Design for Death by Theodor Seuss Geisel, had the famous pen name - Dr. Seuss, wrote the contents of the film with his wife. I read online that copies of the film were destroyed. The rarity signifies an obstacle of viewing the film in its entirety. Unfortunately, I must research on how to view the film in the Southern California area. I did seek answers. I already received a response from the film production that distributes the PBS documentary film - "The Political Dr. Seuss". It shows parts of the fim. The person who wrote back suggested the viewing at the Library of Congress. On their website, I found the film. At least, I have one resource.
I did contact the Academy and will receive leads on the matter. On a personal note, I found out Dr. Seuss lived in La Jolla on top of Mount Soledad. My plan for an urban hike to scale Hidden Valley Road to Via Capri to meet the base of the mountain. Then I ascent up to Soledad Park. There is a veteran memorial at the summit with a standing cross. I take great passion and dedication of viewing these documentaries which in return gives a direction of new ways of discovering life. One day, I will find the film to view and give my comments. At this time, I'm skipping the film and moving onto the next film on the list.
My next journey (action) is hiking up the mountain and taking photos maybe even create a short film of the library which contains Dr. Seuss collection in the next week or two weeks ahead. The obstacle of not seeing the film gives me creative ways of making my own film. I give gratitude to life. Live a life of a documentary instead of just viewing in the confinements of standstill.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
The True Glory
This reel contains footage from the sky and the sea of the North Atlantic to the Berlin wall. Throughout the film, there was a mapping made from illustrations of the armies, countries, and the cities. The path was moving along the ships, tanks, buildings, artillery, the armed forces, and the civilians.
I found the strong line representing war is the common thread. This thread tagged a tremendous account of a U.S. victory along with its allies to win World War II against the Germans. The ending shows the destruction of Berlin, the release of the prisoners from the concentration camps, the inspection of the Nazi party, and the ways that cities and town must rebuild from the war. The narration emphasized the whole operation was supported by all parties involved. I did not realize the impact of the cohesion between the countries which were afflicted by Germany.
Through this view, I am interested in viewing and reading about more destruction caused by one country then destroyed more by war. A theory on how countries rebuild their environments - if there is an emerging pattern. Does a country start with wood and less expensive materials to build? What is the time frame to which a country and its citizens consider their spaces healthy and sufficient enough to sustain a viable economy? Through experiences, as generations get older and a vast number of born enters into the workforce, a rebuilding naturally occurs. I believe that this is called regeneration. The forces that destroy equal or are less than the forces to rebuild the cities. Does a pattern emerge? Yes, but the pattern marks with stronger knowledge and reinforcement. Any holes appear whether from a wound or leak in a pipe or a void in a company's income or resignation of a world leader - an eventual goal of filling the emptiness happens. A balance or equilibrium is the solution. I find a model of a city with micro materials and to cause explosions in a controlled environment would be a great experiment. Calculate the time it takes to build the mini-city. Take laser calculations onto to the computer to range the costs and time. Then create tiny explosions and destroy 3/4 of the model. Then take account the rebuilding by testing ground, refilling the soil, use improved materials, and see if the urban design changes due to the contamination of the explosions. One has to use chemistry to cleanse the existing grounds. As one knows the contamination of brick, stone, and debris cause toxins. One must use chemicals to reinstate the healthy pH of the city.
How long does public health levels can sustain complete citizens' well-being? It is interesting to decipher the time. We realize in our own spaces if our cities are still healing from their wounds and destroyed environments. The sequential victory, the release of war prisoners, was a necessary act of duty but unfortunately it took time or never to have complete healing. One must think about their cities whether through a historical standpoint or figuring out and follow the path back to its beginning. I recommend on figuring out when the city was incorporated, when a state, province or country joined a union, or what happened during your birth year or your ancestors' birth year. The more you learned about your spaces and history, the more you know the present and what you can do for the future. Who died for the freedom of now? How the destroyed build the growth?
I recommend this film to follow the path to Berlin which the Nazi party fell and the cities were explained with fervor and interpretation of victories. I must say - the time of the footage was not too long ago. Think about who walked on the same ground where you are now.
