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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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We've been printing many of my films in 35mm this last month, for archival reasons, and checking the prints at the Fotokem lab in Burbank, in a screening room.
I'm always uncomfortable looking at my own work, but when I saw these prints at Fotokem I was shaken up a bit. Film looks SO GOOD, so totally different from any dvd or digital format. Geez! Animation! Cels! But only a handful of specialty labs are even printing film now, and in the years ahead all the studio releases will be coming out as digital only. (2014 already declared by studios as no film releases anywhere.) So if you have film negs think about printing them now.
Although my cartoon "Quasi at the Quackadero" was put on the National Film Registry list of films worthy of preservation, the list comes with no perks as to preservation (or even a piece of paper to frame and put on the wall!) In fact even the link to the pdf which came to me as official notification was a broken link!
Film is the latest obsolete format. wow! The world is becoming so damn virtual.
I've often wondered if the monster magnet from outer space really appeared what would happen to our collective culture? Then the Republican candidate I find most unappealing, (though it's hard to narrow that group down),Newt G, mentioned this in some recent debate as a real threat.
I'm going to write about my own computer history. I poured so much energy and YEARS into Flash, and before that into some other formats that also scream obsolete format.
Stay tuned.
14 comments:
- Eric Knisley said...
I have to agree...film is just plain beautiful. I went to Home Movie Day in Raleigh, NC, a few weeks ago. The offerings included somebody's vacation footage shot near Lake Michigan, with the lake in the background--shot and projected on FILM. That blue was so deep it made me all swoony. As a digital media person, I'm resigned to the fact that digital has taken over--but I'm still shooting my photos on film!
- Nov 29, 2011, 9:47:00 PM
I'm so out of the loop. Is Flash obsolete now? what are people using to create animations?
- Nov 30, 2011, 6:16:00 AM
- Linda Davick said...
I'll really enjoy reading about your computer history.
p.s. I hate to admit this, but I'm not sure I've seen enough movies to know the difference between digital and film. I wonder how I could see a movie on film? I'll find out. There've got to be plenty of opportunities in the bay area, right?
- Dec 2, 2011, 11:52:00 AM
- booda baby said...
It's almost ... necessary to get dispassionate about film and hope, hope, HOPE that the future will rediscover its unequaled beauty. (I think the same thing about books.)
Of course, I'm grateful for the digital tools that allowed me the chance to do what, otherwise, I couldn't have touch, but then, it was the digital age that made my writing career sort of redundant. So, it's a pretty bittersweet gratitude. :\ (It doesn't seem like that's something that even ought to exist, does it? Bittersweet gratitude. Hmm.)
Anyway, Adobe was preparing to dump Flash for the last couple of years - but only as a development tool. I really do like to remember that, as long as someone's animating at 30 fps (or prepared to render out individual pngs), Flash will survive as an animation tool. Funny. If only they'd stuck with that from the beginning, instead of giving it over to arrogant developers (and I will NOT take that back. Flash developers WERE arrogant. Way to pick a fight.)
- Dec 5, 2011, 6:07:00 PM
- booda baby said...
Jeeesh loueeesh. I just realized I didn't even say what I meant to, I got so busy yacking ...
I love your DVD and wish, wish, WISH I'd ever seen your work on film. What a treat (an expensive one, I'm sure) to have it all preserved.
Whew. Much better.
- Dec 6, 2011, 5:15:00 PM
- Sally said...
I enjoyed reading all these comments. Eric, I hear you about the swoony colors of film.
Flash is still the main way to make animation these days, but Adobe is not bothering to make it work on cell phones and you just get the feeling it's another software they're leaving by the side of the road. Exporting pngs is probably the safest way to preserve animation done in Flash.
I really want to write about my computer experiences but just don't have the enthusiasm right now to sort through all the stages: so many things I'd like to detail- I'll get around to it.
Meanwhile I've discovered extraordinary water colors made by MGraham- the colors are so intense. So much better than Windsor Newton. They use a honey base- wild!
