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Stop motion animation is nothing new to the world of video creation but with the lowering costs of camera and support equipment the world is opening up to the so called, "Average man."  I came across this short animation and it has quickly become my favorite.  The immersive journey and emotion comes out magnificently drawing me into the story.  The director Tom Jenkins is to be commended for his creativity and vision for this story of a small desk toy that longs to escape the confines of his office tomb.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.


Address Is Approximate from The Theory on Vimeo.

Backgrounds in Motion

For those who are looking for a cool new project or are looking for a great new look for your photos give this a try.  The Slanted Lens brings us another great video showing some very interesting techniques in order to achieve a nice motion background blur.  I also saw Joe McNally do a similar shot using a moving fire engine that came out awesome.  With a little effort and proper setup you can create some great new looks for your clients.  Check out the video for the details and keep on creating.

Searching for the LIght with Tom Hido

Every once and a while I will come across a photographer that really inspires me to dig deeper in order to move past the mundane and boring and strive for perfection.  Todd Hido is one such photographer.  When I viewed his body of work I was struck by the realism in a sea of over processed, over saturated and just plain blaahhhhh photos out there.  I knew there was something different about Todd's work besides just the captivating subjects and the minimalism he brings to his photos.  The photos had a great depth to them in tonality and color but were real and tangible to my eye.  He also, get ready for this, shoots film yes you heard right film.  Todd prefers to use a Pentax 6X7 SLR for his body of work.  I love his reasoning which is if it isn't broke don't fix it.  He shoots with 400 speed color negative film and processes his own prints in his darkroom.  I am of the opinion that the nest in fine art images are still being produced on medium format film or larger formats.  His personal art does inspire me to look further within myself then project outward my photographic desires.  This is a great interview with Todd done a short while ago which helps you peer into his way of seeing.  I hope you are as enlightened as I was.  Enjoy.

Hundreds of Cameras and Flashes

This video gives you an idea what can be done with hundreds of camera with flashes attached and a little technical ingenuity, well maybe a lot.  The outcome is nothing short of fantastic in my opinion.  I especially like the Matrix style effects obtained with the wall of cameras from the rear of the band.  Just some great overall editing and imagination.  The band is Androp from Japan. Enjoy!!

You Thought Knocking Down Dominos Was Awesome!!!!

This is absolutely amazing.  How they set this up and got it to work flawlessly is beyond me I was glued to the screen.  You have to watch to the end.  I am just blown away.  Enjoy!!!!

The Blatant Lie

Will no one stand up for what is right.  Will the artist never see his day.  The corruption runs so deep that it permeates the layers of morality rotting it to the core.  Ohhhh when will the toils of the artist be protected from the Goliath's of this world.  In my minds eye I learn to create.  The image forms as a single cell multiplying until it is visualized on photo paper.  Here the siren call or it will come for you too.


Ryan Doco Connors vs. Sugar Factory from Brian Ceci on Vimeo.

Michael Levin a Master of the Black and White

I scour the internet on an almost daily basis searching for tidbits of learning and inspiration.  Sometimes I wish I could have those moments of my life back and other times I come across something so profound to me that I am called to a higher energy in my thinking where my minds eye opens to new possibilities.  I refer to this as a sort of high where the brain chemistry is just firing away churning out new ideas and renewed vigor for discovery and experimenting in my photography.  This is the way I felt after watching this video and seeing the work of Michael Levin.  I am just in awe of the simplicity of his photographs and the technical excellence which they clutch to themselves.  This is in stark contrast to the many photographers that shoot and shoot but never attain their form to this level of the art.  I hope to keep my eyes set on the teaching learned in this video in all forms of my work.  The videography is also exceptional and really matches the body of work Michael creates.  Enjoy.


KI: Michael Levin from Brad Kremer on Vimeo.