final video for media 180

https://vimeo.com/166882788

https://vimeo.com/166882788

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MoMi Visit

My momi trip: I went to the MoMi on Saturday April 23rd with some friends. We had been talking about how we feel like we’re in a routine, and wanted to explore more of what New York’s art scene can offer. And boy, were we offered a lot at MoMi. I really enjoyed the exhibit about Anomalisa, seeing as though I loved the movie. The remarkable movie Anomalisa, written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Kaufman and Duke Johnson, is a modern-day story about love and alienation that was meticulously crafted using stop-motion animation. This special installation in the core exhibition Behind the Screen includes two sets, depicting a hotel room and a Cleveland city street, and puppets of the two main characters, Michael and Lisa. The exhibit was a really cool look into the making and cinematic art behind the movie. My friends and I also enjoyed strolling around the museum, taking in all the different visual aspects of the space. I really enjoyed the "behind the screen" portion of the museum which had tons of artifacts. They looped famous clips like the train scene from "The Great Train Robbery."

blog post 3?

I have probably seen every beyonce video a total of 20 times each, and those are just the videos that I don't exceptionally love. Beyonce, (to not just me, but the world) is an icon and her music videos reflect just that. When she released the video for her song 'Formation' it was like the world stopped. She was due to perform at the Super Bowl on Sunday and she releases a new song and video on the Friday before. By Sunday obviously the nation knew every word. Her video brings cultural symbolism, paralleled with deep beautiful colors and visuals. The camera is used for close up angles, full body shots, and even tricky shots on a tilted frame which allowed for crazy dance routines. The color scheme plays a major role in the overall feel and vibe of the video. Scenes were shot in an emptied pool, and shot with a cool filter creating and icy stylized shot. Similarly, the editing was flawless. Most times, the scene would change with the beat of the music, creating a seamless flow of images, and keeping he upbeat tempo of the music going strong. At no point does the shooting/editing feel self aware. She does not play to the camera, but allows it to follow her as she sings and dances her way to proving her points. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrCHz1gwzTo

project #2

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Blog Post #2

I went to the Met on Thursday and was able to experience the museum both with sights and sounds. I went at around 4:30 and had an hour to see the new modern art section before it closed at 5:30. Outside of the museum is a spectacle on it’s own. Tourists and locals alike sit on the steps, taking selfies, discussing plans, people watching. Cars honking, children laughing, and the nearby water fountains act as keynotes. Men in food carts shout out specialties. French tourists hear an older man ushering them to buy an ‘all American hot-dog’. He says he will give them a special price of 5 dogs for 10 dollars. They fall prey to his offer. The men in the food carts act as sound signals. In the main entry hall, sounds of security equipment beeping, heavy winter coats being taken off in a haste, and different languages asking security for directions to the Egyptian wing. In the center of the entry hall, is a big globe hovering above the help desk. In many different languages, it says “Information,” and acts as a soundmark to attract confused guests. Within the halls of the museum, people have silenced their phones, and made an active effort to keep their conversations to a minimum and talk in hushed voices. They are very respectful of other guests. Their shoes bustling on the marble floor are keynotes, and are calming to hear while slowly pacing the rooms while taking in all the art.

art room project 1 from Sophie Canter on Vimeo.

artist statement

There's an ongoing joke with my friends and family: "when will sophie come out of her shell?" My grandmother started the bit when as a young toddler, I was usually seen going up to strangers in the super market and asking them about their day or complimenting them on their outfits. I've always been outgoing and relished in being the most social person in the room. I love people. Actually, more like obsessed with people. I'm fascinated with the human experience and the individuality that comes with each new person. This healthy obsession started at a young age, when my social self couldn't get enough in reality, so I naturally gravitated to television as the next best thing. Although most of the TV I watch is scripted, I'm fascinated by the approach of documenting people, places and things in a way I couldn't find in my daily routine. David Wain directs movies and television in an unusual way, favoring the absurd yet keeping the satire and comedy very well maintained. Petra Collins, a young film maker, recently inspired me to take up photography after I saw one of her shows in Los Angeles. She made the switch from photography to documentary film making in a way that stays true to her feminist vision. Both these artists are drastically different, but show people in ways I find myself coming back to over again. Although I can never be a fly on the wall, I think documentary is as close as it gets!