I believe the real end date was for Saturday 31st of March. Editing began during the filming process to ease the burden of any last minute work. Here some small errands were made in terms of look of the final product. Editing was completed on Monday, 2nd April, 2012 at 1:00 AM. I look forward to the response when I set up my presentation. This was a trying, but enjoyable experience. I felt the joys of learning the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. This went far beyond a project for me, it was something I want to learn about personally.
I want to thank My God for helping me through this process and for giving me strength to continue when obstacles came in my path. I would like to thank Mr. Philbert Alleng, an ardent supporter of this project, Anthony Davidson and Miss Rosemarie Abraham. They were all accommodating and willing to assist the successful outcome of this presentation. I would also like to thank my school for lending me equipment on extended occasions, while also accommodating extensions to hold each item.
I hope to present you with the final product. I also wanted you to learned what was my journey, and hope you would learn a lot more from this documentary.
Best Regards,
Cavielle.
Monday, 2 April 2012
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Filming Day Closed
I was supposed to have one final interview with a youth in BP Renegades, but it didn't pull through. I now have enough footage to work with and I believe I could now construct this documentary to an acceptable standard. I am waiting patiently for that final meeting with my Lecturer on Monday. I may have some final questions to work with, hopefully they can be answered to a sufficient level.
Filming Day #10
Working with the children in St. Margaret's Boys Anglican School. We got a hint of their lives in real form, after pan hours. They had to answer to Miss Abraham on a regular school day and they all respected her. Despite the noise from other classrooms, this particular class group stood out with the confident personalities. They were eager to take part in the project, willing to use the microphone even while Miss was conducting a class, they continued to work. It seemed as though this group enjoyed school.
I got a deeper perspective or understanding into what these boys knew and surprisingly they were teaching me more than I gathered over the past three months.
Venue: St. Margaret's Boys Anglican School
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 2 hours and a half
Cavielle
Interview conducted on:
Tuesday, 20th April 2012.
I got a deeper perspective or understanding into what these boys knew and surprisingly they were teaching me more than I gathered over the past three months.
Venue: St. Margaret's Boys Anglican School
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 2 hours and a half
Cavielle
Interview conducted on:
Tuesday, 20th April 2012.
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Filming Day #9
Interview with Dr. Kim Johnson.
Venue: Dr. Kim Johnson's Office
Camera: Canon Rebel T1i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier attached to separate sound on a Tascan Recorder
Duration: 2 hours
Working in motion to get the best, Dr. Kim Johnson was able to input his research on the steel pan and mention tidbits on the source behind his pan influence. This was a close one on one discussion which highlighted the main issues.
Cavielle
Interview conducted on:
Friday, 16th March, 2012
Venue: Dr. Kim Johnson's Office
Camera: Canon Rebel T1i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier attached to separate sound on a Tascan Recorder
Duration: 2 hours
Working in motion to get the best, Dr. Kim Johnson was able to input his research on the steel pan and mention tidbits on the source behind his pan influence. This was a close one on one discussion which highlighted the main issues.
Cavielle
Interview conducted on:
Friday, 16th March, 2012
Filming Day #8
Interview with Darian Marcelle
Venue: SBCS Audio Room
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 45 minutes
This interview discussed issues within the theme of radio, and whether the steel pan gets enough air play. Mr. Darian Marcelle has voiced his opinion on the steel pan prior to this interview. I thought this the appropriate moment to delve into where his opinion on the steel pan came from. He highlighted some issues I would gladly represent in this documentary.
Cavielle
Interview conducted on:
Thursday 15th March, 2012
Venue: SBCS Audio Room
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 45 minutes
This interview discussed issues within the theme of radio, and whether the steel pan gets enough air play. Mr. Darian Marcelle has voiced his opinion on the steel pan prior to this interview. I thought this the appropriate moment to delve into where his opinion on the steel pan came from. He highlighted some issues I would gladly represent in this documentary.
Cavielle
Interview conducted on:
Thursday 15th March, 2012
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
The Proposal Evaluation
Based on the proposal issued here, does it in fact mirror what would be seen in the documentary? I believe that I covered a range of topics in the proposal, but during filming, I was able to gather information that went beyond what was originally intended for the proposal. I may write a re evaluation report for this documentary.
Cavielle
Cavielle
Pre Filming Day - Darian Marcelle
I had a few interviews mention some things which I believe this radio host should be able to answer. I would let you know more details on this.
Cavielle
Cavielle
Update #4 - "Pan No Drama" Production Budget
I would update the Budget if needed, but this is the initial plan for the budget.
The following is a proposed representation of cost for the overall production of the documentary, in TT dollars. These expenses are not fixed, and are subject to change during the production process.
