How this relates to the film that I will eventually make I'm really not sure?
However, this is an example of a directive that might be given to Natural History filmmakers putting together content for the American market (naming no names). Thankfully, with our wee films we will have a lot more flexibility, I hope!
Now, Pet (Indoor/Outdoor) Cats are such an emotive subject that may well be fertile territory for a character based film, both of the human and feline kind.
Indeed, Mark Twain wrote that:
"If man could be crossed with a cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat."
How much do we know about the behavior and movements of our household pets? Not a lot if the recent findings of project C.A.T (Cats About Town) is anything to go by. With recent developments in Satellite tracking technology, Dr Yolanda VanHeezik from The University of Otago Zoology Department is presently collating data on the hunting and roaming habits of domestic cats. The findings are quite interesting, especially in light of previous studies that have been conducted with less accurate radio-tracking. The specially adapted satellite collars being used in the Dunedin study collect locations from a network of satellites and store the data in the collar. These collars collect many more locations than previously used radio-tracking devices in Australian and The United States. While the data is still being collected, the findings to date suggest a number of interesting facts related to the average range that domestic cats roam from their home and the type of prey that they specialize in. This information will also throw light on the contentious issue of environmental impact, in particular the amount of native species targeted by domestic cats.
How exactly will I film this, gee that is going to be quite difficult as most activity occurs during the night. However, I'm sure with some creative license (pencil cams anyone?) and access to some compliant Moggies there is some good footage to be had. Watch this space. All 'constructive' shooting suggestions welcome.
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Hey dude, maybe I should come give you hand. Finding cats is my speciality (ask my missus, it p*sses her off no end!) I know of at least two potential subjects in the West Ealing area..
Failing that, you could always consult Mr Nakata from "Kafka On The Shore". Bit of an expert, that fellow.
Hope you're enjoying the course, mate. We'll talk soon.
Hey dude, maybe I should come give you hand. Finding cats is my speciality (ask my missus, it p*sses her off no end!) I know of at least two potential subjects in the West Ealing area..
Failing that, you could always consult Mr Nakata from "Kafka On The Shore". Bit of an expert, that fellow.
Hope you're enjoying the course, mate. We'll talk soon.
When do we find out what story you are going to tell?
Hopefully soon, it will all depend upon how quickly I can settle upon the idea. We have to pair up with one other student on the course to make the film. This hasn't happened yet so once I know who I am working with I will have a much better idea, especially as there is bound to be a bit of negotiation and compromise.
Morning Orton,
I still belive the NZ public want to see a new angle on the whole cavemen senario, as we discussed you could expand the story to include their Sunday farmers markets, as this would break the routine of cheap seventies musical interludes.
Just a thought.
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