So far, I've mostly been focusing on the content, posting about research and the overall idea that I've been working on. However, it is very important to assess whether or not an idea like this can actually be achieved, especially considering the B-roll Kim and I plan to get and the props (and location) needed to pull it all off.
I lightly touched on this in a previous post, but because I need old TVs and other appliances that I currently do not own, I've turned to sites like Craigslist to hopefully find the things I need to bring the scene in my head to life. So far, I found two promising postings:
- Old Model Fisher Stereo TV (Broward):
So this is actually a TV that I had looked into earlier for a different project (the distribution project I described in an earlier post). My group and I never actually got around to contacting the person that posted it, but last class, I decided to send them a text through the phone number they left in the post. Despite the TV looking a little big, I thought that it would still be manageable and that it would be interesting to have a TV in a cabinet, since that is not something that is commonly seen anymore. Unfortunately, not only was the size more of a problem than expected, but the person I contacted about the TV was quite problematic as well.
The person answered pretty much instantly, their texts sounding pretty passive-aggressive. They asked if I was "serious about getting it" and kept speaking to me in a condescending tone, making me want to get this TV less and less. Once they mentioned the TV being large and heavy (larger and heavier than I expected, may I add), I instantly used it as an excuse to not pick it up, which of course caused the person to get even more passive-aggressive (fun!) until I ended the conversation and blocked the number. Oops.
Therefore, getting this TV was not much of a success (which was probably a good thing, in the end). Definitely did not expect to have to deal with an angry stranger while making this project, but hey, it happens!
- Old TVs & VCRs (Boynton Beach):
This posting got me very excited, and I actually reached out to them through email about a week ago. Unfortunately, they still have not answered, which is relatively frustrating. Despite the long drive that Kim and I (and a parent of course, I'd rather not get kidnapped by some random Craigslist user) would have to do to get to Boynton Beach, getting these TVs would actually be amazing, especially since they're in good condition, look cool, and are very similar to the ones I was envisioning for the project. Sadly, I will try not to get my hopes up since it is highly unlikely that they will respond after such a long time. I have to keep looking, I guess!
After continuing to search Craigslist, I have come to the conclusion that unless the Boynton Beach user reaches out to me soon, I will have to rely on another method of getting props. Thankfully, I have some other plans that might also work. This is what I am thinking:
- Thrift stores (particularly American Thrift and Goodwill)
- EBay, Letgo, and any other sites where people give away their old technology (Facebook Marketplace may be good)
- Some old equipment in the CBTV inventory room. Not only are there monitors and small TVs, but there are also old cameras, which may also come in handy
- Maybe some garage sales? Junk yards?
If all of this fails (which honestly I doubt, but I'd rather not jinx it), I might have to rethink the B-roll a little bit, which would really suck. I love the atmosphere and aesthetic of the idea I have now, so having to change up the B-roll would feel like I am changing the documentary entirely. I really hope it does not come to this, and I will keep looking (and updating you) throughout the next couple days. Wish me luck! I have a lot of searching to do.
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