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Creative Thinking in Experimental Videos: Balancing Technology and Narrative

2023-12-20
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From A Southern Rendezvous to Life's Ferry, I've made a number of experimental short films.These works have been shortlisted for international film festivals such as the Palms Spring Short Film Festival and the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival.In the process, I've been thinking about the balance between technology and narrative.

# Definition of Experimental Video

Unlike commercial films, experimental short films focus more on expression and exploration rather than catering to the audience.Experimental short films can experiment with new shooting methods, narrative methods, and visual styles, and are a vehicle for creators to express themselves freely.

# Use of technical means

Technological means played an important role in my experimental short film creation:

# # 1. Digital technology

Digital photography, post-colorization, special effects synthesis and other technical means allow me to achieve more visual creativity.In Life's Ferry, I use digital accents to create a specific vibe.

# # 2. Algorithmic Thinking

As an algorithm engineer, I apply algorithmic thinking to short film creation.For example, data-driven analysis of camera duration, rhythm, etc., to optimize the narrative structure.

# # 3. Cross-media technology

I try to integrate technical means such as programming and interaction into short film creation to create cross-media works.

# The Importance of Narrative

But technology is just a means, and narrative is the core. Regardless of technology,