Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
First Aid Kit - LA BLOGOTHEQUE
via blogotheque.net
This is cool. I liked hearing these girls' voices. Unique and interesting plus, they seem so mellow. I heard a song from them about 6 months ago on the radio and was pleasantly surprised to see this piece on Blogotheque. I looked for some more videos like this on XXMERGE http://play.converse.com/play/show/?tag=xxmerge but didn't find anything of this caliber. Will keep checking back, but I liked the freshness of their voices and their apparent "lightness". I think we all need a little lightness going into 2010........
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
This is when what happens when you leave your
takeaway car radio in the car! I should be thankful they didn't steal thr two carseats in the back. The thief left the car locked nicely too. No sign of forced entry so I'm lucky thr whole car is still here I suppose....
Sunday, December 27, 2009
i'm trying to find my way home - Flickr photo
via flickr.com
Now this is a lovely photo. I can almost hear the soft crunch, crunch of their boots in the snow.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Nourse Farm Jam Commercial #1
We had a hilarious time this past summer shooting this video on the farm when Tim was in town. Dan is the horse owned by Sean, who boards him at the farm. He is a favorite in the local community for lying down in the pasture so often, passers-by will knock on my parents' door asking if their horse is ok.
It was a beautiful summer day at the peak of strawberry season and Tim learned to walk slowly and say, "Whoa Dan". Happy Holidays from all of us at Nourse Farm! http://www.noursefarm.com
John Giura's Quest for the Perfect Christmas Card - 1970-2009
My uber-talented neighbor, John Giura, has been making Christmas cards now since 1970 and has been working diligently at his craft. My favs are: 1972, 1974, 1975, 1978 as I wish I could draw as well as that as a young person. The stars he draws ('72 & '74) are just brilliant and really represent for me what it was like when I thought of 'that' star growing up and going to Sunday school in Bedford. 1982, 1984 and 1988 are the best section I think (1982 pictured here), but it may be because I am a true child of the '80's that my aesthetic leans this way. 1988 feels like the pinnacle of good design as it is so clean and balanced. I particularly like the 1992-1993 years as they remind me of the Saul Bass style of using kinetic typography in some of my favorite films' title sequences like 'The Man with the Golden Arm' and 'North by Northwest'. We learn more about the man, the myth, in 1998, the same time I moved to NYC where this poignant card marks the end of an era and a beloved pooch. 1999, 2001 and 2004 are my favs from this final group as 2001 was a card that would touch anyone living in city during that horrendous fall as that view from our roof, shows our now tallest building. 2005's card was the first we received in the mail, and even though I have walked past this sign hundreds of times down West 26th St, I never saw it as he did-so funny and perfect. His final cards include his muse, Malain, one of our favorite smiling faces from the building and a constant on our block and in the elevator. John has displayed these cards so nicely, I just had to share as there is nothing like a little bit of fine art to remind us of the beauty of the season. Enjoy!
Friday, December 18, 2009
PROJECT FOR AWESOME! The Station on YouTube AN AWESOME BOOK
via youtube.com
I just read this book online and went to buy it as it's lovely, really. And trust me, I read a lot of books. You can also read it here, but watch the film first and then take a gander at what it's all about. Nice to think about dreams during a holiday season like now. Dallas Clayton seems like someone I'd like to meet some day.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Are we running out of oil? The world in energy statistics |Environment | guardian.co.uk
via guardian.co.uk
Yes, I think this is worthy of a read. Something that affects everyone who drives a car. The nitty gritty says that we have about 42 years of oil left, so what will transportation be like then? Assuming we live that long, will we be using some other form of fuel by then? Cars seem so dirty......
Found this by looking in my Datablog Advent Calendar
I like reminding myself of the facts out there that I most want to avoid. Click on a number each day to open your eyes to more interesting tidbits. The Guardian people have put together some really nice statistical charts in Flickr too.
My favorite is the Map of global food crisis hotspots Just 'food' for thought.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Album of the day: White Hills – Dead EP |
White Hills - Dead EP
Lovingly pinched from SILive.com: At first blush, names can be misleading. Take White Hills, for example. If you were to think of white as sterile and hills as rolling mounds, you’d have the wrong impression. But if you think of white as in “white hot” and hills as “infinitely sprawling masses,” you’d be right on the money with this group of Brooklyn musicians.
