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[Field-Homework 3] Crowded City

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Description   The video is about how crowded Hong Kong is as a city. It depicts how crowded Hong Kong is by displaying rooftops. The use of rooftops hopes to portray contrast between the crowded nature of rooftops and the streets down below aims to emphasize and illustrate just how crowded Hong Kong is. What originally drew me to rooftops is past memories as a child in Hong Kong. Therefore, the main character is me, and the video is about my experiences and personal feelings towards rooftops as I journey through the crowded city to find peace and quiet away

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[Field-Homework 3] Crisis City: Mong Kok

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Link for youtube Video Essay: Crisis City: Mong Kok Theme, subject, the setting/places, and components The central idea conveyed in the video is the depiction of Mong Kok’s crisis amidst the challenges of a post-pandemic era. The focus of this video is the vanishing retail shops in this renowned district. For a long time, Mong Kok has served as a beloved shopping hub for tourists, characterized by its bustling markets, shopping malls, quaint stores, and multi-level buildings encompassing shops, basements, underground areas, and residences above (World Press, 2013). However, Mong Kok was hit hard by the pandemic due to its

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Neon lights in Mong Kok

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VIDEO ESSAY Description of the Video The theme of my video, titled “Disappearing City: Neon Lights in Mong Kok,” revolves around the cultural and visual transformation occurring in Mong Kok, one of the most famous districts in Hong Kong. The topic primarily focuses on the progressive replacement of traditional neon signs, which were previously a symbol of the city’s thriving nightlife and busy streets—and their replacement by modern LED lights. This change reflects larger socioeconomic and economic shifts as well as developments in technology and urban aesthetics. Between the 1950s and the 1980s, neon lights in Hong Kong reached their

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[Field-Homework 3] Eclectic city: Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon(By: Xiong Na)

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/govx9C7B_E8?feature=shared Eclectic city: Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Director: Xiong Na 3036260345 Haiphong Road, situated in the vibrant heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, is a symbolic showcase of Hong Kong’s unique urban landscape. This road highlights the dynamic interaction between the bustling pace of the city and its tranquil moments. On one side are bustling street vendors, old street markets, and a bustling flower market, while adjacent to it is Kowloon Park, a serene spot with lush greenery and historical buildings. Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the most important CBD areas in Hong Kong. (He, 2016) In

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[Field-Homework 3] Eco City: Rubbish bin

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Youtube link: https://youtu.be/Ge36Lmi96z0 Directed by Li Mei Yiu Belinda Description of the theme The film object is an orange rubbish bin, which is not any rubbish bin on the street. In particular, the model was launched in 2016 with a smaller opening by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department . The recent launch of Municipal Solid Waste Charging inspired me to produce the video, raising my attention to waste management. For the last couple of months, I have seen more of the new rubbish bin models appear on the street, with an even smaller opening. Eventually, they will replace the

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Fenwick Pier, Wan Chai

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  Video Link: https://youtu.be/irbdSJ6k73I Introduction The demolition work of Fenwick Pier began in February 2022 and is still continuing to this day. This photographic stills video focuses on capturing the Fenwick Pier Fleet Arcade’s appearance before its demolition work. Such photos were taken in late 2021 and early 2022, right before its announced closure and plans for urban redevelopment. The video aims to describe some features and to provide some historical background of the embodiment of colonial Hong Kong. Fenwick Pier, which opened in 1974 British Hong Kong, met its end on 11 February 2022. It was originally built by

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: The Earth God Temple, Wo On Lane, Central

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Sole Author: Chen Xingcheng (original photographs) Description of the Theme and Subject Matter Ancient buildings like the Sam Yee Kwan Shrine carry the culture and memories of the city, and I want to tell stories about the shrine so that more people will realize the importance of preserving these ancient buildings. Wo On Lane is a street in Central Hong Kong Island, located in the northern part of Lan Kwai Fong, at the southern end of the street in the middle of D’Aguilar Street. Wo On Lane is a Central white-collar meeting place for lunch, but also the night of

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[Field-Homework 3] Fragmented City – Dai Pai Dong and neighborhood

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Fragmented City – Dai Pai Dong and neighborhood Director: Chen Haodong UID:3035974030 Video Link:https://youtu.be/FNtTewVauXs This video explores the diminishing presence and cultural impact of Dai Pai Dongs in Hong Kong, specifically focusing on the ones located on Stanley Street. Once a vibrant symbol rooted in Hong Kong’s bustling local culture, as well as places for neighborhood to thrive. Nevertheless, these traditional open-air food stalls are now facing irresistible  extinction due to factors such as urban redevelopment, changing dining habits, and regulatory challenges. Stanley Street, situated in Central Hong Kong, is historically significant for hosting these stalls. The location is nestled

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[field-homework] MTR Passage

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Introduction   This video essay explores the dynamic roles of three major subway stations in Hong Kong—HKU Station, Central Station, and Jordan Station. These hubs are essential for understanding the city’s pulse and fast-paced lifestyle. By capturing urban movement and interaction during peak hours, the essay highlights the urban rhythm and its impact on daily life, demonstrating how the subway system integrates into the city’s social and cultural fabric (Fleishman, 1992).   Economic Contributions   Subway stations like HKU, Central, and Jordan are not just transit nodes but pivotal economic catalysts within Hong Kong. The dense foot traffic generated by

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[Field-Homework 3] Ghastly City – [Video Essay] Ghastly City: the Sheung Wan MTR station and the Central-Western District

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Link: https://youtu.be/keA98Hq0m0w The theme of the video essay is “Ghastly City”. Ghastly, in this project, does not equate to literally haunted, but instead it depicts the high stress and lack of personal development that most of the working class in Hong Kong are currently experiencing, thus raises the question of whether Hong Kong’s international financial centre status hinders the cultural diversity of Hong Kong. MTR stations are utilized as a medium to show the repetitiveness and high functionality of the city’s work culture, with most MTR lines having a frequency of 2-3 minutes per train on weekdays. The film adopts

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