I didn't quite expect to find James Franco among the delights at Sheffield videotheque this year. None the less I came across a short piece that was certainly pleasing for the eye... And not because we see his torso.
Although only 1minute in duration, Franco's visual sculpture is only one single fluid shot - as is the nature of dreams. In dreams we venture seamlessly between worlds and images and this is reflected in the piece.
I have to say that the final part could have been more pleasing to the eye, as the rest of the art direction was stunning, particularly the apple falling from the tree in the hallway. However, the green-screen keying and rotoscoping for the final shot was more than a little rough around the edges.
It was an experiment though, and a pretty one at that. Applause for the art direction and skill in getting that one 60second shot choreographed brilliantly. As I'm sure anyone who has filmed anything will agree, it's not always an easy thing to do.
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