While it seems that more groups than ever are exploring spacey drone and heavy ambient metal, White Hills has shown remarkable panache and a distinctive dexterity in this genre. Its appropriately titled debut, Heads on Fire, was an impressive space rock tour de force — a mix of Hawkwind’s swirling psychedelic boogie freakouts and Pink Floyd’s more pastoral astral explorations.
The latest offering from White Hills, Dead, a very limited, vinyl-only release (1,000 copies), is shorter but reveals more diversity and reference points.
Continue reading: MUSIC REVIEW: White Hills’ new EP ‘Dead’ explores band’s dexterity | Staten Island Entertainment – Music – - SILive.com.
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Yes, White Hills is in the news again. It's about "Dead" so it's about time you listened...........
Their vinyl has sold out so Thrill Jockey is streaming the track off it's site. http://www.thrilljockey.com/catalog/?id=104335
Monday, December 14, 2009
Lightspeed Champion - 'Marlene' on YouTube
via youtube.com
I liked this video, not just because it tried telling a story, but especially for the part at 3:11 in. Weird, yet I was tapping my feet. Old time feel from my youth......
Sunday, December 13, 2009
little brothers
via vimeo.com
I liked this short film a lot. It shows how you can really use this set-up [Canon EOS 5D Mark II still camera with 24mm, 50mm and 85mm lenses] to great affect while capturing moments with kids so they are practically unaware that video is taking place. I wonder about the absence of color as while the black and white was the choice of Brown, I don't think it makes sense [ie shooting it in B+W doesn't add anything to the film, it just subtracts-you can always take away color in post, but why shoot in B+W?]. Love the focus on the twins faces, smiles and hands. Something to look for in using a camera like this. Thanks to Brown for showing us this portrait.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Deetjens: Big Sur
via deetjens.com
Talking about this magical place Deetjen's in Big Sur, California tonight and it brought me back to my honeymoon. This was our bed and it was foggy but warm with a lovely fire in the fireplace and records and no phone. What a place. We went down the highway at 2am and sat in the natural hotsprings at Esalen- wow! To experience it all- walking through the silent grounds of the Institute, the moonlight and crashing waves, the fresh ocean air- was almost unbearably too much. Nothing to say except, that if you find yourself in this region, stay at this peaceful place. There is a series of journals in the rooms and if you stay in Grandpa's room you can read our thoughts. I think Z did a sketch of us sitting in the hot-tub. I may have a photo somewhere. Brought me back while we were celebrating the end of the year with our video team tonight on Park Avenue South. Nice memory.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Phoenix - 1901 YouTube [Lighting Design]
via youtube.com
I posted a link to this same song on La Blogotheque last week as I was really impressed with the "quietness" of the song as the band was playing it in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But then I found this original video and the lighting and projections are stunning. For my friends out there in lighting design, this is a shout out to you. Love it. It's cool when you can see the video pixels over the singers' faces too. Very nice and of course I want to understand the lyrics, but at this point they are not available yet on VEVO. Took a few more look at the La Blogotheque video to compare and I really like the 'hero shot' that starts with the focus on the guy's finger up in the air by the Eiffel Tower directly after we see "Part 1", lovely seamless filmmaking. I'll keep watching these guys. Really fun video.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
50 of the Most Powerful and Influential Women in Social Media
In every industry there are a few people who are unarguably outstanding at what they do. In addition to that, they are typically charismatic, energetic, and creative. In an effort to find some of these people Ron Hudson, of Immediate Influence, ask
Yes, this was interesting to me. Check it out as there could be a good muse in here for each of you.
B.N.E., the Graffiti Writer, Gets a Manhattan Exhibition
via nytimes.com
I have enjoyed seeing his BNE sticker everywhere in my neighborhood and elsewhere in the city. It's almost a thrill when I see more pop up in places I haven't seen before. It's a little like the Obey campaign of yesteryear which I also loved seeing http://obeygiant.com/
Anytime someone is "showing their work" in a unique way, I get excited. Maybe we will check out the exhibition as it's only 18 blocks away.
