Developing Our On-Screen World
The development of "Reciprocity" was a collaborative effort between Rachel Replogle (videographer) and Kate Laughlin (creator/performer). The two worked closely together to construct a film that could create an involved experience of movement and art through the screen.
Rachel Replogle is a Muncie Local, and got her bachelor’s from Ball State University in Video Production and Directing (Theatre).With over 5 years of freelancing experience, she has developed many skills at all levels of the production process to deliver professional grade material in all her projects.
In 2019 she received the Muncie Mayor Arts Award for Upcoming Artist. She has worked closely with Muncie Civic Theatre, The North American Laboratory for Performing Arts, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Muncie Pride. She loves Muncie and is committed to the betterment of the city and growth of the arts.
Behind the scenes look at our collaborative process
To bridge the gap between Rachel and Kate's separate artistic fields, Kate was sure to do her own research on the film making world and develop her own awareness about the relationship between the camera lens and dance movement.This allowed for a common understanding of motive when progressing through the work and making decisions on composition.
Along with researching the film making craft, Kate would go into the rehearsal space and play with movement that was directly related to the camera lens and discover possibilities that would later be implemented into the final visual
