Bring the Beet in

Editing to music/rhythm is something I seem to do instinctively, however this assignment presents a new challenge in that I must create a rhythm to which I must edit the footage I have collected on my own. While we are given a pattern, I think feel that the rhythm will come from the content of the footage itself. I am excited to work with James, although he claims he is rather boring. There is something peculiar, something extraordinary about every person and I am determined to crack him! I have a way of being so abrasively open with people that they have no choice but to reciprocate some amount of weirdness. I look forward to getting to know James. He seems like a cool dude who just doesn't understand how unique his mundane routine is yet. I'm sure it wont be that difficult to find the rhythm. My main concern is not to make it too repetitive or try to rely too much on music. So I am currently pondering the process: should I edit the footage first, then find music that fits well? Should I go off of his music suggestions to get a rhythm in my head before editing? Should I include any "nondiegetic" music at all even if it is a song that he believes perfectly defines him? Should I simply make music out of the assigned frame pattern and video I shoot? This is what I will be deliberating until we film tomorrow during class time. My other main concern is that he will be filming me in my element: on a couch, watching Netflix, painting, and drinking inexpensive wines I like to pretend I know something about-- the wine being the biggest concern. I don't want to get too comfortable on the couch, too invested in an episode of whatever show I am shamelessly binge-watching, too buzzed off of a few glasses of wine (I'm assuming he'll need some retakes and...well...I don't want to waste anything). I am not, however, concerned at all about the portrait it may paint of me. I am what I am, not a helpless drunk, but a confused, twenty-two year old who is in love with her boyfriend's apartment because it is currently not occupied by him or anyone. I take solace in being alone, independent, and I hope that is what ultimately translates through his footage. I suppose that is something I will have to communicate to him, though. Yikes.