Contemporary Philippines Arts of the Regions PDF

# Contemporary Philippines Arts of the Regions ## Techniques of Artworks ### Traditional Techniques - **Wood Carving**: wood is carved to produce sculptures - **Molding**: a technique of molding a pliable material such as clay into an object - **Fabric Weaving**: method of textile production where...

# Contemporary Philippines Arts of the Regions ## Techniques of Artworks ### Traditional Techniques - **Wood Carving**: wood is carved to produce sculptures - **Molding**: a technique of molding a pliable material such as clay into an object - **Fabric Weaving**: method of textile production wherein two strips or yarn or threads are interlaced to form a fabric or cloth - **Basketry Technique**: leaves or trees are being weaved to form a basket - **Silk-screen Printing**: an early printing technique in which a design is printed to an object by a screen with ink on certain areas - **Analogue Photography**: uses cameras that require a roll of film loaded inside in which light interacts with chemicals in the film and processed in a photo lab - **Filmmaking**: process of making a film consisting of screenwriting, casting, shooting, sound recording and reproduction, editing, and screening the final product to the audience ### Contemporary Techniques - **Digital Photography**: uses cameras containing arrays of electronic photodetectors to capture images focused by a lens - **Digital Filmmaking**: same as traditional filmmaking, however, digital editing tools are being used to significantly enhance the video quality and audience impact - **Music Production**: process of creating a recorded music project, which includes but is not limited to instruments, song arrangements, recording schedule, etc. - **Industrial Design**: combination of art and engineering, focusing on products - **Robotics**: involves the creation and operation of robots ## Contemporary Production ### Production Planning - Effective utilization of resources - Ensure a steady flow of production - Estimate the resources - Ensures optimum inventory - Coordinates activities of department - Minimizes wastage of raw materials - Improves the labor productivity - Helps to capture the market - Provides a better work environment - Facilitates quality improvement - Results in consumer satisfaction - Reduces the production costs ### Parts of a Film Production - **Producer**: group leader of the production and funds and manages the film - **Director**: oversees the shooting and assembly of the film - **Screenwriter**: provides the dialogue and sequence of events of a film - **Art Director**: responsible for the props and the settings of a film - **Costume Designer**: designs the costume of actors accounting for their background, perceived status, and time period - **Editor**: organizes the footage to form a cohesive film - **Actor**: responsible for playing the characters in a film ### Stages of a Film Production 1. Development: the production of a script/ideas start 2. Pre-production: ideas are narrowed down and overall planning takes place 3. Production: the period where shooting starts and the set is organized 4. Principle Photography: the camera rolls 5. Wrap: the period where shooting ends and the set is dismantled 6. Post-production: the footage is edited and assembled using Visual Effects (VFX), sound design, and music production 7. Distribution: the film will be distributed either in cinemas or online ## Practices for a Successful Art Exhibition 1. **Exhibition Context & Concept** - can be a solo/duo/group exhibition - has a concept with a title & subtext describing it 2. **Finding the Right Venue** - determined by the budget/ and should be affordable while professional - unconventional locations such as garages may be cheap but would look unprofessional to the audience and should be avoided if possible - space matters the most in an exhibition to leave a good impression - location is important, but a good space is preferred 3. **Duration & Timing** - can vary, but short exhibitions have an advantage of having everyone arrive at the same time, leading to a perception of success - spotlighting work after closing day allows making the most out of it - avoid holidays or days when a nearby art fair occurs 4. **Selected Works** - choose the best artworks out of all possible artworks - curate work carefully and theme them to avoid audience confusion 5. **Presentation** - don't show too much artworks as showing less works sells more works because all space gives an elevated sense of value per artwork - quality over money, as higher quality leads to higher ratings and sales - avoid putting unnecessary details on the wall such as ropes and prices - going for an experimental approach can add value to a show, however, this can be a hit or miss overall 6. **Documents & Print** - it can be promoted through posters, flyers, and press release which is sent via physical copies, social media, or email marketing - don't overcomplicate things and make it look professional - include a catalog with available works, checklist with exhibited works, and a mailing list 7. **Promotion & Invitations** - posters and flyers must be ready four weeks before presentation day - add teasers, sneak peeks, and trailers of the exhibition with opening date - use emails via text rather than mailing software for authenticity 8. **Opening Day & The Exhibition** - greet everyone including first-timers and be ready to answer questions - it is normal to not have a successful exhibition as things are learnt