Friday, October 9, 2015

BP: Creative Approaches


All of the creative processes I used during this exercise allowed me to see my artifact from a different point of view. I looked at the functionality of the parts by drawing out each one as a separate entity, and the tweet allowed me to look at the socio-cultural aspects of the Harley Davidson brand. However, the one that I consider the most valuable is the haiku. I wrote:

“Midnight black and sleek,
A flight through the city lights,
Freedom awaits you.”

For me this form of creative expression allows me to look at my artifact in a more abstract way, which will help make the overall film become more than a surface level exploration. By truly examining the essence of the motorcycle I can develop deeper connections with it and it’s consumers. Right now I already know a lot of the facts surrounding the motorcycle, and the history that accompanies the brand Harley Davidson. However, since I myself have never driven a Harley I cannot fully grasp the feeling a rider gets when racing down the road. This haiku allows me to tap into the minds of the actually drivers themselves by trying to capture the sensation of riding through downtown. I myself have ridden on the motorcycle artifact I have chosen, and although my experience is similar, it is not the same as being the one in control.


Creative expressions of reality are the most helpful for me to being to grasp a difficult concept, or to put substance and soul into an inanimate object. I believe this exploration will help me visualize some creative shots for the movie. In order to move the film beyond an informational piece to a more sensory experience, I must take in to account the intangible characteristics of motorcycle riders and the bikes they drive.

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