My sleep schedule is pretty messed up. It's after 3 am and I can't really sleep. Last night I didn't sleep at all. Stayed up until 8 am or so... ended up being a blessing in disguise. Spent the morning filming a time lapse of the sunrise for the 22nd advent video. Here it is.
Advent Day 22: Sunrise from Creative Act on Vimeo.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Looking Back and Ahead
It's roughly 11:00p.m., Christmas Day 2008. After a day of family and food, I've returned back to my apartment. Tomorrow I return to work and the monotony that has come along with a college town minus the college kids. I look back on this season of Advent, a bit disappointed I didn't meet my end goal. I'm uploading video 20 as I type. The other 5 I hope to complete and upload over the next week. Better late than never I suppose.
While I look back, I also look forward, planning projects to come in this new year (the completion of a visual book, a new (re)defined, a documentary, and a few other undeveloped kernels rolling around in my head I'm hoping will pop soon...continually seeking ways to redeem the Fall by a creative act. Like many of you I'll be making a long list of resolutions, most of which will last a little less than a week, but am hoping to come up with a few that stick.
While I look back, I also look forward, planning projects to come in this new year (the completion of a visual book, a new (re)defined, a documentary, and a few other undeveloped kernels rolling around in my head I'm hoping will pop soon...continually seeking ways to redeem the Fall by a creative act. Like many of you I'll be making a long list of resolutions, most of which will last a little less than a week, but am hoping to come up with a few that stick.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Advent Day 14-15
Tuesday was quite the day. Didn't work, because of the ice. Shot this from my window.
Advent 14: Icy View from Creative Act on Vimeo.
That evening went to the Oil for a concert. Shot this there.
Advent Day 15: Shout for Joy from Creative Act on Vimeo.
Advent 14: Icy View from Creative Act on Vimeo.
That evening went to the Oil for a concert. Shot this there.
Advent Day 15: Shout for Joy from Creative Act on Vimeo.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Advent 11-12
Advent Day 11: Eye for Eye from Creative Act on Vimeo.
The upload on this one was a bit of a nightmare... The first version turned out 4:3 and I misspelled the word cheek... How embarrassing. But, all is corrected. All is well with with Vimeo.
Advent Day 12: Divine Snapshots from Creative Act on Vimeo.
Simple, but perhaps one of my favorites so far.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Advent Day 08-09
Advent Day 08: The Son of from Creative Act on Vimeo.
Vimeo says the video no longer exists. Lies! Lies, I say! You can view it HERE.
Advent Day 09: Into the World as Light from Creative Act on Vimeo.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Advent Day 06 - 07
Advent Day 06: Creation Poem from Creative Act on Vimeo.
I plan on uploading an image of the final piece of paper when I get a chance.
Advent Day 07: Parched Land from Creative Act on Vimeo.
Vimeo only allows 500mb of upload per week. I've got 40mb left which isn't enough for much of anything. My 500mb resets Wednesday at 12am (so basically late Tuesday). I'll upload the videos from yesterday, today and tomorrow then.
Friday, December 5, 2008
A Better Way
I was a bit cynical and depressed after being sent a forward. It was a link to perhaps the most idolotrous/nationalistic video I've ever seen. You can watch the video HERE.
But, todays Advent reading was Psalm 33. Quite beautiful and a testament to the third way, a better way.
Psalm 33:
Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he puts the deep into storehouses. Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth - he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you.
But, todays Advent reading was Psalm 33. Quite beautiful and a testament to the third way, a better way.
Psalm 33:
Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love. By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he puts the deep into storehouses. Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth - he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Advent Day 03: A Child is Born
My friend Aaron and I are exploring the season of advent this year. Each day, Aaron and I are creating some form of art. I'll be making and uploading a video and Aaron some form of design. I'll be uploading my videos here on my blog. To view Aaron's work you can visit our Advent Blog.
Here's today's video:
Advent Day 03 l A Child Is Born:
Advent 03 l A Child is Born from Creative Act on Vimeo.
In addition to creating art, I'm following a reading schedule. I've posted this week's reading schedule below in case anyone's interested. To view the full schedule click HERE.
Week One: HOPE
Nov 30 - Isaiah 40v1-5
Dec 1 - Psalm 42
Dec 2 - Romans 8v18-27
Dec 3 - Isaiah 11v1-10
Dec 4 - Hebrews 6v13-20
Dec 5 - Psalm 33
Dec 6 - Isaiah 35
Here's today's video:
Advent Day 03 l A Child Is Born:
Advent 03 l A Child is Born from Creative Act on Vimeo.
In addition to creating art, I'm following a reading schedule. I've posted this week's reading schedule below in case anyone's interested. To view the full schedule click HERE.
Week One: HOPE
Nov 30 - Isaiah 40v1-5
Dec 1 - Psalm 42
Dec 2 - Romans 8v18-27
Dec 3 - Isaiah 11v1-10
Dec 4 - Hebrews 6v13-20
Dec 5 - Psalm 33
Dec 6 - Isaiah 35
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Advent 02: Ask, Seek, Knock
The second video I made for Advent. Inspired by Matthew 7:8.
Advent 02: Ask, Seek, Knock from Creative Act on Vimeo.
Advent 02: Ask, Seek, Knock from Creative Act on Vimeo.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Advent Day 01: Fourteen Generations
Yesterday began the celebration of Advent. This year I've decided to celebrate, to try and find some beauty in this Catholic season. Each day I've be posting a video inspired in some way by the life of Christ and his teachings. This one was inspired by Matthew 1 (the genealogy of Jesus). The first video is embeded below or you can click here.
Advent Day 01: Fourteen Generations from Creative Act on Vimeo.
Advent Day 01: Fourteen Generations from Creative Act on Vimeo.
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