http://www.movingimage.us/films/2015/01/09/detail/first-look-2015/
On the subject of experimental film another new form of film has grown into something deeper than we first imaged. We have seen these on websites like tumblr and is known as the GIF. Graphics Interchange Format are short clips of something with no sound seen all over social media sites. They have been seen as nothing more than a comical way to represent an emotion or response but is now seen as more. At the MOMA in January there was an exhibition of GIFs being seen as an art form. First Look is a festival that showcases new approaches to film making. It showcases “works that defy convention, experiment in form, blend fiction and reality, and allow us to see the art form—and the world—in a new way.” This year they showcased animated GIFs as an art form. We may never look at GIFs the same way again!
I love this post! We discuss the various forms of media but I never thought about GIFs. I remember the first time I saw a GIF on tumblr I was obsessed with watching it over and over again. Its a little story or clip of a story with sharp transitions and quick cuts. I love it. It generally is able to show its meaning or express the theme is wants to show with a few flips of a compilation of images and words.