Tues 8 July. Arrive at McDowells Pie and Mash Shop at 10am in driving rain. Its green doors not open till 10.30 so we retreat to Esquires cafe in Eastgate mall for cappucinos. Light and airy. Marble and glass encapsulation. Weather outside.
Gordon has been reading about café life. We talk about Max Beckmann, his use of space. I have an old catalogue to look through. We look at what a drawing tablet might do. It responds to pen pressure – biggest plus. I have borrowed a small camcorder and we wander up the mall and out into the town square with it. Short bursts of people's legs passing. Some interesting framing with furniture, doors, shadows.
Later I find I cannot download the footage from the camcorder. Frustration with not understanding technology basics; not having a manual, more like. Turn to noise making and editing sound.
