This piece was originally conceived as a part of CG set for a commercial spot about hamburgers throughout recent American history. However, the potential also existed for the set to be the stage for a visual exploration in lighting, composition, and cinematography. So the assets were repurposed to try and achieve that goal. The lighting was originally intended to evoke a sense of an old game show stage after hours, think Price Is Right Showcase after the lights have gone down. Although it did evolve, it should still capture that low-lighting feeling. Color correction was performed in After Effects...

An abridged history of removable data storage. I've left out a few formats, which I'm sure the geeks out there will pick up on! Made with After Effects, Maya and Photoshop. Thanks to Shawn Hazen at bookworship.com for letting me use a couple of his book jackets, and to Steven Shook at flickr.com/​photos/​shookphotos for letting me use a vintage postcard of his. Soundtrack: Fringe Element (Short Like Me Edit) by Beni. Source

Video by James Houston jim@1030.co.uk 1030.co.uk twitter.com/​1030 -------- Sinclair ZX Spectrum - Guitars (rhythm & lead) Epson LX-81 Dot Matrix Printer - Drums HP Scanjet 3c - Bass Guitar Hard Drive array - Act as a collection of bad speakers - Vocals & FX Source

Realisé par : Prudonthomas@gmail.com Interview : Charles Margoline Traduction : Celine Lallement Musiques : • Bobby blue band / Aint no love de l'album Dreamer / 1974 • Gil Scott Heron / Angel dust / 1978 sneakers.fr 2009

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