Article on Creativity-Online.com: Google: Favorite Places
karen@kzfilms.com recommends you check out this article on Creativity-Online.com: Google: Favorite PlacesI really liked this. I know I will try this if I see it in any window around NY or San Francisco. It's a funny ad with the looks on the actors faces, but it made an impression on me. Mainly, I want to try it.In case the link above does not work, copy and paste the following into your browser's address field: http://creativity-online.com/work/google-favorite-places/18159
Monday, December 7, 2009
they always cry at this point on the walk
via flickr.com
This year, 11/09 and two years ago, 12/07.........http://www.flickr.com/photos/knz/2142439299/in/set-72157594473620586/
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Ricky Gervais... Obviously.
via rickygervais.com
I love Ricky Gervais. Here is a sneak peak at the new HBO animated comedy series that I can't wait to see. If anyone has listened to their brilliant podcast, here it is in animated color.....
Additionally, I found this earlier version on Newsgrounds as this one is called Monkey News (the player is a little annoying as there are no controls so you can also watch it on youtube). Love the concept and think that the animation is cool to look at. Love in the Monkey News animation the expressions on Steven and Ricky's face as they hunger to understand the mind of Carl. This is really for anyone who wanted to see what it is like to sit in the room with these three outstanding minds.
Friday, December 4, 2009
The Fiery Furnaces -The End is Near -Video - Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 - Winners
via nme.com
My friend Lucien Harriot sent me this clip this morning. While I don't really know what NME is, I am always happy to hear a shout out about our work. We are up to almost 4,500 views on TouTube in a little over 3 months so this is cool.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Phoenix - 1901 - A Take Away Show (video)
This is great documentary photography. I love the setting of course and watching the passers-by is really the thing about this video. The newlywed couple is the coolest to watch. I love, love, love it and this band sounds surprisingly lovely playing in this way. Keen on the whole idea from this revolutionary french website of music fans.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
SET YOUR FINGERS FREE: Video
via masa-ka.com
This is old, but I still like it and wanted to note that I am watching
MASASHI KAWAMURA. He is one of my YouTube subscriptions and I really like his work. The production value on this one is lovely and it's such a clear, well defined piece. On another note, his new animation made with matchsticks is very cute too and how I found this old piece. His website is cool too:
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Inglourious Basterds Movie Review vs Jennifer's Body- Rotten Tomatoes
88% vs 45%: There is really some value in listening to Rotten Tomatoes. I saw Quentin Tarantino's most recent film two weeks ago and loved it. Think the acting was terrific, and even though I sometimes get tired of all the blood and guts (bloody scalps and fights), I really liked this film, hands down compared to the Kill Bill series and Grindhouse films of late. The actor Christoph Waltz was brilliant as Hans Landa and was a terrific bad guy to fear throughout the story. The opening scene's mood was absolutely riveting and kept me nervous, knowing that bad things were coming. Mélanie Laurent as Shoshanna was also a wonderful strong woman character who didn't take it lying down from her evil Nazi counterparts. Tarantino always lets me taste anticipation and fear in his films which keeps me coming back for more......
But in comparison, the folks at RT warned me about Jennifer's Body and I ignored it because I had heard Diablo Cody talk about it on NPR (WNYC) and was intrigued (can't beat Juno for excellent writing, right?). Unfortunately the best joke was ruined by her saying it out-loud during the broadcast. I didn't even know that this was a horror film until I was sadly freaked by the gore in the first few minutes. Some of the dialogue was decent, but ruined in this Donnie Darko rip-off. Next time I will listen to Rotten Tomatoes.
Monday, November 30, 2009
City Critic | Lost in Transit - nytimes.com/video
I liked this piece on the Lost Property Unit in Penn Station by the New York Times as there was a nice bit of work that went into it. I liked the story and seeing all the things that were lost and found and then organized so nicely underneath Madison Square Garden. It was funny to see the little section that was about 15 seconds long and used graphics to follow a cell phone that was lost on the subway to show the path it takes when turned into the authorities. I haven't seen a lot of cartoonish graphics like this so it was refreshing and made the piece fun. It didn't take a lot of work and since it just used a little cut out and some text plus some POV footage, it wasn't complicated. One woman sounded looney to turn in a 100 dollar bill somehow that it still filed away safely. While I didn't particularly care for seeing the correspondent, Ariel Kaminer a lot, I did like the piece and was fascinated to see the room and files where everything was kept so neatly. So, those of you who didn't know it, you may still find that bag or book or phone that was left behind on NYC Transit. What a nice town New York City is these days.........
