Aussen Nacht

video installation
2018
Installation, Video
10min 30sec

“Aussen Nacht” is an installative form of “EXT. NOC.” and also deals with the construction of reality in narrative feature films. The sequences of the video show a lighting setup in deserted settings in a forest. To create an atmospheric surrounding the trees are illumined. The actual scene is shot in the small outer wing of a Viennese hospital quite far away (also shown in the video). The massive light of the light setup in the surrounding forest only acts as a minimal accent for the scene.

Also in the installation are leaves of branches which are set in motion by a 60-degree rotating fan. The shadow of the branches and leaves are “projected” onto the wall lighted by both a slide projector and a spotlight. This method is used by light designers (gaffer) to emulate a windy night situation. It is implemented with tools commonly used on film sets such as a magic arm, clamp and microphone stand.