I found the strong line representing war is the common thread. This thread tagged a tremendous account of a U.S. victory along with its allies to win World War II against the Germans. The ending shows the destruction of Berlin, the release of the prisoners from the concentration camps, the inspection of the Nazi party, and the ways that cities and town must rebuild from the war. The narration emphasized the whole operation was supported by all parties involved. I did not realize the impact of the cohesion between the countries which were afflicted by Germany.
Through this view, I am interested in viewing and reading about more destruction caused by one country then destroyed more by war. A theory on how countries rebuild their environments - if there is an emerging pattern. Does a country start with wood and less expensive materials to build? What is the time frame to which a country and its citizens consider their spaces healthy and sufficient enough to sustain a viable economy? Through experiences, as generations get older and a vast number of born enters into the workforce, a rebuilding naturally occurs. I believe that this is called regeneration. The forces that destroy equal or are less than the forces to rebuild the cities. Does a pattern emerge? Yes, but the pattern marks with stronger knowledge and reinforcement. Any holes appear whether from a wound or leak in a pipe or a void in a company's income or resignation of a world leader - an eventual goal of filling the emptiness happens. A balance or equilibrium is the solution. I find a model of a city with micro materials and to cause explosions in a controlled environment would be a great experiment. Calculate the time it takes to build the mini-city. Take laser calculations onto to the computer to range the costs and time. Then create tiny explosions and destroy 3/4 of the model. Then take account the rebuilding by testing ground, refilling the soil, use improved materials, and see if the urban design changes due to the contamination of the explosions. One has to use chemistry to cleanse the existing grounds. As one knows the contamination of brick, stone, and debris cause toxins. One must use chemicals to reinstate the healthy pH of the city.
How long does public health levels can sustain complete citizens' well-being? It is interesting to decipher the time. We realize in our own spaces if our cities are still healing from their wounds and destroyed environments. The sequential victory, the release of war prisoners, was a necessary act of duty but unfortunately it took time or never to have complete healing. One must think about their cities whether through a historical standpoint or figuring out and follow the path back to its beginning. I recommend on figuring out when the city was incorporated, when a state, province or country joined a union, or what happened during your birth year or your ancestors' birth year. The more you learned about your spaces and history, the more you know the present and what you can do for the future. Who died for the freedom of now? How the destroyed build the growth?
I recommend this film to follow the path to Berlin which the Nazi party fell and the cities were explained with fervor and interpretation of victories. I must say - the time of the footage was not too long ago. Think about who walked on the same ground where you are now.
Monday, November 7, 2011
The Fighting Lady
The film settings took place out in the ocean and air. An aircraft carrier was assigned to fight World War II with Japan in the islands of the Pacific Ocean. The documentary starts from the United States and through Panama Canal; then to battle and destroy Japanese supplies and warfare built on the islands.
The narration gave a full view of the training and operations of an aircraft carrier. It takes the viewer through everyday life - the talks of the Admiral, the pilots of fighter planes, controllers on deck, the cooks on the ships, the radio controllers, the repairmen, the servicemen, and all the works of the Navy. I enjoyed the details of the breakdown.
Cameras were used in the same operations of the bombings from the planes. The footage shown how Japanese carriers of food supplies, fighter planes on ground, facilities were completely destroyed. Victories were won due to the stronger designs of the fighter planes and strategic plans. The U.S. planes had strong materials to withstand the firings. The Japanese designs implemented acrobatic flying and less substantial materials. The results of the battle were twenty fighter plane loss for the U.S. and over 300 for Japan. The plumes of smoke and fire destroyed the Japanese carriers and gave victory for the U.S.