Friday, November 27, 2009
Mr. Creosote: Monty Python clip
In honor of Thanksgiving, I thought this was funny. I had actually never seen this clip before yesterday and enjoyed laughing out loud. I usually like posting clips from the Monty Python official site http://www.youtube.com/user/MontyPython but they didn't have the whole scene so you can experience the "wafer" bit as well as the 'poignant' ending. I love the acting by Eric Idle as the "garçon" as he walks over in the beginning to get the bucket. His body language is absolutely perfect. Now since a lot of the Monty Python repertoire is on ITunes, I still enjoy tuning into these brilliant moments on YouTube. Let's be thankful this isn't real.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Google Search Stories
Yes, this little window on the right of my YouTube screen was tempting and I clicked and while it's Google, and I don't know why they need to advertise- I liked it. My favorite 'search story' is above because it seems like the most original out of all six. Like the concept. Usually I ignore pop-up advertising windows, but if Google is getting into making short infomercial, advertisements, than I am all over it. Like the use of photography and the mapping concept as it connects those part of Google that are most universal to me.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Biria Bicycles + Banana seat
I have been looking around the city for this aftermarket rear seat since we took this photo in September. I know Natalie would really enjoy going to school on a seat like this and would help her transition to riding her own bike nicely. The Biria bike is all over town and looks like a nice ride but I don't know if I am ready to give up my mountain bike. This is one of their board bikes, meaning you don't have to step over a bar to ride it. Their website http://www.biria.com/about/ has some nice information, but nothing like this rear seat. I know it wouldn't be as comfortable as her Hamax seat http://hamax.com/ , but some day she'll be too big for it. Let me know if anyone out there could construct something like this......Another ten pounds or so, and we will have to figure out another option. Going to talk to my friend Scott Turner at Santa Cruz Bicycles in CA to see if he has any ideas.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Plane mates
Natalie met a 5-year old on the plane named Luke. It was so nice that she had a chance to hang out with someone her own age to watch movies and color with. Luke was from Los Angeles and was going on vacation to NYC to see an art opening of his grandfather. Luckily, there was an empty seat so Natalie spent most of this flight in 7A, talking. Here you can see Natalie smiling at him.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Half-handed Cloud - To Fill on YouTube
I like three elements from this video, or now that I think about it, four elements. First it is nice and short so I like that a lot. Too many things I look at online these days are way too long, I just stop watching half way through and check my email. Second, I like the voice and overall the sound. It's a nice little ditty that has some charm to it. Makes me want to learn more about this group of musicians. It's a sweet little tune and his voice is nice to listen to. I played it three times in a row and want more. Third, I like the film and the reverse on some of the action like on what looks like a boat. My favorite part is the two guys in the chairs, makes me want to do that one- so cute. And last, I love the font they use at the end. Nice little piece. I'll keep on going back to Asthmatic Kitty for more.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
News on 'Avatar,' 'Star Trek,' 'District 9': A sci-fi Notes on the Town | Notes on a Season | Los Angeles Times
Scroll down to the bit about Star Trek, as Zachary and I will be attending and shooting video at the DVD release party for last summer's blockbuster tomorrow night at the Griffith Observatory in LA! There will be two huge video screens displaying space and Enterprise animations across the entire front of the building with selections of the original score so it should be pretty dramatic as you enter the place. We will be there to capture the sights and stars. Zachary says he's going to hug Shatner if he shows, we will see......
I cried two times within the first 5 minutes of the film and absolutely loved the film. My ex-boyfriend Braden Powell is putting on the event with his production company, Ocean Park Productions. Should be a crazy night.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Manhattan Beach Project: 2009 Longevity Summit
Strange discussions in LA. Ray Kurzweil via video went on and on. Fruit flies and mice and more data than you can imagine.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Lagerfeld Confidential: Film Review
This film is so interesting and I enjoyed it over a few nights, savoring it.....
