Ok, this is third time I’m trying to post this, but good 'ole UTD's internet. So reliable (that's sarcasm if you can't tell. So I mentioned before, I took part in a show called Patternage last month. Now I know most of you weren't able to make it out, but now worry, because I'm posting my piece from the show on here. It comes complete with audio. The piece's is called Drac. Enjoy!
So about two years ago, I had the idea of working on a documentary on the topic of body modifications: tattoos, piercings, scarring, etc. Well the project was started, but never finished. School and time became and issue for me and the person I was working with at the time. Plus I was having problems meeting with the people I was suppose to film (the would schedule a time, but then always cancel. I have always been fascinated with Tattoos, and so the documentary was something I was really into making. I figured that it would be something I could come back to at a later date, but now do to television shows like TLC's Miami Ink (which I am an avid fan of) the whole issue of modify your body has already been hit. So here I have this footage of people being tattooed, but I don't have a project to use it in. So after viewing a few different pieces of video art, I decided to just experiment with the footage (experiment, who me). I decided I would try to show the progression of a tattoo using the footage that I had. Maybe try to create something artistic. Well this is just something small I came up with. I do have ideas of going back and working on the documentary idea, but more based on just tattoos alone, I will probably be something just to do for myself.
Naming the video Kata, I almost think people will think they are going to be watching someone practice their karate. Anyways, this is another version of the last one video I posted. I felt that Kata #1 still looked like people could tell what it was, so I messed with the video some more. I'm not sure how I feel about this one. I keep watching it and keep thinking of a kaleidoscope. It's interesting, but I'm so far from being done. I mean hell the video is going to be the easy part. Adding the audio is going to be the challenge.
Well it's been a while. This is the last thing I wanted to happen with this vlog. I didn't start this project just so I can go around like others and say I have a blog, and then never touch it again. I plan on actually pushing this vlog. I will say that the lack of updating has been my fault. I have just been so drained the last couple of weeks. Work has been hectic; then again what else is to be expected the last two weeks on a campus before classes start. That plus, to be honest, I have just haven't had the drive lately to work on anything. Whether it is here at school or at home, everytime I wanted to start something, I just couldn't bring myself to pick up my camera. I was starting to worry that I might be losing my passion for doing my video art, but thankfully I can say that's not the case. I'm just tired of life right now and just a chance to recharge. I've decided not to wait for that. I'm going to just jump right back into the scheme of things and start busting my ass on new pieces. I know that really is the only way to do. Plus I think I'm staring to get the creative bug again, and not a moment to soon since school starts here in a day and a half.
So the piece I have here is one I'm not really sure where I'm going with it yet. I'm still working on it. I’m naming it Kata at the moment. If you’re a true gamer you should recognize it.