Media and Storage | Cost |
Hard drives (2) Backup Hard drive Archive Media for Research Media Cards | 360 180 10 20 |
Subtotal | 570 |
Travel | Cost |
Car Rentals Gas Taxi/Maxi Fare Hotel Room | 100 200 100 500 |
Subtotal | 900 |
Location Expenses | Cost |
Location Fees Crew Meals Miscellaneous Location Expenses | Contract 500 100 |
Subtotal | 600 |
Talent | Cost |
Voice over Talent Stipends for interviewees | Contract 50 |
Subtotal | 50 |
Stationary for Staff | Cost |
Pens/Pencils Eraser Sharpener Envelopes Folders (2) CD/DVDs (5) CD/DVD Cases (5) DVD Packaged Prints (5) Stapler Pages Printer Copies Books/Note Pads | 10 5 5 40 50 50 50 125 20 100 In Kind 100 20 |
Subtotal | 525 |
Camera | Cost |
Camera Package 8GB SD Cards (2) Lighting Kit Grip Package Expendables and Supplies | In Kind 200 In Kind 20 100 |
Subtotal | 320 |
Sound | Cost |
Production Sound Mixer Sound Package Sound Room Expendables and Supplies | 120 In Kind In Kind 100 |
Subtotal | 220 |
Editorial | Cost |
Offline Editing Software Online Editing Software Rental (Tech Support, Storage) Miscellaneous Equipment Expendables and Supplies | Trial/No Cost In Kind 100 In Kind |
Subtotal | 100 |
Music | Cost |
Composer | In Kind |
Subtotal | None |
Sound Mix | Cost |
Sound Editor/Mixer Sound Editing System Sound Effects Library License | On Trial In Kind In Kind |
Subtotal | None |
Titles and Motion Graphics | Cost |
Freelance Designer Expendables and Supplies | In Kind 100 |
Subtotal | 100 |
Rights and Clearances | Cost |
Stock Footage Television Clips Music Rights Legal Fees | IF NECESSARY TBA IF NECESSARY TBA IF NECESSARY TBA IF NECESSARY TBA |
Subtotal | None |
Administrative Fees | Cost |
Phone Calls Electronic Mail Computer/ Internet Connection | 500 None 200 |
Subtotal | 700 |
Extra Compensation | Cost |
Emergency Safety Kit | 50 |
Subtotal | 50 |
TOTAL | 4235 |
Cavielle
Update #3 - "Pan No Drama" Proposal
Title of Project: Where is Steel Pan in Trinidad and Tobago for 2012 Youths?
Target Audience: Youths 11-25 years
Description of Project
Introduction
The following is a narrative of elements associated with the concept of steel pan and its impact on the society of Trinidad and Tobago. The presentation of pan would take the form of a 30 minute documentary that would focus on the making of the instrument along with its historical roots and whether it is still prominent in society today. Focus would be placed on the 2012 generation of youths and how familiar they are with the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Once a connection is made with these youths, attempt would be made to construct whether they can identify with the instrument and also how exposed they are to the instrument.
Reflections of Steel Pan
It was the Friday of the 19th in February, 1999 and I remember looking outside my front porch watching the members of the band from next door, strut the steel pans down the road. It was a team effort and the entire neighborhood cheered them while others followed and helped monitor the pans. Big crates carried these huge pans, and strong men pushed them from behind. They began playing a local tempo unrecognizable to me at the time. People began dancing and cheering. They celebrated in anticipation that the band would be chosen the finals. It was the first time I was introduced to pan as a young girl. Although I did not pick up the art for playing the instrument, I still cheered my band. Others always complained about them practicing at nights, but on that day, it almost felt as though they were cheering heroes.
It seems now pan has lost the feeling of community in 2012. Stories of the instrument are being forgotten and we are left with the memory from mature adults. During the carnival season steel pans seem to flourish, which stir the curiosity of the tourists as they yearn for more knowledge about the instrument. As a culture for this new generation it seems like we do not have the same curiosity as these tourists. The band rolling the pans outside my home is not a big event as before. I remain indoors as I listen to what appear to be noise coming from the pans, being tugged down the road to Panorama.
This documentary would now seek to answer the question as to whether the steel pan is lost. It would focus on youths that have lost interest in this national instrument. One main way the steel pan can be reinforced is if it is implemented into our educational systems. The documentary would go to one wining school of the pan competition. This would also encourage others to appreciate the instrument. The identity of the steel pan is not truly recognized by this new generation. Pan should come easy to those who want to learn it and this documentary would try to figure out why more youths are not taking up this art.
Steel Pan Origins
The pan became a voice for the people here in Trinidad and Tobago. Fletcher and Rossing (1998, p. 766) focused on the music pan created for others. They believed that shared cultures created a new form of communication in music. This made sound and dance into a new language of music, which gave Africans a collective identity (Davies, 2008, p. 742). The culture of pan has now spread beyond that of an African origin, from a time where it spoke to slaves. Steel island (2000, p.4) personified the image of pan with the culture of the Africans. The pan bore its origins during the time of slavery when slaves used drums as a form of communication. When the people were prevented from using drums, they made their instruments from bamboo. According to Steel island (2000, p.4) these forbidden drums survived a time of slavery to instill the steel pan into their hearts where “the drumbeat and the heartbeat became inseparable”. The history of the steel pan can now be defined on a deeper psychological level.
