A Day at Chapman: Tilt-Shift Video

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• published: 08 Mar 2012
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http://www.chapman.edu/discover/index.aspx Freshman filmmakers Michael Lee Cullen and Justine Stewart capture the beauty of the Chapman University campus and nearby Old Towne in the City of Orange in their tilt-shift video, "A Day at Chapman" - their first-ever tilt-shift attempt. Michael explains, "Tilt-shift videos are beautiful. They have been an evolving trend in the visual world for the past year or so and, as of recently, have really began catching on. I love how tilt-shift videos display the beauty of everyday life. Due to the constraints of a small focus area, the viewer is directed into focusing on only one part of the screen. This effect, along with time-lapsing the footage, allows the viewer to appreciate the energy and bustle of activity in the world around us. While editing the footage, we captured many small random acts of kindness from the students and faculty on campus. Now after creating this video, I look at the Chapman campus differently. I notice features, alcoves, statues, and signs that I never noticed before. I am proud of the video and thrilled about the response and excitement it has created." We agree - there's something magical about this simple video. Michael also composed the music. Enjoy, and thank you to Michael and Justine for sharing their film. See the campus map: http://www.chapman.edu/dodge/_files/visit/dodge-campus-map.pdf Michael Cullen's Portfolio: http://www.mcullen.me Justine Stewart's Porfolio: http://www.jstewart.me