[Field-Homework 3]_Signages and City Development

Director name: Wang Tianyi Credits: Hong Yao Neon signage, which originated in Paris in the 1910s, uses different gases such as helium, neon, argon, krypton, or xenon to achieve colorful lighting effects. In the 1920s, Hong Kong began installing neon signs on Tang buildings to attract customers. Hong Kong’s unique combination of high-density buildings, narrow streets, and “living on top” architecture allows neon signs to extend from the walls to the road, forming a spectacular streetscape. In the 1980s, when Hong Kong’s economy was booming, the number of neon signages on the streets reached its peak, and the promotion of

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Wang Tianyi-Cyberpunk, Y2K, and Y2.5K

exercise2_compressed Cyberpunk advocates machine manufacturing, cybernetics, and neuromechanics. Based on “low-end life and high-end science and technology”, it has advanced science and technology, and then compares the collapsed urban structure to create a visual impact effect. Y2k is the shortened term of ‘the year 2000’, and usually presents an idealized vision of the future, with optimism and utopia at its core. The design of the movie strategy strategy is based on the analysis of the current urban issues. The y2.5K style of space form is introduced, aiming at providing a healthy, comfortable, and livable living environment.

Mood board-Wang Tianyi-Y2k version of the city

exercise   Y2k is the shortened term of ‘the year 2000’, and usually presents an idealized vision of the future, with optimism and utopia at its core. The characteristics of such a style are usually described with the words low, small volume Dynamic, idealistic, colorful/ Light material, retro-futurist, and curve/ horizontal. In the mood board, the blue color is used to illustrate the sense of mystery and silence, to represent the specific period and style that Y2k has brought to us, with no alienation and pessimism.

Question-Wang Tianyi

How do you use the method of Montage during the film without letting the audience feel confused and abrupt? When the three people, the model, the estate agent, and the man,  are talking, why you do give the far shot to them instead of giving the far one?