Once this documentary explores the history of pan, it would seek to educate those who want to learn more and others who have forgotten the meaning. It would try to explore the culture of the people during the age where pan was more popular and compare it with this generation. It would also try to see whether integration of the steel pan in our system can be accomplished.
Steel Pan – A Trinbago National Instrument
“Pan is in serious problems in Trinidad and Tobago” (Cardinez, 2011). Keith Diaz is the president of Pan Trinbago and is expressive about the steel pan and its relationship with youths in Trinidad and Tobago. He added to the statement provided in the Express Newspapers “Junior Panorama is in trouble. There is a problem with the Ministry of Education. The contracts for the tutors involved in the Pan in Schools programme are not being renewed, so there are instruments in the schools but no tutors.” Now the focus has shifted to the youths. After all those who grew up in a time where pan was prominent have gone, the youths are the only people that can give meaning to pan again. Keith Diaz would give greater meaning to this documentary. He has stressed the importance of implementing pan in school. Youths are lost in the world where other instruments have taken over their minds. Pan would no longer bare any significance to them and the meaning of pan would be lost.
Conclusion
This documentary would tie all these issues mentioned. It would focus on those youths that have an interest in pan and seek to discover whether they would appreciate the art of playing the instrument if given the opportunity. While attempting to discover the true history of pan, this documentary would seek to educate youths who have forgotten the national instrument. Further investigation would be placed into the whereabouts of pan in society today, while focusing on its history and impact on Carnival and Panorama. This final piece of information would then attempt to answer whether pan is still a strong competitive instrument for Trinidadians and Tobagonians, and whether there would be growth in the pan industry in the near future.
Action Plan
The Pre-Production Stage
This production stage involves the process of planning needed for the production stage. Here is where I act as director, production manager and location manager for this documentary production. I work on putting a team together that could assist with this production. Since this documentary involves real life events, there would be no need for a script. I would also ensure those people being represented in this documentary are available prior to filming.
I would also create paperwork for team members, locations and interviewees beforehand. For pre-production I would also work on assigning appointment dates within a two month period for all participants of the documentary and also list of all the music needed for the production to determine whether clearance would be needed in advance.
My responsibilities also lie in researching participants prior to filming, to ensure a best prepared interview based on the theme of the documentary.
This is a summary of my tasks for the pre-production stage:
Research – Analysis of newspaper reports. Reviewing books and catalogues associated with task. I would contact potential sources for the documentary, along with those who can act as a pure informational function. Similar projects by previous people would be accessed and analyzed.
Ground Work – Locating crew and cast. Here is where the filming aspect is planned. The documentary would need to have a camera and lighting team. These people would deal with lighting and camera while I focus on the interview process; questions and interviewees. The best locations to meet the main cast for the documentary would also be sourced here on their time and schedules.
Paperwork – Although the team for the production is still under review, the basic crew need to sign paperwork in order to continue working on this production. I would issue contracts for the crew and those involved in the documentary. Advance paperwork for equipments would be planned and sourced prior to filming.
Production Stage
During this production stage I would be responsible for the camera work and interviewing. I would have full care for shooting on location and handling equipment. I would also organize meals for crew on each day of production. This production requires the camera work to be of fine quality for the documentary. The project would utilize multiple angle shots, requiring at least two cameras on the production site. A camera kit including tripods, lighting, boom poles and microphones would be sourced. This would ensure the best quality for the project on the day of production.
Post Production stage would rely heavily on working with the computer and the associated editing software. I would control all elements of editing and would design the DVD covers for final delivery of project.
Team Members
Consultant: Board and Directors Member for Renegades: Philbert Alleng
Crew Members
Project Manager: Cavielle Mc Kenzie
Camera and Lighting: Matthew Vernette
Schedule:
Project due on: Monday, April 2nd, 2012
Pre-production completed by: Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Production completed by: Saturday, March 17th, 2012
Post-production completed by: Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Resources / Equipment Needed:
Canon Rebel T2i (x2)
Tripod Sunpak 7001 DX (x2)
Impact Lighting Kit
Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier (x4)
Sony F-V320 handheld Microphone
Headphones
Computer
Hard drive Storage Devices (x2)
Boom Microphone
Dolly
Presentation Format:
On the final day the documentary would be presented in the form of a Digital Versatile/Video Disc (DVD). The DVD would require a standard DVD player for viewing of the documentary.
References
Cardinez, G. (2011) School pan in danger says diaz. Trinidad Express Newspapers. Retrieved from: http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/School_pan_in_danger__says_Diaz-113146624.html
Davies, C.B. (2008) Encyclopedia of the african diaspora: origins, experiences, and culture. ABC-CLIO, Inc: United States of America.
