DFP3: "The I/Eye" Portrait

Okay, this project is designed to be a challenge, and make you flex some Artistic muscle.  The following examples are intended to break you out of the "narrative" mold and examine experimental filmmaking techniques.  You're encouraged to adopt styles and ideas, but don't just imitate what you see.

Check out this awesome resource on Vimeo for a similar topic:
The Long Portrait
I love the examples on this page!

Check out the use of time lapse, jump cuts, soundscaping and layering on this one---lots of "eye"-like imagery!   Compressed02

Here's a quick, simple visualization for using Green Screen compositing to duplicate layers of yourself!  green screen compositing

Get fancy with green-screened layers that play with perspective!  big finger

Why not add some time-lapse in the background?  ants go marching on...

Check out how the narration is independent of the imagery in this one.  Very moody and artsy Self Portrait! 64 Days

Okay, okay, this is technically a short love story, but it's so....French!  And kinda Wes Anderson-y.  Meaning artsy-fartsy and also funny and also really odd and thoroughly enjoyable.  Watch it for the style of the piece!  Foolishly Seeking True Love

Or, if you're shy, show yourself through your surroundings, your day, your objects, your habits:
1000 Photos  (Notice how it follows a timeline, from start of the day---morning---until end of the day.)

Still feeling "French" about the whole thing?  Check out scenes from a landmark 1959 French New Wave film, "Breathless" by Jean-Luc Godard.  It's either a series of genius mini-portraits, or the silliest Beginning French lesson you'll ever take.  Either way, study the excellent shot composition and aggressive use of jump cuts:  "Breathless" Trailer

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