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Synesthesia and Cymatics

Wow.

I'm literally blown away by the videos for Synesthesia and Cymatics. I thought the lecture on Synesthesia did an incredible job of taking an abstract idea and simplifying so that everyday viewers can comprehend. When you really think about it, certain words have almost CERTAIN expressive qualities that accompany them. Take "disgusting" for example. This is a very expressive word that most always has a negative connotation. When I hear that word, I sort of associate it with a pale greenish brown and a bunch of scribble. Don't ask me why, but I think it ties in pretty well with the idea of Synesthesia. Also, the word "serene" seems to me to be a vocal/phonetical representation of a harp. Both of these words have relatively similar dispositions, as a harp most often exudes a serene, tranquil instrumentation. But when I see "serene" or hear "serene," sometimes it goes as far, for me, as actually hearing the harp in my head. I always thought that was cool, and now I have an expression to represent that immediate association in my brain. My immediate Google search of "serene" rendered this image. Can you imagine a harp strumming gently in the background?!?

Now, with Cymatics, I was really blown away. But I think it echoes the idea of Synesthesia pretty well in the sense that sounds, as well as formed words, have shapes and patterns as well. This particular pattern from the video was my absolute favorite.

That is also the coolest machine I've ever seen. I believe the sound being made here was an extremely high pitched frequency, which rendered a fairly complex pattern. The earlier noises projected by this machine were a tad lower, and the pattern started relatively simple. To be able trace these audial differences by way of visual representations is probably one of the cooooooolest methods I've ever seen. 

Until next time, noble followers.

Peace, Love and Happiness,

Knocker

Transcription of Classroom response to short film

Back again for more I see? I can't say I blame you. I applaud you. I also applaud myself for bringing you back into the world of my blog. 

Here is my online transcription of a short response to a film that was screened at the beginning of our first 6x1 class.

I really enjoyed the middle movement and how McLaren played around with the 3D plane. He made lines move up and down, left and right, and forward and backward. Of course, there is something to be said about the synchronization of specific frames with accentuated beats and notes in the music, I think most people would've picked up on that. But this is also varied by snare and bass drum hits, high pitched piano keys and symbol crashes. At times, the frame became an absolute mess. It reminded me of baby drawings where an infant just take a bunch of crayons and draws whatever movement their hands make. I thought the music was awesome and catchy. The nature of the frames also echoed the mood of the score in many places. I faintly remember seeing some fruit shaped objects in a few frames. Perhaps a pineapple in one. The rest of the shapes and designs I really tried to identify with, but no luck. It's interesting to me to wonder how much work the film actually took. Was the filmmaker able to make revisions?

Until next time noble followers,

ConB

Well,

Where do I begin? 
This is my first blog post…ever really. Not that I don't like writing my thoughts down sometimes, especially because some of them are pretty hilarious. Seriously, you should hear some of the things in my head.

Anyway, I suppose I will go ahead and transcribe my response from the first class in my next post, but first, I encourage anybody who may come across this blog to visit the following sites.

First of all, this is the Vimeo link to an incredible travel piece, chronicling a 5-week journey through Chile and Patagonia. It changed my life and continues to shape my creative development as a filmmaker and person. 

https://vimeo.com/36519586

Next, this site is just plain hilarious. Go to it for comic relief.
http://catsinsinks.com/

Lastly, I want to make this a small vehicle (let's call it a Fiat) for my own personal networking. All of my professional, freelance, and leisurely video and film work can be found here. I hope you find a video or short film that interests and inspires you.
www.vimeo.com/arundelmedia


So long for now, noble patrons.

Connor Buss

P.S. I have several aliases I will utilize throughout the course of the semester. Help me help you.