Fletcher, N. H. & Rossing, T.D. (1998) The physics of musical instruments. Springer Science and Business Media: United States of America.
Steel Island (2000) The history of steelpan. Steel Island Concert and Recording Quality Steelpans. Retrieved from: http://www.steelisland.com/history.asp
Target Audience: Youths 11-25 years
Description of Project
Introduction
The following is a narrative of elements associated with the concept of steel pan and its impact on the society of Trinidad and Tobago. The presentation of pan would take the form of a 30 minute documentary that would focus on the making of the instrument along with its historical roots and whether it is still prominent in society today. Focus would be placed on the 2012 generation of youths and how familiar they are with the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Once a connection is made with these youths, attempt would be made to construct whether they can identify with the instrument and also how exposed they are to the instrument.
Reflections of Steel Pan
It was the Friday of the 19th in February, 1999 and I remember looking outside my front porch watching the members of the band from next door, strut the steel pans down the road. It was a team effort and the entire neighborhood cheered them while others followed and helped monitor the pans. Big crates carried these huge pans, and strong men pushed them from behind. They began playing a local tempo unrecognizable to me at the time. People began dancing and cheering. They celebrated in anticipation that the band would be chosen the finals. It was the first time I was introduced to pan as a young girl. Although I did not pick up the art for playing the instrument, I still cheered my band. Others always complained about them practicing at nights, but on that day, it almost felt as though they were cheering heroes.
It seems now pan has lost the feeling of community in 2012. Stories of the instrument are being forgotten and we are left with the memory from mature adults. During the carnival season steel pans seem to flourish, which stir the curiosity of the tourists as they yearn for more knowledge about the instrument. As a culture for this new generation it seems like we do not have the same curiosity as these tourists. The band rolling the pans outside my home is not a big event as before. I remain indoors as I listen to what appear to be noise coming from the pans, being tugged down the road to Panorama.
This documentary would now seek to answer the question as to whether the steel pan is lost. It would focus on youths that have lost interest in this national instrument. One main way the steel pan can be reinforced is if it is implemented into our educational systems. The documentary would go to one wining school of the pan competition. This would also encourage others to appreciate the instrument. The identity of the steel pan is not truly recognized by this new generation. Pan should come easy to those who want to learn it and this documentary would try to figure out why more youths are not taking up this art.
Steel Pan Origins
The pan became a voice for the people here in Trinidad and Tobago. Fletcher and Rossing (1998, p. 766) focused on the music pan created for others. They believed that shared cultures created a new form of communication in music. This made sound and dance into a new language of music, which gave Africans a collective identity (Davies, 2008, p. 742). The culture of pan has now spread beyond that of an African origin, from a time where it spoke to slaves. Steel island (2000, p.4) personified the image of pan with the culture of the Africans. The pan bore its origins during the time of slavery when slaves used drums as a form of communication. When the people were prevented from using drums, they made their instruments from bamboo. According to Steel island (2000, p.4) these forbidden drums survived a time of slavery to instill the steel pan into their hearts where “the drumbeat and the heartbeat became inseparable”. The history of the steel pan can now be defined on a deeper psychological level.
Once this documentary explores the history of pan, it would seek to educate those who want to learn more and others who have forgotten the meaning. It would try to explore the culture of the people during the age where pan was more popular and compare it with this generation. It would also try to see whether integration of the steel pan in our system can be accomplished.
Steel Pan – A Trinbago National Instrument
“Pan is in serious problems in Trinidad and Tobago” (Cardinez, 2011). Keith Diaz is the president of Pan Trinbago and is expressive about the steel pan and its relationship with youths in Trinidad and Tobago. He added to the statement provided in the Express Newspapers “Junior Panorama is in trouble. There is a problem with the Ministry of Education. The contracts for the tutors involved in the Pan in Schools programme are not being renewed, so there are instruments in the schools but no tutors.” Now the focus has shifted to the youths. After all those who grew up in a time where pan was prominent have gone, the youths are the only people that can give meaning to pan again. Keith Diaz would give greater meaning to this documentary. He has stressed the importance of implementing pan in school. Youths are lost in the world where other instruments have taken over their minds. Pan would no longer bare any significance to them and the meaning of pan would be lost.
Conclusion
This documentary would tie all these issues mentioned. It would focus on those youths that have an interest in pan and seek to discover whether they would appreciate the art of playing the instrument if given the opportunity. While attempting to discover the true history of pan, this documentary would seek to educate youths who have forgotten the national instrument. Further investigation would be placed into the whereabouts of pan in society today, while focusing on its history and impact on Carnival and Panorama. This final piece of information would then attempt to answer whether pan is still a strong competitive instrument for Trinidadians and Tobagonians, and whether there would be growth in the pan industry in the near future.
