DRAFT-not done

To be crucially honest. I feel as if watching Existenz was a waste of time. It does deserve respect for it's creativity. I can not say anything that I liked in the film....well, except for Jude Law. Existenz, was horrible in my opinion but I can understand why it raises some questions. To me Existenz did not make me think much like the Matrix did. The Matrix has philosophical view points. It also ties in with religion and personal feelings. The feeling of being controlled. People actually thought about The Matrix in the sense that they might have been living in it. A lot of people could relate to the Matrix especially the American audience who live under a not-so-great government. Maybe it doesn't seem similar to you but to me it does. If we lived in a world where freedom really does exist then would we ever have the feeling of being manipulated or controlled by the government. Would we even like the movie or understand the concept of the Matrix?
Although I hated Existenz I kind of agree with Cynthia Freeland according to the sense that The Matrix isn't really informative. It's like revealing something people have already thought of. Personally I always felt as if our lives are being controlled and while watching The Matrix I felt a connection with the Wachowski brothers. I know that it's impossible for there to be another world but it is something worth questioning considering the fact that most people have felt like they've lived in the Matrix.
Another part I agree with is when she spoke upon Trinity being the love interest of Neo. In the beginning of the scene she is introduced/known as the famous hacker. Neo is surprised that the famous hacker is a girl. I feel as if Cynthia Freeland already knew that Trinity's "hacker" identity will swiftly change to Neo's love interest. To back up her claim she adds in something I didn't notice. Trinity never actually did anything useful wit the computer. Her role as Neo's love interest is emphasized as you get further into the film and her "hacker" identity typically transforms. She explains how viewers(such as myself) don't notice the stereo typical roles that are being handed to us in a subtle and sneaky way.

Today we
-Shared Ideas for our film shoot tommorow
-Looked for videos based on our topic...(beauty)
-Split magazines to start out collage for tommorow's shoot
-Look for background music for film.

Blo 19

Yesterday Fernando, Chris and I formed a group. We basically walked around and checked out the books. The lower level stood out to us because it was mainly Art work. We created a game that is pretty much similar to the game memory. There will be two stacks of cards. One stack would contain short descriptions of the photos. The person who picks up the card would read it to the other person. The person who's in turn would try to exceed in the game by matching the photo with the description. The more cards you have, the further you get in the game. This game is for everyone but it's mainly attracted to people who are interested in photography and art. This is a fun and great way to learn about specific artist. Although we mainly focused on the art in the library (by W. Eugene Smith) this can involve any artist you are interested in learning about.

Blog 20

Although I liked the film The Matrix I kind of agree with Cynthia Freeland according to the sense that The Matrix isn't really informative. It's like revealing something people have already thought of. Personally I always felt as if our lives are being controlled and while watching The Matrix I felt a connection with the Wachowski brothers. I know that it's impossible for there to be another world but it is something worth questioning considering the fact that most people have felt like they've lived in the Matrix.
Another part I agree with is when she spoke upon Trinity being the love interest of Neo. In the beginning of the scene she is introduced/known as the famous hacker. Ne o is surprised the the famous hacker is a girl. I feel as if Cynthia Freeland already knew that Trinity's "hacker" identity will swiftly change to Neo's love interest. To back up her claim she adds in something I didn't notice. Trinity never actually did anything useful wit the computer. Her role as Neo's love interest is emphasized as you get further into the film and her "hacker" identity typically transforms. She explains how viewers(such as myself) don't notice the stereo typical roles that are being handed to us in a subtle and sneaky way.

Final in the works....

For the final I will be working with Fernando and Chris N. We plan on doing a music video. We want our viewers to grab the concept of the video. We are delivering a message through images.
MUST DO-
1)Make sure we are all here!!!!
2)RESEARCH
2)CREATE
2)PLAN
2)SHOOT
3)Edit
4)Revise

We have two spots. One for the still photography and one to shoot in HD.
I have a camera and a tripod. Equipment wouldn't be an issue.
Each of us are going to have a different responsibility such as
gathering props, selecting settings and organizing equipment.
Right now we are gathering ideas and writing them down. I can't wait to see what we are going to come up with!!
I know that the three of our creative minds are going to come up with something great...IAM SO EXCITED!!

Blog 17

For the final project I plan to brainstorm and come up with different ideas during the weekend. I still don't know exactly what I want to do but I'm sure my partner and I would do a great job brainstorming together. I do know that it will most likely be a short video...=0)

(DRAFT NOT DONE)

(DRAFT NOT DONE)

I don’t believe we live in The Matrix. The reason why I don’t believe this is because in The Matrix there is no such thing as dejavu or the possibility of having a past life. I am a spiritual person and I believe in fate. At one point in the movie Neo has a dejavu. He saw a black cat twice, when he mentions it, the group (Trinity, Morpheus) automatically figures there’s something wrong. If you live in the Matrix and you have a dejavu then that means there is a glitch in the system. The Matrix is a computer based program, which means everything is a set up. Nothing happens for the sake of it. Everything is set up to happen the way they do. There is no such thing as fate. If everything is set up to happen the way they do then that means you are basically living as a robot. Even though life might seem that way sometimes I do think that there is a way to escape the feeling of living that way. In the book The Matrix it is said people just can’t believe something is true (unless your gullible) there is a justification for every belief. There just can’t be a possibility without the impossible. I agree with Nixon in that perspective. If we are living in a computer programmed world then who controls it? Is there a such thing as religion or believing in GOD?
The movie brings up a bunch of questions and to me it just doesn't add up. If there was a such a thing as the matrix then there is no afterlife. My views and beliefs doesn't compare to the Matrix world. I believe everyone learns from their experiences, upbringing and surroundings. In the Matrix it isn't like that. You are born in a pod of pink goo and something that seems like a robot grabs you and takes you into the real world. If I'm not mistaken it seems like there is no such thing as family. There is no such thing as values,beliefs,traditions or costumes. Everyone believes in something and if you don't have any beliefs then what makes you, you? Another reason why I don't believe we are in the Matrix is because in order to do the things Neo learned you must work hard and practice everyday. When Neo trained to fight the agents he learned through a computer based program although he did go through with the training it looked as if he was a natural.