Film Scanner

I am itching to shoot and develop film at this point, but I don't have a film scanner... I think I may have found something reasonable. The Epson Perfection V500?

I was talking with francis about his film scans and he wrote back that this is what he uses. It looks reasonably priced and I'm sure I can find it even cheaper on ebay. i'm not in the position to make any big purchases right now, and of course I'll keep looking, but what do you think? Have you heard anything negative about this yet?

Seeking advice...

-LP

Glow

I'm noticing a pattern among my Flickr favorites as well as my editing lately. I am drawn to soft yellow/orange glows... it used to be blue. I am always drawn to photographs to people or beautifully crafted images of props. But The yellow/orange glow is the clincher. Nine out of 10 tries I will favorite it the photograph.

Another Love

Another Love
Originally uploaded by Federico Erra

Romantic photographs. Washed out tones, soft focuses... these are the elements filling my Flickr favorites and inspiring me... motivating me to try...

I really wish I had some female friends/models I could call upon, but I'm still getting established here in NYC. This isn't the only photograph I've fallen in love with, but it did motivate me to blog about it.

Also check out Federico Erra's photographs in the latest issue of JPG magazine.

Photographic Urges

What I really need is a film scanner. I am itching, itching, itching to use the packs of film for my pinhole, Smena 8m and Holga cameras (especially because I picked up eight free packs at the PND convention this week). Alas, I have no scanner so I am trapped and doomed to stare at my film rather than use it.

Ed Note: While there are affordable scanners I'm in no position to be spending money right now.

Broken

"Without you I was broken, but I'd rather be broke down by my side,"

Jack Johnson

Sweet Whiskey and Cake

Kelly Sweet, "We Are One":
Last April I saw a beginner modern dancer attempt to choreograph to this song. If it's not done correctly it could look cheesy, but the song is frickin' beautiful.

Kaki King,"Yellowcake":

A soothing song that I'm currently creating a modern dance out of. Trust me it's amazing... especially if you enjoyed the soundtrack to Into the Wild

Sound Fix Lounge's Signature Hot Whiskey
I got a little tipsy on the stuff, but it rocked my world. If you're a whiskey-kinda-gal definitely have a drink. This little joint is the place to go... especially because I think they're losing their liquor license in a bit...

Texture Overlay: I have been working with texture overlays in my photographs lately. I like playing around in photoshop, but I worry that I've messed with the photograph too much. I am drawn to the natural mistakes made by film (Polaroids, Holga, Lomo, Smena, Dianas, etc.), but it's too expensive for me to be playing with film right now. The developing and scanning is primarily what I'm concerned about. Textures and color overlays are fun to play with. The melding of your layers bring about a unique image.

Inspirations in October

The photo used for the ODC/Dance advertisement Pasarin saw in Time Out NY Wednesday October 15.

It's been awhile. I appologize. Things have been busy and at times not so busy which is often worse. I hate feeling unproductive. Am feeling rather inspired right now through a number of mediums. This evening my focus is really on music and dance. Here are a few thoughts.

Danceworks I noticed that my alma mater (Syracuse U) had Danceworks auditions this past Saturday. I miss being in the company, but I've had to move on. Sorry to say I've been living vicariously through Facebook and the new website to see how everyone's doing. Ha. I can't wait to see the finished product in late February even though I can't be a part of the production anymore. We all have to graduate sometime.

Ani DiFranco's "Fire Door" The repeitition in the guitar always gets me. Mostly it's the fact that I can sing the song just like DiFranco. A gift or a curse that I can effectively mimic singers' voices? I almost choreographed a dance to this song and after seeing ODC (see below) dance this evening I'm fighting the urge (and failing) to dance around my apartment. The lyrics are what really get me.

Any Minus the Bear song I've probably blogged about this before, but ever since T introduced me to the band I've been hooked. It took me awhile to get into the music (now I can't imagine why), but it was the lyrics that sold me.

Feist's "My Moon, My Man" Perhaps I've just been itching to choreograph something lately because I keep thinking of this one. I see people dressed up with breifcases, but I'd rather not go into detail at this point in case I plan on actually using this idea in the future. Only problem is that while there are many songs I could choreograph to there are few as dynamic as "Breathe Me" there for I find it hard to match. What I'm really looking for is an instrumental song or something off beat.

Enter Kaki King. Her album "...Until We Felt Red" is filled with instrumentals. I like parts of songs, but I haven't listened enough to really feel any of them yet. I think "Gay Sons of Lesbian Mothers" is actually pretty interesting. Imagine if I was attempting to choreograph to that for Danceworks?? They'd have a heart attack on the song title alone I'm sure. "Yellowcake" is another good song off the album.

ODC/Dance This San Francisco company was absolutely amazing. Strong, great athleticism, very creative, awkward, smart and cheeky. I will write a review shortly though I was able to make opening night at the Joyce Theatre. I really wanted to see them in San Fran when I was there this past March. The minute I saw the ad in Time Out NY I called and managed to get one the last $19 tickets available. First row. Middle seat. Couldn't beat it. I was floored by my luck and the amazing performance.