Boodababy, so interesting that you'd planned a writing career at the outset- I sort of did too.
Linda, I was going to suggest taking a Bart ride over to Berkeley to the Pacific Film Archive, but knowing where you live that would be practically an overnight trip for you.
- Dec 6, 2011, 6:09:00 PM
- Eric Stefani said...
Very interesting talk. I loved reading every word here. My 10 minute animated video was never shot to film, I shot my cels into a computer. I regret to say I got stuck in the ditgital / Film transition. Love your work Sally. Thank for the inspiration.
- Jan 20, 2012, 1:28:00 AM
- Sally said...
Eric, Thanks so much for stopping by, and your comments. I'm honored.
- Jan 20, 2012, 8:07:00 AM
- RHSteeleOH said...
Hey Sally, good to see you posting again. Being an avid movie buff and all things analog I can see and feel the difference in digital vs. film.
- Jan 20, 2012, 9:56:00 PM
- Quinn said...
Hi Sally,
I LOVE your work! I've been a fan ever since Quasi.
I'm the Visual Arts managing editor at Virginia Tech's MFA online journal, Toad.
I'm looking for visual art, particularly short videos, to publish in Toad. Your aesthetic jives with Toad's and I would be thrilled if you would consider submitting.
Our website is: http://toadthejournal.com/
Quinn White
MFA poetry '14
Virginia Tech
Toad Visual Arts Managing Editor
Minnesota Review Poetry Editor
- Jan 21, 2012, 12:44:00 PM
- James Snyder said...
Hi Sally. I have to partially disagree with your comment about 'no perks as to preservation". I work for the Library of Congress division that preserves audiovisual works, and one of the 'perks' of the National Film Registry is your work is then targeted specifically for preservation permanently on film. You are correct about the virtual world, though. What gives us heartburn is how we will preserve motion pictures that were born digital and never saw a frame of film, or films when film is no longer available (which is still a ways off, but will come). THAT is the challenge we wrestle with every day. We're succeeding, currently, but the challenge is how to scale the process.
BTW: I first worked with your films 14 years ago when I did a project for Unity Motion where we played your films in HD via satellite. Unforgettable! I hope to see them in HD again someday.
- Feb 17, 2012, 10:21:00 PM
- Sally said...
James, please excuse my grumbly comments. So amazing that you work for Library of Congress AND were part of the Unity Motion HD experiment long ago. (Best check I ever got!)
Actually way back when they were still printing Technicolor I had YCM black and white separations made for Quasi at the Quackadero. I thought they were lost but discovered the Pacific Film Archive still has them.
The challenges of preservation in the digital age are scary. People are so naive thinking things are safe on a cd, or flash drive, or even in the "cloud."
Video and video installations are probably the worst for preservation- already all my 3/4" "masters" are scumbly and then there are other formats now almost forgotten, like 1" and d2. yikes!
Anyway, thanks so much for finding the blog and posting. I appreciate it.
- Feb 19, 2012, 12:14:00 PM
- The 13th said...
This post really touches home, or our cyber home, if you will.
I've been a longtime fan of the Quasi series. So thrilled to discover Sally's work with Sesame Street troupe as well.
Yet, like this article suggests, there is a silent remorse in watching such history wash ashore like flotsam during the digital era. I'm confident all will come back to balance. Otherwise very thankful - that despite the lousy online renditions, at least, I get to learn, share, enjoy all of these works.
All the best to the changes ahead.
- Feb 23, 2012, 5:57:00 AM
- Sally said...
Thanks, The 13th!
- Feb 29, 2012, 8:41:00 AM


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The origins of the All Blacks' five-pointers against Italy in Rome last weekend were as follows: lineout, lineout, lineout, scrum and counter-attack. Little wonder then that the Waratahs this week handed coach Alan Gaffney a new portfolio concentrating entirely on attacking set-pieces.
The Waratahs also announced a new assistant coach, New Zealander Daryl Gibson, but they've clearly been keeping a close eye on how his compatriots have been really hurting sides year.
