Back To Haunt You With Our Sound... Second Time Around...
(A Response to the second class)
As far as this egg project went, I was really stressing about doing something really unique and over-the-top (as I am going to try to do for all these projects because that's the point and that is where I feel I'll grow and learn the most - shooting for something ridiculous!) it turns out I may have been in a smaller minority of people in the class than I originally had postulated. I'm guessing that maybe several people did actually have had problems and maybe not known what to expect/what they were "competing" with.
Some people had really cool and far out ideas and... unfortunately, honestly, a few were pretty lame. That's ok though, hopefully the class made them realize they've got to step up their thinking a little and get more creative. There were a few stand outs that started with great ideas and that returned cool results, in my opinion: the "crucified egg," the "apple egg," and the "egg sperm" animation. These really stood out to me as projects that evocative and different - and somewhat bizarre. I really thought the idea of the "Jesus Egg" was fresh, strange, perversely fun and totally different. I also thought that the fact that he was willing to extend his obvious opinion (which I'm sure many did/would/will find offensive) so easily and openly on the second class meeting is really brave, so I applaud him for that.
Honestly, I am a little disappointed in our second assignment: 50 "what if?" questions... I was hoping for something a little bit more physical that I could create or do. And I was thinking of a way to incorporate something physical into these questions, I have a few ideas, but I don't know if I'll have time - as I work two jobs on top of going to school. But, that's ok... the class is yet young and they'll be other opportunities.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
"What Do You Want, Egg in Your Beer?"
Maybe you are familiar with this saying/expression, "What Do You Want, Egg in Your Beer?"
If not, there are numerous websites explaining the concept; such as:
http://www.answers.com/topic/egg-in-your-beer
(courtesy of Beth herself).
It basically means "What more do you want?," anyway given that we had received the instructions to do something related to an egg, that I have been homebrewing for a few years now, and that the newly added "Intro to Microbrewing" and the Wine Tasting classes were mentioned - it only made sense: I was going to brew a beer using the egg!
Now, let it be known: I am not some alcoholic fratboy making toilet wine just to get drunk - as there seems to be some sort of stereotype that if you say you like beer, you like bunge drinking 50 " 'stones" and doing kegstands all night/day long. How were it not so! I am, first, and foremost a industry professional who promotes the furthering of imported, craft, and microbrewed beer. That is to say experimental, interesting, and flavorful ales and lagers that are either completely one of a kind or harken back to centuries of brewing tradition.
Now with that out of the way - I had heard of strange brew recipes from Victorian-era England such as "cock ale" (yes, rooster beer) and "oyster stouts" (with actual oysters in them!) So, these being noted; an egg beer isn't really all that strange. I became worried about the sanitation of the egg - as most germs and beer do not mix well. So rather than opt for putting the egg itself in the beer I found an alternative that many people on the web said they've heard of - but don't know any further info nor have they tried it themselves. That is, using the egg white and shell as clarifiying agents - like in a beef stock. This is what I chose to do as it made the most sense and would probably return the most favorable results. I must say, I was surprised that it worked as well as it did!
If not, there are numerous websites explaining the concept; such as:
http://www.answers.com/topic/egg-in-your-beer
(courtesy of Beth herself).
It basically means "What more do you want?," anyway given that we had received the instructions to do something related to an egg, that I have been homebrewing for a few years now, and that the newly added "Intro to Microbrewing" and the Wine Tasting classes were mentioned - it only made sense: I was going to brew a beer using the egg!
Now, let it be known: I am not some alcoholic fratboy making toilet wine just to get drunk - as there seems to be some sort of stereotype that if you say you like beer, you like bunge drinking 50 " 'stones" and doing kegstands all night/day long. How were it not so! I am, first, and foremost a industry professional who promotes the furthering of imported, craft, and microbrewed beer. That is to say experimental, interesting, and flavorful ales and lagers that are either completely one of a kind or harken back to centuries of brewing tradition.
Now with that out of the way - I had heard of strange brew recipes from Victorian-era England such as "cock ale" (yes, rooster beer) and "oyster stouts" (with actual oysters in them!) So, these being noted; an egg beer isn't really all that strange. I became worried about the sanitation of the egg - as most germs and beer do not mix well. So rather than opt for putting the egg itself in the beer I found an alternative that many people on the web said they've heard of - but don't know any further info nor have they tried it themselves. That is, using the egg white and shell as clarifiying agents - like in a beef stock. This is what I chose to do as it made the most sense and would probably return the most favorable results. I must say, I was surprised that it worked as well as it did!
First, Last, and Always...
(A response to the first day of N485, "Seeing Sideways")
I really wasn't quite sure what to expect on the first day - what kind of a class is this exactly? After a quick rundown I can tell that I am really going to enjoy this class... my problem with many other classes is that while you might create things in them there are almost always lots of rules, limits, guidelines to outline each assignment. For instance, the last video class I took had very strict time, story, and content limitations. I like being given very loose instructions and then total freedom... It just so happens that is a lot like the first real assignment in the class: "Do something with this egg." Right up my alley. I can also tell that this class is going to be a lot of fun and unleash some real creative forces (in myself and the class as a whole) that might otherwise lie in wait... maybe forever. I am really excited to see what future assignments are going to be and I am really looking forward to hopefully be able to find a project that will allow the creation of at least one very wild art film without the stipulations of a normal film class.
Even during the first day people were starting to open up a little more and it's easy to tell who isn't going to have to be prompted to participate. Generally, I'm not very good in these types of settings without feeling really comfortable (i.e. : small class, knowing almost everyone, etc.) but I think this class is going to be much easier than a traditional setting and hopefully become much easier to communicate in a "roundtable" class such as this. Either way, I am looking forward to the endless possibilities and freedom this class should bring!
Even during the first day people were starting to open up a little more and it's easy to tell who isn't going to have to be prompted to participate. Generally, I'm not very good in these types of settings without feeling really comfortable (i.e. : small class, knowing almost everyone, etc.) but I think this class is going to be much easier than a traditional setting and hopefully become much easier to communicate in a "roundtable" class such as this. Either way, I am looking forward to the endless possibilities and freedom this class should bring!
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