Friday, August 5, 2016
Monday, November 18, 2013
Well, it is a "Dark Paradise"
It was a long shot, but I knew I had to go for it. With no specific aim as to further honing my narrative storytelling and visual language I had spent every ounce of effort and acquired skills in crafting this piece. I guess I can call it a symptom of post senior project completion syndrome. I will have to take some time and gather my thoughts and notes about this projects, with the intention of explaining my process as well as ambitious exploration. Very special thanks to all friends and working professionals who have taken their time in watching my piece as well as granting me their two cents.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
May at the AMPAS
Been a long time since blogging, unfortunately I wasn't able to record the events I experienced at the last meeting, Rise of the Digital Animator. However, I have gained a much broader perspective within the creative arts industry to actually think back and reflect on this.
But for tonight I'd like to recollect on the lecture at the AMPAS. Man, I must say though it was truly a refreshing experience to peer into the world of creative writing. I was glad to know that the writers of many blockbuster movies recognized the importance of digital technology within this age. Not only had it provided us with such spectacular visuals that we could ever conceive but also the blindly fast and convenient exchange of ideas. I must extend my sympathies to the paper delivery boys however as it seems their field has gone completely extinct as of this time. The convenience provided by techniques such as email, texting or web chatting opened a world of possibility as well as more rapid visualization of a piece.
What was interesting was how they broke into discussing film resolution from the 8mm cameras held by the angry mob to 120-240fps 4k cameras being deployed for fantasy flicks. What mattered was telling an engaging story. My input to that, is if the piece really pulls you in and engages you then it is successful. If it pulls you out and your disbelief begins to settle in then it isn't successful. The key components of cinema are to engage and transform perceptions of an audience. It doesn't matter if the material itself isn't original or technology is constrained, so long as the material services itself in telling a good story. It is within the writing where many of the major plot points and tones are handled. Possibilities are explored within a numerous back and forth conversations between the writer and director. My input to this is that, like great visual art or music there must always be a dynamic rhythm, what leads into the next and the time in between.I can imagine the countless hours and budgets thrown into this period, and it is one of the reasons why it is such a rarity to watch amazing films.
Keywords: naturalistic, hyper realism
The thing that stuck with me the most out of this panel discussion was just the how service must be paid to telling a great story. For a time I was brought to believe that the writers didn't give a good dime to telling a great story due to the fact that I've seen many terrible shows and movies. The way these talented people came to express their viewpoints this night quelled my beliefs. Funny knowing just adding one sentence to the script can drastically alter the budget for better or worse. I thought this whole time that it was the concept art [cartoon shots] that determine the budget. After tonight, however, I felt that I realized the importance of cinema within our society. I mean where else can you experience a pitch dark night raid, a comedic tragedy, raging fire storm within the mouth of volcano, fluid segways into epic introductions? Most of all where can you share the most personable experiences amongst a crowd of strangers?
But for tonight I'd like to recollect on the lecture at the AMPAS. Man, I must say though it was truly a refreshing experience to peer into the world of creative writing. I was glad to know that the writers of many blockbuster movies recognized the importance of digital technology within this age. Not only had it provided us with such spectacular visuals that we could ever conceive but also the blindly fast and convenient exchange of ideas. I must extend my sympathies to the paper delivery boys however as it seems their field has gone completely extinct as of this time. The convenience provided by techniques such as email, texting or web chatting opened a world of possibility as well as more rapid visualization of a piece.
What was interesting was how they broke into discussing film resolution from the 8mm cameras held by the angry mob to 120-240fps 4k cameras being deployed for fantasy flicks. What mattered was telling an engaging story. My input to that, is if the piece really pulls you in and engages you then it is successful. If it pulls you out and your disbelief begins to settle in then it isn't successful. The key components of cinema are to engage and transform perceptions of an audience. It doesn't matter if the material itself isn't original or technology is constrained, so long as the material services itself in telling a good story. It is within the writing where many of the major plot points and tones are handled. Possibilities are explored within a numerous back and forth conversations between the writer and director. My input to this is that, like great visual art or music there must always be a dynamic rhythm, what leads into the next and the time in between.I can imagine the countless hours and budgets thrown into this period, and it is one of the reasons why it is such a rarity to watch amazing films.
Keywords: naturalistic, hyper realism
The thing that stuck with me the most out of this panel discussion was just the how service must be paid to telling a great story. For a time I was brought to believe that the writers didn't give a good dime to telling a great story due to the fact that I've seen many terrible shows and movies. The way these talented people came to express their viewpoints this night quelled my beliefs. Funny knowing just adding one sentence to the script can drastically alter the budget for better or worse. I thought this whole time that it was the concept art [cartoon shots] that determine the budget. After tonight, however, I felt that I realized the importance of cinema within our society. I mean where else can you experience a pitch dark night raid, a comedic tragedy, raging fire storm within the mouth of volcano, fluid segways into epic introductions? Most of all where can you share the most personable experiences amongst a crowd of strangers?