Of those set-piece All Blacks tries, the first two came from first phase, the third from fourth phase and the fourth from seven phases, but even in the latter the intent was there to strike immediately.
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The Wallabies do not want this side to get a sniff, or even be at arm's length on the scoreboard. On last week's evidence, this is a handy unit. Rising self-belief in front of a parochial crowd would make them an even more worrying commodity.
Talk this week about a more expansive approach from the Italians is not just hot air. Looking at how they played at times in Rome – with enterprise and some skill – you wonder what took them so long.
What also stood out is they have a bit of size away from the traditional source of their threat, the forwards. On the right wing Giovanbattista Venditti – who scored the try when Italy beat Scotland in the Six Nations this year – is a powerful runner, while fullback Andrea Masi's new licence to counter-attack brought his footwork into the game.
The approach also suits their back row of openside Simone Favaro, the hard-working lineout target Alessandro Zanni and Sergio Parisse. The No.8's reputation in the northern hemisphere has not always stood up against the powers of the southern hemisphere but the new desire to offload and support plays well to his undoubted athletic gifts.
The All Blacks were made to miss an uncommonly high percentage of tackles.
There is, however, a specific weakness to the Italians' defensive structure if they keep to last week's selections. It is one the Wallabies are familiar with, having also had to contend with the challenges it brings. The No.10, Luciano Orquera, is a fallible defender who they try to protect by taking him out of the defensive line. Instead, they shift Masi into the No.10 channel on opposition ball, with not entirely convincing results. The fullback got badly lost for the All Blacks' opening try, over-running Cruden whose sharp feet took him inside in the break that led to Kieran Read's score.
In Rome, Orquera was positioned on the wing in defensive situations, but his 170-centimetre, 78-kilogram frame can also provide an opportunity when Italy are set up to attack. In the first half the All Blacks nicked a lineout and threw it to No.6 Liam Messam, whose eyes lit up as he charged straight over the op of the little Italian. Orquera rather woozily returned to his feet and trotted off to the relative sanctuary of the wing once more. It remains a game for all sizes, but not if you can be exposed in a one-on-one contest. Accordingly, the crossfield kick probably now comes into the Wallabies' thinking in Florence.
Of course, all this supposition goes out the window if the big men don't attend to their business. We already know the Italian scrum will attack on their ball. They'll probably pick up some penalties, too. That will mean less if the Wallabies can win their own feed with conviction and give the backs something to run onto.
In the background there is the knowledge that a certain news conference has been scheduled for Monday, with a talented but disaffected colleague apparently intent on exiting. A display of crisp, accurate attack would lessen the relevance of that event but the Italians do not have the appearance of fodder. First, the Wallabies must get the win.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
33 comments:
- Bhavna said...
Vini's stuff is gorgeous! I have been waiting for her to exhibit in Delhi...hope she comes soon!
Love the vases next to the box too..
- July 26, 2011 at 10:16 PM
- Namrata said...
chai patty i see! maybe i'll bump into you sometime. I love the fact that you embrace art!!!
- July 26, 2011 at 10:18 PM
- quaintkal said...
and we all are blessed to see your posts with stunning images 1st thing in the morning! :)
beautiful images, archana! invite me over pleaaaase for that heavenly chai in the khullad. i will come all the way from Bombay to B'lore just for that I tell you! sigh
- July 27, 2011 at 12:01 AM
- Amrita Tripathy said...
pretty much inspiring one...! even i have been eyeing on it (Vineeta's artwork), lets see when I can get one for me.. :)
Btw must say, you are back with a bang..! good to read rang decor after 2 months (almost)!
- July 27, 2011 at 12:15 AM
Hi Archana love your blog and wish you'd update more often. I have to, have to ask where you got the bangle holder. Please, I need one, like right away :)
- July 27, 2011 at 1:21 AM
- vineeta said...
