Journey into the Future

By Mohan Chowdhury
 Artist Statement (210
Words)
My practice has been driven by the continuous development of virtual reality technologies. The process
of my work often presents elements of trial and error, through the development of scenes and the
creation of auditory sounds. The production of my work has been influenced by a mixture of modern and
traditional cinematic techniques in combination with new technology inventions to formulate an
immersive film experience. These VR experiences are viewable through both enhanced VR head
mounted displays as well as Googles demo release of the Cardboard.

The use of modernised VR technologies like Samsungs 360 Camera has allowed me to shoot 360
panoramic videos. I stitch the footage together using professional stitching software like Action
Director which is then uploaded on to the popular media sharing site, YouTube. The handiness of
professional softwares like Adobe Premiere Pro and FL Studio have helped me make intricate edits to
my video clips as well as producing compelling sounds in connection to my visual concepts.

The sole purpose of my work is to provoke a reaction from the viewer but at the same time provide a
visually pleasing experience. Ive adopted various techniques and ideas from a range of films such as;
Hideo Nakatas Ring and Alfred Hitchcocks Psycho which have had a great influence to my practice.
My CV
 My position in the creative
industry
My ambitions for the future are;

To join the filming industry as a sound & film director

Have a positive impact on the creative industry

Work for a successful company

Earn a substantial living from working in the film industry

 The film industry
UKs creative industries add to 90billion net to GDP

Connections between culture, science and technology is strong and

growing

BFI provides statistics that 1.6 billion spent in the UK on feature films in
2016, a 13% increase on 2015 and the highest since records began in
1994

Shares of UK box office going to indie UK films has steadily increased over
the last decade

The release of the new Star Wars movies and JK Rowlings Fantastic
Beasts have rapidly increased the growth of the UKs Film Industry

Combined TV, Film and music industry have grown almost 11% in the
second half of 2016
 Why the film industry?
My practice involved various useful skills such as;
planning narratives, organising scenes, sound production,
editing video clips, timing as well as filming scenes

Gained substantial knowledge on the crucial factors

required in producing a film

Developed an interest in the technologies behind video

production

Experience working with sound and video editing

software (FL Studio, Adobe Premiere Pro)
 SWOT Analysis
Strengths

Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro to make edits to film footage

Ability to produce audio projects
Attention to detail
Drawing skills
Improvement in academic writing skills
Self - Belief

Weaknesses

Turning up late
Public Speaking
Stress

Opportunities

Built a connection with artist/performer Leon Trimble who can teach me the ins and outs of audio engineering

Threats

Majority of the UK film industries are based in London (63%)

Competing with individuals with a background in Media

Importance of teamwork
Produce an engaging project

Successful worker

Learning
 What does the film industry

involve?
Creative Development skills

Creativity and a passionate interest in film and video editing

Assembling raw footage

Keen eye for detail

Patience and concentration

Listening Skills

Work well as part of a team

High level of self-motivation, commitment and dedication

Business, sales and marketing skills

Skills in using software packages

Have sound engineering skills and knowledge of the appropriate tools and technology

Be able to create and present music

Have a sense of aural skills and sense of timing

Be able to work independently

Oral and written skills

Organisational and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

 How will I get there?
Meeting
Artist/Desig
ner
Internships Visits

Exhibit My Plan of Homework

Work Action
 Internships
Will help build critical work skills

Get ahead of the competition

Build connections with professionals

Increased chance with securing future employment

Trial and error

Paid internships

Internships availability during summer holidays

Meeting audio engineers & film
makers
Attend live projects

Contact artists through social media services

Attend studio spaces and work shops

Take part in associate meetings

Develop new skills

 Visits
Studios - Good experience of working
environment, deeper understanding of how
audio and film are produced

Exhibitions View various works from different

artists and understand the ideas behind the work

Live Projects Develop knowledge and

understanding to how projects are put together
as a collective in the film industry
 Exhibit my work
Exhibit my practice to public areas
preferably
outside theatres or exhibitions
(Increase
recognition as an art practitioner)
 Homework

Self Development

Create website & portfolio

Work on personal projects (SoundCloud, YouTube)

Make good use of social network sites and media sites YouTube,
Facebook, Instagram etc.

Make good use of my skills Develop skills

Research Creative Industry (read books, pay attention to news)

Participate in local projects

 POSSIBLE
OPPORTUNITIES
 Interviewing John Sear
(Artist/Designer)
Early life worked in the game industry at Codemasters

Interested in the computer technologies behind the manufacture of

games

Bringing innovative technology in combination with gaming ideas to

create a collective public experience

Incorporates concepts of interaction as well as augmented reality

 Interviewing Leon Trimble
(Artist/Performer)
Specialises in creating audio visuals at Chromatouch

Combines audio with imagery to create a live

performance for a crowd of people

Performs at Shambala festival held each year in

Northamptonshire
 Job opportunity
IDM MEDIA

Film production company located in Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Team of film and video professionals who love bringing stories to life

On the look out for new film making challenges

Work with brands, agencies and organisations to bring exciting ideas to life

Produce promotional films, live event films and short documentaries

Work with government, charity and corporate clients around the UK and Europe

Work has received wide recognition with millions of views, screened at festivals, been nominated for
awards and broadcasted on national TV
 Final Plan After
Graduation
Plan A
1. Develop understanding of the Creative
Film Industry
2. Build person profile
3. Develop skills
4. Participate in local projects
5. Internships
6. Visits
7. Contact professionals
8. Apply for jobs
 Back Up Plan
Plan B
1. Possibility of moving away from home
2. Explore job opportunities outside of Birmingham
3. Consider factors like living costs, travelling costs
and research of area
4. Apply for Jobs away from home
Thank You!