analog video effects

September 02, 2007

Back in the day when I used to invent video effects, I sometimes looked to the real world (or a chemically transformed view of that world). This video reminds me of the days when we debated whether the “jungle fever” effect would be possible with After Effects 1.0, where once scene blended into the next by splicing in ever longer bits of film and how to make time and sound first class notions.

Ok, maybe there’s a loose connection here, but check it out and let me know what this interesting art-imitating-art dramatization reminds you of…
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Grip is a one take, top shot videoclip with professional trampoline gymnasts simulating typical video effects. The video has been recorded live as part of the opening ‘Nederclips’ at the Stedelijk museum ‘S-Hertogenbosch SM’S (curated by Bart Rutten).” (YouTube)

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