The organization and great narration kept my full attention as every detail was complete. I found documentary films were making progress as parts of the previous films taken place in this film. I find importance in solid information for a true sense of the subject. Although I gave a very brief summary of this film, I believe a silent theory of this film will be sufficient at the moment. I think that all of my opinions of this film will surface in other commentaries in future documentary films that I will view. Since I learned the names of the islands, I would like to explore the occupancy ratios of the Japan military and their duration. This will allow me to open books of history. As I view this journey, my mind is opening up to making one short documentary about a subject that I have an interest. May I write and produce a five minute film on a building that represents true aesthetics? I say the raw gratitude to my move to California has profoundly brought me to be a moving visual designer of my world through the lens. Furthermore, my mind filled with words. The details of these films will be the details of my mind. Adieu.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Desert Victory
The film was viewed in two segments. I was sitting in the home office and sorted paperwork during the first segment. Then I was able to focus a second time again in the office. The difference between the two times was the position of the laptop. At first, the laptop was at a desk level which is higher then the couch level. Due to the height difference, my focus was not 100%. But the second time, the laptop was on a chair; a full view of the screen enabled me to concentrate on the film. I believe that the position where you are allows a clear picture. This statement goes into our work life, personal life, and personal goals. Please keep in mind about the position that you are occurring in. If you do not have a clear picture of what you are doing or staying, change position. Or you can allow the things or events change align or be apart from your position.
As for the film, scenes of the battles allowed me to take part of the position of how the military survived in the desert. This could be related to any country. As I live in a desert of California, I encounter military personnel at my current position. I have conversations of their training due to the equipment that they purchase with a government credit card. I met pilots for the local air force base, Marines who train out by Salton Sea or unknown desert areas, more airmen who travelled from United Kingdom to train, army from the local fort always have variety of items, GPS units are sold to all branches of military either for personal or work or even a Naval officer from San Diego. I often ask what they are going to do with the rope, knife set, a bag, carabiners, or everything that is in a bag. Pilots have to gather emergency kits for their flights. I'm intrigued by their purchases. The film shows through the weapons, supplies, and especially water supplies how the soldiers survive out in the extreme heat of the desert. There is strength shown through the long awaited end of victory. There are two parts of the film. The first shows the actual battles and exchanges between steel with steel. The only difference is the ownership.
The second part shows staged exchanges of soldiers who had to survive. I felt that this is a progression of filming a documentary. This must have been a conceptual change to introduce acted parts to show details. In other words, the beginning of reenactments arises for viewers. I appreciate how they took parachute material for shelter to keep sun out, using gas and metal barrels for a cooking stove or heater, how they had to keep water intake at a minimal level, keep salt tablets at a minimal dosage, and the sufferings and angst of surviving out in the desert. I received an educational experience from the footage. I can relate to the make-up designs or ingredients or materials of REI products and relate to the physiology and purposes of man to survive and sustain a living out in the wilderness. The most gratifying moment of viewing the film is comparing to my own survival outdoors and all the experiences that others share with me while working at REI. I love how people can go into intricate details of their trips in Sierras, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Grand Tetons, Zion, Costa Rica, and more. I live an adventure through others including myself. I love the fact that I went on my own to backpack or camp out and learn about the products that I brought and to survive for days on my own. I love how to light a stove, find a repellent out in nature, test out wild plants, how to cross a rapid river, how to survive out in the cold, how to heal from yellow jacket stings, how to set up camp, how to survive a sprain, how to push yourself up a mountain, how to battle the noises of the night, how to cut a rope, how to battle winds, how to use an ice axe, how to use a regular axe, how to keep clean, how not to have nausea, how to keep dry and warm during a rain storm which is hardly never, how to throw away an awful piece clothing made of cotton, how to cut through bushes,how to adjust supplies on the pack, how to fix a trekking pole in middle of nowhere, and how to make to the end and back where the last 10 miles are grueling - either way. With my own experiences, I saw how the soldiers although staged really shown the ropes and obstacles on one has while being in the outdoors.
These documentaries are shown how closely related we as civilians are with our miltary troops. But at the same time, we appreciate the extreme pressures and environments which they have to present and execute their job duties for the survival of themselves and our country. The breakdown is the common bond between people who spent time outdoors is everything to do with survival.
