Viewed:
Various internet video applications
It was good to get on the internet to watch some videos. I like to browse YouTube and Google video, so this screening felt a little more like home to me. I also like to put my own videos on my myspace page so I know a little bit about the process. I usually sit for hours and hours just watching little video clips. I know I could probably have more time to do my own videos if I would just get off the computer, but I can't seem to get enough. :)
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
April 16, 2007
Viewed:
Hamilton (Matthew Porterfield, 16mm, color, sound, 65min, 2006)
I'm not really sure what to think about this film. The whole film I was waiting for something big to happen and it never did. It seemed like a film with no climax or event of any kind. After a while, I started to wish that something, anything, would just blow up. It never did though. I can't say that this is the worst film I've ever had the chance to watch, but it wasn't my cup of tea. I need a little more action than this.
Hamilton (Matthew Porterfield, 16mm, color, sound, 65min, 2006)
I'm not really sure what to think about this film. The whole film I was waiting for something big to happen and it never did. It seemed like a film with no climax or event of any kind. After a while, I started to wish that something, anything, would just blow up. It never did though. I can't say that this is the worst film I've ever had the chance to watch, but it wasn't my cup of tea. I need a little more action than this.
April 2, 2007
Visiting Artist:
Jackie Goss
Viewed:
Stranger Comes To Town
I have had the chance to play World of Warcraft, so this viewing was really neat for me to see. It was kind of a weird theme, but I guess I can understand, sort of. I like the way she uses Google Earth and a little bit of the World of Warcraft shots. I think this all relates in a way because it must feel very strange to enter a new country and try and find a way to live. The World of Warcraft might be there because it's so hard in real life to become accustomed to a new place. WOW is much the same way. It's such a big place that you have to ask for help and it's very confusing and different at first. Maybe Goss was trying to relate the two. Also, the use of Google Earth is another way to show the vastness of space and perhaps helpless feeling of the strangers in town.
Jackie Goss
Viewed:
Stranger Comes To Town
I have had the chance to play World of Warcraft, so this viewing was really neat for me to see. It was kind of a weird theme, but I guess I can understand, sort of. I like the way she uses Google Earth and a little bit of the World of Warcraft shots. I think this all relates in a way because it must feel very strange to enter a new country and try and find a way to live. The World of Warcraft might be there because it's so hard in real life to become accustomed to a new place. WOW is much the same way. It's such a big place that you have to ask for help and it's very confusing and different at first. Maybe Goss was trying to relate the two. Also, the use of Google Earth is another way to show the vastness of space and perhaps helpless feeling of the strangers in town.
March 28, 2007
Visiting Artist: Vladimir
Viewings:
Lucifugia Thigmotaxis
The Public Life of Jeremiah Barnes
Frear and Trembling
Actaeon at Home
I particularly like this screening. I liked seeing the Viewmaster again. I haven't seen one in years! I also liked the way that everyone clicked the trigger together. This was quite the Communal viewing experience. My favorite story was The Public Life of Jeremiah Barnes. I like the way she used toy trucks and little action figures. It enhanced the nostalgic feel of the whole experience.
Friday, March 23, 2007
March 14, 2007
Visiting Artist: Ethan D. Jackson, camera obscurist
I actually went to the viewing on March 16. When I arrived, it just looked like a construction site, but when I went into the camera obscura display room, I was pretty amazed. At first I wondered, why is everyone staring at this upside down wallpaper. I've seen camera obscuras in a box before, but never even thought about one this size! I noticed that the wallpaper moved and realized what an idiot I am. I thought it was really cool. I might have to experiment with this some time. I really liked the videos he showed with the old house. It reminds me of Cesar's Palace in Las Vegas. They have the fake clouds on the roof to make it always seem light out. Except Ethan's clouds move! I bet he could hook up famous people's houses like that and get rich! I wouldn't mind having something like that in my house every day. Anyway, I really enjoyed the display and hope to see more examples of other artist's work in the future.
I actually went to the viewing on March 16. When I arrived, it just looked like a construction site, but when I went into the camera obscura display room, I was pretty amazed. At first I wondered, why is everyone staring at this upside down wallpaper. I've seen camera obscuras in a box before, but never even thought about one this size! I noticed that the wallpaper moved and realized what an idiot I am. I thought it was really cool. I might have to experiment with this some time. I really liked the videos he showed with the old house. It reminds me of Cesar's Palace in Las Vegas. They have the fake clouds on the roof to make it always seem light out. Except Ethan's clouds move! I bet he could hook up famous people's houses like that and get rich! I wouldn't mind having something like that in my house every day. Anyway, I really enjoyed the display and hope to see more examples of other artist's work in the future.
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