This was cool. Liked how the interface worked and how you could click around and discover some new tunes. Maybe it’s because I am old school and like knobs and sliders to push, but this was interesting. Clicked on the Teller & Oizo knob (100%) and liked going to the Last.FM page as it loaded automatically and just started playing. This was under “Hyped Artists”. Looked up Gilles Peterson and he seems like he is doing some radio shows for the BBC which I couldn’t listen to, but I was able to listen to the Brownswood jukebox which had a nice blue box on the Gilles Peterson Worldwide page. Like it so far…….
It's a way for me [Karen Nourse] to show you all of my favorite things and to share inspiring people and work. My old blog before 2011 is stored at:
http://contentdotio.blogspot.com/
and there is one entry here that explains why I left Posterous:
http://shimmyness.posterous.com/
Hey, it's my new blog! Ask me anything
http://contentdotio.blogspot.com/
and there is one entry here that explains why I left Posterous:
http://shimmyness.posterous.com/
Hey, it's my new blog! Ask me anything
May 29, 2012
Discover a world of music: the true sound of Paris
May 17, 2012
PRESENT
BY
ALEXEY YURENEV
I just like this one. Like how it’s photography and the setting is cool. Think there are way too many credits, (23 seconds seems excessive…….but that’s ok) and the sound recording of the woman’s voice makes me feel like I am sitting on her sofa with her.
May 16, 2012
BBC Summer Olympics Coverage Online
I am very interested in this. I saw this article on The Verge and thought it was cool how they described how this will work during this summer’s Olympic Games. TV has always been problematic because you see only what they decide to broadcast and depending on whether you have paid cable or regular TV, it always seems like some sports aren’t covered as much as others. I like how the BBC did this video to explain in detail how it works and can’t wait to see it in action this summer. Don’t know how it will work with billions watching at the same time, but it looks like it will give the viewer amazing control and viewing capability.
May 13, 2012
NY Times Fashion + Style Video
I liked this video as it seemed a little more creative compared to other NY Times material online. Liked the way they used the multiple images on the screen and how the shots were edited to this cool track. Brit Cato was interesting and I liked that we hear her in her own words about finding herself as a stylist just a few years ago. Liked seeing her clothes in close up and how we are drawn to her immediately; maybe because of what she wears or how she has such an easy sensibility about herself…….
May 5, 2012
MOMA MEDIA Lounge
Liked seeing this new addition at MOMA yesterday. On the 2nd floor outside the Cafe there are some new video booths set up to view some cool material from the MOMA archive. You can choose your videos from a touch screen at your lap and then watch them on a nice big monitor. The booths are all separated by little walls and fabric so Leo and explored a little end enjoyed the set-up. Nice format and a good way to check out some new and old videos that perhaps don”t get seen a lot.
Also noticed a new area just to the East of the MOMA entrance on West 53rd that is under construction with a team putting up new signs/letters. MOMA is developing a separate entrance MOMA FILM so I look forward to the screenings and events they will have.
April 27, 2012
MATTER
My friend, Amy Pereira, told me about this new publication that did a Kickstarter campaign where they went out to raise $50,000 and ended up raising over $140,000. Wow. Here is the video explaining their project and publication and while they made their goal, they will need readers and subscribers like you who are interested in stories and reporting on science and technology. I have signed up and can’t wait to see what they produce. Obviously, the video they made was exceptional in its clarity and purpose and helped in their campaign.
April 19, 2012
WERNER HERZOG and his new film, INTO THE ABYSS
I read this article in the Guardian last week and was haunted by this trailer for Herzog’s new film, Into the Abyss. He is such an amazing filmmaker, it seems like this documentary will be a little more daunting to watch, kind of like how Grizzly Man has never left me. The article talks about life and death, Herzog’s near death experiences and his fascination with a good story. If you’re a fan, you should take in this piece of writing as I was engrossed and definitely interested in seeing his new film.
March 26, 2012
NY Times: BIKE THIEF
OP DOCS
Casey Neistat steals his own bike in NYC to make a point as a follow-up to a film he made in 2010, The Ethics of Stealing a Bike. I thought this new video was cute and it made me want to watch the original which made me laugh a lot more. I especially like the meter he makes for showing the kinds of tools to use to steal bikes…….
In his new film, I liked the fact that no one on foot stopped him. Started to chuckle when he brought out the power tools at 2:45 when he talks about how he tries to look ‘as criminal’ as possible.
March 23, 2012
Beginners
Mike Mills has made such a beautiful film, that I watched the DVD from Netflix a few times to absorb who nicely it was shot, the commentary and the short documentary about the process. I don’t want to say too much to ruin it for those who want to see it. but If you watch the trailer you might be intrigued. Every shot of the film seemed lovingly crafted that I savored it’s impact. The music, the locations and situation, the writing and in particular, the chemistry between Oliver and (Ewan McGregor) and Anna (Melanie Laurent), a French actress who plays his love interest is so sweet that it will have you thinking of how wonderful it is to be in love. The device used in the film where she has laryngitis is so perfect for their meeting, that you almost don’t want to hear her speak. It makes them somehow able to connect at a deeper level at the start, so their relationship is even more intense. And then there is the dog, who ties everything together.
March 20, 2012
SENNA: Documentary Film on Netflix
Loved this film that I saw recently as it was amazing and filled with moments that made me feel like I was at the track or watching Senna on TV while it was happening in real-time. Enjoyed the format as it was woven together from home movies from his family and TV footage as well as amazing commentary from the announcers and interviews with those who watched his climb to the top. The handsome Senna is riveting to watch throughout the film as you can tell he was just one of those kids who wanted to keep racing go-carts all his life and figured out a way to get to that top-speed. It brought me back to those moments on weekend afternoons as a kid when we watched ABC’s Wide World of Sports and caught glimpses of race car drivers. LOVED seeing those regular streets around the world that once a year are transformed into racetracks like at San Marino. Wow.
Thought it was cool that ESPN is getting into the documentary film business as their archive must be filled with other incredible films like this. This is the only one I have seen so far, but saw that some the titles seem to be available for download on iTunes.
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