Yuhoooo!!!! I am so excited to see my box in your home!! And how beautifully you have styled it. With that gorgeous green bangle stand and your lovely vases. I'm a happy girl today :) :)
- July 27, 2011 at 1:33 AM
- Richa said...
Very beautiful.
- July 27, 2011 at 1:57 AM
- Indu said...
beautiful! love the pics!
- July 27, 2011 at 3:29 AM
- Shalini said...
Both pieces are beautiful and fit so nicely in your home. I've been eyeing a few trays that Vineeta has, but just haven't got around to buying.
- July 27, 2011 at 3:56 AM
- pRiyA said...
Arch, how beautifully you've written this post about how you feel when a work of art enters your home. I am glad one of my paintings is with you. I think it is a good place for it to be :)
I think Vineeta's box is striking and gorgeous. She always had an eye for colour and design which is apparent in her blog layout. One day I'll have one of her boxes in my home too.
I love the colours on the plate. I don't know much about Indian Gods but as can be seen from the photographs it complements the settings of your home very well. And what beautiful khullads, woman, your home is like some fascinating treasure chest....I'll stop my gushing here for now ;-P
- July 27, 2011 at 5:17 AM
The leaf pattern on the top picture remind me of the tree of life. Inspired by?
I am so happy I know of this blog, I feel I can breathe here.
I came by today to tell this: we are very soon 1 million all over the world holding hands :)It is wonderful, but I cant help thinking, what if we was 1 billion? ;)join us :)
- July 27, 2011 at 5:26 AM
- Paaka Shaale said...
Beautiful!!! is all I can say :)
- July 27, 2011 at 5:30 AM
- Arch at Rang said...
Bhavna~ Yes her creations are lovely! The vases are old ink jars:-)
Namrata~ ;-) Sure we should catch up over some chai.
quaintkal~ Thank you:-) The Khullad chai was at Chaipatty Teafe:-)
Amrita~ Thanks. I post only when I have something inspiring to share:-)
Anon~ Thanks. I wish to update more often too, but I refrain from posting just for the sake of posting:-)
Vineeta~ Thank you once again:-)
Richa, Indu, Shalini ~ Thank you!
Priya~ I am so happy to have your gorgeous work at home!!
Ege, Paaka Shaale~ Thank you:-)
- July 27, 2011 at 8:32 AM
- Nayana Donga said...
Love the box and always love your pics...following you. so true what you said about bringing art home.
- July 27, 2011 at 12:42 PM
- Neha@ Allthingsbeautiful said...
Lovely forms of art have found a great place in your home, Archana! I'm a big fan of Vineeta's work and I hope to have a piece of her art in my home sometime soon.
The Saraswati thali looks so beautiful and serene with the frangipanis. You've taken lovely pictures of these.
- July 27, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Hi Archana,
Both the works of art are gorgeous.
Love the details in all the pics! Its truly a "blessed" feeling having these wonderful pieces at home :)
Kudos to all you lovely ladies.
- July 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM
- Ambika said...
Great pieces of art, conversation- starters and -sustainers! I love your short write-up, especially when you offered frangipani flowers to the goddess :)
- July 27, 2011 at 8:32 PM
- Arch at Rang said...
Thanks ladies~
Ambika~ Honestly, not one piece in our home has been kept there with the purpose of starting a conversation but if people ask about it....each one sure has a story behind it:-)
- July 27, 2011 at 8:38 PM
But you still havent told me where you got the bangle stand :( Puhlease :) - Ashwini
- July 28, 2011 at 2:03 AM
- Arch at Rang said...
Anon~ The Bangle Stand is from Channapatna.
- July 28, 2011 at 2:50 AM
- Veda Murthy said...
its not just buying art.....its how you showcase n respect it.....lovely display arch! i m sure the artists will be thrilled to see their babies presented in such a lovely way....
- July 28, 2011 at 5:14 AM
- Plum Chutney said...
Archana your blog makes me pine for home endlessly! The colours and light make the UK feel so grey and bleak. Vineeta's jaipur box is an absolute stunner. We sell Vineeta's work through Plum Chutney and at our recent exhibition in London I had to keep resisting the temptation to take it off display and just keep it for myself.
