Video-palooza

It's just one of those weeks. So, I thought I'd throw it back to the older days, when videos ruled Friday. It's a trade off. No stories - but plenty of visual stimulation. Don't worry though - I've got some good ones up my sleeve this time.

Video one is right in line with what I posted last week,"Kluge." First, it is another huge Rube Goldberg machine. Secondly, it is human powered - much like the last one, just a little more physically oriented (free running/parkour based). And finally - it is sponsored by Redbull. Now, this may not be as polished as the previous videos, but the complexity of the machine and scale is impressive. Rather than being spread out like the Kluge, while still in a warehouse, this machine is much more condensed and requires many more contraptions between each larger piece. It really is a bit absurd to think about these people running through this obstacle course, not getting hurt. Especially when you see how they use shipping containers at the end. Absolutely nuts!




Video two is just down right awesome. Yes it is pretty. Nice color saturation. Good usage of depth of field. But to be honest I'm not in it for the production quality - this video is wonderful because it is from Ithaca. It's a great concept for a short documentary piece. I love the question they ask and who they interview. Sure there are the serious answers mixed in with some goofy ones, but what can you expect. Best response? Dude in the green beanie. He gives the absolute perfect answer, "I don't want to to spoil anything." It's really interesting and fun to think about. Do you know what you'd ask?

Good job IC - way to make us proud.




Video number three is something I was shown at film school in one of my classes. It's absolutely awesome. I won't get into a lot of detail and just let it engross you. Be ready to cut out a chunk of your day though - this is a short film that was actually up for an Oscar and clocks in at a whopping 27:00 minutes. If you end up liking this in anyway, consider watching "In Bruges" or "Seven Psychopaths," since it is the same director. Yes its sick. Yes its twisted. But hey - it's Irish!

All I have to say is exploding cow.

SIX SHOOTER (Dir. Martin McDonagh, 2004) from CAJ on Vimeo.

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