Action Plan
The Pre-Production Stage
This production stage involves the process of planning needed for the production stage. Here is where I act as director, production manager and location manager for this documentary production. I work on putting a team together that could assist with this production. Since this documentary involves real life events, there would be no need for a script. I would also ensure those people being represented in this documentary are available prior to filming.
I would also create paperwork for team members, locations and interviewees beforehand. For pre-production I would also work on assigning appointment dates within a two month period for all participants of the documentary and also list of all the music needed for the production to determine whether clearance would be needed in advance.
My responsibilities also lie in researching participants prior to filming, to ensure a best prepared interview based on the theme of the documentary.
This is a summary of my tasks for the pre-production stage:
Research – Analysis of newspaper reports. Reviewing books and catalogues associated with task. I would contact potential sources for the documentary, along with those who can act as a pure informational function. Similar projects by previous people would be accessed and analyzed.
Ground Work – Locating crew and cast. Here is where the filming aspect is planned. The documentary would need to have a camera and lighting team. These people would deal with lighting and camera while I focus on the interview process; questions and interviewees. The best locations to meet the main cast for the documentary would also be sourced here on their time and schedules.
Paperwork – Although the team for the production is still under review, the basic crew need to sign paperwork in order to continue working on this production. I would issue contracts for the crew and those involved in the documentary. Advance paperwork for equipments would be planned and sourced prior to filming.
Production Stage
During this production stage I would be responsible for the camera work and interviewing. I would have full care for shooting on location and handling equipment. I would also organize meals for crew on each day of production. This production requires the camera work to be of fine quality for the documentary. The project would utilize multiple angle shots, requiring at least two cameras on the production site. A camera kit including tripods, lighting, boom poles and microphones would be sourced. This would ensure the best quality for the project on the day of production.
Post Production stage would rely heavily on working with the computer and the associated editing software. I would control all elements of editing and would design the DVD covers for final delivery of project.
Team Members
Consultant: Board and Directors Member for Renegades: Philbert Alleng
Crew Members
Project Manager: Cavielle Mc Kenzie
Camera and Lighting: Matthew Vernette
Schedule:
Project due on: Monday, April 2nd, 2012
Pre-production completed by: Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Production completed by: Saturday, March 17th, 2012
Post-production completed by: Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Resources / Equipment Needed:
Canon Rebel T2i (x2)
Tripod Sunpak 7001 DX (x2)
Impact Lighting Kit
Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier (x4)
Sony F-V320 handheld Microphone
Headphones
Computer
Hard drive Storage Devices (x2)
Boom Microphone
Dolly
Presentation Format:
On the final day the documentary would be presented in the form of a Digital Versatile/Video Disc (DVD). The DVD would require a standard DVD player for viewing of the documentary.
References
Cardinez, G. (2011) School pan in danger says diaz. Trinidad Express Newspapers. Retrieved from: http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/School_pan_in_danger__says_Diaz-113146624.html
Davies, C.B. (2008) Encyclopedia of the african diaspora: origins, experiences, and culture. ABC-CLIO, Inc: United States of America.
Fletcher, N. H. & Rossing, T.D. (1998) The physics of musical instruments. Springer Science and Business Media: United States of America.
Steel Island (2000) The history of steelpan. Steel Island Concert and Recording Quality Steelpans. Retrieved from: http://www.steelisland.com/history.asp
Update #2
Working on getting the icing on top the cake. A metaphor for some more footage that could give more to the documentary. Also have some more interviews in the making, would need to adjust the proposal filming completion date from March 17th. Would provide updates for the adjusted time.
I should have also posted my proposal for the project in its entirety here, would do this in a subsequent post.
Cavielle.
I should have also posted my proposal for the project in its entirety here, would do this in a subsequent post.
Cavielle.
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Filming Day #7
Interview with Richard McDavid
Venue: Richard McDavid's Office
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 1 hour
Working hand in hand with Bertie Marshall, Richard McDavid gave his perspective on his friendship with a Pan Scientist and well known person surrounding the steel pan. He may have even given me a back story into Berti Marshall, a side to him many have not seen. I am hoping this back story would somehow influence this documentary, especially since Mr. Marshall is not at his best now. I still want to represent his name as one of the pan legends by wishing him well.
Interview lasted at least one hour on:
Thursday 8th March, 2012
Venue: Richard McDavid's Office
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 1 hour
Working hand in hand with Bertie Marshall, Richard McDavid gave his perspective on his friendship with a Pan Scientist and well known person surrounding the steel pan. He may have even given me a back story into Berti Marshall, a side to him many have not seen. I am hoping this back story would somehow influence this documentary, especially since Mr. Marshall is not at his best now. I still want to represent his name as one of the pan legends by wishing him well.
Interview lasted at least one hour on:
Thursday 8th March, 2012
Friday, 2 March 2012
Update #1
In the mean while, I have fixated on pooling all the footage captured into categories to make the editing process easier. I have also collected the relevant paperwork from all those represented in the documentary.
