This is a video program I curated that is dedicated to data visualizations and infographics. The program will debut next thursday in portland with panelists from the NY Times and Periscopic design.
To promote the thing I didn't want to make a traditional poster. I really wanted to represent the idea of imagination, storytelling and creativity — so I decided to make a story-driven trailer that only hints at the content of the program.
I shot and edited this in literally 24 hours. A talented intern (also the main character in the story) helped out with the aftereffects layer and a musician friend provided an original score based on our rough cut. We had a very loose story structure and script and worked out the story on site and in the editing room. If I had more time or budget I would return to the production and do it from scratch.
The trailer was one thing but the actual assemblage of a video program featuring 30 separate movies is proving to be a major challenge. I have a notion of how I'm going to do it, but does anyone have recommendations for sequencing a series of quicktime files for a theatrical program? They're all 720p HD files, so I don't want to burn a DVD.
The trailer was one thing but the actual assemblage of a video program featuring 30 separate movies is proving to be a major challenge. I have a notion of how I'm going to do it, but does anyone have recommendations for sequencing a series of quicktime files for a theatrical program? They're all 720p HD files, so I don't want to burn a DVD.
Below is the marketing copy for the program.
The first screening of its kind — “Arc” is a theatrical program dedicated to the art, creativity and complexity of animated infographics. As its name suggests, the screening lies at the confluence of storytelling and data visualizations — an intersection that will be appeal to interaction designers, journalists, writers, researchers, number-junkies and analysts.
Very Cool. Not sure if this was intentional, but in a good way I was reminded of The Powers of Ten film made by Eames. Great piece. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis program sounds awesome! Ben, great reference, haven't seen that in awhile.
ReplyDeleteI recently found out about this web series that reminded me of the project. It's called H+ and while the content isn't related to your program, the series takes place over 48 episodes lasting between four and eight minutes, for a total running time of 255 minutes, and is meant to be viewed out of order (as audiences chose to stitch their own show together). I was curious as to how you ended up sequencing the files. I know the program isn't a television show with weekly episodes, but what do you think about releasing something that viewers can pick and chose to watch as they are released to make their own program.
How did it end up turning out? Would love to hear what you ended doing!
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