4k Film Shot with New iPhone 6s

http://petapixel.com/2015/09/25/this-is-the-first-4k-film-shot-with-the-new-iphone-6s/#more-183263


So the link above is pretty sweet. It's a short film about a man who literally wants to "paint the town" in one of the largest slums in Haiti as an attempt to bring the community closer together. Seriously, the idea that color has the power to change a community is an amazing subject to talk about in itself- but what blew me away was the equipment used for the film. All RYOT used to make this film was the new iPhone 6s. An iPhone! The shots they got were amazing! Definitely a great couple of videos and an interesting read!

Actual Project 1

"Trans-fur-mation"

Homework 2

     The topic of whether GIFs are art or not boils down to the question everyone has been asking since the beginning of time: what constitutes art? Many people will give you a definition along the lines of “art is an expression of self perspective” or “art is created to leave an impact on the viewer”. Both of which are very plausible, but don’t really answer the question.

     It’s honestly so simple. Intention. All it takes is a conscious decision to make anything into art, by my standards anyway. So, yes. GIFs are art in my book, so long as there is artistic intent behind it. Let’s not fool ourselves though. There is a clear difference between a GIF of a movie star rolling their eyes and something more along the lines of a cinemagraph.

     I first learned GIFs as a way to send my friends an actual visual of how I was feeling/ reacting as opposed to just texting it. Those GIFs are what I would categorize as communicative. But after seeing cinemagraphs in class, I can honestly say GIFs have the potential for so much more.

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     Two artists from the readings peaked my interest. The first of which is James Curran. I really enjoy the fluidity of his GIFs as well as the element of play. Anthony Samaniego also caught my eye. I’m drawn to the simplicity of his work, particularly the flowers on a blurred cityscape.

Actual Homework 1

            

Response to: “Screen Democracy” or Fascism of the Image? New Audiovisual Regimes in an Era of Indiscriminate Information Dissemination

By F. Javier Panera

             I agree with Panera on his thoughts about documentation. There seems to be a popular belief that “if you don’t post it, then it didn’t happen.” A train of thought that probably stems from insecurities, as well as the fragility of human memory. 

            Think about it. Everyone on social media wants to have the most friends, the most followers, the most likes, etc. Why? To cope with their own personal insecurities imposed on them by societal standards of beauty and/or way of life. There is a constant need for approval. Whether it comes from a prideful grade on a paper or eating a slice of delicious pizza, people are seeking approval because they want to be liked, or “cool”. It’s gotten to the point where auditory confirmation is not believable enough. We need a visual aid in order to process the reality of a person, place, or thing.

            Continuing that thought, it seems to be that we are relying on this need for a visual aid more and more. I know that I, personally, have a horrible memory. This is why I take lots of pictures and journal frequently- because I’m afraid there will be a day I will forget what I’m experiencing now.

            There isn’t a doubt in my mind that we, as a society, are losing memory retention and recall due to digital reliance. Remember the days when you had to have phone numbers memorized just to be able to contact someone? Now days we have caller ID. Why bother memorizing all those phone numbers when you can have your phone store them? Honestly, we are becoming mentally lazy.

 As Big Boi once said, “Life moves so fast. You gotta document the good times, man.”

Alchemy Resonance by Archan Nair

project 1

Homework 1

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