The film displayed the soldiers, the sounds and sights of the weapons, the native people of Africa, and the victories. The scenes of the desert presented a real yet a mirage of events where I can related to survival outdoor skills yet I cannot imagine the battle scenes. As for now, I can live in real time as the United States military defuse the bombs in the deserts of the Middle East and see how others survive in mere details of the customers who I meet in the future and through the media. The survival of man is to live until tomorrow. When tomorrow arrives, one says same thing over and over again. Everyday, I learn to survive through the survival of others. One cannot take life alone to survive. Survival is what makes man a life to live. One grain equals an infinity number of grains to consume and distribute whether conditions are stable or a hazardous zone. Bottom line - push or get out of life. No choice.
As for the film, scenes of the battles allowed me to take part of the position of how the military survived in the desert. This could be related to any country. As I live in a desert of California, I encounter military personnel at my current position. I have conversations of their training due to the equipment that they purchase with a government credit card. I met pilots for the local air force base, Marines who train out by Salton Sea or unknown desert areas, more airmen who travelled from United Kingdom to train, army from the local fort always have variety of items, GPS units are sold to all branches of military either for personal or work or even a Naval officer from San Diego. I often ask what they are going to do with the rope, knife set, a bag, carabiners, or everything that is in a bag. Pilots have to gather emergency kits for their flights. I'm intrigued by their purchases. The film shows through the weapons, supplies, and especially water supplies how the soldiers survive out in the extreme heat of the desert. There is strength shown through the long awaited end of victory. There are two parts of the film. The first shows the actual battles and exchanges between steel with steel. The only difference is the ownership.
The second part shows staged exchanges of soldiers who had to survive. I felt that this is a progression of filming a documentary. This must have been a conceptual change to introduce acted parts to show details. In other words, the beginning of reenactments arises for viewers. I appreciate how they took parachute material for shelter to keep sun out, using gas and metal barrels for a cooking stove or heater, how they had to keep water intake at a minimal level, keep salt tablets at a minimal dosage, and the sufferings and angst of surviving out in the desert. I received an educational experience from the footage. I can relate to the make-up designs or ingredients or materials of REI products and relate to the physiology and purposes of man to survive and sustain a living out in the wilderness. The most gratifying moment of viewing the film is comparing to my own survival outdoors and all the experiences that others share with me while working at REI. I love how people can go into intricate details of their trips in Sierras, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Grand Tetons, Zion, Costa Rica, and more. I live an adventure through others including myself. I love the fact that I went on my own to backpack or camp out and learn about the products that I brought and to survive for days on my own. I love how to light a stove, find a repellent out in nature, test out wild plants, how to cross a rapid river, how to survive out in the cold, how to heal from yellow jacket stings, how to set up camp, how to survive a sprain, how to push yourself up a mountain, how to battle the noises of the night, how to cut a rope, how to battle winds, how to use an ice axe, how to use a regular axe, how to keep clean, how not to have nausea, how to keep dry and warm during a rain storm which is hardly never, how to throw away an awful piece clothing made of cotton, how to cut through bushes,how to adjust supplies on the pack, how to fix a trekking pole in middle of nowhere, and how to make to the end and back where the last 10 miles are grueling - either way. With my own experiences, I saw how the soldiers although staged really shown the ropes and obstacles on one has while being in the outdoors.
These documentaries are shown how closely related we as civilians are with our miltary troops. But at the same time, we appreciate the extreme pressures and environments which they have to present and execute their job duties for the survival of themselves and our country. The breakdown is the common bond between people who spent time outdoors is everything to do with survival.
The film displayed the soldiers, the sounds and sights of the weapons, the native people of Africa, and the victories. The scenes of the desert presented a real yet a mirage of events where I can related to survival outdoor skills yet I cannot imagine the battle scenes. As for now, I can live in real time as the United States military defuse the bombs in the deserts of the Middle East and see how others survive in mere details of the customers who I meet in the future and through the media. The survival of man is to live until tomorrow. When tomorrow arrives, one says same thing over and over again. Everyday, I learn to survive through the survival of others. One cannot take life alone to survive. Survival is what makes man a life to live. One grain equals an infinity number of grains to consume and distribute whether conditions are stable or a hazardous zone. Bottom line - push or get out of life. No choice.
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