Flaming Globes of Sigmund http://www.darrenwoolridge.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:02:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Nonsuch Forest Video http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlamingGlobesOfSigmund/~3/HNY3uR7XQEk/ http://www.darrenwoolridge.com/blog/2010/07/26/nonsuch-forest-video/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:02:47 +0000 Darren Woolridge http://www.darrenwoolridge.com/blog/?p=130

Nonsuch Woods from Darren Woolridge on Vimeo.

A quick video filmed on a lunch break with Canon 1D, 50mm Lens and a tripod. 1874 Images. (Music by Buckminster)

I’ve been experimenting with some stop frame videos lately, due to making the most of what you have got. Not being able to afford a Canon 5D MkII or equivalent has led me to some interesting effects using a camera remote with my Canon 1D set to 4 frames per second. If you set the quality to small jpg, this gives you unlimited shooting time. (well, to the size of your compact flash card).

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Battersea Park from Darren Woolridge on Vimeo.

Shots from Battersea Park, London on 16-05-2010. Stills shot on Canon 1D. 1730 Images.

Music by Iridium Flares http://www.myspace.com/iridiumflares

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Mexico 2010 from Darren Woolridge on Vimeo.

Here’s a short video made up of clips from my trip to Mexico. Mostly wildlife and views. I want to go back please.

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It’s Pancake Day. Here’s a (very quick) montage video from last year. Getting Hungry….

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Coastline_Sketch

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Car Trails Stills from Darren Woolridge on Vimeo.

Here’s a (very) short video I made when shooting for the Photo a Day series. Images taken by remote in-car.

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Wish me luck!

Darren

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  1. Burial & Four Tet – Moth
    A nice 9 minute warm dub-step(ish) vibe.
  2. Tsukimono – Heartfiltershit
    From the Scottish looping man. I don’t remember how I got this track. But it’s awesome, and a lovely switcheroo halfway through.
  3. The Tuss – Death Fuck
    Rude title… Epic last minute. I’ve never heard a man play analogue synths like Richard D James. Tuss is Cornish for erection also. Redruth Humour…
  4. Fuck Buttons – Surf Solar
    Surprisingly good opening 10 minuter from more foul-mouthed boys.
  5. Modeselektor – I Love You
    Only track like this on the ‘Hello Mom!’ album, reminds me of ‘On’ By Aphex Twin.
  6. Isoleé – Face B
    Sounds like being underwater.
  7. Actress – Again The Addiction
    Really annoyed Mike when he was playing scrabble. Maybe not best played when you are concentrating then. It can make it feel as though pieces of your brain are falling away like wet cake…
  8. Add N To (X) – Oh Yeah, Oh No
    Repetitive, lush, analogue haze.
  9. Four Tet – A Joy
    There’s something a bit too good about that beat… Something fishy is going on here…
  10. Orbital – Halcyon And On And On
    Possibly the first dance album I owned that didn’t necessitate owning white gloves and a whistle to enjoy it. “There is the theory of the Mobius…”

There you go! Ten beauties for a friday. You can listen to tracks 5-10 on a Spotify Playlist Here.

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Water Tower

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