Tilt-shift video has become fairly trendy recently and as with any effect, overdone at times. This video shot by Sam O’Hare is one of the best executions of tilt-shift I’ve seen yet. I think what sells it for me is that Sam is telling a story rather than showing off a new effect. He captures a glimpse into the daily lives of New Yorkers & pairs it with an upbeat soundtrack to match the sped-up movements of the “miniatures”. The close-ups and nighttime shots are especially noteworthy. Beautiful stuff!
Alex Roman’s “The Third & The Seventh”
Alex Roman’s film “The Third & The Seventh” is unbelievably gorgeous. While I’ve embedded it here I highly recommend watching it on Vimeo, in HD, fullscreen, and with headphones.
Oh yeah, it’s also fully CG and enough to make you want to give up and quit your job.
PDX to SEA
If I could find a way to fund Joshua Longbrake as a storyteller I would. Not only does he take incredible photographs, but he has a natural gift at capturing the narrative of his life. Check out this set of photos from a recent trip he took from Portland to Seattle (I think).
Kerouac
Love this photo of Jack Kerouac (via the impossible cool). Great balance.
I’ve tried twice now to read through On The Road and always feel like I need to finish it. I love the writing style and the story is intriguing at first, but something about that book causes me to lose interest about halfway through. I think maybe it’s because I fail to establish a real connection with the characters and care enough to see where the journey ultimately leads Sal. Have any of you read it? Is it worth finishing?