He is such an enigma and the wisdom coming from his lips is astounding. I was very interested in the film as early-on I discovered that it wasn't a traditional documentary, but instead was a guy following around Karl for a period and learning what he could from him within that time. You learn what an influence his mother was on his life. He quotes her saying numerous times that she didn't take any bullshit from anyone and would say to him when he was a kid, "You're six years old, make an effort or shut-up". By living with him in the film, we see his Paris apartment and the stacks and stacks of books on every available surface with those lovely ornate moldings on the walls punctuated with healthy orchids- interspersed. Some would see it as chaos, what I see is a busy life where you choose to be surrounded by knowledge. I want to learn what he is reading and touch those books.
He quotes his mother again talking about how he's against analysis, "If you're honest, you know the question and the answer". He heeds this advice- as he feels like someone who wants to cut through the chafe. Life is too short, enjoy it while you can. Don't waste time.
A lovely poignant moment in the film is where he confesses that he gets nervous while flying and is always seen clutching a pillow his nanny made for him as a child. It's black and is the perfect size to hold over his stomach. He shows the outline of where the train engine applique once was. So touching and revealing about his character.
I also love how you hear again, "The fashion world amuses me, I am perfectly at ease in it". We learn this after seeing him work, photographing models in his studio on the property of his home in the country or later on the streets on Paris and New York.
I like learning that he is a loner and a happy one. Confident and fearless, he juxtaposes his Buddha sensibility with impeccable taste. The most interesting parts of the film can be found in the extras where you see him at work at Chanel and as a photographer, taking extraordinary shots. To keep up with this icon, is the key.
My friend Quohnos works for Karl and I can see more now as to what this man is all about. Fascinating documentary, rent it through Netflix!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
xxmerge « Show
Yup, another wonderful performance by Lou Barlow. This song is the title track to the new album and to experience the pureness of the song here is what this video is all about. Really like this series by Merge Records as the filmmaker highlights the artist and that is what stands out. Think whatever camera they are using is amazing as the quality really makes me want to watch it more than once. Nice that Converse is involved here too.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
"The Box" with Richard Kelly and James Marsden at the Walter Reade Theater
Saw an advance screening of "The Box" tonight starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella thanks to my friend Susan Carman. Cool film and the type of thriller where I jumped a few times during the film from complete surprise. This film is riveting and was from Director Richard Kelly, who directed "Donnie Darko" back in 2001. I liked the film because it was completely surprising and I definitely could not figure out what was going to happen next. Richard Kelly is in the center here with the actor James Marsden on the right. The interesting thing about the film was how Kelly integrated his personal family history into the script while keeping intact the elements from the story, "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson. He was very detailed with his answers to questions and I was amazed with how many young people were in the crowd. Kelly's parents were in the audience and was the basis for his lead characters that Diaz and Marsden played. The site for the film is at: http://youaretheexperiment.com/ and looks very cool. All in all, a film to see and entirely satisfying as a real roller coaster ride in the thriller genre.
Video Premiere: White Hills, "Dead" - New York Music - Sound of the City
The Village Voice has given a shout out to White Hills and the brilliance of EgoSensation's new video for the band's song, "Dead". They deserve all the success that's coming to them for their work. Check out the video and comment and favorite and spread the word. Dave W and I go back to 1992 and Ego shot some of this in our little studio in West Chelsea. Yahoo for White HIlls!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Friendship on Flickr - .AV.'s wisdom
That of the Ghodaa / Horse and the Scooter ,That of the living and Non-living.That created by god/nature and that created by man....does that last,man uses nature and things created by him for his selfish needs. Friendship that of the physical and spiritual is not the Truth,just an illusion,Though friendship that of the soul and supreme is The reality-The path to Truth-and both are everliving,not man-made . The answer lies within.,within is the positive energy,the soul that has the answers.
