When I think of Experimental Film, I think of the saying “moving
images”. To me watching an experimental film is like walking through an art museum
at lightning speed. You see images, pictures, colors as well as hear sounds, songs
and voices that rarely match what you are looking at. It’s almost like a guide
through the artists mind and what they see. Camper breaks down step by step of
how these experimentation's are made and it basically boils down to the individual
or small group. There is no studio deadline or budget, there is no exact
meaning (other than your own perception), there is no box office release. It is
just you and the artist. These can get extremely personal and sometimes even
uncomfortable but give incredible insight into an artist true expression.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Amateur vs. Professional - Maya Deren
This lovely excerpt from Maya Deren encourages the youth to
embrace the saying “less is more” when it comes to making films. While some
young filmmakers see the lack of experience and modes of production as hindrances
to their success, others see this as an endless creative outlet to create
something completely new and unique. The French New Wave writers and directors
had minimal equipment, non-professional actors and no funds. But they never saw
it that way. Instead they saw a swift and mobile camera for tracking shots,
fresh young talent that would perfectly fit the roles of modern youth of their
time and little need to return on investment since it was all self-funded
because this was truly art for them and not a business model. What did they
produce? Some of the most iconic movies that would inspire filmmakers around the
world. The most genuine and unique art is created from sheer personal will; popular
opinion must be thrown out the window in order to create something that is
truly yours.
Bio
Paul Sitler hails from the province of Charlotte, North
Carolina where he was raised ever since the age of 4. After completing his high
school requirements, he decided to take his talents to the city of Wilmington for
what would become a long and arduous journey to discover his hidden talents.
After some light coursework in other subjects he soon became heavily interested
in video and sound production leading him to become a Film Major. With some
short films projects completed and under his belt he now looks to broaden his
range of film knowledge so that he may express his inner visions while also
gathering enough monetary value to properly feed and clothe himself.
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