Hey Everyone,
As I was aimlessly wandering youtube, I decided to check out MysteryGuitarMan's latest videos and came across this video. Check it out!
I chose to put this up here not only for entertainment purposes, but for inspiration. Check out his talent at editing! In the coming weeks we will be editing our own music videos and may need to get some inspiration to keep going. I say, Watch MysteryGuitarMan!
He uses so many different editing technics and tricks something is bound to spark some great idea. Check out some of his other interesting edits.
I hope this sparked some imagination!
~K
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Monday, April 4, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The McGurk Effect
Hey Everyone,
As we are currently creating our own audio tracks for our re-created movie trailers, I thought of this interesting video I saw once. This video is about The McGurk Effect which is about our senses of sight and sound. In a nutshell, this effect is makes you aware of your brain's sight perception. When you hear someone making a sound, you recognize not only the sound, but how the sound is made. This includes small things that you don't even realize you are picking up. For example, how the lips are moving. The cool thing about knowing this is when you apply the McGurk Effect. Lets say the person you are watching is making the same sound, but moving their lips in a way that you know creates a different sound, suddenly you don't hear the actual sound but rather the one that those lip movements should be making! This video demonstrates this phenomenal occurence. Also, no matter how much you know about this effect, you can't over ride your sight perception! This can really show the power of sight and sound in art. One little change can create a whole illusion. Check it out :)
As we are currently creating our own audio tracks for our re-created movie trailers, I thought of this interesting video I saw once. This video is about The McGurk Effect which is about our senses of sight and sound. In a nutshell, this effect is makes you aware of your brain's sight perception. When you hear someone making a sound, you recognize not only the sound, but how the sound is made. This includes small things that you don't even realize you are picking up. For example, how the lips are moving. The cool thing about knowing this is when you apply the McGurk Effect. Lets say the person you are watching is making the same sound, but moving their lips in a way that you know creates a different sound, suddenly you don't hear the actual sound but rather the one that those lip movements should be making! This video demonstrates this phenomenal occurence. Also, no matter how much you know about this effect, you can't over ride your sight perception! This can really show the power of sight and sound in art. One little change can create a whole illusion. Check it out :)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Technicalogical Fashion
Hey Everyone,
A few days ago I went to the movie theatre and saw the most ridiculously cool thing ever. USB keys that look like jewelry. I couldn't believe my eyes. Who ever finally thought of this was really smart. Imagine how many people will use these. Personally I would love one, maybe not a bug necklace but I would love a stylish key.
You can check this one out HERE. These little guys pack a lot in them too. This one in particular holds 8GB.
Here are some more fashionable USB keys that you can't wear but sure do look cool.
I think that technology is venturing into a more personal realm, whether this is good or bad, I am not really sure. Just look at that cute little piggy! Awww!
Katelynn
A few days ago I went to the movie theatre and saw the most ridiculously cool thing ever. USB keys that look like jewelry. I couldn't believe my eyes. Who ever finally thought of this was really smart. Imagine how many people will use these. Personally I would love one, maybe not a bug necklace but I would love a stylish key.
You can check this one out HERE. These little guys pack a lot in them too. This one in particular holds 8GB.
Here are some more fashionable USB keys that you can't wear but sure do look cool.
I think that technology is venturing into a more personal realm, whether this is good or bad, I am not really sure. Just look at that cute little piggy! Awww!
Katelynn
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Controversy.
Hey everyone,
I'm not sure how many of you are apart of another culture or speak a different language but I am lucky enough to be friends with people of several different cultural backgrounds. Many of my friends are Indian and take me to watch Bollywood films at the local theatre. One day a few of us went to see the movie 'Rab Ne Bana di Jodi'. It was about a couple who are arranged and live together, married, while the man loves his wife but she does not harbor the same feelings back. The woman sees a flyer for dance classes and asks if she may go. Her husband says yes to make her happy but then comes up with the idea to dress up as a different person so he can be close to her. I won't spoil the ending but this is one song from the movie that caused a lot of controversy. It is about how he sees God in her and how much he loves her. He doesn't need her love back because God blessed him by making her his wife.
Without knowing what they are saying you can see that the pair goes to many different places to pray but they go to different sites for different religions. When I was watching this I was so confused not being able to speak Hindi. Many people are shocked at this scene also. Some say that it is outrageous that the director made people of most likely Hindu faith mime other religions and faiths where other people are happy that their faith was shown in a Bollywood film. This video's comments are full of controversy and opinions.