Filming Day #6
Roland Harrigan Interview
Venue: Roland Harrigan's Office
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 45 minutes
A master tuner within Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Span. He spends his days fixated on hitting the instrument, until the right note surfaces. I captured all this on camera. I was also able to interview him on his feeling of the instrument and captured as he commented on others that saw the steel pan as a noisy instrument.
Venue: Roland Harrigan's Office
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 45 minutes
A master tuner within Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Span. He spends his days fixated on hitting the instrument, until the right note surfaces. I captured all this on camera. I was also able to interview him on his feeling of the instrument and captured as he commented on others that saw the steel pan as a noisy instrument.
Filming Day #5
Surprise interview with a calypsonian who has a special interest on the pan topic. I thought this would add to reaching different aspects on this topic. I wanted to give the sense that pan reached everyone and since calypsonians spoke on every topic in society, it should prove that pan means something.
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 2 hours
Interview conducted on:
Monday, 27th February, 2012
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 2 hours
Interview conducted on:
Monday, 27th February, 2012
Filming Day #4
This details my interview with Richard Forteau, the secretary of Pan Trinbago. He was able to give me a governmental perspective on the availability of pan in schools. This one on one allowed me to understand the true extent to which the pan in school program reached. It was interesting to discover that a simple renewal of contracts made a huge difference between implementing pan in schools and leaving it out.
Venue: PanTrinbago Building
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 1 hour
Although Mr. Forteau seemed like a guy pressed for time, he was willing to sit with me and discuss the relevant foundation of his organization and deliver his own personal believes into the steel pan. His passion was captured on camera.
Interview conducted on:
Thursday 23rd Feburary, 2012 in the Pan Trinbago grounds in Port of Spain.
Venue: PanTrinbago Building
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 1 hour
Although Mr. Forteau seemed like a guy pressed for time, he was willing to sit with me and discuss the relevant foundation of his organization and deliver his own personal believes into the steel pan. His passion was captured on camera.
Interview conducted on:
Thursday 23rd Feburary, 2012 in the Pan Trinbago grounds in Port of Spain.
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Filming Day #3
Working with Micheal Marcano, the President of the BP Renegades Steel pan Orchestra. Interview began at 5:30pm on Friday and lasted for approximately 2 hours. This one on one was able to provide a brief history on the steel pan in relation to Renegades and steel pan around Carnival time. Marcano focused on the influence of the youth band in Renegades and his passion to steer these youths to a greater appreciation of the national instrument.
Venue: Renegades Grounds
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: Renegades Grounds
Camera: Canon Rebel T2i
Mic: Wireless Lavalier
Duration: 3 hours
Sunday, 12 February 2012
Filming day #2
It may have been an easier day if I had filmed in doors, but it seemed like the rain would not hold up. Based on the interview as organized before, I had a meeting with the steel pan band in the Queens Park Savannah. The St. Magaret's Boys band competed in the junior competition for youths under 12. This was an inspirational event and the boys didn't seem to mind that their instruments were getting drenched by the rain. Parents circled the pans and supported their children through the downpour, but these children's spirits shined through and provided the sunlight needed to cross the stage and beam.
I stood through the "pitter patter" of the rainfall, hoping to capture these moments, but more so hoping I had a team to pick up the loose ends. I take full credit for the camera work done here, it was indeed a way for me to perfect my skills. I practiced a lot before. The band arrived at 9:00 am and they were set to play in 16th. Since many bands did not show, they went up quickly but still managed to play around 2:00 pm. That showed commitment on all parts.
I commend Miss Abraham and her daughter for their efforts to stick it through.
Pictures of this session would be posted later on, but for now I would now work on transferring the footage captured and replaying every element of it, already constructing how it would be seen in this documentary.
Cavielle
I stood through the "pitter patter" of the rainfall, hoping to capture these moments, but more so hoping I had a team to pick up the loose ends. I take full credit for the camera work done here, it was indeed a way for me to perfect my skills. I practiced a lot before. The band arrived at 9:00 am and they were set to play in 16th. Since many bands did not show, they went up quickly but still managed to play around 2:00 pm. That showed commitment on all parts.
I commend Miss Abraham and her daughter for their efforts to stick it through.
Pictures of this session would be posted later on, but for now I would now work on transferring the footage captured and replaying every element of it, already constructing how it would be seen in this documentary.
Cavielle
Friday, 10 February 2012
Finals Pre Filiming
This Sunday is hosting the steel pan finals for the St. Margaret's Boys School under 12. This is a major event for the boys and I would be on the scene. I look forward to updating you guys for the event.
All paperwork would be posted soon.
All paperwork would be posted soon.
Interview Profile
I am working on building an interview profile for everyone that would be in my documentary. The research is already done in post. Carnival season is the busiest season for most of these people I need to interview which is why I booked time in advance to see them.
