I think the use of music in the film was helpful in the full understanding of the characters and movement.
A definite must see.
Friday, May 10, 2013
BLU BLU ANIMATION
First thought.. Crazy. The amount of focus an d intense dedication to such a project is a must.. However it seemed fun. The animation had simple components but I do not feel it was simple as far as transitions go. The artist used a variety of locations and all the space that was free , including the ceiling. He was able to create a range of textures with small details rather than shading or color (i.e all work is done in black and white paint). I was even creep out by the textures because they were so.. ALIVE! ( bug section).
I think the use of music in the film was helpful in the full understanding of the characters and movement.
A definite must see.
I think the use of music in the film was helpful in the full understanding of the characters and movement.
A definite must see.
Allen Turing
The genius of this man was reflected in many ways, through his work with computer sciences as well as his lifestyle as an openly gay man. To me, the attributes described go hand and hand with his success and determination.
I also believe his diverse background, traveling with his family allowed for his mind to wonder, and be exposed to different lifestyles, thus, he was able to really think outside of the box and create.
What Allen Turing pioneered was remarkable, and interestingly enough began in the government/ military work. Turing developed many codes and figured out many things for the German government, including working with the Enigma machine (secret codes!) during WWII.
Allen Turing's work undoubtedly helped in the creation of the first computers,
Another interesting aspect of his life was his work on the Turing Test, which essentially came from him challenging and exploring the importance of artificial intelligence. "The idea was that a computer could be said to "think" if a human interrogator could not tell it apart, through conversation, from a human being." WIKI!! (ROBOTS THINK!!)
Now this idea, and his early versions of computer systems has been paired together in modern technology!
I wonder what he would say if he were here today!
I also believe his diverse background, traveling with his family allowed for his mind to wonder, and be exposed to different lifestyles, thus, he was able to really think outside of the box and create.
What Allen Turing pioneered was remarkable, and interestingly enough began in the government/ military work. Turing developed many codes and figured out many things for the German government, including working with the Enigma machine (secret codes!) during WWII.
Allen Turing's work undoubtedly helped in the creation of the first computers,
Another interesting aspect of his life was his work on the Turing Test, which essentially came from him challenging and exploring the importance of artificial intelligence. "The idea was that a computer could be said to "think" if a human interrogator could not tell it apart, through conversation, from a human being." WIKI!! (ROBOTS THINK!!)
Now this idea, and his early versions of computer systems has been paired together in modern technology!
I wonder what he would say if he were here today!
FLASSHHHHH MOB!
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!
Full of intensity and culture, live music, African dance! GOOD times.
Another Favorite:
Who says a flash mob has to be perfectly choreographed dance!
OOk I chose this one because I thought many would enjoy it! I remember seeing it and thinking that it is difficult to organize anything on the beach!
ALL of these flashmobs were able to happen because of advancements on technology, and although many people may think it simple to put a flash mob together, it is not!!
Her Morning Elegance
I loved this video. I'm corny, so I also enjoyed the popie indie song accompanying such beautiful animation! the still frame creation was flawless and matching well to the song. They took the Idea of her morning elegance and paired it with the idea of the random positions people may be in while sleeping. If i learned one thing about animation, I learned the value of simplicity, and this video says that clearly. It may have been thousands of stills but the end product was simple and clean.
I admire how quick the video got noticed but I am not surprised!
Behind the Video Art
" Day Dream ... DAY DREAM. I fell asleep beneath the flowers, for a couple of hours, what a beautiful dayyy "
SO this project helped me realize that I like editing. When I have a clear vision I enjoy creating the video project and seeing it come to life. I was inspired by my own feelings of being in a dream parts of the day. I often feel as if I am experiences the world in a dream, an alternate reality, and I know many people have those dazed days. I wanted to show have juxtaposing shots of the same space in the daylight and a night, to communicate the idea of the dream state and reality merging. The light being whole one is awake, and the night being while someone is dreaming. However, it is a mix in my film, and each shot has been edited to portray the similarities between the two states.
The music was created to add a sense of contemplation, just being in your mind. It is a simple yet captivation rhythm that holds you in the film similar to the way one may feel "stuck" in a dream.
