A few weeks ago we shot a video/photo project for New York luxury brand, Ports.
We are excited to see the video is up and running. I think you’ll be surprised at how effective this process can be for the new generation of online shoppers.
http://www.ports1961.com/#/shop_online/2_Spring-2010/list/look/1/home/
Yet, another blow to the photography community. Larry Sultan passed away on the 13th of December at his home in Greenbrae, California.
His work has been an inspiration and his story has always been a source of motivation. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, I’ve learned to admire those who made it out of the same city to move on and make an impact on the art world. The Valley always seemed like a trap until I met Larry Sultan and learned about his journey.
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Larry Sultan will be missed. His work has always been a source of my creative development and I am deeply saddened that such an influential icon passed so early.
Here’s a little trailer for the comic book nerds. It gives off a little bit of the Ocean’s 11 vibe. Looks good.
Private Pyle
As many of you have read about Stanley Kubrick’s insane attention to detail a few weeks ago, I decided to break down a specific scene that carries somewhat of an ambiguity in its composition. The scene that everyone was waiting for which takes place in the bathroom, also known as the “head”, reveals a sickly/demonic looking Private Pyle with a rifle as if he is getting ready to deliver a bloody massacre. My conclusive analysis of the scene is that it was a dream; others disagree, so here is my take on it.
The sequence begins with a shot of Private Joker standing watch during sleeping hours. He walks around with his flashlight, curiously lurking about near Sergeant Hartman’s quarters and the bathroom. Joker then finds himself in the “head” facing a demonic Private Pyle, causing noise that wakes up the drill sergeant. And here we see the murder of Sergeant Hartman and the suicide of Private Pyle. I believe this scene to be a dream sequence for four main reasons. Firstly, the color of the scene is very blue compared to some of the other night scenes, creating an ominous, almost dream-like composition. There is one more scene like this in which Private Pyle is beat with bars of soap by all the privates. In this scene there is a direct reference to a dream in which a private says, “Remember, it’s just a bad dream, fat boy.” Secondly, the rhythmic sound that plays over the scene is also very mysterious and gloomy. Analysts have claimed this sound to be similar to that of a slow and steady heartbeat, much like the heartbeat of someone asleep. Thirdly, Private Pyle seems to slip by Private Joker during his watch. The one job of the night watch is to… well, to keep watch during sleeping hours. How does Private Pyle manage to sneak into the bathroom without being seen by Private Joker? Finally, there is no mention of the incident throughout the movie after it had happened; neither Sergeant Hartman nor Private Pyle is referred to in the rest of the movie. Why?
Though my analysis may not be fully correct, there seems to be sufficient evidence to show that it can be a dream. Nonetheless, it just shows how much Kubrick puts into each frame of his movies.
Very well Done…
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Danny is crazy!!! Well done senor.
Yet another brand to watch out for at this season’s Bread and Butter show.
ZANEROBE has been a premiere clothing brand in Australia and Japan for some time now, but now they are expanding to the states.
We had a great time working with Leif and look forward to seeing more of the brand in the near future.
Make sure to check out the stylings of www.jessicaandkelly.com. We had a great time working with their team. It’s not everyday you find stylist who are fun, professional, talented and hard working.
Check out the diversity of the brand. Here are some of our favorite looks.
Even with his personal life spinning out of control, he still finds room to write and direct another film. The trailer looks great. Just shows how much passion and dedication the man has for film. Check out the trailer.
Ghost Writer
Stanley Kubrick’s films have become a standard in film studies, revealing its majestic and very detailed composition to artists who dream of creating such a strong visual presence. Though many have been curious as to why Kubrick took such a long time to develop a film after his masterpiece, Full Metal Jacket, I find it perfect that his legacy ended with the movies he had created. Not because I may have been disappointed with his potential works, but it was apparent that the movies he created were heavily researched and perfected into what it was. This perfection was all that was necessary in his perfect film career.
Studying Full Metal Jacket as a film student was a pain in the ass. The heavy detail in the film was so overwhelming it would take days to fully grasp the movie in its entirety. Everything in each frame had a purpose…everything; from Private Joker’s helmet to the lighting of the set, every element within each frame was set to serve a purpose in telling the story of the Vietnam War.
The beginning scene in Full Metal Jacket, a shot of men getting their heads shaved. A simple shot, yet effective in its reason to reveal the men being prepared to become brainwashed by the military. A more intricate scene in which Gunnery Sergeant Hartman introduces himself and intensely briefs his soldiers portrays the confusion of identity within the soldiers by subtly changing the positions of Private Pyle, Private Cowboy and Private Joker, breaking continuity to make the scene more powerful. These are just to name a few. Throughout the movie, there are several more techniques Kubrick uses to perfect his composition.
It is sad that Kubrick passed away so early on in his career. But the movies he left us with were great enough to say that he was one of the greatest directors to ever live.
Please stay tuned for more essays on directors and join us for TST.NIghts where we will feature films from directors such as Kubrick, Hitchcock, Kurosawa, and many more.
See you soon.
I would buy this product just because of this commercial.
