One would have to categorize this blog as being somewhat "robotics centric". At a meeting last night we heard about how youth should use this time to discover what they really enjoy. What sparks a passion. I agree. What better time to sample everything out there. Robotics was presented as one of those "entrees" to sample. But, I think it goes much beyond that.
Robotics could be pigeon holed into geeks with motors and sensors pounding on the keyboard, writing in some unintelligible machine language. That would be a shame! IMO, it is really just a platform by which youth can start developing their curiosity and passion for problem solving. Not to mention just good old fashioned patience and persistence. Whether it is robotics or rowing, one must develop patience, persistence and vision.
Today I came upon an interesting stop motion video using real models, not CGI. (See right video) In watching this stop motion video, the complexity of how both the camera and the subjects had to move in a highly synchronized, multi-plane imaging technique blew me away. And, due to my curiosity, I had to learn more. Only after watching it a few time did I realize how much hidden (subliminal) messaging was happening and the amount of intellectual thought that went into making this clip.
It struck me as a collision of so many important skills which youth can explore today. I guess the term used today is "multi-displinary". Kids should realize that one passion might be instrumental in helping another person or group achieve their goal. Everything is so intertwined today. In this video, we see creative concepts, computerized model making, lighting, acting, team work, programming, digital art, scrip writing and so many more skills all collaborating to project a single message. (see right for how it was made)
The talents of so many diverse people were brought to bare on this 2 minute, 20 second piece of art I thought it was worth calling to the attention of others. Whether it was the creative team dreaming up how the leaves would be off the trees after the factory or how the farmer's mustache turns grey by the end. 3 million hits later, it is a VERY powerful creation. Using highly programmed "robotic" camera technology I might add.
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