Day 15
Today marked the end to an intense week of filming with APAK productions. We started the morning with reflections and “thank you”s. The gratitude flowed both ways, as both our students and the producers at APAK expressed sincere thanks for…
Day 14, Evening
Following Amy’s earlier post on sound recording, this photo essay blog entry covers the events of Thursday evening. The last footage shot by our class with APAK is an important recording of the traditional song and dance of the Kichwa…
Day 17 – Exploring Otavalo
Today was such a whirlwind! For a free day without classes, it definitely was not the most relaxing. Even so, it was probably my favorite day so far because we got to explore the vibrant city of Otavalo and the surrounding…
Shooting With APAK Day 3: Sound Person’s Perspective
Today is the third and final day of shooting with APAK. I’ve been recording sound this week with the “environmental” group which has been focusing on the penko (agave) plant itself and its many uses. This morning we went to…
Day 2 In The Field With APAK
Working with APAK and we are the agricultural group Cooking with Sebastian while he stirs his soup He works only with local products while carrying on the indigenous culture Westernized thinking is taking over Ecuador like a group of swarming…
Day 13: Work with APAK
Today marked our first day of shooting with APAK. We broke into our groups and were assigned team leaders and jobs. There are three groups that are focusing on the environmental elements, the social and economic, and the traditional elements…
Day 13: 2nd Workday with APAK
Today was our first working day with APAK. We woke up and headed to the office to gather our equipment and meet with our directors. My group, Group 2, is focusing on the political/social/economic aspects of the documentary, and our…
First Day in Otavalo
Today, we woke up at Cabanas del Lago. A few of us decided to get up really early, and try to catch the sun rise. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see it very well from where we were standing on the dock, but the…
Day 10: Travel to Otavalo
A split decision was made to extend our stay in Mindo by a few hours in order to rest and further enjoy the cloud forest. We took advantage of this opportunity to sleep in, enjoy a delicious breakfast,…
Day 9. Hiking Day
IT’S HIKING DAY! We woke up to the sounds of nature. Mindo is a place full of colors and sounds. There’s a hummingbird sanctuary right outside the hotel, where hummingbirds are free to come and go. There, the sun perfectly…
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