Miss Rosemarie Abraham: A school teacher, but also the administrator for the St. Magaret's Boys School steel band. They placed in the finals, this is where more footage will be gathered. Miss Abraham provided a fulfilling addition to this documentary because she believes in these youths and also the youths had a particular passion for the steel pan. They prefer to play the steel pan rather than stay home and watch television and that is an inspiration.
Renisha: Chief youth player at the Renegades steel pan. Based on my research done beforehand, her story would add to the benefit of other youths in Trinidad and Tobago. I am currently working with my supporting manager in setting up an interview for February 15th.
Richard Forteau: Secretary of Pan Trinbago
Roland Harrigan: A well known master steel pan tuner in Trinidad and Tobago.
I also had plans to meet with Bertie Marshall, a well known steel pan scientist that could give the true historical roots behind the steel pan. Due to some unforeseeable circumstances this interview may be delayed, I would keep you updated on this progress.
This is the line up for now, I would keep you updated on each progress along with other interviews.
Cavielle
Miss Rosemarie Abraham: A school teacher, but also the administrator for the St. Magaret's Boys School steel band. They placed in the finals, this is where more footage will be gathered. Miss Abraham provided a fulfilling addition to this documentary because she believes in these youths and also the youths had a particular passion for the steel pan. They prefer to play the steel pan rather than stay home and watch television and that is an inspiration.
Renisha: Chief youth player at the Renegades steel pan. Based on my research done beforehand, her story would add to the benefit of other youths in Trinidad and Tobago. I am currently working with my supporting manager in setting up an interview for February 15th.
Richard Forteau: Secretary of Pan Trinbago
Roland Harrigan: A well known master steel pan tuner in Trinidad and Tobago.
I also had plans to meet with Bertie Marshall, a well known steel pan scientist that could give the true historical roots behind the steel pan. Due to some unforeseeable circumstances this interview may be delayed, I would keep you updated on this progress.
This is the line up for now, I would keep you updated on each progress along with other interviews.
Cavielle
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Filming day #1
You ever get the feeling like you are in over your head, well this is why I am taking this project seriously from the beginning so that would not be an issue. I arranged an appointment last week to meet with Ms Abraham of the St. Margaret's Boys School, to discuss the successes of her youth steel pan band. She is the administrator of this group and I thought it appropriate to target this group for the documentary because of their seven consecutive year win at the steel panorama finals for youths. Which would then lead me to ask, what is the secret?
Based on the proposal I should have started filming on Wednesday, January 25th. This was when the production stage began for me and of course on the 26th I began filming. Thursday was the most suitable day to meet with this band. I had a one on one with Ms Abraham and filmed the group during pan practice, also chatting with some band members. They were a professional unified band that loved this instrument. This was exactly the kind of passion I wanted to show on camera.
This reaches phase one of my plan to execute this project. Throughout the course of the week I would map out different phases of this documentary I would like to meet before hand. I want to begin editing as soon as possible. I have already interacted with possible candidates and would officially begin filming again soon. Until then I would keep you in the loop and try to include behind the scenes footage here.
Cavielle
Based on the proposal I should have started filming on Wednesday, January 25th. This was when the production stage began for me and of course on the 26th I began filming. Thursday was the most suitable day to meet with this band. I had a one on one with Ms Abraham and filmed the group during pan practice, also chatting with some band members. They were a professional unified band that loved this instrument. This was exactly the kind of passion I wanted to show on camera.
This reaches phase one of my plan to execute this project. Throughout the course of the week I would map out different phases of this documentary I would like to meet before hand. I want to begin editing as soon as possible. I have already interacted with possible candidates and would officially begin filming again soon. Until then I would keep you in the loop and try to include behind the scenes footage here.
Cavielle
Friday, 20 January 2012
A Working Progress
It just happened that I had everything planned for this day. The next step is the pitch to the project and it seemed as though all that practicing did not pay off. I did not reveal to my group ardent listeners everything I wanted them to hear. I hoped to have different news when I wrote in this segment.
*sigh* The proposal would fill in any blanks, but I knew I delivered outstanding pitches before. Be it for my job, peers or in a college classroom, I have grown to conquer pitches and win over a crowd for what I had to offer.
Right now I am in the process for arranging interviews for the documentary. The first meeting is with Ms. Abraham of St. Margaret's Boys School. She is the manager for this band that has succeeded six times in a row in competitions. I hope to hear more about that. I would try to document the behind the scenes footage for anything that stands out during the interview.
I have to confirm with my crew member but I have already gotten through the baby step process. Again I think I would put in detail the pitch I wanted everyone to hear so stay tuned. I guess everything is a working progress.
Cavielle
*sigh* The proposal would fill in any blanks, but I knew I delivered outstanding pitches before. Be it for my job, peers or in a college classroom, I have grown to conquer pitches and win over a crowd for what I had to offer.
