Week 1, Part 1 Genius of Moving Image
Q1. List Two specific key relationships between Sam Taylor Wood's; Photography and Film Work?
Wood's work consists of the elements of human emotions, which is
emphasises through the focus upon facial expressions
and also the body language, as well as this her work is also
focusing upon the occurrences of life,and the state of situations.
These two elements are of both concentrated factors within her work,
and create this relationship throughout her series of work in both film and
photography, emphasising deep philosophical meanings showing the
power of human emotion through a range of situations. This causes empathy
from the audience, creating a deeper connection to the pieces, making
each narrative of work, and the subjects within her work more realistic
and believable.
emphasises through the focus upon facial expressions
and also the body language, as well as this her work is also
focusing upon the occurrences of life,and the state of situations.
These two elements are of both concentrated factors within her work,
and create this relationship throughout her series of work in both film and
photography, emphasising deep philosophical meanings showing the
power of human emotion through a range of situations. This causes empathy
from the audience, creating a deeper connection to the pieces, making
each narrative of work, and the subjects within her work more realistic
and believable.
Q2. How does the use of multi-screen instillation in her work reflect narrative?
the purpose, the meaning and the necessity for requiring multi-screenings
for her cinematic pieces, which orient you around the space, enabling you
to be more engaging with the piece. The reflection of the narrative
is clearly emphasised as you are orientated around the space,
being a spectator for each individual element, engaging in the characters
emotional responses to situations as you see the story from
a third angle perspective.
Examples of the use of multi-screening to suit the narrative;
- Travesty of a Mockery; 1995
creating a physical divide with the screen displays, and begins to introduce
the idea of invasion and claustrophobia as characters begin to cross
screens.
- Pent-Up; 1996
The basis of this production has been split over 5 screens to operate
this conversation, situating one subject to an individual screen,
surrounded by a differentiation of environments. Voices were pre recorded to
enhance the idea of a social whirlwind, and idea of insanity of each subject
appearing to be talking to themselves.
Q3. What other photographers use film as an integral part of their work?
List 2 examples:
Tim Walker - Fashion photographer turned film maker, Walker executed
his first moving image piece, creating a short film in 2010 "The Lost Explorer".
With the integration of both practices, Walker has now begun to direct
and produce several more moving image pieces, which have enticed
a variety of audiences globally, with his visually exciting retrospective
of movement, camera angles and lighting, this transcends the idea of emotion
and reality to the audience.
his first moving image piece, creating a short film in 2010 "The Lost Explorer".
With the integration of both practices, Walker has now begun to direct
and produce several more moving image pieces, which have enticed
a variety of audiences globally, with his visually exciting retrospective
of movement, camera angles and lighting, this transcends the idea of emotion
and reality to the audience.
Still Imagery captured from the film "Forgetful Green" - Tim Walker
Q.4 Research 3 other video artists and explain their work philosophy?
Quentin Tarantino - Tarantino's work focuses upon
non linear stories, transferring the viewers attention back and forth
in time allowing them to assemble the jigsaw narrative themselves,
creating almost a memory simulation of events, such as Pulp Fiction.
Carolyn Mendelsohn - With three different traits as a practitioner, Mendelsohn
works with photography, film and performance beginning her career as a director
and writer for theatre. This passion for being involved within the creative arts
encouraged her to begin recording the process of these acts, projecting her
visions in weird and wonderful places, giving quirky adaptations to the previously
experienced visuals. Of most recently, during experimentation Mendelsohn
discovered the intensity and power that still imagery obtains, and has began
to use this medium along side her moving image pieces, combing
the visual elements together to maximise the viewing experience, with added
extras of animation.
Q.4 Research 3 other video artists and explain their work philosophy?
Quentin Tarantino - Tarantino's work focuses upon
non linear stories, transferring the viewers attention back and forth
in time allowing them to assemble the jigsaw narrative themselves,
creating almost a memory simulation of events, such as Pulp Fiction.
His work has aesthetasised the idea of gore and violence, with
intriguing juxtaposition of humour and his style of created violence, which
has generated a branded genre. Tarantino's main influence is the idea
of aesthetising and infusing his ideas with those of the convention
of the cartoon medium, melding comic strip formulations to marry the
expressionism of this art work through live action scenes.
Guillermo Navarro - Navarro's work is based around the theme of fantasy and
the idea of mythological creatures, entering also into the genre of action
with twisted elements which create a flux state of mind for the audience.
To add to the aesthetics and give further impact to his film pieces creating
depth in atmosphere, his work contains vivid blues, and yellows.
The quality of his final product of cinematography fluctuates between
well-defined, sharp, to smoothed over and very fine, this is due to the
input of colour which effects the film grain.
With the use of filters he has the ability to control the mood
through the idea of colour, creating the impression of warmth and cold,
this technique does not require the emotional input of actors and actresses,
this only emphasis further intensity of the narrative's atmosphere by the
inclusion of acting.
intriguing juxtaposition of humour and his style of created violence, which
has generated a branded genre. Tarantino's main influence is the idea
of aesthetising and infusing his ideas with those of the convention
of the cartoon medium, melding comic strip formulations to marry the
expressionism of this art work through live action scenes.
Guillermo Navarro - Navarro's work is based around the theme of fantasy and
the idea of mythological creatures, entering also into the genre of action
with twisted elements which create a flux state of mind for the audience.
To add to the aesthetics and give further impact to his film pieces creating
depth in atmosphere, his work contains vivid blues, and yellows.
The quality of his final product of cinematography fluctuates between
well-defined, sharp, to smoothed over and very fine, this is due to the
input of colour which effects the film grain.
With the use of filters he has the ability to control the mood
through the idea of colour, creating the impression of warmth and cold,
this technique does not require the emotional input of actors and actresses,
this only emphasis further intensity of the narrative's atmosphere by the
inclusion of acting.
Tim Burton - American Film Director/Producer, Writer, Artist and Animator,
his work is often focused upon horror sequences, with macabre gothic fantasies.
Burton's work on the recreation of Alice in Wonderland, and
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, clearly illustrates the individuality of his
dreamscape for ideas, and the adaptation of other artists work.
Furthermore, Burton's work still incorporates the integration of his
eclectic skills of illustration, animation, screen writing and producing and directing.
Each piece of work exercises these practices through the visual expression
and Burton's work often involves recurring collaborations of actors,
and musicians therefore ensuring the continuation to create consistent
quality final production pieces which are recognisable and distinguished as
his own.
Q.5 Show an example of a specific gallery space or a specific location
where a video artist or film maker has created work specifically for that
space and been influenced by it?
The location for the "Edoras"
Peter Jackson - The sequel of "Lord of the Rings" was filmed across
New Zealand within its conservational areas and national parks.
In Peter Jackson's film version, a fully realized set for Edoras was built on
"Mount Sunday" in the upper reaches of the Rangitata Valley, near Erewhon.
New Zealand within its conservational areas and national parks.
In Peter Jackson's film version, a fully realized set for Edoras was built on
"Mount Sunday" in the upper reaches of the Rangitata Valley, near Erewhon.
From J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy piece, Jackson decided that the location
that is now Edoras, became the perfectly aesthetasised visual that
the English writer had described with its extensive grasslands, over cast by snow
peaked mountains, this would become the base for Rohan.
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