As an artist, I want to be able to stir opinions and thought in people. This song is beautiful as well as the shots and props used in it. Every scene is so bright and cheery conveying his heart's feelings. The dancing works with the rest. This video is art. I think often times we forget that art doesn't have to be spoken in a language we understand or one at all for a message to come across strong and clear. I think this scene is meant to show the feelings of this man towards his wife but also the feelings of the creators behind it. I think this video sends the message that everyone in the world is different but compassion lies within us all.
Katelynn
I'm not sure how many of you are apart of another culture or speak a different language but I am lucky enough to be friends with people of several different cultural backgrounds. Many of my friends are Indian and take me to watch Bollywood films at the local theatre. One day a few of us went to see the movie 'Rab Ne Bana di Jodi'. It was about a couple who are arranged and live together, married, while the man loves his wife but she does not harbor the same feelings back. The woman sees a flyer for dance classes and asks if she may go. Her husband says yes to make her happy but then comes up with the idea to dress up as a different person so he can be close to her. I won't spoil the ending but this is one song from the movie that caused a lot of controversy. It is about how he sees God in her and how much he loves her. He doesn't need her love back because God blessed him by making her his wife.
Without knowing what they are saying you can see that the pair goes to many different places to pray but they go to different sites for different religions. When I was watching this I was so confused not being able to speak Hindi. Many people are shocked at this scene also. Some say that it is outrageous that the director made people of most likely Hindu faith mime other religions and faiths where other people are happy that their faith was shown in a Bollywood film. This video's comments are full of controversy and opinions.
As an artist, I want to be able to stir opinions and thought in people. This song is beautiful as well as the shots and props used in it. Every scene is so bright and cheery conveying his heart's feelings. The dancing works with the rest. This video is art. I think often times we forget that art doesn't have to be spoken in a language we understand or one at all for a message to come across strong and clear. I think this scene is meant to show the feelings of this man towards his wife but also the feelings of the creators behind it. I think this video sends the message that everyone in the world is different but compassion lies within us all.
Katelynn
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Advertising In Strange Ways.
Hey Everyone,
Perhaps many of you have noticed that ads are everywhere. The bus, the mall, on T.V.... Everywhere! I was exploring youtube one day and came across some great ads and some not so great ads for different products such as phones, laptops and video game systems.
This is an odd ad that is strangely appealing. I'm not totally sure why they launched a chair into space when their product features a laptop but perhaps that is the beauty of it. Its a mystery that pulls the viewer into wanting to know more. Maybe the chair symbolizes comfort and by launching it into space the makers of Toshiba are saying that you can use their products in comfort wherever you are in the world. Maybe they want you to interpret their products to whatever you need. I thought the ad was interesting but did not make me want to buy one of their laptops.Artistically, the red colour of the chair really draws your attention and makes you wonder further. The colour red could mean many different things just like this video could. I liked the camera angles because they gave the video a edgy look that you don't typically see in most ads. Here is a video of the launch.
This ad is for xbox 360. I am not a fan of the system but whoever thought up and carried out this commercial was a genius. I think it is one of my most favourite ads ever. Every shot taken on the screen has purpose. At the begining, the quick facial shots build suspense. You don't know what is going to happen or why they are holding up finger guns. Then BAM, literally, a full blown gunfight takes place in a mall. I find this sooooo funny. The music and human sound effects bring the piece all together. The motions are choreographed in such a realistic yet imaginary way that it just fits. The concept for me was that all the people in the mall begin playing an xbox game in the mall by using pretend guns. This is sort of like a video game. It is pretend. Then one "gunman" shoots a man on the phone. This is my absolute, favourite part. The man finishes his phone conversation then once he hangs up, fake dies. This is showing that when you play video games, real life comes first! GENIUS! I love the comedy of the video and hope you do too.
Katelynn
Perhaps many of you have noticed that ads are everywhere. The bus, the mall, on T.V.... Everywhere! I was exploring youtube one day and came across some great ads and some not so great ads for different products such as phones, laptops and video game systems.
This is an odd ad that is strangely appealing. I'm not totally sure why they launched a chair into space when their product features a laptop but perhaps that is the beauty of it. Its a mystery that pulls the viewer into wanting to know more. Maybe the chair symbolizes comfort and by launching it into space the makers of Toshiba are saying that you can use their products in comfort wherever you are in the world. Maybe they want you to interpret their products to whatever you need. I thought the ad was interesting but did not make me want to buy one of their laptops.Artistically, the red colour of the chair really draws your attention and makes you wonder further. The colour red could mean many different things just like this video could. I liked the camera angles because they gave the video a edgy look that you don't typically see in most ads. Here is a video of the launch.
