In his latest book, Michael Betancourt explores the nature and role of typography in motion graphics as a way to consider its distinction from static design using the concept of the reading-image to model the ways that motion typography dramatizes the process of reading and audience recognition of language on-screen. Using both classic and contemporary title sequences―including The Man With the Golden Arm (1955), Alien (1979), Flubber (1998), Six Feet Under (2001), The Number 23 (2007) and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)―Betancourt develops an argument about what distinguishes motion graphics from graphic design. Moving beyond title sequences, Betancourt also analyzes moving or kinetic typography in logo designs, commercials, film trailers, and information graphics, offering a striking theoretical model for understanding typography in media.
Going Somewhere on Here Comes Everybody, Episode 28-5
Going Somewhere (Episode IV) is at the end of Here Comes Everybody, Episode 28-5, September, 2018 monthly Experimental cable access show broadcast in Los Angeles and Berkeley, CA; Portland, Olympia, and Seattle, WA; Waukegan, IL; North Liberty, IA; Ithaca, NY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXfsrUPIzkE
My movie the Dark Rift will be screening on December 14 & 15, 2018 in a show from Synthetic Zero Art/Performance Event Opening @ BronxArtSpace. The event will also include virtual reality, a living art installation, experimental video, video installations, and visual art. The show is free to the public, but voluntary donations will be accepted for the performances:
WHERE BronxArtSpace 305 E 140th St #1A Bronx NY 10454
WHEN
Gallery openings 6pm-10pm, Friday and Saturday, December 14th and 15th. Performances begin at 7:30pm. Installations and visual art will run until December 22nd.
DIRECTIONS
Take the 4/5 express to 125th St, then 1 stop on the 6 to 138th St/3rd Ave. The art space is two blocks from the station.
Going Somewhere (Episode I) is in Here Comes Everybody, Episode 26-1, July, 2018 monthly Experimental cable access show broadcast in Los Angeles and Berkeley, CA; Portland, Olympia, and Seattle, WA; Waukegan, IL; North Liberty, IA; Ithaca, NY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5e54Lp9kvU
