Monday, September 26, 2011
Retinal Persistence
Retinal persistence allows the eyes to see still images in motion. This theory allows us to be able to store a visual impression in the brain for a few hundred milliseconds after seeing the image. Because we can store the image, that fills the gaps of darkness in between the still images. Therefore each new image seen is processed by the retina before the old image has been able to fade completely, so the new image blends on top of the old one, allowing the eye to see continuous motion. Though this theory was later rejected, it played a big role in the illusion of movement. Earlier it had been determined that a film rate any less than 16 frames per second would cause the eye to see flashing images. The eye can still see as low as 10 frames per second, which would not look as continuous, but like a flipbook to the brain.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Angel de Quinta's Stage Door
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
1. Only 6 seconds into the clip you can already see different forms of technology being used. At this moment the lights are used to create an enormous shadow behind the dancing lady. It seems as though this light effect is being used to blow up the size of the woman so the audience can easily see the dance movements she is making.
2. At 29 seconds a bright spot light is shown in the woman dancing. The use of the spot light draws the audience's attention to the woman, instead of focusing on the background dancers.
3. Another spot light feature is used at 1minute 15 seconds. This shows a more dramatic way to use the spot light. It is larger and brighter and seems to be coming from behind the woman instead of in front of her. This creates a black and white view.
Follies (2011 Broadway Revival)- Preview
4. Different lighting effects are used at 2 minutes 58 seconds. There is a subtle spot light in the middle of the stage on all of the characters and the rest of the stage is lit with blue lights. The blue lights create a darker scene. They work with the sparkling curtains in the back that reflect the color. The floor, stairs and all parts of the stage have the blue lights shown on them.
5. At 3 minutes and 47 seconds the same feature is used except this time with red lights. The use of different color lights sets different moods for each scene.
Too Darn Hot (Dance Sequence)- Kiss Me, Kate
6. 50 seconds into the video clip the use of a small spot light rests above a sign. This allows the rest of the stage to remain dark but lets the audience still see the important details.
Tony Awards: Cabaret "Willkommen" Joel Grey
7. This clip uses lighting in a very different way. Shown at 1 minute 34 seconds you can see hundreds of small lights positioned together to spell the word "Cabaret" in the background. Using lights instead of a poster makes the stage look fancier and more formal.
1. Only 6 seconds into the clip you can already see different forms of technology being used. At this moment the lights are used to create an enormous shadow behind the dancing lady. It seems as though this light effect is being used to blow up the size of the woman so the audience can easily see the dance movements she is making.
2. At 29 seconds a bright spot light is shown in the woman dancing. The use of the spot light draws the audience's attention to the woman, instead of focusing on the background dancers.
3. Another spot light feature is used at 1minute 15 seconds. This shows a more dramatic way to use the spot light. It is larger and brighter and seems to be coming from behind the woman instead of in front of her. This creates a black and white view.
Follies (2011 Broadway Revival)- Preview
4. Different lighting effects are used at 2 minutes 58 seconds. There is a subtle spot light in the middle of the stage on all of the characters and the rest of the stage is lit with blue lights. The blue lights create a darker scene. They work with the sparkling curtains in the back that reflect the color. The floor, stairs and all parts of the stage have the blue lights shown on them.
5. At 3 minutes and 47 seconds the same feature is used except this time with red lights. The use of different color lights sets different moods for each scene.
Too Darn Hot (Dance Sequence)- Kiss Me, Kate
6. 50 seconds into the video clip the use of a small spot light rests above a sign. This allows the rest of the stage to remain dark but lets the audience still see the important details.
Tony Awards: Cabaret "Willkommen" Joel Grey
7. This clip uses lighting in a very different way. Shown at 1 minute 34 seconds you can see hundreds of small lights positioned together to spell the word "Cabaret" in the background. Using lights instead of a poster makes the stage look fancier and more formal.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Stock Market Crash of 1929
The stock market crash of 1929 was known as one of the biggest devastations in history. It was the beginning of the Great Depression and did not end in the United States until World War II. Leading up to the crash the stock markets were at an all time high, this was a period of flowing wealth. At this time more and more people were involved in the stock market, as a result the prices were constantly rising which is what lead to such a high participation. Ordinary middle class people were able to become affluent. This crash put and end to people spending money. The entertainment business had been rising but decreased immediately after the crash.
