Atkins - By design

Marj Atkins · February 18th, 2009, 12:59 AM

The video I have submitted is a selection of clips that I have managed to collect so far but without the supporting animations or voice-over to explain things.

Most of my time has been spent trying to capture footage that I will only find during the summer so I have not had time to do a full storyboard for you even though I have everything laid out for myself.

I suggest you read my outline before you watch my video as it will explain where I am going with all this.

Here is the link to my video. (53MB)

By design (#1) selected clips on Vimeo

Chris Swanberg · February 18th, 2009, 02:23 AM

Marj..

WOW, what a terrific idea. I for one will be anxious to see how this pulls together. I really like the concept.

Chris S.

Jennie Stenhouse · February 18th, 2009, 04:53 AM

Hey Marj

Just read your out line :) I too am doing green screen, animations effects etc. Exciting isn't it I always love trying out new techniques. I look forward to hearing how you go! I am going to be doing some green screen stuff this weekend , ( well actually using a Red block as my stand in object ) will put notes up when i am done

good luck it sounds like its going to be amazing!

Mat Thompson · February 18th, 2009, 09:13 AM

Marj - I'm loving the concept and the angle you are taking. Exciting and creative thinking and I know you have the film making ability to make this something special. Your outline is well written and structured. I have some critiques (as always;-) but I'm trying to make sure I don't fall out of the running at the first hurdle with my own entry, so it may take a few days to get back with my thoughts. At the moment I just wanted to say......'splendid'!

Dale Guthormsen · February 18th, 2009, 09:31 AM

Marge,

A terrific start to be certain!! Awesome images. I too love the concept. haven't seen the outline yet, Will look at thaqt later.

Per Johan Naesje · February 19th, 2009, 01:29 AM

Marj, a very interesting idea for your long-form. Look forward to view and read about your progress. If someone could manage to do something like this, you're the one!

Thanks for sharing!

Catherine Russell · February 19th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Hi Marj:

Your talent awes and inspires! Really cool take on your topic. I wonder if fractals come into play anywhere in nature?

I remember a physics professor once said, "God is a mathematician of the highest order". Your stunning cinematography is going to document how he was right!

I always look forward to your work.

Cat

Marj Atkins · February 19th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Just to say thank you for all your comments. I will respond to these and give comments to all your movies in due course - just really struggling with time at the moment.

Chris Barcellos · February 19th, 2009, 11:44 PM

Very beautiful, Marj !!

Andrew Hood · February 21st, 2009, 09:14 AM

Nice idea Marj. Entertaining and intriguing would be a good way to go - rather than the math / biology lesson for sure. Possibly using a few simple examples and diagrams, and a minimum of words to explain the concepts. I like the footage you've got. There's something tranquil about it.

Wonder how that compares to cellular automata?

Finn-Erik Faale · February 21st, 2009, 09:57 AM

Your film cuts are tasteful; the message looks simple and clear.
I have also enjoyed your previous UWOL films. It seems to me that you are not only smart enough to find good solutions, but you have the right aesthetic taste.
Is it just your inherited characteristics?

Finn-Erik

Bryce Comer · February 21st, 2009, 08:28 PM

Wow Marj,
What a really interesting angle on nature. It sounds like you really know what you are talking about, & that coupled with the high quality of footage you have should make for an intriguing piece for sure. I can't wait to see it.
Bryce

Steve Siegel · February 21st, 2009, 09:53 PM

My Lord, Marj, what a topic. After reading your file I looked up Fibonacci numbers and saw some examples from nature. I then went to your sunflower and counted the spiral rows. 34...a Fibonacci number! Astounding. I can't wait to see how you explain this. Wil you try to start from DNA? You may have a problem showing tightly-packed rows to your audience in a brief time. I guess that is where the animation comes in. Have you found different Fibonacci numbers in different parts of the same plant?

Geir Inge · February 22nd, 2009, 05:15 AM

Hi Marj.
Like your plan for Uwol Long Form very much.
I just got me a new book that is about nature by design. It's great reading :)
Great footage and I'm looking forward to se more of your film.

Geir Inge

Trond Saetre · February 22nd, 2009, 11:23 AM

Hi Marj,

You have a nice and interesting plan.
I can't wait to follow the development of your project!
Good luck!

