Documentaries

2. What is Dance for the Camera? The integration of movement and technology for the specific purpose to define clearly what the viewer will see. Three types of Dance for the Camera Choreography for the Camera Dance Documentaries Experimental/Digital Technologies

3. Choreography for the Camera Original work made specifically for the video/film medium or a staged work remade for the camera –View Grandparents by Molly SmithGrandparents Duet by Erin KaserDuet Trees by Erin KaserTrees Duet by Danell Hathaway

4. Choreography for the Camera Cont. What is the difference between Choreography for the Camera And Documentation of a performance

5. Camera and Documentation Differences Site Specific - Often the reason for video work Rehearsal/Rehearsal Space becomes performance Layering - image on image, audio on image Camera Eye - view point, frames, filters, orientation Image Size - actual: distance or perceived: zoom Timing - quick cuts, slow/fast motion, rewind, stillness

6. Camera and Documentation Differences Cont. Many of the Elements cannot be separate or it is still documentation. Examples: Site Specific: Geminus by Erin KaserGeminus Rehearsal: Senior Piece by Erin KaserSenior Piece Camera Eye: Duet by Danell HathawayDuet

7. Dance Documentaries Productions that include interviews or other educational elements in addition to choreography. –View Movement Forum by Molly Smith Natosha Washington by Danell Hathaway

8. Experimental/Digital Technologies Dance-works that extend the boundaries of the medium and exist only in the realm of video, film, or new technologies.

9. Dance for the Camera Assignment Working in Pairs you will create an original Dance for the Camera work. Choose either –Choreography for the Camera Or –Dance Documentary

10. Dance for the Camera Assignment Timeline Day 1 - Introduction to Dance for the Camera. Watch sample works. Choose Groups. Begin planning of Video. Day 2 - How to - Movie Maker. Work Time Day 3 - Work Time Day 4 - Work Time Day 5 Last work day. Finalize and export videos Day 6 - Show finished works in Class.

11. Dance For the Camera Requirements Length - 3-5 minutes Title, beginning credits, ending credits

12. Dance for the Camera Links Dance for the Camera Summer Intensive - hosted by The University of Utah Department of Modern DanceDance for the Camera Summer IntensiveDepartment of Modern Dance Dance on the Camera 2004 hosted by Dance Films AssociationDance on the Camera 2004 Dance Films Association Dancing for the Camera: International Festival of Film and Video Dance hosted by American Dance FestivalDancing for the Camera: International Festival of Film and Video DanceAmerican Dance Festival ReelDance International Dance on Screen Festival hosted by One Extra DanceReelDance International Dance on Screen FestivalOne Extra Dance