This short film expresses the journey of life using the human form at it's rawest, changes in lighting, and positioning of the body.
Life begins in the womb. Then one is born. We are helpless, depending on someone else to take care of us. This stage is shown by putting the body in the fetal position. Red lighting is used to create a warm glow as though one is in the womb.
Then one starts to grow. After some time one can stand on their own and they venture out into the world and start a life on their own. This stage is shown in different standing poses. The lighting is white and strong illuminating most of the body.
Then one starts to grow old. The body whithers and grows weak. In this stage the human form is shown falling to the ground. The lighting has gone dim. The face can not be seen. It is hidden in shadows. The shadow gross until death finally comes.
The body is now at its most vulnerable. Lifeless and limp without any power.
5 comments:
Though I have not seen your piece yet I am really interested in seeing how your idea becomes reality. It sounds like the piece revolving life and death is a dramatic subject. If done in the right way it could come out very powerful with a very minimal amount of detail. I hope that this idea turns out the way you want it to. I look forward to seeing it.
What really got me to stop and really pay attention to your piece and eventually write you about it, was the lighting you chose. The blacks are at there purest, and the light when on the figure is so soft it becomes very atmospheric and seems almost to be a renaissance painting, much like a caravaggio. Also, the movement compliments this with its softness and atmosphere.
i could def. see life in your video your model show helpless very well aso. The song choices and how you used the light sours make the video look romantic. On showing movement i see it you did a great job but and the end you dont see it as much. Wish u would of kept the begain like the end.
tim vajda,
Your piece is really powerful. Very thought provoking. I agree with Ryan, it very much resembles and has the effects of a renaissance painting.
The transitions from frame to frame are very appropriate for your subject matter. It appears as if there are more photos then there actually are due to the nature of the transitions . Its as if you used stop motion but completely bypassed the campy, child like style that is generally associated with stop motion.
this is real beautiful. the transitions are very smooth and correlate with the music quite nicely. i would recommend uploading this onto something like vimeo or youtube, then posting it. the quality will be better. especially since most of the video is black, things will look a lot clearer.
Post a Comment