The fight sequences are excellent and the car chases on full octane....brilliant use of hand held camera and perfect for such a frenetic and fast paced edit
Two down, two to go and then the movies for the finale.....You Know His Name...!
Monday, 11 July 2016
Jason Bourne Movies
So knowing that the latest Jason Bourne movie is due out soon, we bought the box set of the previous two, to remind us of the storyline and sequence...
The fight sequences are excellent and the car chases on full octane....brilliant use of hand held camera and perfect for such a frenetic and fast paced edit
Two down, two to go and then the movies for the finale.....You Know His Name...!
The fight sequences are excellent and the car chases on full octane....brilliant use of hand held camera and perfect for such a frenetic and fast paced edit
Two down, two to go and then the movies for the finale.....You Know His Name...!
Sunday, 10 July 2016
Colour script ideas, sun and lens glare
Below is an image I created in Photoshop for an idea for frozen branches in THAW...I saw the other image (posted by Visit Scotland) and it reminded me of specular and lens glare...which are two of the effects that I hope to achieve, both in live action and post.
These two images show a good contrast and the start of a colour script for the emotional transitional theme from winter to summer
Seasons for Growth - research
Interesting to note that this grief education programme 'Seasons for Growth' is based on the following:
"Grief is a bewildering experience and can take many forms. The seasons in nature represent change, with good days and bad days. They occur in a cycle which we cannot alter or prevent from happening. Accessible and easily understood, the metaphor of the natural seasons – autumn, winter, spring and summer – provide participants in our programmes with a language which helps them to understand and learn from their grief experience."
A good friend of mine who's an art therapist, suggested that I contact them with my research and storyboard ideas for my final film; the theme of which is closely linked to their ethos...
maybe with a possible view to discussions about ongoing research by way of a PhD.
"Grief is a bewildering experience and can take many forms. The seasons in nature represent change, with good days and bad days. They occur in a cycle which we cannot alter or prevent from happening. Accessible and easily understood, the metaphor of the natural seasons – autumn, winter, spring and summer – provide participants in our programmes with a language which helps them to understand and learn from their grief experience."
A good friend of mine who's an art therapist, suggested that I contact them with my research and storyboard ideas for my final film; the theme of which is closely linked to their ethos...
maybe with a possible view to discussions about ongoing research by way of a PhD.
Friday, 8 July 2016
Laura Donkers - Reflective Practice
As part of the International Summer Experience tuition, I attended a great presentation by Laura Donkers
Fresh from her return journey, literally two days, it was inspirational to watch Laura engage in a reflective dialogue, not only with herself, but us as the audience.
I was particularly struck by the title of her work 'YOU ARE NOT OUTSIDE'....an reminder of my belief that our creativity is found deep within.
I loved the detail with which Laura described her creative practice; in this instance of placing paper on the landscape and using a technique called 'Frottage' to create intricate and beautiful drawings. Using a variety of resilient tough papers; delicate translucent Japanese paper; giant size scrolls, and combinations of graphite, charcoal, I was struck by how much intricate detail appeared and how many of the drawings looked as if they were topographical images taken from space.
The culmination of these works resulted in the creation of a paper dress. Using a familiar 'object' as a vehicle to view the drawings, I loved how the dress was photographed against a stylised wallpaper image of foliage....in complete contrast to the random beauty found in the natural patterns that the frottage created.
I was particularly struck by the title of her work 'YOU ARE NOT OUTSIDE'....an reminder of my belief that our creativity is found deep within.
I loved the detail with which Laura described her creative practice; in this instance of placing paper on the landscape and using a technique called 'Frottage' to create intricate and beautiful drawings. Using a variety of resilient tough papers; delicate translucent Japanese paper; giant size scrolls, and combinations of graphite, charcoal, I was struck by how much intricate detail appeared and how many of the drawings looked as if they were topographical images taken from space.
The culmination of these works resulted in the creation of a paper dress. Using a familiar 'object' as a vehicle to view the drawings, I loved how the dress was photographed against a stylised wallpaper image of foliage....in complete contrast to the random beauty found in the natural patterns that the frottage created.
Saturday, 2 July 2016
Rough storyboards for THAW
Storyboard sketches for THAW- using a giant pad and fat graphite sticks, to help keep the drawings very loose.
At this stage I am focusing on the content of the actual story and inserting the images into Premiere to achieve a rough cut animatic..
Act 1: Setting the environment, the characters and the 'event'
Act 2: The obstacles and the change
Act 3: Resolution
Thursday, 30 June 2016
Do something good and throw it on the seashore!
I heard this recently at a conference....."Do something good and throw it on the seashore" (apparently it comes from a Greek proverb)
To do something for fun and for free - purely with the intention of doing something good for someone else (without being found out), reminds me of the quote above.... and it's amazing, that when doing this, without expectation, what the tide brings in!
To do something for fun and for free - purely with the intention of doing something good for someone else (without being found out), reminds me of the quote above.... and it's amazing, that when doing this, without expectation, what the tide brings in!
Francis Alys 'Sometimes making something leads to nothing' - Reflective Practice
Interesting to see work by other artists, involving the medium of ice...
As part of a PhD presentation this week, I discovered this work of art by Francis Alys
'Sometimes making something leads to nothing' - the title in itself is intriguing, particularly when looking at storylines for animation, that allow the viewer to meditate on their own thoughts about transformation and loss.
I love that when the ice finally dissolves, as part of this moving installation, it's pooled water legacy is enjoyed by some fascinated and cheerful street kids.....
Who knew that could possibly be it's final destination or outcome....
Paradox of Praxis 1 (1997) is the record of an action carried out under the rubric of “sometimes making something leads to nothing.” For more than nine hours, Alÿs pushed a block of ice through the streets of Mexico City until it completely melted. And so for hour after hour he struggled with the quintessentially Minimal rectangular block until finally it was reduced to no more than an ice cube suitable for a whisky on the rocks, so small that he could casually kick it along the street.
http://francisalys.com/sometimes-making-something-leads-to-nothing/
As part of a PhD presentation this week, I discovered this work of art by Francis Alys
'Sometimes making something leads to nothing' - the title in itself is intriguing, particularly when looking at storylines for animation, that allow the viewer to meditate on their own thoughts about transformation and loss.
I love that when the ice finally dissolves, as part of this moving installation, it's pooled water legacy is enjoyed by some fascinated and cheerful street kids.....
Who knew that could possibly be it's final destination or outcome....
Paradox of Praxis 1 (1997) is the record of an action carried out under the rubric of “sometimes making something leads to nothing.” For more than nine hours, Alÿs pushed a block of ice through the streets of Mexico City until it completely melted. And so for hour after hour he struggled with the quintessentially Minimal rectangular block until finally it was reduced to no more than an ice cube suitable for a whisky on the rocks, so small that he could casually kick it along the street.
http://francisalys.com/sometimes-making-something-leads-to-nothing/
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