February 18th, 2009, 09:31 AM	#5
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Marge, A terrific start to be certain!! Awesome images. I too love the concept. haven't seen the outline yet, Will look at thaqt later. __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

February 19th, 2009, 01:29 AM	#6
Per Johan Naesje Trustee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Akershus, Norway Posts: 1,413	Marj, a very interesting idea for your long-form. Look forward to view and read about your progress. If someone could manage to do something like this, you're the one! Thanks for sharing! __________________ - Per Johan

February 19th, 2009, 11:44 PM	#9
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Very beautiful, Marj !! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

February 21st, 2009, 08:28 PM	#12
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Wow Marj, What a really interesting angle on nature. It sounds like you really know what you are talking about, & that coupled with the high quality of footage you have should make for an intriguing piece for sure. I can't wait to see it. Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

February 22nd, 2009, 05:15 AM	#14
Geir Inge Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Larsnes, Norway Posts: 1,343	Hi Marj. Like your plan for Uwol Long Form very much. I just got me a new book that is about nature by design. It's great reading :) Great footage and I'm looking forward to se more of your film. Geir Inge __________________ Geir Inge B. Brekke Visit me at: https://vimeo.com/gibbfilm

February 18th, 2009, 02:23 AM	#2
Chris Swanberg Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 904	Marj.. WOW, what a terrific idea. I for one will be anxious to see how this pulls together. I really like the concept. Chris S.

February 18th, 2009, 04:53 AM	#3
Jennie Stenhouse Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 40	Hey Marj Just read your out line :) I too am doing green screen, animations effects etc. Exciting isn't it I always love trying out new techniques. I look forward to hearing how you go! I am going to be doing some green screen stuff this weekend , ( well actually using a Red block as my stand in object ) will put notes up when i am done good luck it sounds like its going to be amazing!

February 18th, 2009, 09:13 AM	#4
Mat Thompson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 1,397	Marj - I'm loving the concept and the angle you are taking. Exciting and creative thinking and I know you have the film making ability to make this something special. Your outline is well written and structured. I have some critiques (as always;-) but I'm trying to make sure I don't fall out of the running at the first hurdle with my own entry, so it may take a few days to get back with my thoughts. At the moment I just wanted to say......'splendid'!

February 19th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#7
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Hi Marj: Your talent awes and inspires! Really cool take on your topic. I wonder if fractals come into play anywhere in nature? I remember a physics professor once said, "God is a mathematician of the highest order". Your stunning cinematography is going to document how he was right! I always look forward to your work. Cat

February 19th, 2009, 11:21 PM	#8
Marj Atkins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Johannesburg South Africa Posts: 768	Just to say thank you for all your comments. I will respond to these and give comments to all your movies in due course - just really struggling with time at the moment.

February 21st, 2009, 09:14 AM	#10
Andrew Hood Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Latrobe Valley, Vic Posts: 320	Nice idea Marj. Entertaining and intriguing would be a good way to go - rather than the math / biology lesson for sure. Possibly using a few simple examples and diagrams, and a minimum of words to explain the concepts. I like the footage you've got. There's something tranquil about it. Wonder how that compares to cellular automata?

February 21st, 2009, 09:57 AM	#11
Finn-Erik Faale Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porsgrunn Norway Posts: 280	Your film cuts are tasteful; the message looks simple and clear. I have also enjoyed your previous UWOL films. It seems to me that you are not only smart enough to find good solutions, but you have the right aesthetic taste. Is it just your inherited characteristics? Finn-Erik

February 21st, 2009, 09:53 PM	#13
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 840	My Lord, Marj, what a topic. After reading your file I looked up Fibonacci numbers and saw some examples from nature. I then went to your sunflower and counted the spiral rows. 34...a Fibonacci number! Astounding. I can't wait to see how you explain this. Wil you try to start from DNA? You may have a problem showing tightly-packed rows to your audience in a brief time. I guess that is where the animation comes in. Have you found different Fibonacci numbers in different parts of the same plant?

February 22nd, 2009, 11:23 AM	#15
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Hi Marj, You have a nice and interesting plan. I can't wait to follow the development of your project! Good luck!