The Garden Dissolves into Air

I have been dreaming for quite awhile about writing a blog post announcement that my film/video is finished.  I initially began working on this piece two years ago, and even I marvel at how long it took to complete. . .

In the beginning I was gathering super-8 footage, and just kind of hanging out with the film, not really making a movie . . . Then I was using the optical printer, and this is the you can't afford me part of the filmmaking process, so the optical printing took a long time . . .  And then I decided I wanted more super-8 film, and then there was Winter!  Not only this, but I had to use three NY film labs for three different purposes and a video lab and last but not least, Final Cut Pro! 

So I am happy to report that I finished this piece just last week.  The final version is on mini-dv, but this is a real film/video hybrid, the best of both worlds!  (Fly like a bird, hover like an insect.)  (That last comment will become clear in a few days!)  This work simply would not exist without film, nor would it exist without FCP.  My friend, Tim Reardon, performed a miraculous save as my Final Cut skills were being tested all the way, and he helped with the sound editing too.  Thanks, T!

So here it is:

THE GARDEN DISSOLVES INTO AIR by Jennifer MacMillan, super-8 to 16mm to video, color, sound, 6 min.

Millennium Film Workshop, April 29!!!

Comments

[specialtim]

I can't wait for the screening!!!

[jmac]

Wait until you see the program! Science, baby!

P.S. Don't forget about the Invisible Film Series . . .

[girish]

J.~This is momentous news!
I'm excited for you.
Since I won't be able to see it in person, perhaps one day when it is on DVD, I will get to see it.

[jmac]

Thanks, G! I totally will send a DVD to you after April 29. I wish you could attend the screening . . .

[Zach]

Big congratulations! Can't wait to see it, the stills look gorgeous ...

[jmac]

Thanks, Z! I am really excited for this science program and to screen my new work. I hope that you can make it.

P.S. A total solar eclipse today!

[sea]

A beautiful still! I wish I could be there on the 29th...

[jmac]

Hi Courtney! Thanks so much! I wish you could be there too. But we would like to repeat the show at some other very interesting venues, so maybe there will be another opportunity.

And I received the info yesterday about how you made the film, and I have some questions for you. This info is really interesting. I am looking forward to the lipgloss film. My first reaction was, "No you did not!" Too brilliant. Estee Lauder has some good shit. :)