What really is the true friendship? .AV.
via flickr.com
I have had a long, frustrating day and this contact of mine of Flickr always keeps me thinking about the positive. Today my complaint is the material world. I want to live in a small house in the country in India sometimes to get away from all of my stress. I did some yoga tonight in my regular week's class and Shrivani "kicked my ass" because I didn't practice a lot this week. .AV. seems to let the wisdom shine through with his lovely photos and sentiment.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
jon lajoie's Channel: The Birthday Song
via youtube.com
This looks funny. Don't seem to have FX, but it looks like I can see it online anyway. Hopefully we have many years before having the responsibility to explain how 2 people in love actually make a baby. Even though sitcoms rarely make me laugh anymore, I still like Jon Lajoie's comedy enough to watch this and appreciate the moment.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Interlude I—Dream Sequence in Subi Circumnavigation : Sufjan Steven's "BQE"
via vimeo.com
Anyone out there who likes seeing work shot with a 16mm Bolex may like this film project. Sufjan Stevens is the composer/director with cinematography by Reuben Kleiner. I think the thing I like most about this excerpt is the footage of hoola hooping intercut with the BQE or Brooklyn/Queens Expressway or what we call the"freeway" on the West Coast. Don't know if there will be a free download, but I certainly like it so far. Since lately I am really liking slow motion footage or what we used to call "overcranking" (the ability to crank the camera at a higher speed than 24 FPS), it seems like I will get to see some of that here. To read more about the project you can go to: http://asthmatickitty.com/the-bqe
At this point, since I have only seen the trailer and this excerpt, I can only say that I am emphatically interested and awaiting digital release.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Pitchfork: Sufjan Stevens- There's Too Much Love
via pitchfork.com
I really like this song. That's all there is to it.
Pitchfork: Sufjan Stevens- There's Too Much Love
via pitchfork.com
I really like this song. That's all there is to it.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Hurt Locker - Wikipedia: Feels Like a Truthful film About Iraq
via en.wikipedia.org
[Note: Every page I wanted to bookmark about this film had too many crazy bomb ticking sound effects that this page was the safest to post].
Saw this film tonight and was impressed by everything-acting, direction, camera, story. Wow. This film really shows some interesting characters and highlights the camaraderie between soldiers. Hopefully people don't forget about this very real and awful war that extremely young men are fighting on America's behalf. Three scenes stood out to me in the film. One was when we meet the main character, Bomb Specialist Will James and he takes the plywood away from the windows in his new bunk, "I like light", he says and by this we understand that he can see the light in this very dark situation of war. The second is when he and his foil in the film, Sgt Sanborn are staking out a sniper situation in the desert when a number of British intelligence officers are KIA and he asks for a juice for his shooter that he is helping spot the enemy. It is hot, their lips are caked and dry--almost bleeding. They are suffering and it's probably 115 degree heat. He is tired and he carefully digs a straw into the top of a little foil juice packet, and hands it to his gunner. He's caring and wants to help his fellow man. he doesn't ask for a juice for himself, he just toughs it out. We learn so much about him in this scene as his gunner is one who he has fought against, personality wise since meeting, a few weeks before.
The third scene is when they are leaving a suicide bomber situation where James is unable to unlock the many padlocks that hold a bomb cage to a man who doesn't want to die and he realizes it and runs for his life. As they are driving away in their humvee, his partner, Sanborn is broken, and bleeding and asks, "How do you do it Will?", and he answers, "I don't know, I just don't think about it." At this point, we know Will is lying, he does think about it as the viewer has shared private moments with Specialist James where he has broken down, he's just done it in private.
Such a powerful scene, such great dialogue and such a memorable film. Hopefully, everyone who has the opportunity can see this poignant film in order to not forget the War in Iraq.
Below is the site with lots of cool stuff, just too many sound fx for me, http://www.thehurtlocker-movie.com/
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
TheNewYorkTimes's Channel: When No One's Looking: Runaways in Oregon
via youtube.com
This was a powerful and sad news story that had some poignant profiles of young people living on their own. Wow. Reminds me of the story of Debra Gwartney and her two runaway daughters-http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2009/03/07/live_through_this/
Hmmm. I was driven by hearing the "This American Life" story of them and read the book in a weekend as somehow I was moved by their story. I always feel so lucky that familial bonds kept me safe when I was a teen, but, it could happen to anyone. A few of my close friends in my late teens just disappeared, so you wonder, did they end up like these kids.
