On the vimeo.compage where the movie is hosted, Laforet explains that part of his motivation in creating “Chapter 1: The Cabbie” was to show off “the many strengths of this new breed of HD DSLR cameras, such as the Canon 7D, which we shot this film with.”
There is no doubt that Laforet has succeeded. The production quality of “Cabbie” is simply outstanding, and it will provide inspiration for any photographer exploring the possibilities of video. Laforet explains that “The camera’s low light capabilities and light weight allow you to do things you’d never think to try with traditional cameras.” Continue reading “Seeing Beyond the Still”
Unfortunately, the “10,000 Words” post doesn’t deliver as much as I had hoped on the ways to create time-lapse photography, although there are a few links. The site’s previous entry also offers a few time-lapse photography tips and links, but nothing super substantial.
Are You Time-Lapsing?
Have you been bit by the time-lapse bug? Have a time-lapse video to share? Know of any instructional resources that are better than the ones featured in “10,000 Words”?
“We are two people — a mother and a daughter — embarking on a journey around the world to document and film the stories of individuals — ordinary people who are following their own dreams, passions and ambitions and doing extraordinary things.”
This is a project worth keeping tabs on. For one thing, it’s Mooney’s latest personal project, which are always impressive, as she uses them to push her photography forward, both creatively and in terms of business.
“Opening Our Eyes” is particularly interesting to those of us in the industry because Mooney will be pushing her limits in terms of working in both still and motion, employing light and affordable equipment. In short, she will be heading into waters that many of us will heading into ourselves — still & motion — and she does so with the insights of an impressive background in traditional still and motion.
Mooney is in a perfect position to show us how to capture both great stills and motion, ensuring that both get put to the best use. (To see what Mooney’s capable of, check out her shorts for “The Delta Blues Musicians” and “Freedom’s Ride.”)
This is not to suggest that “Opening Our Eyes” will be about photography for photographers. Hardly. As always, Mooney will focus on the story — on her subjects — focusing on the task of best communicating that story to the most appropriate audience. Continue reading “Still, Video and Social Media: Gail Mooney Will Open Our Eyes”
Sure, we all know that any creature with an opposable thumb can take great pictures, thanks to high-tech, digital point-and-shoots. But let’s leave the truly challenging photojournalism to video security cams. I’m mean, check out the first 32 seconds of this baby!
OK, maybe I don’t watch enough “Cops,” and maybe this won’t thrill you, and maybe I clearly can’t even think of a witty introduction, but do check out this video, which kind of feels like a home video for me, and consider this:
• This was filmed near where I live, in Buenos Aires. (Tigre, to be exact, which is like a suburb.)
• Commuter trains in Buenos Aires are huge and crisscross the city — above ground. (Yikes.)
• The picturesque train-crossing safety bars that come down — ding, ding, ding — are often ignored. (See video.)
• Porteños — the people of Buenos Aires — often ride two on a motorcycle, no helmets. (See video)
• Porteño men — even when not drunk — tend to be a little, um, nuts. (See video)
• I first saw the first 32 seconds of this footage twenty times in a row in a television store I had been passing. I was drawn in by the clerks cheering and yelling, like it was a soccer match.
• I was the first one to yell out loud, “Dale, gordo!”, which seemed natural, and is like is kind of like, “You go, Man!”
• By the time I left the store, we were all chanting it. Dale, gordo! Dale!
And, that, my friends, is me sharing a little bit of my life in Buenos Aires, made possible by the photojournalism of a security cam.
Kobré Guide proclaims to present “The Web’s Best Multimedia and Video Journalism.” Well, I’m a believer. Kobré Guide is seriously stuffed with incredible content, well organized, drawing you in to see more, more, more. The site is an amazing single-stop resource for inspiration for all manner of image maker.
