Description

In this project we wish to explore concepts of visual music, blending it with classic genres such as documentary, music video and abstract visual music film.
We will be looking at the relation between the body in motion and cinematic technique, as well as the relation between dance choreography and editing technique.
The movements of the chefs during the production relates to theories of kinesthesia in the way that their movements draw the audiences attention and empathy towards the characters.

This film takes place in an indian restaurant kitchen, where two chefs will be producing a dish accompanied by a music piece. The films narrative will evolve around the process of a dish that is being cooked, with a traditional dramaturgic curve and a closed ending. The set-up of the film is the order being delivered, working as a catalyst that makes chefs come ''alive'', and act with the music. The music piece we will be using is by P.E.R., and it is called ''Lykkevenn''. We found that this piece relates well to our concept.
The idea comes from the sounds that are being made when cooking, and also the movements that are carried out. In restaurants producing a dish is a hectic process, and it can often appear as if it has been rehearsed or choreographed as if it was a dance. These are some of the elements we would like to capture in our production.

Having been given the freedom to choose whatever visual style we wanted, we were left thinking that the key elements in this production will be the various colours of the food and the movements that are being made whilst making it. We will try to enhance these to elements in our production by setting appriopriate light and by using close shots and quick paced editing.

The process of the project will consist of a pre-production stage of choreographing the visual elements in the film with the music. During this process we will have to engage the actors with the story and the music piece which will relate to their visual performance.
The production stage will be the most challenging, as each shot has to be planned and choreographed according to our visual idea and the soundtrack.
During post-production we will focus on the films tempo and colour, using repetion and the possibility of multiple images within one frame (picture in picture/split screen). During post-production the sound editing will be an important factor, as it is crucial that the soundscape matches the visual elements of the film.


The chatel list

Following is a list of items that will be used during the cooking, and that will contribute to the soundscape:

Knife- chopping
Dough- being slammed
Clapping of hands
Frying masala – spices
Skewers being taken out from oven
Grinding the pan on the stove
Fire from the pan – repeated
Fire being lit – once
Knife being sharpened
Pot of rice being moved
Thali dishes taken out
Grinder
Shaking to make lassi
Strerring to make lassi or mixing