tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229116074975538397.post3817876492510541708..comments2023-12-30T08:56:43.315-08:00Comments on Language Scraps: Thousands speaking a foreign language in unison?Torben Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04898308267210987998noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229116074975538397.post-88218695855597965952008-10-24T21:45:00.000-07:002008-10-24T21:45:00.000-07:00What Scott says here reminds me of a frustration I...What Scott says here reminds me of a frustration I often have when I write. I get very frustrated with the interference of technology in the process. I am torn between my need for speed (which typing on the computer provides me) and authenticity (which I feel best when I write w/ pen in hand). I can genuinely say that my writing process is hindered by this virtually every time I write...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229116074975538397.post-12883499567202244652008-10-24T19:51:00.000-07:002008-10-24T19:51:00.000-07:00Jorgen and Torben, I'm conflicted about this, as I...Jorgen and Torben, I'm conflicted about this, as I'm guessing you understand. When Sam Rushforth and I were writing our column Wild Rides, Wild Flowers for Catalyst Magazine, we found that making mental notes while riding for what we would write helped us see and smell and touch and taste better. But it also complicated the experience in some ways. Goethe felt so strongly about lenses as disturbing direct observation that he eschewed most scientific instruments.Scott Abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782322856303315648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229116074975538397.post-17057952588306088132008-10-24T13:39:00.000-07:002008-10-24T13:39:00.000-07:00And... i meant "dip his lens in the river in passi...And... i meant "dip his lens in the river in passion" :) Or maybe even better: "leading him to passionately dip his lens in the river." Or neither.Torben Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898308267210987998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229116074975538397.post-62314962119012602872008-10-24T13:38:00.000-07:002008-10-24T13:38:00.000-07:00Scott, this also reminds me of the beautiful pictu...Scott, this also reminds me of the beautiful pictures you often post on your personal blog. i'm sure happy you take those.Torben Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898308267210987998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229116074975538397.post-68204634544016252792008-10-24T13:37:00.000-07:002008-10-24T13:37:00.000-07:00Perhaps this is my retort as an aspiring filmmaker...Perhaps this is my retort as an aspiring filmmaker, but for me, my experiences are often heightened by technology. The camera becomes an extension of my eye, opening up unsuspected avenues. A microphone and headphones provide access to minute sounds. i pay attention to light in new ways. My "frenzied" senses hone in on details. i'm not saying that this is always preferable, but it is one valid configuration. i love watching footage of Stan Brakhage working. The camera becomes the catalyst for discovery, leading him to even dip his lens in the river in passionate . Also, i'm not sure that this digital camera revolution is that different from holding your lighter in the air. It's kind of a digital aesthetic --- a new way to participate. Of course, i'm also the guy who carries a notepad and a voice recorder with me at all times, just in case. i like capturing fragments.Torben Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898308267210987998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229116074975538397.post-37029590410269978742008-10-24T12:03:00.000-07:002008-10-24T12:03:00.000-07:00I agree, Scott. Larry Harper said that he used to ...I agree, Scott. Larry Harper said that he used to film Solar Eclipses when he'd go see them, but then realized that it totally took away from experiencing the eclipse.Jorgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05717319863790729107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229116074975538397.post-24814658581483692052008-10-24T08:52:00.000-07:002008-10-24T08:52:00.000-07:00The image of people at a concert filming the conce...The image of people at a concert filming the concert with digital cameras brings up a fear I have -- of documenting what's around me rather than relating with it, whether it's nature or music.Scott Abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782322856303315648noreply@blogger.com