Bugsay

Bugsay | A Documentary of Empowered Women was created to put focus on the fact that women are more than just bodies. Who could better help us see through the layers of bias and labels dictated by media, pop culture and society but Cebu's pride and inspiration, the PADS’ Women’s Dragon Boat team. They exemplify strength, resilience, power and grace. And more than anything else, they will teach us that real beauty pushes boundaries and can be instrumental to making a change to our community.

Director Notes

This production was created with the support and permission of PADS (Philippine Accessible Disability Services). It also adds perspective to my research paper Redefining Beauty in the Internet Age which can be seen below. Parts of the video are in Tagalog and/or Bisaya. I have created a custom closed caption which you can use should you need help with the translations. Simply turn on the CC functionality while watching the video.

Equipment

• Camera - All shots were taken by my trusty Aurora, she is a Samsung S8+
• 2 Lavalier Mics - BY-M1
• 1 In-Ear Monitor - AKG (packaged with S8+)
• 1 Dual TRRS Adapter - Rode SC6
• 1 Electronic Gimbal - Zhiyun Smooth Q
• 1 Over-the-Ear Monitor - Superlux HD662F

Software

• Samsung Movie Editor
• FFmpeg
• Audacity
• Aegisub

Raw Footage Total Size

110 GB

Dedication

I’m dedicating this piece to the Lord God, Whose protection and love endures forever and my family, whose patience and support always overflow. To God be the Glory!

As promised, below is the research paper from which the above documentary is based.

Please feel free to read through and, if need be, quote the paper. However it is my humble request that you remember to give credit where credit is due. Let me know what you think. Send an email to mrolavides@up.edu.ph :)