Experimental Film - Influence 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDqBoUYpMq4

     The link above is a short experimental film by D.A. Pennebaker called Daybreak Express which was filmed in 1953. It was shot on a 8mm camera and was filmed on a train driving through New York City. The Music in the background was from Pennebaker's personal jazz collection to give the film more character.

     I found this film very interesting as the pace in the film began with quite a steady pace to a much faster pace because the beginning consisted of certain calm shots such as people in the train station. Once the film was being shot on the train and the jazz music came on it began a lot more faster but with this I found it was a lot more exciting as well for the viewer. Also the shots of skyscrapers with the sun up above was very nice looking as well.

     This piece gave me and Andrew Espley much inspiration towards our own experimental film as we really enjoyed the way the music completely changed the mood of the film and how it fit really well with the fast motion of the piece. I also liked this piece for the shots of people sitting on the train just peacefully calm with this chosen music in the background.