I think the photography and video in this piece tells the story in an extremely effective way. I'm interested and will try to find out more about the two women producers and the reporter, Ian Urbina. I blogged about NY Times video about a tent city in Redmond Washington earlier this summer thinking about this same destitute group. It made NYC seem a long way away from this kind of life.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Canon 5D Mark II | Climate change in Bangladesh - Dan Chung | TheEOScars.com - the best of Canon 5D mkII moving images
via theeoscars.com
Keya's story is a great example of how the Canon 5D Mark II can work in an extreme documentary situation such as this. It's a lovely bit of filmmaking and I am impressed with the shots in the house of Keya telling her story. Having such a small space in which to shoot is why this camera makes sense here. While some of the wide shots lose definition and seem clunky with pans that are not so smooth, I don't mind as the close up's and depth of field shots are what interest me. Found this site with good examples of video from this camera so am exploring more. Looks like a good place to study.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Kevin Meredith Photography - Hot Shots the Photography Course
via lomokev.com
This guy takes some amazing photos. Constantly inspired. one of my contacts on Flickr so I look at his stuff all the time. It really does seem like film is the way to go for better shots. He keeps it FRESH, like it should be.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Rabbits Against Magic Doodle Jump in comics!
via gocomics.com
My friend Igor's IPhone game has made it into a comic! The popular game is called "Doodle Jump" and is a really fun app to buy at the App Store. Igor is a talented colleague from Parsons and I've known him for years. His company is Limasky http://www.limasky.com/and he and his brother in Croatia make absolutely addictive games for the IPhone. Check his work out, you won't be disappointed. Another review here: http://www.pocketgamer.biz/r/PG.Biz/Lima+Sky+news/feature.asp?c=16243
Driving My Tractor Animation by Barefoot Books
via youtube.com
Here is the latest animation that my talented husband, Zachary has completed for Barefoot Books. It's really fun and I have been humming this song now for weeks. Our "5 and under testers" give it the thumbs up along with a small group of their friends. We did the pilot for this idea years ago when Zachary was working at NBC and you can see it on our site in the work area. The pilot is called "Bear on a Bike" and I did the sound effects and helped direct the musician, Lou Barlow in doing the voice-over. "Driving my Tractor" isn't as complicated as the original, but I think it has the same impact. We have had it on our IPhones for years so our kids have watched it enthusiastically since then. Barefoot Books has a whole catalog of books that they want to animate like this so we are excited.
Let us know what you think. It's made for kids, big and small and won't disappoint. Rate or comment on YouTube for impact!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Josh Gosfield's Gigi Gaston as the Black Flower
Steven Kasher Gallery on W 23rd St in Chelsea hosted the opening to Josh Gosfield's show tonight that was packed! Terrific show with fabulous attention to detail. Natalie played with Roxie (daughter of Josh and Camille) and Bombette and enjoyed looking at all the art and walking amongst the sea of legs. Our friend Lynnea came along for the "ride" and enjoyed the aesthetic. "Gigi" is a fictional character that Josh created and has developed a wonderful, vibrant world that you can see on the walls of the gallery. Something definately worth a look!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Memories at Company in Chelsea
These shots are from my grandmother's house in Jaffrey, NH and I was reminded tonight of this place while having dinner with my parents and Zachary at an excellent pizza restaurant in Chelsea called Company, http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/co/
We talked about my family and traded gossip, and I was brought back to this place and how special it is to my family. My grandparents bought it in the early 1960's and now finally with my grandmother at 94, she is putting it on the market. It is an old hunting lodge that was converted to a three bedroom and has lakefront property, a boathouse and bunkhouse and lovely grounds that are filled with Queen Anne's Lace wildflowers in August. I visited there this summer and was astounded with how quiet and green it is. They have a view of Mount Mondadnock from the front lawn and really for me, it was a place for visiting and enjoying the peaceful relationship of my grandparents. Otherwise tonight, we talked about my friend from Bedford, Liz Welch and her new book and the local news from Averill, VT, where we have a summer cabin. AND, the pizza is excellent!!!!!
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