Riccardo Imperato
3rd year Ba Press and Editorial Photography
Final Portfolio
COntents
- Exhibition Ineffability, different perspectives of dementia
- Promo video, social media content and travel photography for humanities and social sciences department Exeter university
- Handling guide video for kresen kernow cornwall archive
- Awol magazine and videopodcast
Ineffability
The term "ineffable" refers to something that is too great or extreme to explain or convey in words. In the context of dementia this can describe the difficulty of expressing or communicating the intense and sometimes unexplainable emotions, experiences, and obstacles connected with the condition.
Dementia can cause a wide range of complicated and subtle emotions in both dementia patients and their loved ones. Because of the condition's multidimensional nature, including memory loss, personality changes, and the impact on daily life, these emotions may be difficult to express. The term "ineffable" is then used to describe the depth and complexity of the emotional landscape connected with our experiences, recognising that some aspects of the experience may defy precise language expression.
Riccardo Imperato Sarah Weber
Projection, animation and photography Projection, Film and Audio
Exhibition Ineffability. Two different perspectives on dementia
Assessment Outcomes Considerations
Technique
STRUCTURE OF THE INSTALLATIONS
The show is an immersive experience that intertwines the installations through different audio output.
One is listened with headphones, the other with speakers.
Two short throw projectors project onto two photographic backgrounds hold by two support kit. The BKGs are set in a V shape, and in the middle sits a mini projector onto 120cm plinth displaying the main text of the exhibition on the ground
On the left bkg, a plinth in front of it, next to the projector sits 4 headphones connected to a multichannel with adj volume knobs managed by the viewer.
Behind the screens there is a V shaped stage, it is the ground of a long table and a rather ordered entanglement of cables that converge from the base of the screens to the center of the stage, under the table. On top of it a Mac with 3 connected HDMI adaptors of which one with USB plugs, and a usb sound interface connected to the headphones multi channel. From the laptop audio output plug are connected the speakers, that sits on the ground to the side of the background connected with a long Jack cable to the laptop.
STRUCTURE OF THE SHOW
The slideshow is divided into 3 workflows: for the photos some of which double exposure in camera, I have developed an editing through Lightroom and Bridge that I discussed with my mentor Mimi Mollica. For the animations I have used a software called MadMapper, used for projection mapping and visual effects. For the audio editing I have used PremierePro after browsing audio libraries in search of the right sounds effects. The loop of the shows was made possible through the use of two different media players (quick time and VLC) in loop mode
Assessment Outcomes Considerations
Context
Professionalism
Collaboration
PURPOSE OF THE EXHIBITION
After working extensively on a long form photographic project about the volunteer experience with the intention to make a photo book, I reviewed the editing with photographer Mimi Mollica and I realised that there wasn’t enough photos so I decided to create an exhibition that would bring attention to the struggle of dementia to the local community and at the same time create a work that exposes my multifaceted skills to future employers.
PROFESSIONALISM and COLLABORATION
Me and Sarah worked individually on the different aspects of the exhibition establishing tasks that would fit our strengths. I was in charge of the audio visual aspect and the logistic around the equipment while she worked on promoting and advertising the exhibition and on the preparation of refreshments.
During the first stage we both worked on communication with Penryn council to hire the location.
Temperance Hall was chosen as a place easy to reach for the local community and the members of the Memory Cafe as well.
Assessment Outcomes Considerations
Communication with Penryn council
Instagram ADV
Assessment Outcomes Considerations
Plan of the installation
List of the equipment
BERLIN FIELD TRIP, Humanities and Social Sciences, EXETER University
This paid experience was made possible through the connection with PHD creative writing student Elena Traina who referenced me to professor Cristiana Olcese. They were looking for a photographer and content creator to document the field trip of 3rd year politics students in Berlin. They needed daily social media presence and a photographic album to promote the Hass department and the politics programme.
Since my strong interest in video making and motion graphics I offered them the opportunity to have a professional promotional video that would help to showcase the values and strengths of the course to prospective students
Promotional video
Screenshot of Humanities and Social Sciences IG profile of reels that you can watch on this page or on instagram @Hasscornwall
Assessment Outcomes Considerations
I have attached some documentation of the relation with the heads of the department, luckily I have been involved with great trust that allowed me to engage in a professional way while keeping creative freedom.