Right now I am in the process for arranging interviews for the documentary. The first meeting is with Ms. Abraham of St. Margaret's Boys School. She is the manager for this band that has succeeded six times in a row in competitions. I hope to hear more about that. I would try to document the behind the scenes footage for anything that stands out during the interview.
I have to confirm with my crew member but I have already gotten through the baby step process. Again I think I would put in detail the pitch I wanted everyone to hear so stay tuned. I guess everything is a working progress.
Cavielle
Monday's Presentation
Where is pan in Trinidad and Tobago 2012?
I just looked up the meaning of pan online, they gave me a pot pan as reference. I then realized I had to be specific. The steel pan, when I did type 'steel pan', I also got a reference to the 'steel drum'. It was either when it came to the history of pan I was a bit rusty and I definitely had a lot to learn.
I am presently consulting with my pan specialists and booking the best time to meet up for their interviews. I would not reveal just yet. I also had a team member confirmed as my camera person for this event, I do need help in that area. If there was a special course for one week to go in depth and give insight into camera work I would be all in. They didn't really give us in depth skills or go beyond the primary basics for this project.
Not really making it an issue, the presentation for Monday would be precise. We are on a roll to getting our youths involved in this part of our culture, learning our national instrument. I would let you know how that turns out.
I just looked up the meaning of pan online, they gave me a pot pan as reference. I then realized I had to be specific. The steel pan, when I did type 'steel pan', I also got a reference to the 'steel drum'. It was either when it came to the history of pan I was a bit rusty and I definitely had a lot to learn.
I am presently consulting with my pan specialists and booking the best time to meet up for their interviews. I would not reveal just yet. I also had a team member confirmed as my camera person for this event, I do need help in that area. If there was a special course for one week to go in depth and give insight into camera work I would be all in. They didn't really give us in depth skills or go beyond the primary basics for this project.
Not really making it an issue, the presentation for Monday would be precise. We are on a roll to getting our youths involved in this part of our culture, learning our national instrument. I would let you know how that turns out.
Proposal Revised
I just added a little more meat to the narrative. The idea is to paint in your mind what the steel pan meant to me and how that would transpire in the documentary.
Reflections of Pan
It was the Friday of the 19th in February, 1999 and I remember looking outside my front porch watching the band from next door strut the steel pans down the road. It was a team effort and the entire neighborhood cheered them while others followed and helped monitor the pans. Big crates carried these huge pans, and strong men pushed them from behind. They began playing a local tempo unrecognizable to me at the time. People began dancing and cheering. It almost became a celebration that the band was going to play again that year in the Panorama Festival. It was the first time I was introduced to pan as a young girl. Although I did not pick up the art for playing the instrument, I still cheered my band. Others always complained about them practicing at nights, but on that day, it almost felt as though they were cheering heroes.
Reflections of Pan
It was the Friday of the 19th in February, 1999 and I remember looking outside my front porch watching the band from next door strut the steel pans down the road. It was a team effort and the entire neighborhood cheered them while others followed and helped monitor the pans. Big crates carried these huge pans, and strong men pushed them from behind. They began playing a local tempo unrecognizable to me at the time. People began dancing and cheering. It almost became a celebration that the band was going to play again that year in the Panorama Festival. It was the first time I was introduced to pan as a young girl. Although I did not pick up the art for playing the instrument, I still cheered my band. Others always complained about them practicing at nights, but on that day, it almost felt as though they were cheering heroes.
The Proposal
This is how far I have reached....
I would check back to make sure I am on the right track.
Title of Project: Where is Pan in Trinidad and Tobago?
Target Audience: Youths 11-25 years
I was thinking of increase this to Primary School age, the earlier the better; say 5-20 (Hey they do start learning really early in life - we'll see)
Introduction
The following is a narrative of elements associated with the concept of pan and its impact on the society of Trinidad and Tobago. The presentation of pan would take the form of a documentary that would focus on the making of the instrument along with its historical roots and whether it is still prominent in society today. Focus would be placed on the 2012 generation of youths and how familiar they are with the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Once a connection is made with these youths, attempt would be made to construct whether they can identify with the instrument and also how exposed they are to the instrument.
I would check back to make sure I am on the right track.
Title of Project: Where is Pan in Trinidad and Tobago?
Target Audience: Youths 11-25 years
I was thinking of increase this to Primary School age, the earlier the better; say 5-20 (Hey they do start learning really early in life - we'll see)
Introduction
The following is a narrative of elements associated with the concept of pan and its impact on the society of Trinidad and Tobago. The presentation of pan would take the form of a documentary that would focus on the making of the instrument along with its historical roots and whether it is still prominent in society today. Focus would be placed on the 2012 generation of youths and how familiar they are with the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Once a connection is made with these youths, attempt would be made to construct whether they can identify with the instrument and also how exposed they are to the instrument.
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