Showing posts with label Trip to the Moon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trip to the Moon. Show all posts
Monday, 20 January 2014
TIME 05:53
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I, admittedly, hate memorizing facts about the sciences. I prefer Math, Chemistry, and Physics over Biology and Earth Science. So I did a little research and found out that Neil Armstrong, the first man to actually step on the surface of the Moon, contributed that giant leap for mankind on July 20, 1969.

Le Voyage Dans La Lune (A Trip to the Moon), a French silent sci-fi film, was actually produced almost 7 decades before the actual landing of Apollo 11 on the moon. If I were present on the premier of that short film, I would be amazed by the wide imagination and the wild thoughts of the director.


I mean seriously, who knows what will happen in the year 2081? I currently think it’s improbable to time travel, but what the heck, with the technology we have and the innovative minds of the people today, nothing seems to be impossible anymore! So 2081? Come at me, bro.
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Thursday, 16 January 2014
TIME 23:31
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Dubbed as the first science fiction film in history, Le Voyage Dans La Lune is a film about astronomers courageous enough to explore an unchartered territory – the moon. They conquer lunar inhabitants called Selenites and even brings one back home with them.

If I were part of the first to get a chance to watch this whimsical film, I could not imagine how magical it must have been to witness something that I thought entirely impossible. Vacation on the moon? Selenites? Crazy talk, right? I would’ve found the fourteen-minute film wonderfully hilarious and extremely unbelievable – yet at the same time, remain a thing of hand-painted illusion and fantasy. However, I would have been (and I am) a fan of the film – hoping that maybe one day, taking a walk on the moon becomes a reality.
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TIME 13:16
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Oh the Possibilities!

If I were present in the first screening of the movie, “Trip to the Moon”, I would be amazed, excited, inspired and most of all honored that I watched the first motion picture. I would be amazed because I know for sure that I would continually ask myself how they made the film. Back then, still pictures amazed people but pictures in motion? That is really something. I would have been amazing to know what the other spectators were thinking while watching the film.

I would also be excited because I couldn't wait to see the future films that would be made after the first one. Would they make a part two of the film or make a whole different story? The possibilities would definitely make me excited. I would be inspired because I would also want to go to the moon or make movies.  I would also be honored because it’s the first of its kind and it’s an important part of our history and I would be very happy to be a part of it.

I am very intrigued about what must have been the inspiration of the film maker. The film looked like a lot of work was put into it. What must have he felt when watching the movie himself? Was he also emotional and proud about the film that he had made?


 The film must have been a technological advancement during that time.  Though today, it was hard to appreciate the film because of its poor quality compared to the quality of the films that we have now. Moreover, the plot was somehow not that interesting because we were very much used to the story of the different adventures to the moon and space. But we cannot take away the fact that it was an important film since the film paved the way to the other movies that came after it. If the film did not push through and was unsuccessful, there might be a possibility that the films today would be very different. Or to be bold, there might not be films at all. The technology that goes along with it would never be invented and improved such as the screens. Screens became an essential part of our lives. Almost all of us if not all has cell phones of our own and televisions and computers in our homes. Our lives wouldn't be the same if it weren't for the film. 
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Wednesday, 15 January 2014
TIME 23:46
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Surprised. Amazed. Astonished. These are the reactions that I could have had if I were to watch the film Trip to the Moon during the date of its first screening. Of course, now, I admit that the film’s quality is poor compared to the films that are produced today. But still, considering the time that it was made, this film is really great one.

One reason why I think I’d be amazed watching this during its first screening is that I don’t know how people during those times learned about filming. If today is the time of continuous development and improvement of films, then at those times, it can be considered as the origin or start of filming. I am amazed by the fact that they were able to produce especially this kind of film.

Another reason is that the concept of the film was extraordinary. Actually, I think people today would find it corny and shallow rather than creative or imaginative. This is because, now people have a wide range of movies wherein we get to watch any genres of movies we want. But people before are surely entertained with the film’s concept. With the background music, the props, the story and sequence of events, people during those times are definitely entertained by this film.


I do not think this film has a downside, since during those times the editing tools/techniques are not as complicated as the editing tools/techniques today. The background music, though not as smoothly as we can imagine, blends with the video, plus the props in the set, where it was filmed, are really made to look as realistic as possible. It is not a simple background, like when they got to the moon; the set was detailed just as how they think the moon would be like. In addition to that, I think the viewers at that time were informed a little about what how explorations would be like, though like how it is in reality, but viewers of the film would have a little knowledge of how explorations in new dimensions happen. I would say, the film was entertaining and at the same time, I would not say absolutely, rather, quite educational. And I think during those times, these kinds of films are wanted and praised by many people.
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TIME 19:51
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“What will it really be like on the moon?” This question probably crosses every person’s mind as one stares at the shining moon in a starry night. This question is answered creatively in the creation of the show Trip to the Moon.
The way the lively music of the orchestra and band, the colorful play of pictures and the creative backgrounds put together, makes the show very interesting to watch. Even though the characters were not saying anything, their gestures and fixtures alone describe their feelings and emotions. This colored version of a video show was an indication of a great leap in technology. The creation of this show is truly a great step in the entertainment industry. It is because it minimalizes the errors of an entertainment program and in addition, can add amazing visuals on the show compared to a live, onstage performance with limited props, which overall contributes to the satisfaction of the audience.
From this, I imagine the evolution of entertainment from people performing live in theater to the form of clear, colorful, lively videos which can even be enjoyed at the comfort of one’s home. Through technology, I imagine more thrilling inventions for the comfort of humans in the future. On the other hand, the story itself tickles my imagination. Questions such as “Is it really possible to go to the moon?, Are there any inhabitants there?, Can a man survive or live in the moon?, What will the moon looks like?” flash across my imagination. Somehow, this show relates how man interests life on the moon. It reflects the author’s belief about the future where man can give a giant leap on the lunar soil. It lets me ponder about the future of space and moon exploration and makes me be aware of it. Thus, this show makes me realize of how technology and media influences the society by letting people watch this video. Though this show was created for the purpose of entertainment, it manifests how important the future of technology to reveal the many mysteries of nature. It indirectly implies the role of technology in achieving man’s dreams.




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Monday, 13 January 2014
TIME 23:06
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by Clare Tan
        If I had seen the movie “Trip to the Moon” the first time it came out:
I WOULD HAVE LOVED IT. Hands down.
Why?
        Well first of all, I love it now, in 2014. Needless to say, the film’s technological basis is hopelessly outdated (by 112 years to be precise). 3D films exist now. And even the “old style” hand-drawn animated movies we know about are a long haul from Trip to the Moon.
Even the film’s topic is outdated. Nobody has to imagine what the moon looks like now – we have actual pictures.
         And yet despite all this, and the horrible quality of the restored version – I know they did their best, but let’s face it, it’s hopelessly blurry and the color shifting is crazy distracting – I loved the film. I loved the soundtrack – I mean, can you imagine how good it must be if it fills in for all the dialogue? The fact that I was able to understand what happened, despite the fact that there were no voices, facial expression close-ups, or even (for me) relatable historical contexts, just shows how good the direction was. The way the characters would flail their arms about, and act (very convincingly) silly, was as good as any dialogue joke. And the concept of hitting the moon in the eye, and even making it bleed – that’s creativity unleashed. I know they hadn’t gone up to the moon yet back then, but who imagines the moon bleeding?
          And if I liked it now, how much more would I have liked it back in 1902? Films were just coming out back then, and the camera had just been invented 10 years back. Put together cool new technology, imagining “impossible” things, and convincing comedy and direction, and you have a surefire success.

For more info and to check my dates, see here.

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