Handling Guide Video for Cornish Archive Kresen Kernow
In January 2024 I began a volunteer experience as catalogue archivist in Kresen Kernow the Cornish Archive in Redruth. What driven this choice was the desire to learn more about the archives world and eventually collaborate to future designs of augmented archive to engage a wider audience.
The team at Kresen Kernow was in need of a guided video for its visitors to handle the antiques objects, as they often felt worry to treat them inappropriately.
I offered my skills and knowledge to realise it and with the collaboration of Kresen Kernow team who wrote the script and did the narrator I recorded and shot the video.
In addition I asked to be involved in the social media aspect of Kresen Kernow and I had the opportunity to create a reel that explain what I do as volunteer. This came as alternative to the limitation of create the augmented experience I aimed to.
Assessment Outcomes Considerations
In this and the following page there is the documentation of my work relationship with Kresen Kernow Team
Information Classification: CONTROLLED
Riccardo Imperato – Kresen Kernow student volunteer placement Handling video production
3rd May 2024
Kresen Kernow required a document handling video in order to induct new researchers and volunteers. It
would provide a basic visual introduction into correct handling procedures for different document formats,
whilst familiarising the viewer with the service. The outcome needed to look professional and on trend
with the Kresen Kernow brand and setting within the heritage sector.
As the client, I had a clear vision in terms of the content needed to be covered in this video and wrote a
script for Riccardo to use as the foundation for each scene. He listened to my requirements and took the
lead in setting up the shots, directing me to best capture the scenes. He was very particular in how to light,
stage and structure the filming process, which suited the detailed nature we needed to capture. He also
had a welcoming presence and put me at ease with the filming process.
In terms of post-production, Riccardo created the first draft, chose the background music and added in the
voice over. We discussed this draft and decided to reshoot a couple of scenes that were not quite
conveying the required message. All I can say is a huge thanks for his patience and skill at this editing
process. I am a bit of a perfectionist, and he really did fulfil every whim and request that I threw at him. His
energetic approach and suggestions also helped keep the momentum of the content flowing on what can
be a very dry subject matter. I am incredibly happy with the outcome, it looks very professional, captures
the friendly mood of the service and conveys the much-needed handling advice for new users.
The video will be made available to the public via our YouTube channel, it will be used in the volunteer
induction processes and will be directly linked into email correspondence with new researchers.
We are extremely grateful that he took the initiative to ask us about creating this video, it is something we
have needed for quite some time now but did not have the skills or set up to complete. Many thanks go to
Riccardo for sharing his time, expertise and enthusiasm.
Claire Wardle
Archivist and Volunteer Co-ordinator
Kresen Kernow
Cornwall Council
Tel/Pell: 01209 614430
Assessment Outcomes Considerations
AWOL is a self published magazine about alternative ways of life with the purpose of telling stories about people and their living and how this impact the housing crisis and the environmental crisis.
Through the collaboration with the writer Beatrice Laurora we reached out people who wanted to be part of AWOL.
AWOLmag is the videopodcast of the magazine, where each episode is dedicated to a different story. You will find the authentic voice of the people we tell in the magazine.
Assessment Outcomes Considerations
Technique
Professionalism
Context
Collaboration
The making of this “magcast” was intended initially as an experimental ground where all the skills learnt in these years of university could be put together to create a body of work that reflect my values as a person and as creative. The forms and the contents was made through the application of many softwares and equipment such as Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effect, Premiere Pro and the whole variety of audio visual tools. The context of this magazine rests for now on the digital realm representing a starting point for me and my partner and writer Beatrice Laurora. As a self-published magazine we hope soon to have the chance of reaching out national and international publishers hoping to attract interest. However we set a mission for AWOL, the chance to shape public opinion about travellers communities, semi-nomadic lifestyles, volunteer effort and every other aspect of living that could design a future of active communities reducing the cost of sustainable living, improving health and education.