Sunday, May 5, 2013
A New Project is Underway
Wow, it has been such a long time from posting on my blogsite. As some may suspect I've been busy. Regrets aside, I've decided to undertake a new project to refresh my senses in cinema design. I've got another long way to go from here. I know I can make this worth the wait.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
RELINK to my PORTFOLIO SITE
CLICK HERE
RIGHT NOW! to view my fantastic compiled over this past year of 2012.
I've also managed to place a link to the portfolio site on the right side of the screen.
This should work interchangeably between this site and the portfolio. So if you like to see my works click on the link on the RIGHT SIDE.
RIGHT NOW! to view my fantastic compiled over this past year of 2012.
I've also managed to place a link to the portfolio site on the right side of the screen.
This should work interchangeably between this site and the portfolio. So if you like to see my works click on the link on the RIGHT SIDE.
Friday, October 26, 2012
4 Majors, 7 Finals
I recalled at an earlier point in my academic career, circa 4 years, talking to my coworker.
He told me how he was taking 4 majors at both our school and a small community college. His majors were in Electrical Engineering, Math, Mechanical, and Civil. To me, I felt he deserved to be written in the Guiness Book of World Records for having taken 7 finals in one day while working a 4 hour shift in graphic design. Never had combining two and two together seemed so daunting in relation to the way he could handle his academic studies and do some decent graphic designs, and pass all his classes. He even told me that by my young age he was able to complete all courses within Physics and proceed into the core requirements of his majors. I was completely baffled by his efforts.
It wasn't until one day in early spring where I had asked my other coworkers how this Renaissance man was able to pull it off. One of them told it was just because all the core foundations were all similar. That's when I had realized it that he couldn't have done all these majors if they were all completely different. Imagine taking Pyschology and Electrical Engineering. Though both may share some similar foundational courses, both diverge tremendously when the further they become specialized.
It was this sort of thinking that I had taken and had made an effort to strengthen my understanding within the arts. The field itself is composed of several specialized facets, Photography, 3D Modelling, Animation, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Transportation, etc. They all share common foundations that with the right amount of effort could be translated throughout. It is a form of language with several different accents and grammatical structures after all.
He told me how he was taking 4 majors at both our school and a small community college. His majors were in Electrical Engineering, Math, Mechanical, and Civil. To me, I felt he deserved to be written in the Guiness Book of World Records for having taken 7 finals in one day while working a 4 hour shift in graphic design. Never had combining two and two together seemed so daunting in relation to the way he could handle his academic studies and do some decent graphic designs, and pass all his classes. He even told me that by my young age he was able to complete all courses within Physics and proceed into the core requirements of his majors. I was completely baffled by his efforts.
It wasn't until one day in early spring where I had asked my other coworkers how this Renaissance man was able to pull it off. One of them told it was just because all the core foundations were all similar. That's when I had realized it that he couldn't have done all these majors if they were all completely different. Imagine taking Pyschology and Electrical Engineering. Though both may share some similar foundational courses, both diverge tremendously when the further they become specialized.
It was this sort of thinking that I had taken and had made an effort to strengthen my understanding within the arts. The field itself is composed of several specialized facets, Photography, 3D Modelling, Animation, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Transportation, etc. They all share common foundations that with the right amount of effort could be translated throughout. It is a form of language with several different accents and grammatical structures after all.
An End towards One's Means
It was always best for me keep this in mind, "There must always be an end towards one's means, without an end all means would be meaningless."
Over the course of a year my ends have been going through rapid changes. I found myself wanting to become highly skilled and technically crafted within the arts through line drawing. My strive had taken me many places throughout, and the means had led me from one end into another. From then on I realized that maybe my strive for becoming greater in drawing may actually serve as a means towards another end. The question then was, "What was it all for?"
Where was the purpose behind the investment fiscally, mentally, spiritually in achieving a high quality in drawing? What was I directing myself into, a job, a prestigious school, another form of consciousness? Where was this passion going to fit within the sphere of the social community? No matter how far I would drag myself away from the influence of the world, there would always be some stake I would have in participating within in it. What better way to participate than to form my own visual dialogue. In the end it would serve to form a cohesive bond of understanding between me and other individuals. After all we do have a vision and seek a means to convey that vision through any form of communication.
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