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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Neon Lights

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Link: https://youtu.be/LDRvOTHO3OI Video Essay The disappearance of neon signs in Hong Kong, caused by government regulations, not only marks a decline in an iconic element of the city’s identity as depicted in films globally but also reflects broader socio-cultural shifts, influencing local perceptions and conservation efforts. This video essay takes a deep dive into the perception of Hong Kong through the lens of cinema, testimonials from locals, and further conservation efforts all relating to signage through neon.  The theme of this video essay follows the “Disappearing City: Neon Signs”. We initially take a critical look through the film “Expats” directed

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[Field Homework3]Ancient City: The Religious Heritage of Man Mo Temple

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/10dmDkEB1-0?si=opkBjB-WDTQEZunX Introduction Step into the enchanting world of the Man Mo Temple and embark on a captivating journey through its rich religious heritage. Nestled in the heart of Hong Kong, this ancient city is home to the majestic Man Mo Temple, a sanctuary that has withstood the test of time. We go on a journey to investigate the evolution, cultural influence, and historical significance of this holy site in this video essay. Come explore its history, the rationale for its founding, and its applicability in the modern world. We hope to offer an immersive journey into the sacred legacy

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[Field-Homework 3] Metabolizing city: Hawker Stalls, Bowring Street

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    Credits At the beginning of the essay, I would like to give credit to our teaching team, for all the efforts they have given. Secondly, a thank you must be given to my teammate Liu Zihan, her ideas have deeply inspired me. The whole course and filming process would be indelible memories for me to preserve. Descriptions Back to the video itself, my keyword throughout the video is “Metabolism”, which implies that the buildings and people in the city are continuously reincarnating and repairing as time passes. The day market has provided energy (living necessities) to people, and

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[Field-Homework 3] a documentation of food in temple street

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The video is a documentary about food in temple street. It is a combination of different short videos, forming a montage. The main goal of the video is to record what the food culture of temple street was like today. Hong Kong is a bustling metropolis renowned for its rich culinary heritage and diverse food scene. Among its many culinary treasures, the vibrant street food culture stands out as a unique and integral part of the city’s identity. From savory snacks to delectable desserts, Hong Kong’s street food offerings tantalize the taste buds and provide an immersive experience into the

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[Field-Homework 3] Fast City-MTR passage

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Title: Fast City-MTR passage Director: Wang You, 3036260278 Video Link:   The Theme Hong Kong, being known as a fast-developing city, has experienced huge urban development since the 19th century. Corinne Tiry, an architect researcher, pointed out in a review that the railway infrastructure plays an essential role in future development. Cities can “redevelop” through mass transit”. [1] The construction of the Mass Transit Railway, or the MTR contributes much to urban development in Hong Kong. It started its first passenger service in 1979 with only nine stations. However, up until 2022, there are already 99 stations, connecting the corners

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[Field-Homework 3]: Hidden City: Man Ying Street, Man Wah Complex, Jordan

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Link to Video: https://youtu.be/b3XqEH7yqmc?si=6TICFz2gZmgA6lob   Hidden City: Man Ying Street, Man Wah Complex, Jordan This video’s theme is ‘Hidden City’, focusing on the subject of a closed-off shopfront on Man Ying Street, Jordan. With the Man Wah Complex being announced for redevelopment, it is crucial that we focus on these neglected stores within the site. Upon interview with owners and footage from filming, the space has its gate shut and is used for storage of car tyres. This sealed-off storage space was chosen to reflect the theme of ‘Hidden City’, with my attempt to shed light on the neglected, unseen

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Telephone Booth

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Final Video Essay Disappearing City: Telephone Booth Director: Wang Yi 3036268024 The main theme of the video is about the disappearing old telephone booths in Hong Kong. The main locations of the video are in Central and Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong. The current situation of some old telephone booths is filmed to show the impact of urbanization on telephone booths. Hong Kong’s telephone booths are iconic and striking in their unique design. These compact phone booths are made of sturdy metal construction with large glass panels and lockable doors for privacy. The kiosks are equipped with public telephones with

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[Field-Homework 3] Mobile City: Tramways

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Video essay: Director: Jiang Ziyan The Tramway is a traditional mode of transport in Hong Kong. To describe it in more colloquial terms terms, it is a rail tram. As early as 1881, with the growing population and rapid development of industry and commerce, there was a strong demand for mass transit transport, and there were already proposals to build railways. On 29 August 1901, the United Kingdom approved the construction of an electrically powered tramway system on Hong Kong Island. Since 1904, the Tramway has been travelling east and west on Hong Kong Island. However, with the emergence of

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[Field-Homework 3] Nostalgic City: Tram Tales, Hong Kong Island

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Youtube link: https://youtu.be/Aeg-HXAcwPc Hong Kong has a high population density and skyscrapers, along with its unique architectural environment, make urban connections complicated. At the same time, Hong Kong has a diverse public transport system, including the MTR, tramway, buses, ferries etc. Within these various types of transport, the tramway has a special role. It is the world’s largest double-decker tramway still in operation, and it is a popular tourist attraction, transporting around 200,000 passengers every day. The tramway has always been a common symbol in Hong Kong‘s stories, and is one of the city’s most representative images. Discussion The Hong

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[Field-Homework3]-Colourful Hong Kong, Neon Signs

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I don’t think reminiscence films should be mixed with voices and background sounds, so I use pure video and background music to express what I convey. My theme is colorful Hong Kong, mainly through Hong Kong’s unique neon signs to reflect my theme. My shooting location is Mong Kok, Hong Kong, starting from the Mong Kok Flyover. My shooting method is from far to near, starting with the big picture of the whole shooting site, and then gradually narrowing the shooting to focus on a specific light sign. I have invited Ms. Zhang Lingge to play a friendly role to

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