Pan from clouds and into empty road, slow scene of
family walking into the frame and along the path.
Zoom out from gate climbing to the family and panning shot of water pipe view.
Tracking shot focuses on moving child and wide shot of what bears next on the trip in the outdoors.
Light rain noises as we follow the adventure through
the path and observation of how the infrastructure shows
signs of weathering.
The long day ends with the family taking a rest as all gather
under the Chinese style pavilion.
Synopsis:
The scene opens up to a cloudy day in the outdoors with a smooth path into the bends. The audience may or may not be familiar with the outdoor activity of hiking as it has become the number one activity for family and friends in the weekend. Crowds like these would have been often at home sleeping but the cabin fever is too strong as they choose the freedom of going out. What used to be old hiking routes are now fenced off by the government, yet it does little to discourage the spirits of this family as they continue on and explore once again with the younger generations.
Bibliography:
Location reference: https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/sport-and-fitness/the-best-alternative-hikes-in-hong-kong
Idea of shot angles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC7Lh4opLsc
Inspired by: Certeau, M. de, & Rendall, S. (2011). “Spatial stories” – The practice of everyday life.
Carson Wong
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The opening of your video/storyboarding is evocative. There are moments where we are waiting for more information, to be informed about the HK situation. Though as a documentary, how does this “A Day in My Life Hiking” family outing interrogating the new normalcy of life under ‘lockdown’? What are you foregrounding in your documentary? What aspects of it is commenting on the pandemic situation?
I was looking into the behavioral changes of people everyday and going to nature seems to be a big trend when life is under lockdown in recent months. As urban areas are perceived to be dangerous, many friends and family continue their social gatherings out where the virus is less threatening , highlighting the fact that people can bond more frequently outdoors when their lives are put to a hold because of the current pandemic.