The differences in the crash in 1929 and the crash today can be seen through what people were giving up. Back then people stopped going to broadway performances where as today most people are giving up luxuries and traveling and broadway entertainment is not as effected.
The crash of 1929 negatively effected some technology while others were on the rise. Instead of trying out for broadway, people began going to Hollywood to accomplish their dreams. Technology was able to advance by writing pictures instead of creating performances. Also at this time more people were listening to the radio, because it was a cheap way to keep up with news and to be entertained.
The current recession is also effecting technology. Instead of going to the movies or buying movies, most people have Netflix or know how to download movies online. The same goes for music, everyone who has access to the internet can easily download songs and CD's for free instead of buying them.
The differences in the crash in 1929 and the crash today can be seen through what people were giving up. Back then people stopped going to broadway performances where as today most people are giving up luxuries and traveling and broadway entertainment is not as effected.
The crash of 1929 negatively effected some technology while others were on the rise. Instead of trying out for broadway, people began going to Hollywood to accomplish their dreams. Technology was able to advance by writing pictures instead of creating performances. Also at this time more people were listening to the radio, because it was a cheap way to keep up with news and to be entertained.
The current recession is also effecting technology. Instead of going to the movies or buying movies, most people have Netflix or know how to download movies online. The same goes for music, everyone who has access to the internet can easily download songs and CD's for free instead of buying them.
Madama Butterfly Animation
The animation uses the different tones of the opera to aid in telling the story. During the intense scenes the opera would be very loud and bold, for example the intimate moment with the sailor and when the baby is taken away. During emotional and depressing scenes the music is softer, when the woman is left alone pregnant outside. The added sound effects allow the viewer to better understand the animation.
The fish bowl was a metaphor for pregnancy. The fish in the bowl was growing into a baby in a comfortable warm environment, which is what would happen with a fetus. The bowl cracks and breaks, imitating the woman's water breaking before the baby is born.
During the animation the wind is blowing off and on adding to the emotional effects. I found the last scene to be the most creative and interesting. The woman is so upset after her daughter is taken away from her that she "kills her self" by taking the parts of the doll apart and letting them blow away in the strong wind.
The fish bowl was a metaphor for pregnancy. The fish in the bowl was growing into a baby in a comfortable warm environment, which is what would happen with a fetus. The bowl cracks and breaks, imitating the woman's water breaking before the baby is born.
During the animation the wind is blowing off and on adding to the emotional effects. I found the last scene to be the most creative and interesting. The woman is so upset after her daughter is taken away from her that she "kills her self" by taking the parts of the doll apart and letting them blow away in the strong wind.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Bread and Circus
The idea of bread and circuses originated from the Roman saying, Panes Et Circenses. The saying is meant to describe public approval or satisfaction. Entertainment and food catch people's attention and allow the audience to remain calm and be distracted from any turmoil. Panes Et Circenses is a way to subtly control a crowd. An example that relates to the world today would be donating blood, after giving blood you are given food. Another example is running road races. Road races are popular events for athletes where snacks are distributed to all runners after the event is finished. Lastly, an open house is a relatable event. Many people attend open houses, most have small finger foods offered to all who make an appearance.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Farinelli
Farinelli, formerly Carlo Maria Broschi, was one of the most famous Italian "castrati" singers. He had starting his career in the early 18th century. Born in 1705 Farinelli belonged to a family of musicians and composers. Castrati were specifically known for their unique voice, which, because of the surgery performed on them, did not change with puberty. Young boys were castrated in order to preserve their voice into adulthood. Farinelli began his journey to become a well known castrati in the 1720s, making multiple appearances in Europe, London and Spain. After just a few performances in Europe, Farinelli's fame began to increase at a rapid rate. When arriving in Vienna in 1731 Farinelli was greeted by the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles VI. In his old age Farinelli not only sang but began to play the viola, allowing him to compose songs. Farinelli passed away in 1782 from a disease typically found in post-menopausal women. In his will he had asked to be buried in the mantle of the order of Calatrava.
First Thoughts..
Hi, my name is Emily De Lorme and I am a junior at the University of Tampa studying pre-professional biology. I am from Mashpee, MA, a small town on Cape Cod. From this class I expect to be able to make more use of the internet being able to do more artistically.
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