Experimental

“Teeter-Totter -Tam”: a framing experiment

Constantine Konovalov’s “Teeter-Totter-Tam” is an experimental video on the theme of balance. The film about human emotions, which disturbs the equilibrium of the inner world of our planet and forced vary thin strings of the human soul. Shot with a Sony Nex 5, the film was a winner in the Art by Chance festival 2011.   FacebookTwitter

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3 ways to use time-lapse cinematography

Special effects—such as slow motion, vanishing subjects, zooming, and backward motion— have long been part of movie making.  The danger is that used only for the sake of using them, such options become gimmicky. The way to avoid that pitfall is to have a clear purpose, so that–for example–a slow-motion sequence adds drama or enables viewers to…

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Smartphone separation anxiety: a filmmaker’s view

According to University of Missouri researchers, some people experience anxiety and various physical systems when they fail to carry their mobiles with them. A short article about this 21st century malady can be found in the Huffington Post. The actual study—”The Extended iSelf: The Impact of iPhone Separation on Cognition, Emotion, and Physiology”—appears in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication. Those who…

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“Lost”: a silent b & w movie

In their short movie—”Lost”—co-directors Paul Brown and George Brown use black and white to capture the sense of loss.  The video was shot using using an iPhone 5S.     FacebookTwitter

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“BMX: In Iceland with Anton Arnarson”

What happens when you mix BMX (bicycle motocross) and Iceland? Definitely not your ordinary travelogue/sports video. FacebookTwitter

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“Short Weekend on Rio”: a quick course in the art of the travelogue

In a minute and a half, Luis Mendes—founder of MiniMov— creates a memorable video postcard  of Rio.  But even more exciting–for those of us who want to document our travels, “Short Weekend” offers a comprehensive lesson in what makes a travelogue that’s worth watching. FacebookTwitter

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