I really like the beginning when the camera seems to be scanning around in a circle while everything is dark except for the blurred spots which randomly appear across the screen- It truly gives a scene of panic and running out of time like the title of your piece. Something is kind of refreshing and raw about the fact that you can hear the actually noises you used while filming (if I'm not mistaken about that). I especially like when you can hear the water falling. Towards the end of your video, I like how your piece really comes together nicely with the sound of a persons breath when the camera focuses in on the clock and when you can hear the sound of a clock picking up speed. It seems as though you put a lot of work and thought into making your piece flow nicely. Good job!
Out of Time gave me a slight stressed feeling but in a relaxing controlled manner. From the dark spinning beginning to the the visits and revisits of the hanging clock, its atmosphere pushed a sense of hastiness toward myself. The camera effects and sounds helped pull that feeling down at some points while they heightened during others.
This piece had a very distinct and interesting narrative to it; the fact that you titled it Out of Time helps me create a story to go along with the visuals. I love the different audio tracks you used, because they weren't overbearing, and managed to complete the atmosphere started up by the visual images.
The only thing that bugs me is the kaleidoscopic sequence in the middle of the video. I felt like its vibrant action was somewhat out of place when compared with the more calm and relaxed clips surrounding it.
I like the clicks that divided up the video and gave it a sense of unity. I especially liked the orbs that floated across the screen at 1:30 and found it very interesting.
The kaleidoscope effect seemed like it was a little bit too much for this project and kind of took away from it. I also think the water in the end has more potential and might be interesting to edit to a greater extent.
I can definitely detect some of the Final Cut effects from the video, which detracts from the idea of not knowing the process. But the choice of images and their ordering is still pretty interesting. The clock sequence at the end and the ticking noise is a decisive way to end the video. Also, your title helps unite the footage under a common theme.
I agree that the kaleidoscope sequence was a little abrupt. I would either try something else, or find a way to cleverly blend it into the previous clip. I also think that you should try to cut down the use of the effects in general. It might be cool to work images of the clock in throughout the earlier parts of the video too, to add some more urgency. My favorite par is around 3:20, when you start overlaying video on top of one another, as well as the tick tock sound. I would try to add some of that "multi-layered" complexity to the rest of the film
I really liked this video, Ben! I love your use of the water fountain and the noise of the water falling down is really beautiful. The use of the kaleidoscope is also very interesting. I would definitely want to know more about where you got these ideas from! You are obviously very tech savvy from the use of effects. The video seems random and spontaneous which adds a dramatic effect and leaves the audience captivated. Good job!
I really the varied footage that you put into this. It brought a nice sense of distinctness to each clip. That being said it lacked a sense of uniformity that could pull the whole thing together a lot more. The changes in sound was nice and I think it would be cool to play off that a little more.
Good work. I think you've got some interesting concepts blending with some really striking visuals. The strongest moment for me is easily the middle section when you superimpose the floating ball-shaped lens flares moving in multiple directions. I think this could be closer to the climax of the piece. I agree with what's been said about the kaleidoscope, you have enough other strong images that don't so easily reference the filter they were made with. There are times when that awareness in the viewer can be productive, but I'm not sure this is one of them. What you're doing with the audio is really nice too, particularly when you start to layer the clicking sound of the clock and make it more rapid. The clock images start to do something really different from the more abstract imagery. I start to think about the passage of time, how it's measured, the way video is also a time based medium, how the clock is vintage and has it's on placement in another time, etc. all of these things exist outside of the piece, but are brougth in by association with the clock, whereas with abstraction I am primarily thinking about what exists within the piece: color, composition, rhythm, movement, etc. I think you could start to use this to greater effect if pushed. I think you could also build the piece to a greater climax by layering the audio more. You're already doing this, but it could go further.
Something I really like at the beginning of the piece is the repetition of the pan to the right/left. I think focusing on one formal possibility like this is really nice. It also has some relationship to the movement of the clock's hands. This approach trails off as the video continues, but I'd like to see it return and maybe be emphasized a bit more later in the piece too. You might take a look at the films of Michael Robinson for a point of reference, particularly The General Returns from One Place To Another.
