Baylor Hospital. Final Video.

Baylor Hospital. Final Video. from Natalia Zinser on Vimeo.

Motion Video Critique #7

World Of Motion from Colin Hesterly on Vimeo.


First of all, I would like to say that I really like this video, because I enjoy the retro aesthetics. I also appreciate the small details. For example, on the 13th second car wheels roll over the bump and the lighting changes slightly, on the 23rd second the motorcyclist comes out of the shadow an you can see nice details. The color scheme, texture on the clouds and the shadowing on the mountains seems pleasing as well. The video works well within the higher width to height video frame. It supports the scenery of a wast landscape. At the same time, the video has a distinct American feel. I guess, because of the landscape and the style of the cars and the train.
The video is, for the most part, well paced and nicely executed. But I think there are a few problems. For example, it starts with an image of the city and it ends with it. On the 44th second the rocket goes up, and on the 48th second the video suddenly stops and goes back to the introduction view of the city. So the ending feels abrupt, like the author ran out either of time or ideas, which is a pity, because the video is very pleasing to watch.

Baylor Hospital. Final video version numer one

Untitled from Natalia Zinser on Vimeo.

Work for Wednesday 10-20

For Wednesday 10-20 from Natalia Zinser on Vimeo.

Video Critique #6

Johnny Likens Reel 2010 from Johnny Likens on Vimeo.




Today I am critiquing a video by John Likens called Subject to Change. 
I thought the deconstructions and aesthetics of this video are composed very nicely. There are only some slight issues on the 0:3 seconds when the cubes are coming together.


I think the way the author integrated the type and the filmed video is working very well. It creates a very modern and dynamic atmosphere. The different graphic and video styles are integrated and transitioned very interestingly. It appears to be very well made from design perspective as the frames exchange each other.


I have not noticed any big design issues other than on the second second. But the biggest difficulty that I have with the video, is that I do not know exactly what it is. Is it a TV promotion? A studio promotion? I get the general idea, but the description is lacking information and there was no place in the video, where I would notice a clear information of what it is about.

Work in progress for Monday 10-18

Work in progress for Monday 10-18 from Natalia Zinser on Vimeo.

Work in Progress Friday 10-15

Work in Progress Friday 10-15 from Natalia Zinser on Vimeo.

Work in Progress

Work in progress from Natalia Zinser on Vimeo.

Work in progress

Work in progress from Natalia Zinser on Vimeo.

Motion Video Critique #5

F L U X from candas sisman on Vimeo.

Today I am critiquing a video called FLUX created by Candas Sisman. 

It doesn't contain much type except in the title, which provides a subtle, but strong introduction. I am guessing that the video idea has a lot to du with fluctuations of different kind. It is dedicated to the Turkish sculptor Ilhan Koman. 

Note: These images are used for a student project only. They are not used for any other purpose than educational and will be deleted once the project is over.

The video appears to be made in 3D entirely. The video is about 4 minutes and 30 seconds long and it goes from one beautiful 3D transition into another. Overall , I find that it get into the essence of the sculptor's work very well.

The color scheme is analogous, but the colors work together beautifully. The rotations and deconstructions seem flawless, and very aesthetically pleasing. 

There are several places though, where the video seems too long, for example at 1:21 the red ball stays in the air for 5 seconds, and at the very end at 4:11 the red line stays on the screen for about 20 more seconds before the closing title.  So the problem is, the viewer gets the idea very quickly, but the video takes too long to develop in some places. What is amazing is, I haven't noticed any repetition o with the unity of the form, there is a also a great variety of small details. Even though the video does not repeat itself, some of the motion figures that the red shapes create, seems similar to one another. So, the video actually is not repetitive, but it may seem like it, because over a long period of time figures repeat similar motions.

Also, unless I have read the description, I would have never known that it is dedicated to the sculptor. I realize that the author tried to keep the title minimalistic, but in this case, understanding the idea, or the dedication of the video, helps the context significantly.  So, it would be helpful if there was a small description line at the introduction.

10 seconds more

Please note that it is very-very raw and don't make any judgments yet.

Untitled from Natalia Zinser on Vimeo.

First ten seconds of the new Project

Here are first ten minutes of the new video project. It is only at the beginning and I have a long way of editing and animating ahead of me.



1st ten seconds Hospital from Natalia Zinser on Vimeo.