30 juni 2013

Winter in Segovia


The old city is spectacularly situated atop a long, narrow promontory. It contains a wealth of monuments, including the cathedral, a famous ancient Roman aqueduct, the Alcazar, and various churches built in the Romanesque style including San Esteban, San Martin, and San Millan. The old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The Alc?zar, or castle-palace, is perched at the tip of the promontory and towering over the countryside below. It was built but the Moors in the 12th century. During the Middle Ages, the Alcazar of Segovia was the favourite residence of kings of Castile, and almost each king added new parts to the building, transforming the original fortress into a courtier residence and prolonging the construction of the castle till 16th century, when King Philip II added the conical spires and the slate roofs.The church of Vera Cruz, beyond the Alcazar and the city walls was founded by the Knights Templar. It is built in the circular style, a common design of the Templar, in recognition of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.The aqueduct that stands at the entrance of the historic section of Segovia was built at the end of 1st to early 2nd century AD by the Romans during their occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. The aqueduct has become a symbol of the city. It was

originally constructed in order to bring water from the Frio River to the city about 18km away, which required it to stretch from the Sierra de Guadarrama to the walls of the old town. Its main part consists of 166 arches, supported by 120 pillars, which cover a distance of 1km (0.6mi). It is made of 20,400 large, rough-hewn granite blocks, joined without mortar or clamps. Its maximum height of 28.1m (100.53ft) is found at the plaza of Azoguejo. A raised section of stonework in the center once had an inscription. Today only the holes for the bronze letters survive.The Cathedral of Segovia stands in the city's central plaza. Constructed by architect Juan Gil de Hontanon in the late Gothic style between 1522 and 1577, it is widely considered Europe's last great Gothic cathedral.Owing to these famous monuments, Segovia is a very popular tourist destination, especially as a day-trip from Madrid.

 



 

29 juni 2013

Belevedere



Belvedere in Italian literally means fair view.It is used as a generic architectural term but it has been used to name buildingsor places like * The Belvedere a small garden casino near the Vatican Palace, Rome, * The Belvedere fort in Florence, Italy * Belvedere (palace) in Vienna * Belvedere Palace in Warsaw, Poland * Belvedere House and Gardens in Ireland * Belvedere Plantation near Richmond, Virginia * Belvedere Park & Belvedere Towers; in New Delhi, India * Claremont Belvedere; a stately home in Surrey, England. * Belvedere (Potsdam), Germany * Belvedere College, Dublin Ireland * Belvedere, California * Belvedere, South Carolina * Belvedere Park, Georgia * Belvedere, London and Belvedere railway station * Tunis Belvedere * The Belvedere Club in Charlevoix, Michigan Anyone knows where this video was taken??


Roadmovie in Spain



Road movieIn general, road movies are a cinematic genre in which the action takes places during a road journey or a vehicle-based film like Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. Notable examples include Easy Rider, Thelma & Louise, Although the genre has its roots in earlier tales of epic journeys, such as Homer's Odyssey and Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, road films are uniquely

post-WWII, reflecting the boom of America's postwar automobility and youth culture. Despite the fact that road movies existed in the Depression era, the genre only became self-aware as a genre in the 1960s with "Easy Rider" and "Bonnie and Clyde." For this reason, road movies offer a great pop cultural history of America's shifting relationship to the road, cars, and other technologies, especially as various rebel groups--hippies, blacks, gays and lesbians, women, asian americans--remap the American road story.Like their antecedents, the road movie tends towards an episodic structure. In each episode, there is a challenge to be met, although not all of them will be met successfully. In most episodes, a piece of the plot is revealed - knowledge or allies are gained, and so on.Road movies traditionally end in one of four ways:* having met with triumph at their ultimate destination, the protagonist/s return home, wiser for their experiences.* at the end of the journey, the protagonist/s find a new home at their destination.* the journey continues endlessly. In such cases, the last shot of the film is almost always the driver's point of view of a lonely highway at night.* having realised that, as a result of their journey, they can never go home, the protagonists either choose death or are killed.



 

28 juni 2013

En plein air




The title of the "Norman Switzerland", was given in 1932 by Mr Gourdeau, Minister of Tourism In the feudal era, castles and mostly manors were built in its area. About ten still exist and a few of them are in good condition. More recently, the Orne and its banks have changed, and this has had strong repercussions nowadays. In the eighteenth century, our ancestors did not really care about tourism, but the fords, mills and fisheries built at that time are an heritage which a lot of country can envy. Who could imagine its surroundings in the Moulin du Vey (Mill of the Vey) and its barrage, without its little bridges made with local stone, and its famous bridge crossing the Orne, fitting so well into the countryside. Nowadays, tourism develops itself in a peaceful environment, with the Orne's winding meanders, swelled with many streams.

