18/05/2010

Had a tutorial with Nigel Oxley; he thinks the video footage works well on a number of levels. The pixelation was somewhat improved when he suggested rendering the work first. Carried on with the editing. Went down town to enquire about business cards etc. I have been trying to sort out a picture of our deceased classmate Tom Fitzgibbon; Bernie got in contact with his wife to get her authorization (the students union said we had to ask her); she gave her permission and was really pleased that we had thought of him.

17/05/2010

Have given Richard the plan of my sculptural piece which he and the lads in the workshop were going to build; it is not a straightforward as it seems. The wood has to be fireproof, and the construction has to built upon a metal frame because of health and safety concerns.Went down town to shoot more video footage; experimental type work. In the afternoon spent time getting my practice diary in order.

14/05/2010

Drove up to Ashbourne, Co. Meath to collect my mirror.

13/05/2010

Had a tutorial with Peter Morgan about the photographs I took; he gave me some sound advice. Art in the Making meeting at lunchtime; we are not going to have any more talks etc, it's too near assessment time. Carried on editing video work.

12/05/2010

Went to an talk by artist Andrew Kearney this morning; excellent artist, he used to go to lsad. A lot of his work is very complex and technically challenging. I asked him about this, enquiring as to whether he contracts the work out, he said that his brother is an electronic (or mechanical) engineer who helps him with this aspect of the work. Went down town to take some photos of the mirrorbox in the public realm; got some interesting shots. We had the class photo today; the end is near! We also got our spaces, I did not get the one I requested, however, I got a very generous space; I can't complain. Ordered the mirror today; it cost €404.

11/05/2010

Downloaded the video footage from mac in multimedia to my own computer via a portable hard drive. Did some editing; also trying to sort out images for degree show catalogue. Seminar in the afternoon. Carried on editing video work.

10/05/2010

Took a few images of my mirror box in 'real life'. There was a cock across the road; it was bizarre really, I was just going to the car and there it was minding it's own business in someones front garden. I put the mirror box down close to it to see what it would do; it was intrigued by its own reflection. After much reflection, I have decided that I am not going to use the mirror pieces in the show. It's like I would be repeating the work, and I do not think it is relevant at this stage; will instead concentrate my efforts on the mirror box. Downloaded the footage from Catherine Street, it looks well. Tried clearing space from my memory stick so as to put the footage on, unfortunately, this process did not lead to any more free space.