The Story of Film

In the Odyssey of film it tells it's story through the historic aspects of cinema. This first episode of the series clarifies the misconceptions in the film business. The meaning of film is defined throughout this documentary. As one idea is born from another it forms the intricate details of the inventors like Thomas Edison that helped establish film. The series continues to refer back into the period of Thomas Edison, and reveals new revelations that were yet to be discovered about him and his inventions. Beginning in the two areas where he formed his ideas, France and New Jersey, He was able to convey his new technological advances in a clear and realistic way. Through his new advances filmmakers were able to personalize their films in an intimate way, and revolutionize the way that movies were made forever.

Origami Review

In the documentary "Between the Folds", self- established Origamist's express their passion behind the art of origami. These artists explain how their dedication for the evolution of origami has expanded the world- wide appreciation for the art form, and in itself is " making math happy." The establishment of origami began with Akiro Yashizawa and his belief that his purpose in life is to,"interpret the world through paper." The idea that origami is planning paper mathematically, and geometrically, but with improvisation, is similar to jazz. This is something that I can relate to because I have recently taken an interest in jazz vocal studies. Jazz improvisation allows musicians to express themselves without limit or accusation. It was surprising to see that this was something that is a part of origami;that the harmonic ratios of an origamist's folding patterns, are the same rhythmical numbers that inspire musicians. Also that both art forms require the artist to allow emotion to be what develops them to the next level of extemporization. I appreciated this documentary because it exposed me to another art form that brings life to paper, and helps me to appreciate the exploration of math and  paper.