In the darkness, we often find ourselves afraid and uncertain of what lies ahead. We cling to our sources of light, seeking comfort and safety in their glow. But what if I told you that you only need one light to reveal incredible magic in the darkness? Most movies are shot with many many lights but often you only need one light to cast a mood. To light a scene to create magic. Often its what is being said but the character is expressing that is the true magic. The light simply reveals it. The darkness is where all of our potential lies. Sometimes, when things look bleak and hopeless, this is just the place to find things that no...
My latest super 8mm film shot in Venice Beach, California, centers around a blank note placed on a barren beach. The Blank Note represents digital video void of life, a world where convenience and instant gratification have replaced the timeless pleasures of art, culture, and creativity. Directed by Constantin Preda and Starring Tara Price. Cinematography by Adam Arnali While the world of digital video is all about efficiency, the art of film-making is all about capturing the essence of life itself. Film stores the light of the world in silver halide crystals, and through its unique, almost magical properties, has the power to affect the human element in ways that digital video simply cannot. In my film, the barren beach...
Society Puts a Fence Around Us Have you ever felt like society has fenced you in, preventing you from reaching your full potential and achieving your dreams? Do you feel trapped in a cage, with no way out? Well, fear not, because fashion can be the key to breaking down these fences and unlocking the door to the royal court. Fashion is your Face and your face contains your voice. Society often places boundaries on us, telling us what we can and cannot do, what we should and should not wear, and how we should behave. These boundaries can be limiting, and they can prevent us from expressing our true selves. But fashion or your voice can be...
