Technology has a way of coming full
circle. Mobile phones started off big, and then they got small, and now they
are getting bigger again.
A camera that was once an important
part of many filmmakers’ toolboxes and also recorded countless family
gatherings has been resurrected.
Earlier this year, Kodak announced
that they are introducing a new
Kodak Super 8 camera. The move is a response to the growing awareness that
many artists are eschewing digital formats in favor of traditional film for
still and motion photography.
Old mediums extend from the visual
arts to audio as well. It is well known that in many circles vinyl still
remains the preferred format for music. And now, some young people are
rediscovering cassettes.
Profiles
Series productions is constantly working to discover how technology is
evolving in new ways. Even as we find new avenues to integrate digital mediums
into our world, there is still a desire to take advantage of the artistic
merits of formats that have been neglected as technology has marched on. In a
way, these old formats represent just another way that new technology is
helping us to rediscover the world around us.
