Thoughts on a Portrait (Wk 7)
This is Aidan’s portrait on his friend Zach Green…
It has become very clear that Aidan is something of a savant when it comes to editing, an example of this can be seen immediately as the piano begins as the lights in the background turn on in the first shot of this piece. His use of found footage creates an self reliant and carefree image of Zach while also opening the audiences mind to the metaphorical nature of the archival images. On the surface, the meaning of longing for freedom is clear but with repeated viewings the use of birds and planes, inter-cut with a pair of running cartoon legs under the title of future immensely highlights how much of a powerful driving force independence is for Zach. While the piece is fantastic, it feels quite short and other aspects of Zach could have been displayed during that time. Yet Aidan’s on this particular aspect of Zach’s life shows how he important it is to him and showcasing this for everyone else creates portrait filled with hope and inspiration.
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