I was on the Feltron website/blog and these two interesting examples of capturing time (or things we feel are constants/take for granted i.e., the sun and our appearance):
Some cool video tools and techniques: http://www.glidecam.com/product-hd-series.php http://www.revisionfx.com/products/twixtor/ http://www.sebmontaz.com/sections/4-film-tips/videos/238-video-tutorial-use-of-a-steadycam-for-outdoor-sport-filming
I have watched the Deutsche Welle TV station for many years and Euromaxx is one of my favorite shows. Highlights of rad culture in Germany and across the globe.
A few weeks ago they featured Stefan Strumbel, a cool graffiti artist that experiments with very traditional imagery.
I'm working on some fun posters for an October fun race at Devou Park. I'm inspired by some of the work of Jay Ryan and Bird Machine, although my work (bottom right) is a bit looser and less cute. There is still some time to finesse...
I'm just trying to get back to the hand-drawn work I was experimenting with earlier. I have an idea about it being Halloween but I might be missing the mark on what the event it about.
The Curiosity Group is a cool ad/marketing firm that specializes in creating these little paper sculptures with cute cartoony graphics. Check out the calendar of the month and build some for yourself!
German illustrator Christoph Nieman was on National Public Radio's Fresh Air yesterday. It's so cool to hear a illustrator and designer interviewed. I love his work — it's very imaginative!
I saw this video on TV last night. I love the blurry light burns and quick editing. This looks real, like the band takes a Super 8 camera with them on the road. I hope I'm not duped.
Last night my wife and I watch Wernor Herzog's "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" last night. I was blown away. You have to ask yourself why do express ourselves? Visually? Or with music? Sometimes we take these things for granted. It's not until we come in contact with absolute brilliance, or with another culture do we really analyze why we do these things and what are the messages.
Herzog's film inspired me with his pacing, thoughtful editing of content and creating something with very limited resources. Also his interviewing style is very sincere and informal, you get the feeling that you want to be this man's friend. He helps some of the scientists express themselves in more artistic terms, and also his questions are very right-brained — the thought process of a brilliant artist.
The works of art are really incredible. One panel seems to have been created by one individual — a Picasso who existed many millenia ago. The level of detail, overlapping shapes, the story that unfolds is much more advanced than anything I expected. This guys draws way better than me!
But I walked away really inspired. I wanted to go work on a massive panel or mural for myself. I was reminded of the work by my friend Tommy, who creates large graffiti-inspired murals. I have to put this on my to do list for the year!
