Okay, so this a little premature for RB's challenge, but I enjoyed this thought-provoking video from "Nerdwriter" so much, I thought I'd share it. The video looks at the Japanese use of aspect-to-aspect transitions and focuses on Mamoru Oshii's spectacular 'Ghost in the Shell' film. (I'm a big fan). It's almost as if Oshii wanted to give us time to reflect on the story and the context of its 'space' or location. It's a very meditative use of transitioning and I thought it may be good to talk about this. Are there any Oshii fans out there, who want to discuss this theme in his work? Do you pursue similar use of transitions in your own filmmaking? Please let me know. Cheers, Geoff https://youtu.be/gXTnl1FVFBw
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Really cool share Geoff!
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Wow. Educational and enlightening. The narrator really knows his subject matter and is passionate about it. I'm a writer, but am always looking for ways to improve the transitions between scenes on the page. Thanks, Geoff.
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Hi Jorge, Yes, I think it's a challenge to us as writers, to help our audience imagine the world we are creating and these 'aspect-to-aspect' transitions really mean we have to be on our game and are able to let our imagination run wild through the world we have created. I love that Oshii has the vision to do this. Best, Geoff
Thank you @Julie!
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Very nice find, i love Gits.
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Thanks @Lukas
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I'm actually a big anime fan and try to use several storytelling techniques in that style.
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This is a really cool share, Geoff. Thanks!
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Thanks RB, how are you doing?
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Hi Tracey, yes I think it is transferable to different live action genres too. Although some have said it's okay for anime, but not for live action dramas! Go figure, I think it's a very evocative way to tell a story and it demands that we know the world we are creating very well, so that we can navigate our audience through it. Have a great weekend.
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I'm doing awesome, my friend. Thank you very much for asking! How's things by you?
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Hi RB, yes, well, pressing on. Working on the branding for the film, costing a day in the studio to film a dream sequence and trying to sort out a helicopter for an aerial sequence. Yes we are going for that high-end low budget opening! Never walk into your career quietly! Have a great weekend, dear friend.
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This sequence and narration was a real treat! Thank you for sharing this. I really didn't know about this style of filming and emphasis. I have never studied this creative format and YOU gave a free lesson. Wow.
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Aim high or go home, Geoff. Good for you, my friend. Protect the vision!
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Now chilling English style with a cup of camomile tea and watching series one of Fringe. Great viewing for a Friday night, RB!
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Hi Ralph, yes it's a great piece isn't it. I'm Pleased you enjoyed it. Be well!
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Sounds peaceful...Enjoy!