This ad is for xbox 360. I am not a fan of the system but whoever thought up and carried out this commercial was a genius. I think it is one of my most favourite ads ever. Every shot taken on the screen has purpose. At the begining, the quick facial shots build suspense. You don't know what is going to happen or why they are holding up finger guns. Then BAM, literally, a full blown gunfight takes place in a mall. I find this sooooo funny. The music and human sound effects bring the piece all together. The motions are choreographed in such a realistic yet imaginary way that it just fits. The concept for me was that all the people in the mall begin playing an xbox game in the mall by using pretend guns. This is sort of like a video game. It is pretend. Then one "gunman" shoots a man on the phone. This is my absolute, favourite part. The man finishes his phone conversation then once he hangs up, fake dies. This is showing that when you play video games, real life comes first! GENIUS! I love the comedy of the video and hope you do too.
Katelynn
Monday, March 22, 2010
Pictionaire
Ever wish you could just sit down at your computer and manipulate it like it was a piece of artwork laid upon a table? Mircosoft has come up with a new gadget called , 'Pictionaire'. In short it is a touch screen table that allows its users to work on a computer as if you were doing something by hand. Creators say that this table will be able to allow creative collaborators to work as a stronger team.
The table measures 4ft x 6ft. The table is able to interact through touch and knows the place and position of an object placed on the table surface. A high resolution digital still camera is positioned from above to capture images on the tables surface.With this, users can create digital copies of real life objects by simply touching the object and dragging your finger onto the tables surface. It can be used a light table as you can produce images and drag them over top of a physical sketch book. Wireless mice and keyboards are compatible, allowing convenient and quick image searching.
Here you can hear about many of the tables tech specs.
This is another blog that has explored the pictionaire table.
I think this would be a really fun and interesting tool to have in a classroom. I think that it would promote more group assignments and teamwork. Small groups could plan and create just like a real design team would during big projects.
I hope you like it!
Katelynn
The table measures 4ft x 6ft. The table is able to interact through touch and knows the place and position of an object placed on the table surface. A high resolution digital still camera is positioned from above to capture images on the tables surface.With this, users can create digital copies of real life objects by simply touching the object and dragging your finger onto the tables surface. It can be used a light table as you can produce images and drag them over top of a physical sketch book. Wireless mice and keyboards are compatible, allowing convenient and quick image searching.
Here you can hear about many of the tables tech specs.
This is another blog that has explored the pictionaire table.
I think this would be a really fun and interesting tool to have in a classroom. I think that it would promote more group assignments and teamwork. Small groups could plan and create just like a real design team would during big projects.
I hope you like it!
Katelynn
Friday, February 26, 2010
Alice in Wonderland: Through The Looking Glass
ALICE IN WONDERLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was beyond excited for this movie. It looks so awesome. From the theatrical trailers and photos I saw, the graphics look utterly amazing. I love the Cheshire cat most of all!
It is something I never expected. I remember as a child watching the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland and thinking the cat looked sort of scary with its giant grin. The Tim Burton Cheshire Cat scares me to death. For an artist, this is a good thing. Imagine your work being so powerful that it could frighten people! After reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, I'm happy to see the characters and creatures come to life in the way I think they could most accurately be.
Here is a trailer for the movie.
The movie was great! I saw it in 3D and I could not believe the quality of the animations and special effects. If there is one thing I know from experiencing mini-animation assignments, it is that I have a lot of respect for those who create movies like these. The time and the effort involved is enormous and it really pays off. I love all Tim Burton's movies and cannot wait for his next film. He ventures into so many art mediums, it always keeps things fresh. He has done graphic animation, clay animation, straight up acting films, everything! I cannot wait for his follow up to this beauty.
Katelynn
I was beyond excited for this movie. It looks so awesome. From the theatrical trailers and photos I saw, the graphics look utterly amazing. I love the Cheshire cat most of all!
It is something I never expected. I remember as a child watching the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland and thinking the cat looked sort of scary with its giant grin. The Tim Burton Cheshire Cat scares me to death. For an artist, this is a good thing. Imagine your work being so powerful that it could frighten people! After reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, I'm happy to see the characters and creatures come to life in the way I think they could most accurately be.
Here is a trailer for the movie.
The movie was great! I saw it in 3D and I could not believe the quality of the animations and special effects. If there is one thing I know from experiencing mini-animation assignments, it is that I have a lot of respect for those who create movies like these. The time and the effort involved is enormous and it really pays off. I love all Tim Burton's movies and cannot wait for his next film. He ventures into so many art mediums, it always keeps things fresh. He has done graphic animation, clay animation, straight up acting films, everything! I cannot wait for his follow up to this beauty.
Katelynn
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