Thursday, October 30, 2008

Marcus' Abstract Video Analysis

1). Does the video maintain continuity by editing for graphical and rhythmical relationships as well as transitions? Give examples of this using screen shots and written description. Yes, when the rhythm in the sound is differed from the mainstream, the images change in color often.  For example, Marcus changed the tint of the lightbulb fixture during one of a repetitive pitches.




2). Does the video include non-linear structures (i.e. structures other than linear narrative)? These include acausal structure, list structure, and cyclical structure? Please describe in detail. The video is not a narrative at all.  It is composed of a variety of random fixtures that follow along the sound clip.  He also includes the same image at a repetitive sound to stick a mental note onto the viewer as the video clip progresses.

3). Does the video modulate in pace so that it has sections of slow and fast time? Can you see the artist paid careful attention to the changes in graphical relationships, rhythmic relationships, and use of sound? Yes, as the tempo of the video differs, so do the timing and pace of the images.  He was careful in the sense of rhythmic relationships and coordination with his sound.  I especially liked when images would change in color during the repetition of a particular pitch.

4). Did the artist try abstracting atleast some of the images beyond recognition aka wreck the images? Given examples.  
There was no true abstraction in the video.  However, he did alter pictures by playing with the exposure, saturation, contrast, and other tools in iPhoto in order to complete a visually appealing piece.

5). What additional formal aspects are emphasized in this video? Analyze the following: Color temperature, graphical layout/composition of frames, camera angles, proximity, pacing, contrast, repetition, and sensitivity to light.
Color mostly paid attention to throughout the clip.  There is a balance between bright/bold colors and dark/gloomy colors.  However, in every image the tones presented visually work off each other.  His composition differs throughout the piece allowing the viewer to shift their view and grasp their attention.  He successfully paced the images to coordinate with the sounds in a series of repetition.  There is a variety of contrast in the images and as a whole.  Most of the contrast appears in the colors composed within the piece.

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