26 juni 2013

Museum minute




A video mashup is the combination of multiple sources of videos which usually have no relation with each other, other than a derivative work, often lampooning its component sources or another text. Many mashup videos are humorous movie trailer parodies, a later genre of mashups gaining much popularity. To the extent that mashups are 'transformative' of original content, they may find protection from copyright claims under the "fair use" doctrine of U.S. copyright law.


Human Rights testimonial


WITNESS empowers human rights defenders to use video to fight injustice, and to transform personal stories of abuse into powerful tools that can pressure those in power or with power to act. By bringing often unseen images and seldom heard stories to the attention of key decision makers, the media, and the public–WITNESS catalyzes grassroots activism, political engagement, and lasting change. We bridge the worlds of human rights, media and technology by incorporating cutting-edge innovations into traditional approaches to advocacy. WITNESS’ unique contribution to the human rights community is to serve as global authority on best practices in the use of video for human rights purposes and a frontline resource for training and expertise
The Training section of our website is designed to help anyone interested in using video advocacy in their campaigns. All materials are downloadable and sharable. In our Tip Sheets section you will find tools for assessing if video is right for your campaign as well as practical how-to guides to help you make the most of video for human rights change.

25 juni 2013

Eyewitness



Witness that will bring about change in policies, law or people's behavior. And we define "video advocacy" as using visual media as a targeted tool that will engage people to create change. Video advocacy is not about using video primarily for publicity or as an educational or training tool. It requires setting specific objectives, identifying target audiences, and developing a strategic plan for production and distribution to ensure the video has impact as a specific tactic within a broader strategy.


Anyone can use video advocacy, from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to individual activists. Video is a democratic tool. However, video advocacy is a time- and labor-intensive process that requires significant commitment of human and other resources. And, as with all methodologies, it has advantages and limitations.

21 juni 2013

Carl Zeiss Jena


September 1847: With skill, experience, vigor, and ideas of his own, Carl Zeiss starts making microscopes on his new premises. These are simple microscopes, consisting of one lens only and intended mainly for dissecting work. During the first year, Zeiss sells as many as 23 of them, an
indication that they do well in comparison with other makes. Nevertheless, they undergo many improvements during the following years.Nowadays we all know the brand which is similar to high quality camera-lenses

20 juni 2013

Fishing around the Southpole


When the commercial whaling moratorium was introduced by the IWC in 1982, Japan lodged an official objection, but withdrew this objection in 1987 after the United States threatened it with sanctions. Therefore, in 1987, Japan stopped commercial whaling activities in Antarctic waters, but in the same year began a controversial scientific whaling program Japan's scientific whaling program has remained controversial, with conservation groups and anti-whaling countries such as the US and Australia maintaining that the number of animals killed is much greater than demanded by scientific purposes and that the real reason for the scientific kills is to provide whale meat for Japanese restaurants and supermarkets. The Japanese government points out that IWC regulations require that whale meat be utilised upon the completion of research. The Japanese government insists that it be allowed to continue research into whale populations and breeding habits in order to refute claims that commercial whaling threatens the sustainability of the populations. In 1994, Australia attempted to stop some of the Japanese whaling program by enforcing a 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around the Australian Antarctic Territory. However, Antarctic territories are not generally recognized internationally.  Starting in 2007, Japan plans to harvest up to 50 humpback whales and 50 fin whales annually.



The park theater


Stagecraft is a generic term referring to the technical aspects of theatrical, film, and video production. It includes, but is not limited to, constructing and rigging scenery, hanging and focusing of lighting, design and procurement of costumes, makeup, procurement of props, stage management, and recording and mixing of sound. Stagecraft is distinct from the wider umbrella term of scenography. Considered a technical rather than an artistic field, it relates primarily to the practical implementation of a designer's artistic vision. In its most basic form, stagecraft is managed by a single person who arranges all scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound, and organizes the cast.


 

18 juni 2013

Beaune



BeauneBeaune is a commune in eastern France, a sous-prefecture of the Cote-d'Or departement, in the Bourgogne region.The area around Beaune, the Cote de Beaune, is known for its Burgundy wines, and Beaune is known for its annual wine sales organized by the Hospices de Beaune. It is situated on the route des Grands Crus touristic road among the vineyards.

Hospices de BeauneFounded in 1442 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of the Duke of Burgundy, and his wife, the Hospices are a charity
running hospitals and other services for the needy. Following from past donations, they own vineyards in Burgundy.

