Paul Klaver
What can I say. When you work on a film about salmon, it kind of sticks with you. I know this video is long, but it shows the lifecycle of salmon so well.
Ok, so I’ve spent way too long looking at salmon footage… this is still beautiful.
Tag: landscape
Ohana :: The Bear and the Hare
The John Lewis Christmas Ad is one of the most anticipated of ads in the UK every holiday season. It’s kind of like the much awaited window displays in the larger department stores down Regent Street. The best part is that you can now watch these ads anywhere in the world.
John Lewis
Admittedly, John Lewis is encouraging the public to buy the greatest gifts of the season but their message is always a good one- do something special for those you love this Christmas. We could probably take a lesson from that other times of the year too. I think my favorite part of this video is that it doesn’t seem to matter what species the characters are- they all come together to celebrate. And of course don’t forget that they do what they can to include those who wouldn’t usually be able to be there.
I couldn’t help but post this as well- the making of The Bear and the Hare. I am always in awe of animation production, but this takes it a whole new level.
Blink
So there you are, two videos in one post and hopefully they made you smile even during this stressful time of year.
Ohana :: Brighton
Public Record
Life has its ups and downs- thank goodness for the people that are there for everything.
Classroom :: The Three P’s
Leo Zuckerman
I had a hard time deciding what class I would have learned some of this information from while I was still in school and decided after much debate that it fit the three Ps perfectly: Phys Ed, Philosophy and Psychology.
Saying that one video includes Phys Ed, Philosophy and Psychology probably sounds like a bit much, but if you have ever dedicated yourself to a sport, you’ll know that being and athlete is about the mental power used just as much as the physical exertion. This is the very reason that I like this video. It encapsulates all of the different qualities that an athlete needs to have beyond a strong body.
From a technical point of view, I love the editing in this film. I think that for something that could become a generic ski video, and you have to admit that there are a lot out there, this one is very well put together. It goes deeper than a series of stunts caught on camera and delves into what it really takes to become a pro skier.
And last of all, and I am very excited about this, it is almost ski season… I’m hoping for a great snowpack.
Classroom :: Geology
Al Boardman
I never took a geology class per se, but I did take oceanography and we examined a lot of rocks and sand particles our Thursday afternoon labs. I know the ocean is a far cry from our highest mountains, but really it’s not as far as you many think. They are remarkable linked due to the rock cycle.
I like this video for many reasons- one is that I happen to live in the Pacific Northwest where there are mountains on either side of where I’m currently living. As anyone who’s been reading my blog for a while will know, I love going up into the mountains and hiking as much as possible in the summer. Another reason I love this video is the animation and the presence of Mt. Kilimanjaro- a mountain that I have actually summited, and Ojos del Salado in Chile, which I’ve looked at from a distance. It all boils down to the fact that mountains make me feel at home and I love that someone has created an ode to these magnificent natural monuments.
Classroom :: Ecology
[vimeo https://vimeo.com/75226453 w=640&h=360]
mark wyatt
I’ve taken several ecology classes throughout my academic career. It started out because I was avoiding math based science and as it turns out that I really enjoyed them. I love that this film is close to home and incorporates so many things that I studied in the classroom. I love being able to see what I’ve learned on paper happening in the real world. It also happens to coincide with The Breach, a film that I have been helping with for a few years and have mentioned in previous posts (side note, the film is practically done!).
Originality :: Flying Clouds
[vimeo https://vimeo.com/72004730 w=640&h=360]
Sean Michael Williams
Another ode to Andsel Adams- at least filmed in what some would call “Ansel Adams” territory. And, one last ode to mountain landscapes.
It definitely feels like summer is coming to an end. The weather is actually cooler now (I shouldn’t say anything though because we’ll probably have an amazing Indian Summer) and it’s dark by 8:30 pm, which I find very disturbing. No more dependence on it staying light so that I can go on later runs after work. So as I probably won’t be making it up to the mountain too many more time this summer, I leave you with this.
Landscape :: Ansel Adams-esque
Glen Ryan
I’ve always been a big fan of Ansel Adams- he’s probably one of the reasons that I really like black and white photography. This video reminded me of some of his work, especially the light play between the clouds, sky and landscape. Perhaps I wouldn’t feel quite this way if it were in color but I even so, I enjoyed it.
Landscape :: Big Sur
Andrew Julian
I live near the water, but since either I’m in the office or off to meetings a lot lately, I don’t get to see nearly enough of the beach. Although this was filmed in winter, this just made me want to return to the water and enjoy summer. So there you go, a film about the Northern California coast. Beautiful even in the cold season.
As far as the eye can see…
I’m kind of on a travel roll right now- I mean come on, it’s summer! This is the time when a lot of us take off and enjoy the warmer weather etc. etc. so I’m wrapping up the summer with…
I don’t think you actually have to go too far from home to admire landscapes, but they are something that I definitely notice when I’m the road. Landscapes say so much about the place and the culture and therefore are difficult to ignore. Not to mention they are pretty darn gorgeous a lot of the time. So before we get back to seriousness of life and the weather starts to cool off, here is one more month of “exploring”.
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