So this 1st video is a guy that I follow on Youtube a lot. He makes frequent vlog post. For the Youtube community to watch, comment, subscribe etc.
Here is the link ----->Would you want your leg back? Do you have abs? [ask Josh]
So people use Youtube like the website Formspring, where you have people ask questions about yourself and then you answer them. But its not just for one person to see it is for like anyone who has access to the internet to see. So in a way that makes the video very narcissistic even if they guy in this video isn't really that narcissistic himself.
Ok this second video is one of my favorites. I think its hilarious. It sort of makes fun of the people who make those stupid hair and make-up tutorials on Youtube.
Here is the link ---->How to trick people into thinking you're good looking
I think this video is less narcissistic because it is obvious that the video is making fun of the other videos on Youtube that actually try and teach people how to use make-up, do their hair, dance etc. So that makes the video very different from the one above. But at the same time, because the girl in the video is talking to the camera by herself no one else is included it makes the video still somewhat narcissistic.
What I think makes these video both somewhat narcissistic is the fact that both the people are just talking to a camera, then putting the video out on the internet and hoping that someone finds it interesting.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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Great work Nick. I love the camera's following nature. Your work kept me thinking "how did he do that?!". You really capture a cold feeling, and rather mechanical, to the piece. Probably experimenting with monitors would of served good as well which, as you know, Nauman used in the Public/ Private space installation. R.T
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Gabe,
ReplyDeleteInteresting choices - both of them different takes on some of the more traditional youtube videos. The vlog is really interesting since it could be argued it gives voice to someone who is at a physical disadvantage. Although I of course caught myself wondering if it was real - how quickly we doubt the reality/validity of the confessional.
The second one reminded me of Martha Rosler's semiotics of the kitchen a little bit. Very straightforward/ fast cuts. A certain dead pan quality to the presentation.
Editing in both of them kept the attention - designed to hold interest.
SAW
could you please post the link. thanks.
ReplyDeletevivian
I edited the blog so you can find the links better. Sorry Vivian!!!
ReplyDelete-Gabe
I've never seen Josh's videos before, so I had kind of a "who cares?" reaction when he started answering questions. But like you said, it reminds me of Formspring when people - myself included - think people care enough to know about themselves. We like to feel important. And Josh's fast cuts and editing definitely helps fuel that busy atmosphere that complements his apparent popularity from all the questions.
ReplyDeleteI love the second video. Great parody. The Rick Astley song in the background fits the ironic, tongue-in-cheek tone of the video, too, after the Rickrolling phenomenon.