17 juni 2013

Avila the roof of Spain



Tips:
Work towards the best possible production value for your videos to ensure viewers don’t click away just because you’ve ignored basic production best practices (lighting, sound quality, shot-framing).
Make sure your video’s audio and sound recordings are clear and balanced. Properly light your video so it’s easy for viewers to see.
Edit and Condense
Depending on your content, your audience, and your objectives for the video, the right editing style, technique, and execution will vary.
Only include necessary footage in your videos. This is a subjective, creative decision, but assess whether any part of the video can be edited, trimmed, or condensed to improve the overall quality.
Avoid sloppy editing. It can be more distracting and difficult for the viewer to watch than if there were no editing at all.

16 juni 2013

Destino Sevilla



Post-production, or postproduction, is part of the process of filmmaking, video production, and photography. It occurs in the making of motion pictures, television programs, radio programs, advertising, audio recordings, photography, and digital art. Post-production includes all stages of production occurring after shooting or recording individual program segments.

Traditional (analogue) post-production has mostly been replaced by video editing software that operates on a non-linear editing system (NLE).


14 juni 2013

Dutch Remix


The footage I used in this remix of mine, comes from internet blogs and the sound from a radiocast from a famous Dutch DJ who on his turn had a German artist in his studio who remixed popular soccersongs from the Netherlands. Mambo Kurt is a German artist who does covers various mainstream and classical/modern Rock hits. . but when he plays the covers , he does them a little different from the usual type of song, as he plays a Hammond Organ, generally has a squeaky out of tune voice (which is actually his main selling point, due to the fact that his songs are actually catchier than the originals)



13 juni 2013

Altstadt Erfurt



It is hard to convince others that you are a professional using top-rate technology when your equipment appears to be the same as a squealing teenager snapping a shot of a pop star at a concert or a father trying to capture his baby’s first steps in the park. The number one thing that separates the pros from the amateurs, however, is gear that enhances the iPhone’s capabilities and provides
filmmakers with the flexibility and adaptability that they need. However, there are some benefits for filmmaking on an iPhone.

10 juni 2013

Citystroll Erfurt


Hi-definition video cameras have recently arrived (1080i) which, like high definition television screens, will provide the best of quality and image resolution.
The trend today is toward replaceable memory cards for recording, or internal hard-drives built into the camera. This provides maximum versatility, high recording time options, and few mechanical breakdown possibilities, not to mention minimizing problems with condensation affecting the recording (tape) media of previous generations. The subsequent files may be easily transferred to a computer and edited with low-cost software solutions (and a reasonably high performance computer and video card). The subsequent results may be transferred to a CD or DVD (and more recently Blu- ray Disc) for easy distribution or archiving.

09 juni 2013

Erzgebirge/oremountains


The Ore Mountains were virtually unsettled during the Middle Ages and covered with dense forests. In the 15th century the discovery of silver and tin deposits led to the settlement of the mountains and the foundation of cities. The name is derived from the richness in mineral resources. Segmented Erz- gebirge, the name takes Erz- from the Tuscan city Arezzo, which produced such fine metal that its name became the German word for metal. Gebirge are "mountains." Today the mountains are also a popular winter sports resort.

The Ore Mountains are famous for many Christmas traditions. As the silver and tin deposits declined, former miners had to look for new ways to feed their families. In
addition to lace making and weaving, the inhabitants went into wood carving. Nutcrackers, "smoking men", "pyramids" (carousels with figures of the Christmas story or from mining) and Schwibbogen (wooden arcs with candles in the windows, symbolising the opening of a mine) are some of many Christmas goods made in the Ore Mountains. Seiffen in the East Ore Mountains was a centre of the wooden toy industry.




06 juni 2013

Sacred buildings: Erfurt




The 20th century is not the first to create images of life during medieval times. The Middle Ages ended over five centuries ago and each century has imagined, portrayed and depicted the Middle Ages through painting, architecture, poetry, music and novel. In the 20th century, film has defined Medieval history perhaps more so than any other medium. While the conclusions of academic research and findings of archeology have advanced knowledge of the Middle Ages, nothing has had more widespread influence on more people than the images created by film. Just as most people's perceptions of the American Wild West were drawn from cinema, versus source material or academic research, so too most peoples perceptions of the Middle Ages were influenced by the powerful narratives and images of film.


03 juni 2013

Erfurt: das Rathaus


Still/video combinations
Most current digital still cameras are also capable of what is sometimes referred to as "Internet Video". This is usually a variation of the MPEG video standard of digital imaging created as a streaming series of digital images, with some advanced compression techniques. Names you might recognize are QuickTime Video or RealVideo, .WMV, or.AVI files. These file formats are usually limited in display screen resolution (measured by pixel height by width) and are not intended to be played on anything larger than a computer screen. Recording options are limited and quality is usually at the low end (for example 640x480 screen size or even smaller). Capacity is often limited by the SD card or CompactFlash card in the camera.