Yesterday felt a bit like a waste. The filming in the morning went well: sitting in the backyard writing in the sun while capturing my screen movements and time lapsing the sunrise at the same time. The multitasking produces satisfaction - arises from both "getting a lot done" but also the nature of the images: sunrise on the mountains = space + time // context & screen capture = documentation of work, existence, proof that something is happening. I need more proofs in my project. Then everything stopped as I transitioned to my daily walk. I felt like a missed opportunity. What about these spaces in between actions? Certainly there's always action, always something happening, and how can I determine what is important to capture or not?

The footage from the shower seems promising. Time lapse of sitting on the sofa, not interesting. > How useful is boredom? Remember: This is not cinema. (???) Which is to say, the mise en scene is more important than any other consideration. I couldn't capture the conversation, but they were worthless anyways. < How can I know? Perhaps some gems will emerge from the evening footage.Today I will attempt to film everything, constantly, with as little interruption as possible. Some technical issues seem to be arising. Now is the time to prepare for them.

PROBLEMS / POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

• Sound of conversations are not being recorded: video is time-lapse and audio recorder is visually conspicuous.

  • Can audio + video be recorded simultaneously on the phone, with different apps?

  • If so, I will need a better microphone.

  • If not, I will need a visually hidden microphone for zoom. Placed on my body. Remember: Binaural in-ear mics that Julia had in Iceland.

• Video shots are not wide or close enough - limited focal point lens

  • Need new lenses. Expensive and conspicuous.

• Struggle to capture POV

  • Really only possible in private spaces right? Certainly I could wear my phone on my head all day long while I'm at home but I'm not going to go out in the world with it, or am I? What kind of situation will this create and is it interesting? Privacy laws?

  • Will POV be time-lapse? > Chaotic footage. If not, super large files.

SHOPPING LIST

• iPhone lens kit

• iPhone microphone?

• Zoom stereo clip microphone

• light reflection fabrics?

• Personal insignia embosser - certifying sold artworks.

I don't want to consume alcohol or smoke cigarettes anymore. They make me feel like death and colors everything with an unnecessary malaise. I think I should refrain from inebriation while the family is here in order to remain sharp, lucid, conscious. I shall try to focus on instigating fresh ideologies into the minds of my family members.