For the past several months, I’ve taken a somewhat obsessed interest in learning more about video and exploring how movement, sound and character can communicate compelling stories. For me, it’s a goal to actually start learning how to do it. I’m a researcher by nature, so I’ve started to find what’s out there.
My morning work ritual consists of trudging to the kitchen for coffee, checking email, and a healthy dose of motion/video inspiration. I take a short visit to www.vimeo.com and randomly choose the first title or image that catches my eye. Some clips are funny, some are lengthy and strange, but the majority I find are inspiring. I’ve decided to share some of my favorite finds.
Enjoy!
Preguntas Hermosas from Süperfad on Vimeo.
Kuroshio Sea - 2nd largest aquarium tank in the world - (song is Please don’t go by Barcelona)
from Jon Rawlinson on Vimeo.
Hammock - Breathturn from David Altobelli on Vimeo.
Work from Michael Rianda on Vimeo.
The Dancer from Kensington on Vimeo.
George Jackson
Interesting post Mel. Here are some more useful examples of motion/story telling, from my personal vault.
Check out Chris Marker’s La Jette
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WXMp5BHZ_o
It was the inspiration for Terry Gilliam’s 12 monkey’s. Good use of still photography telling a compelling story.
A Piece done for PBS operation Homecoming: Men in Black, back in 07
http://vimeo.com/10943297
Another great example of limited Motion to tell a story.
Missing Pages a short about time travel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBFriZnGVCQ
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Last but not least (Seriously I’m done spamming)
Great Blog about storytelling (though more animated related, still useful)
http://sevencamels.blogspot.com/
Observation on Film
http://www.davidbordwell.net/blog/
Good morning read about film and storytelling in general
Last but not least checkout:
Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Mel
Thanks for sharing George - A few of those are classics!
George Jackson
No problem Mel. Thanks for blogging