Psychology of the Home

This week I am working on getting the last of the video’s and pictures I need. I am also reading my second book, “Going Solo” and a film chapter on editing.

So far there have been many helpful tips about editing and many I was unaware of. The editing chapter centered on the three main aspects: coherence, artistry, and meaning.  These aspects were further broken down to demonstrate temporal relations, spatial relations, graphic relations, rhythmic relations, and thematic relations.

Temporal relations are to help with coherence and make sure the video is smooth. Coherence is especially important since the temporal duration usually much longer than how long you will be watching the film. You want to make sure your audience can understand the story line and not get lost in time.

Spatial relations: the principle of relating points in space to achieve narrative continuity.

You need to always establish the major shot to a scene to allow the audience to follow. This is also an important aspect to coherence.

Artistry is another large part of the job of editing. This is where you appeal to the senses. You want things to look good, look like things smell good, look like they feel good. This helps people imagine and gives them the whole experience. This also includes the editing tool of transitions. All these aspects also help form the meaning of the film.

I am also working this week on getting the rest of the footage from the single people I’m interviewing. The book, “Going Solo,” has been very helpful. I’ve learned that people really like living alone at the same time that they don’t like it. The chapters I read this week were about people getting married and after not very long, getting divorced. Most remarry as well within just a few years. These people know they don’t want to grow old alone but also do not want to have to share living space with them. Not having your own personal space can drive people crazy.

I also read that for single people they usually like living alone because of the freedom and being able to do whatever they want, whenever they want. Not thinking about anyone but you. Except, for me I don’t think this is such a great way to live. I mean, from my own experience I really enjoy being single and getting to do what I want. However, I believe in a good enough relationship; you’ll be able to have that freedom at the same time as know someone will be there for you when you need it. And visa versa. That to me would be the greatest feeling in the world.