I’ve noticed in my Internet mining of late that I am continuously drawn to things that are beautiful or clever because they look at something from a unique perspective. Check out some of my faves below, and let me know if you have any more gems that force you to rethink the way you see things.
Warning, there’s a lot of “there are more cool things to look at on these here links,” so, this post could be a serious time waster. Serious Time Waster band name I call it!
Magnetic Putty Magic
I mean. Really. At first I thought, 4 minutes of watching an inanimate object? But it’s pretty entrancing, weird, beautiful, and not a little uncomfortable.
This video is just one of many amazing ones from (young!) filmmaker Joey Shanks, who created the science-fiction film Sci-Fly as an experiment in practical effects. Practical effects as in, not computer-generated visual effects–everything in the film, from galaxies to hyperspace to alien planets and black holes (made of magnetic putty, above) was created using only in-camera effects and shifted perspectives of neat objects. Watch more, like creating misty alien planets with dry ice bubbles and warp speed with steel wool en flambe! http://vimeo.com/joeyshanks
Liquids and Bubbles
I really love when humble objects, like the common soap bubble, for instance, are given the chance to be art. SO many lovely and interesting images by photographer Jane Waters on her photo stream here: Liquids & Bubbles
Music from non-musical stuff
Diego Stocco is some kinda audio genius. Or nutjob. That’s usually a good combo to have. This is one of my favorite videos, mostly because of how darn happy he looks while making it. Also, the song’s got some good beats. Check out his Vimeo page for more jams, like Music from a Tree, Music from a Bonsai, Duet for Leaves and Turntable, and Improv on a Plate.
You know what? If he released an album with those song titles I bet the hipsters would be all over it. It’s got that sort of ironic-earnestness, hip yet weird quality–they’d buy the shit out of that. On vinyl of course. Maybe made out of sustainable hemp.
Rube Goldberg Machine with a twist
So, this one doesn’t seem that interesting until you get about halfway through it. More info here: Watch: A Baffling, Deviously Clever Rube Goldberg Machine
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