I really like the beginning when the camera seems to be scanning around in a circle while everything is dark except for the blurred spots which randomly appear across the screen- It truly gives a scene of panic and running out of time like the title of your piece. Something is kind of refreshing and raw about the fact that you can hear the actually noises you used while filming (if I'm not mistaken about that). I especially like when you can hear the water falling. Towards the end of your video, I like how your piece really comes together nicely with the sound of a persons breath when the camera focuses in on the clock and when you can hear the sound of a clock picking up speed. It seems as though you put a lot of work and thought into making your piece flow nicely. Good job!
ReplyDeleteOut of Time gave me a slight stressed feeling but in a relaxing controlled manner. From the dark spinning beginning to the the visits and revisits of the hanging clock, its atmosphere pushed a sense of hastiness toward myself. The camera effects and sounds helped pull that feeling down at some points while they heightened during others.
ReplyDeleteThis piece had a very distinct and interesting narrative to it; the fact that you titled it Out of Time helps me create a story to go along with the visuals. I love the different audio tracks you used, because they weren't overbearing, and managed to complete the atmosphere started up by the visual images.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that bugs me is the kaleidoscopic sequence in the middle of the video. I felt like its vibrant action was somewhat out of place when compared with the more calm and relaxed clips surrounding it.
I like the clicks that divided up the video and gave it a sense of unity. I especially liked the orbs that floated across the screen at 1:30 and found it very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe kaleidoscope effect seemed like it was a little bit too much for this project and kind of took away from it. I also think the water in the end has more potential and might be interesting to edit to a greater extent.
I can definitely detect some of the Final Cut effects from the video, which detracts from the idea of not knowing the process. But the choice of images and their ordering is still pretty interesting. The clock sequence at the end and the ticking noise is a decisive way to end the video. Also, your title helps unite the footage under a common theme.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the kaleidoscope sequence was a little abrupt. I would either try something else, or find a way to cleverly blend it into the previous clip. I also think that you should try to cut down the use of the effects in general. It might be cool to work images of the clock in throughout the earlier parts of the video too, to add some more urgency. My favorite par is around 3:20, when you start overlaying video on top of one another, as well as the tick tock sound. I would try to add some of that "multi-layered" complexity to the rest of the film
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ReplyDeleteThe kaleidescope piece at :52 is dope! I like it ben, and it's a great idea, great subject
ReplyDeleteI really liked this video, Ben! I love your use of the water fountain and the noise of the water falling down is really beautiful. The use of the kaleidoscope is also very interesting. I would definitely want to know more about where you got these ideas from! You are obviously very tech savvy from the use of effects. The video seems random and spontaneous which adds a dramatic effect and leaves the audience captivated. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI really the varied footage that you put into this. It brought a nice sense of distinctness to each clip. That being said it lacked a sense of uniformity that could pull the whole thing together a lot more. The changes in sound was nice and I think it would be cool to play off that a little more.
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ReplyDeleteGood work. I think you've got some interesting concepts blending with some really striking visuals. The strongest moment for me is easily the middle section when you superimpose the floating ball-shaped lens flares moving in multiple directions. I think this could be closer to the climax of the piece. I agree with what's been said about the kaleidoscope, you have enough other strong images that don't so easily reference the filter they were made with. There are times when that awareness in the viewer can be productive, but I'm not sure this is one of them. What you're doing with the audio is really nice too, particularly when you start to layer the clicking sound of the clock and make it more rapid. The clock images start to do something really different from the more abstract imagery. I start to think about the passage of time, how it's measured, the way video is also a time based medium, how the clock is vintage and has it's on placement in another time, etc. all of these things exist outside of the piece, but are brougth in by association with the clock, whereas with abstraction I am primarily thinking about what exists within the piece: color, composition, rhythm, movement, etc. I think you could start to use this to greater effect if pushed. I think you could also build the piece to a greater climax by layering the audio more. You're already doing this, but it could go further.
Something I really like at the beginning of the piece is the repetition of the pan to the right/left. I think focusing on one formal possibility like this is really nice. It also has some relationship to the movement of the clock's hands. This approach trails off as the video continues, but I'd like to see it return and maybe be emphasized a bit more later in the piece too. You might take a look at the films of Michael Robinson for a point of reference, particularly The General Returns from One Place To Another.