Ultimately, I didn't want to make it about being scared or happy while in between dreams and reality, I simply wanted to offer a film portraying the images and mood while reflecting on such a state.
SO this project helped me realize that I like editing. When I have a clear vision I enjoy creating the video project and seeing it come to life. I was inspired by my own feelings of being in a dream parts of the day. I often feel as if I am experiences the world in a dream, an alternate reality, and I know many people have those dazed days. I wanted to show have juxtaposing shots of the same space in the daylight and a night, to communicate the idea of the dream state and reality merging. The light being whole one is awake, and the night being while someone is dreaming. However, it is a mix in my film, and each shot has been edited to portray the similarities between the two states.
The music was created to add a sense of contemplation, just being in your mind. It is a simple yet captivation rhythm that holds you in the film similar to the way one may feel "stuck" in a dream.
Ultimately, I didn't want to make it about being scared or happy while in between dreams and reality, I simply wanted to offer a film portraying the images and mood while reflecting on such a state.
Magnetic Recording
All of this flew over my head. The way technology develops is amazing and it takes a lot of different people to get to evolve and idea. Magnetic recording essentially is the application of sound being recording on a magnetic medium, thus the magnet affected certain portions of that medium is the recording. The article began with the initial technique of humans recording, which is writing, and showed us how the new technologies of recording reflect the same idea of recording knowledge and information and being able to share it with others.
This technology is used to store computer info as well as music and video, and has made a difference in the size of appliances, weight, and use. It has been able to transform from analog to digital, and has flaws such as self-magnetization, or the signal just not translating well, however, I think it has been valuable and will continue to serve its purpose.
This technology is used to store computer info as well as music and video, and has made a difference in the size of appliances, weight, and use. It has been able to transform from analog to digital, and has flaws such as self-magnetization, or the signal just not translating well, however, I think it has been valuable and will continue to serve its purpose.
Performance Art: Live Art
Art that is created for arts sake. The artist becomes the piece, so much so, that in my opinion, ego becomes minor compared to the message being portrayed in the work.
In both Rubbish and Strange fruit, I was memorized by the dedication that Tom Geoghean had to his message. WHen looking at Live art examples, I automatically put myself in the artist shoes, trying to imagine the motivation behind such intensity. I think that is one of the most important point for any artist doing live work; the point of being so detached from the experience, yet so committed allows for the viewer to "take your place' in the experience, thus the work resonates with many.
Before viewing Geogheans work, I just kept thinking about how I would be humiliated, without a doubt, if I had to do live art. Then I saw the strength of this artist in Rubbish, as he remained still, hidden in what appeared to be a pile of garbage on the side walk. Letting people poke him, and kick him, and of course investigate his human hand hanging from the pile, and keep walking.
Even more, I was taken back by Strange Fruit. He was influenced by the Billie Holiday song Strange Fruit, which is one of the most powerful and haunting songs of the era... EVER. She songs about black bodies hanging from trees, and he dresses himself in a Full white outfit and suspends himself from a tree in a park! '
Geoghean is flawless in his choice of location to match his subject matter.
In both Rubbish and Strange fruit, I was memorized by the dedication that Tom Geoghean had to his message. WHen looking at Live art examples, I automatically put myself in the artist shoes, trying to imagine the motivation behind such intensity. I think that is one of the most important point for any artist doing live work; the point of being so detached from the experience, yet so committed allows for the viewer to "take your place' in the experience, thus the work resonates with many.
Before viewing Geogheans work, I just kept thinking about how I would be humiliated, without a doubt, if I had to do live art. Then I saw the strength of this artist in Rubbish, as he remained still, hidden in what appeared to be a pile of garbage on the side walk. Letting people poke him, and kick him, and of course investigate his human hand hanging from the pile, and keep walking.
Even more, I was taken back by Strange Fruit. He was influenced by the Billie Holiday song Strange Fruit, which is one of the most powerful and haunting songs of the era... EVER. She songs about black bodies hanging from trees, and he dresses himself in a Full white outfit and suspends himself from a tree in a park! '
Geoghean is flawless in his choice of location to match his subject matter.
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