Secondary Research

Research on Arson

Inside and Arsonist's Mind Officer.com  

This was very interesting to read, I learnt a lot more about the act of arson itself. For example, arson is the most expensive crime in America, costing more than $2 billion a year in property loss. However, the role of mental illness in arson can be complex. There’s a common stereotype that arsonist's are mentally disturbed, but even if an arsonist does have a psychiatric illness, this may not be a contributing factor in the fire-setting behaviour, or may be only one of many factors. And although Pyromania is an established psychiatric diagnosis, there are very few true pyromaniacs.  

Inside and Arsonist's Mind WebMD

This article was very interesting too, I learnt something I never knew about arsonists! The vast majority of "profiled" arsonists have a below-normal IQ, typically between 70 and 90. About one in four fall in the below-70 IQ range that qualifies them as mentally retarded. Half of all arsons are committed by those younger than age 18 the other half is typically in  their late 20s. In arson cases involving older people, the motivation is usually for profit (insurance fraud). About 90% of all arsonists are male and they are usually white (states an FBI report). I found this information very useful and will apply it to build an accurate character profile.

The psychology of arson: A practical guide to understanding and managing deliberate Firesetters

This is a very comprehensive and interesting book that talks about the psychology of an arsonist. It goes into an in-depth analysis of arson, and the history behind it, why it is committed, and the profile of arsonists. This book holds a vast wealth of information that I look forward to using to develop my characters, and story. This will help me to make something that is psychologically accurate, and that won’t use incorrect stereotypes. And make sure it won’t offend persons struggling this arson, or who have loved ones that do. 

Research on Music Video Creation

Making music videos: Everything you need to know from the best in the business

This book by Lara M. Schwartz is a great insider into the producer sided world of music video making. It helps with the production management of music videos, as well as constructing feasible filming budgets, and working with ‘the talent’, among other integral aspects of a music video, that every producer should readily apply. I will definitely take this advice on board with the production of my music video, and hopefully it will be a success! And not only will I, but also my crew and cast, will be proud of it. 

Experiencing music video: Aesthetics and cultural context

This was a great book. Unlike the one before, this book focuses more on the artistic and creative side of music videos. As well as the cultural significance of them. Carol Vernallis discusses the musical, cinematic, technical and the cultural harmony that is integral for a well balanced music video. I am fortunate that a book like this exist and I relish the idea of applying the knowledge that is overflowing from his book. I don’t want my music video to be cheap and pretentious, and with this book I can produce something noteworthy.

Bibliography

Vernallis, C. (2004) Experiencing music video: Aesthetics and cultural context. New York:
Columbia University Press. In-line Citation: (Vernallis, 2004)

Schwartz, L.M. and Ratner, B. (2007) Making music videos: Everything you need to know
from the best in the business. New York: Crown Publishing Group. In-line Citation:
(Schwartz and Ratner, 2007)

KULBARSH, P. (2007) Inside an arsonist’s mind. Available at: http://www.officer.com/
article/10249289/inside-an-arsonists-mind (Accessed: 1 March 2016). In-line Citation:
(KULBARSH, 2007)

Doley, R., Dickens, G.L. and Gannon, T.A. (eds.) (2015) The psychology of arson: A
practical guide to understanding and managing deliberate Firesetters. United Kingdom:
Taylor & Francis. In-line Citation: (Doley, Dickens, and Gannon, 2015)

Kirchheimer, S. (2005) Inside an arsonist’s mind. Available at: http://www.webmd.com/
mental-health/news/20031029/inside-arsonists-mind (Accessed: 1 March 2016). In-line
Citation: (Kirchheimer, 2005)