- July 28, 2011 at 7:15 AM
- Sudha said...
amazing women arch...i appreciate how creative these girls are :)
- July 28, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- deepazartz said...
Lovely post, Archana. Any artist would wish their artwork to be treasured this way...it will live longer than the artist.
Gorgeous art by the wonderful ladies:)
- July 28, 2011 at 9:49 PM
- Anu@My Dream Canvas said...
What beautiful things, especially Vineeta's work. I am a huge fan.
- July 28, 2011 at 10:41 PM
- TheFairyyellowbugQueen said...
Exquisitely beautiful. These gorgeous original pieces of art look every bit the treasure they are situated and welcomed into your living space. These pictures really made my day too! Thanks! *smiles* Norma
- July 29, 2011 at 11:45 AM
- Chaggoholic.... said...
Thanks for the mention and i m so pissed with myself at having missed the opportunity to see you and Aarohi both. Well next time Chai on me :P
- July 29, 2011 at 2:17 PM
- Neha said...
I wonder if its the art pieces or the photography that I should applaud, but the mix is just better than the two. Awesome pics and awesome art.. One thing I keep seeing in your blog is your lovely black square center table with orange - rust tiles. You have to tell me where you got it from.
- August 3, 2011 at 5:19 AM
- nishaslifestyle.blogspot.com said...
archana u ve a very nice collection of artefacts....each one has its own identity...love it...
- August 4, 2011 at 8:27 AM
- Emreen said...
Vineeta's work is gorgeous... and so is the thali plate.... Lovely snaps.... Love the way you have shot them....
- August 5, 2011 at 8:53 PM
- Arch at Rang said...
Neha~ The centre table is an antique cradle turned upside down with orange tiles fitted on top:-)
- August 5, 2011 at 10:22 PM
- Patricia Torres said...
*sigh*.. Vineeta's work.. and Aarohi's work is simply stunning!!
Love the pics.. showcases the art even more.. Your love for art is very evident in your home.. and in the pics that you show us...
That chai is calling out to me.. If ever I'm in Blore.. I'll surely pop in for some chai!!
- August 14, 2011 at 9:30 AM
- Ambica said...
love love love your chai table.
- August 16, 2011 at 10:10 PM


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In 1999, the International Conference of Wycliffe Bible Translators adopted a proposal called Vision 2025. The leaders of Wycliffe Bible Translators wanted to revitalize our concern for the worldwide task of Bible translation. The proposal stated our goal: to begin a Bible translation project in every language in which it is needed by the year 2025. That is a very ambitious goal. It seems an impossible goal. Yet we believe God would have us strive to reach this goal, for His glory. We believe that too many language groups—approximately 2,600 of them—have waited far too long to know of God's redeeming grace revealed through his word.
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NOFFS was designed as a series of four separate physical fitness programs designed to eliminate the guesswork for developing workout routines for sailors, Navy officials said.
"Each series of instruction is tailored specifically for duty aboard submarines, surface ships, large decks and for group physical training. NOFFS addresses the two most common detractors that sailors face while exercising during deployments, and in group settings; confined spaces and limited equipment," Diana Strock, senior advisor for health and fitness, Center for Personal and Professional Development, said in a statement. "The exercises recommended by NOFFS are designed to duplicate the activities that sailors carry out during their daily routine: lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying."
The Navy worked with Athletes' Performance Institute to develop the system and also conducted focus groups with more than 750 sailors. The program was designed to increase operational performance through proper exercise, injury prevention and nutrition, Navy officials said.
Personnel in the Navy's Commander, Naval Installations Command will be trained on the new program first, then command fitness leaders (CFL) and assistant CFLs across the fleet will be trained to execute the new exercises correctly at their individual commands. NOFFS will be part of an education track that will be required by more than 6,000 CFLs and ACFLs Navy-wide by the end of 2010.


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