Kavitha+Video+Research

__What and Why:__

The examples below are of an art form called Experimental Video Art. It's the combination of technology, art, special affects, and the mind. Instead of on a canvas or using clay, artists are able to show what they believe visually, in movement; through video. Thus, the creation of E Video. All of the videos I chose, were all similar but also different in their very own way. Out of all the videos I came across my three favorite subcategories/techniques were multimedia. film, and glitch. A lot of the videos below had a big idea and background to it, which was the main reason I chose them all. The amount of depth in the simplicity of the video is visualized and is shown in all six of these pieces as well. Although some of the videos show the same style in the way the artist worked, the outcome of all three were somewhat different, whether it was the use of special effects, editing or the storyline/idea itself. So, here are six videos that represent these three types of Experimental Video.

__The Videos:__

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After going through many videos, this one titled __Oil__ really caught my attention. Although the video was really simply and didn't have any sense of complexity or overuse of affects, really made it something different. The major plus point of the piece is the way everything flows smoothly, clean, and precise. There wasn't a specific description to this piece, which also made me want to watch it. This way the audience is able to have their own opinions and thoughts to the video. The artistic elements of movement and emphasis and form were used as major components through the piece. The video shows how something so simple, like oil, has so much to it. All these aspects, especially the way the video was filmed really brought the best to the piece; it was simply exceptional.

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__Awake__ is a experimental video by Rubben vön Gutti which would fall into the subcategory of film with the combination of multimedia. It really opens your eyes, no pun intended, to the beauty of the earth and the beauty of life, especially during daybreak and pleasant mornings. From the crawling ant to the flying birds, this video captures the essence of life and the simple pleasure of living, through all forms--whether it may be breathing or not. The way the video was taken and the simplicity throughout the piece really caught my attention. The use of black and white for color made the video more connected the theme the director was conveying. The use of space and texture through video was also elaborate and went well with the piece as a whole.

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This video is called __Roses are Read__, and is an experimental art film by Robert Matthews. The film was centered around the child story, Little Red Riding Hood. Except, in this case it was very powerful, strong, and really exposed the theme of empowering femininity in the story. This video really caught my attention because it was very mysterious and the thoughts behind the creation were very creative. The background music was like one in a music box with a spinning ballerina you see in movies. This whole concept he has tried to show really affected the audience and really makes you think. Looking at the artistic and film elements, the special effects that were added really worked with the story line. Lots of color and texture were used in the scenes, which made it eye popping as well. Overall, the entire film took this simple children's story to a whole new level.

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__A Glass, Darkly__ is another film in the Experimental Video category directed by Andrew Moore. This video really caught my eye because (a) the cinematography was very distraught and (b) the whole idea was very intriguing. This film really focused on what we see and what we think, the differences between the world and ourselves, and most importantly the change between childhood and adulthood. I thought the way he was able to capture all of this in one short piece was very admirable. The music and special affects also added the intensity and strength, and was a major plus point to the video. The artistic elements of shape, color, and space really brought out the focal point of the piece and made it into reality.

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Since the beginning of my research, the form of using a Glitch technique always caught my eye, thus this video titled __Glama Lama__. This experimental video takes in all the forms of art such as paint, color, music, and even dance and puts it all together. It was very techno, especially with the remix of music in the background; plus the video really went along with the audio in place. The colors were vibrant and the editing also made the use of Glitch obvious. Overall, the way the video flowed, and was put all together made it very interesting to watch.

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This video is called __Dream__. According to the description the director (YouTube Channel creator) tried to convey the message of how the "multidimensional spectrum of contrast that creates equality both in and out of our subconscious minds". As I watching the video, that thought process really caught my attention. The way the colors were vibrant, turned dark, and so on really added to the idea behind the video. The way the camera focused on certain aspects was also different to other videos that I've watched, and it all was surrounding this idea of dreams and opposites. All the details were cooperated into this big idea, which I really liked.

__The Videos & Me:__

All of these videos were able to connect to me, although not all of them personally there was someway I could relate to the pieces. The first video, __Oil__, was very simple. This made me realize that even in the most controversial or complicated of events, there's always a simple side to it. Without thinking about everything outside the box as we're told, sometimes the answers are right in front of us, but to our eyes they're never seen.

As for the second video, __Awake__, it connected to me in almost a spiritual level. It showed me that life is a one time opportunity and you should savor every moment, not just the good but sometimes even the bad; the best stories do come from bad situations after all. The third video, __Roses are Read__ had a really powerful background to it. The video showed that it was important to make your own decisions and that we aren't limited to what we can and cannot do. It showed me, us, that taking power as a female is just as important as being in control as a male. Overall, the film reminded me to be strong and powerful, and not always feel sorry for everything I say and do.

The fourth video above, __A Glass, Darkly__, didn't really connect to me in any way, but it did teach me a very important fact. It taught me that the change between childhood and adulthood doesn't have to a change of character, appearance, or personality. It showed me that you can be who you are, it doesn't matter what the world thinks of you, because you are you. There is no need to change you for anybody. The next video attached is __Glama Lama__. Although I don't dance, I do love to paint and I believe that anything can be art. This I felt was an important component in the piece, no matter what it is, it is a form of art in some way. As a beginning artist, I have always loved street art, or as others call it graffiti. So when the artist of this video put together so many things, I realized if this is art, so is the paint covering the walls in the city. This video almost gave me a little reassurance in myself that whatever I choose to do, is art, no matter what shape, size, or form.

Finally, the last video embed is called __Dream__. As I watched the video, it connected to me in some what of an unrealistic way. The subconscious and conscious minds are very alike, while one knows what it can do other simply believes it can do anything. The video showed me, even if they are totally opposite from one another, they still work together to create the wonderful worlds of dream and reality. So I guess, after all, opposites do attract each other.

//The videos as a whole were are different from each other in their own way, some I could connect to while others taught me/reminded of the important things in life. Together, this art form shows that anything can be achieved using art and it doesn't necessarily have to be using a brush or pencil. After watching multiple videos and really trying to figure out the idea and depth to them, I realize that this is going to be very different than any kind of art I've done before. And because of that, I'm pretty excited.//