Flip Book Animation- "It's a Beautiful Life"

It's A Beautiful Life-  The story about a true romance, and how their love can triumph over anything.  The story shows how blissful life can be when in love, and that even when everything seems hopeless, there is always a way to find that happiness again.  Anyone can find his/her happily ever after.  <3



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Where does Nadsat language come from in A Clockwork Orange?

The language is heavily influenced from Russia.  The Nadsat language takes words that are in Russian and anglicizes it while still retaining something from the original pronunciation.

For example, the word chelloveck in the Nadsat language means fellow or person, and in Russian the word is chelovyek which also has the same meaning.

This type of language is said to have been used to help characterize Alex by helping to establish his culture and background.  His vocabulary suggests that he contains elements of both West and East, which is elements of democracy and communism.  The Nadsat language hints at a repression in the State that controls Alex's society.

The Girl: Trailer (HBO Films)

THE GIRL stars Toby Jones as Alfred Hitchcock and Sienna Miller as Tippi Hedren, and tells the story of the director’s obsessive relationship with his leading lady during the making of “The Birds” and “Marnie.” As he attempted to sculpt Hedren into the perfect Hitchcock blonde of his imagination, he became obsessed with the impossible dream of winning the real woman’s love. Her rejection of his misguided attempts only added to his obsession, putting both their careers and personal lives in jeopardy.




To watch the full movie:  http://viooz.co/movies/13958-the-girl-2012.html

Stop Motion Favorite

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My favorite stop motion was the "A Day in Life" video.  I liked how the creator filmed the video from the perspective of one person.  The video was short and simple, but the filming techniques and angles of the camera enhanced it and made it something spectacular.  One of my favorite shots was of the book and the setting sun in the background.  This simple scene gives the viewer a sense of time elapsing, and I just think it's a beautiful image.

The Great Train Robbery

This film definitely appealed more to me than "Trip to the Moon," because I felt like it was a better representation of a more realistic and believable story.  I felt that the music in both films was out of place and that it did not compliment either story very well.  At times where I thought there was more action, the music was legato and high pitched when it should have given me a stronger intensity.  Overall, again I feel like this film is a huge stepping stone for film making that we see today.  It definitely marks the beginning of new technology.

Trip to the Moon

To be honest, this video kind of freaked me out.  I was very surprised when I watched it, and at first I was not really sure what to think of it.  I can however appreciate the work.  I cannot even begin to imagine how long it took to hand paint every single frame.  The attention to detail is impeccable.  The making of these are truly a work of art, and this type of work really marks the beginning of a new era.  The era in which different media and motion pictures play an important role in people's everyday life.  So even though the images startled me a bit, I can still appreciate the work and understand why it was such a monumental discovery in technology.

Camera Obscura

The Times Square piece is my favorite out of the one's shown by Morell because I am entranced by all of the bright colors that are being projected.  It is amazing how every detail can be projected into the room and illuminate the walls.  I personally can feel the life and energy of New York just by looking at the projection because it is a very powerful image.

My Favorite from Quinta's Blog

After viewing Angel de Quinta's Stage Door Blog, I found that my favorites were the scenes from Wicked.  Last month I had the opportunity to see Wicked on Broadway, and I absolutely loved it.  From the very first note, I was hooked.  The music is beautiful, the story enchanting, and everything is just simply magical.  I love the character Glinda, and I especially love Krsitin Chenoweth. Therefore, my favorite pieces from the blog are of her performing songs from Wicked.  Her stage presence and charisma amazes me, and I am in awe at her talent.  I could watch her perform all day, and I wish that I could have seen her and Idina Menzel perform in Wicked.  Wicked is definitely my favorite show, and I could see it at least ten more times.

Sorry White People, Blackface Is Still Not OK | Thought Catalog

Sorry White People, Blackface Is Still Not OK | Thought Catalog

This article showcases one person's strong opinion on the use of black face.

Personally, I agree with the author of the article.  However, I do think that in some cases black face is okay.  I think that black face is acceptable in the theater when the actors are trying to portray a black character.  I think it is okay only if that character is a true representation of who black people were during the time period in which the show is taking place.  I do not think it is okay for people to use black face in inappropriate manners trying to harass or criticize others.

Madama Butterfly

At first I didn't know what to think of this video.  I was shocked in the beginning by the animation which seemed to resemble claymation.  This is definitely a new and creative approach to the Madama Butterfly which we discussed in class.  When I think of Madama Butterfly, I think pure beauty.  However, when I started watching the animation, it was not at all what I expected.  Sapegin put an interesting spin on Madama Butterfly, and at first, it seemed childlike to me.  The claymation did not appeal to me, but as the video progressed I began to understand it more and more.  The love story that the main character faces is both beautiful and disheartening.  She spends her whole life waiting for the love that she can never get back.  The opening scene displays passion, but then that passion eventually fades and the woman is left alone.

Raul Cuero Interview

I think one key point is to not limit yourself based on what society says you can and cannot do.  Raul Cuero makes an excellent point here that can be applied in everyday life.  People should not let others or the norm stop them from achieving their goals and aspirations.  Do not limit yourself because often you are not allowed to reopen the doors that you have already closed.  Think of all the possibilities and always try because you never know when you will succeed and beat the odds.

"Changing the expectations by doing something that the other person does not expect.  Creativity is based on innovation and something that is not obvious and unknown."  This quote by Cuero is essential in how creativity works.  In order to keep life interesting and to stand out, is to be creative.  To be creative you must think of the unknown and do something different because when the people around you expect the norm and you do something different, they will be shocked.  This will set you apart from others and make you a more appealing person.   It is important to be creative because people are awed by others who think outside the box.

It is important to understand that in order to be creative you must understand nature and your existence with nature.  Creativity is not about being intellectual or artistic, it is about knowing why you exist.  People are very misguided by this concept and it is important to understand so that we can all be creative by just knowing more about ourselves.  We can apply this in life by just observing nature and our surroundings and seeing how we fit in nature.  Everything comes from nature and we need to take time to make more observations.

Creativity comes from others and nature.  People need to spend more time with others because that is where ideas are formed and grown.

Creativity dies when people lack intensity.  Intensity is what drives the process of creativity, and people need to stop being afraid of failing and just go for it.  In our lives we need to take risks in order to reach what we desire.

Creativity cannot be planned, and in our lives we need to slow down and enjoy the process that we go through in order to be creative.  However do not let the results be what is driving you and just enjoy the journey.

In our daily lives we need to start being the ones who create the instructions.  We need to use our hands and be the inventors and not just follow someone else's plan.  Also, ask questions because that is a sign of creativity and creative thinking.

From viewing this interview, I see how important it is to stop and observe my surroundings. I need to find my place in nature, and I realize that creativity is sparked when you have found your place.

ART VS DESIGN

    I found this article very interesting because it explores a topic that is open to interpretation.  What classifies something as art?  What classifies something as design?  I found myself agreeing with the author of the article.  I think that in order to create art it needs to be completely new and represent something that has never been done before.  

    To me a design is art that has been created before and is now used again and again.  A design is template for people to copy and recreate.  To be an artist, you must be the one who creates new and original designs. 

Baroque in Beauty in the Beast

Even as young kids we were exposed to themes from the Baroque era without even realizing it.  In this short clip, the character, Cogsworth, is describing the palace and says that it is from the Baroque time period.  Then he makes the joke, "If it's not Baroque, don't fix it."  Baroque is everywhere!

Opera Excerpt from the movie Miss Congeniality

This small clip demonstrates how classical opera is embedded in newer popular movies of today.