Have You Ever Considered How Many People There Are in the World?

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The discussion revolves around the perception of human activity as depicted in time-lapse videos, particularly focusing on the airport scene and the broader implications of mechanization in society. Participants reflect on their personal experiences and interpretations of the video, exploring themes of individuality amidst the collective hustle of urban life.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find the airport scene mesmerizing and interesting, appreciating the visual representation of planes and cars.
  • Others express a more critical view, suggesting that the video is somewhat boring and merely shows cars and planes without deeper significance.
  • One participant argues that the video contrasts mechanization in society with the natural world, suggesting it offers a unique perspective on life's rush and the importance of appreciation.
  • A participant shares a personal anecdote about past experiences with similar films, indicating a preference for more intense and impactful works.
  • Another participant reflects on their realization of the vast number of people in the world, emphasizing the uniqueness of individual lives despite the collective rush of society.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions, with some appreciating the artistic value of the video while others find it lacking. There is no consensus on the interpretation or significance of the video, indicating multiple competing views.

Contextual Notes

Participants' interpretations are influenced by personal experiences and subjective views on art and representation, leading to varying degrees of appreciation and critique.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in art interpretation, urban studies, or the psychological aspects of collective human behavior may find this discussion relevant.

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I really like the airport scene.
 
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That is neat. Kind of mesmerizing.
 
Cool, the planes landing and taking off looked interesting.
 
Neato!
 
Wow that's great.

EDIT: http://www.599productions.com/599/Timelapse%20480p.html

High DEF version.
 
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Yeah they also have high res versions at the 599 productions website.
 
Ironic that time lapse appears the same as fast forward. Here is Earth 12 months. I don't know what method was used.

 
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Ugh, you HAVE to watch the high res version, its breathtaking. The image quality is simply fantastic. Dont even bother looking at the Youtube.

I do have to complain though. They ruined what would be a great piece by stopping it right in the middle of the song.
 
I thought it was somewhat boring. It's just cars moving around, and planes in one.
 
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It shows the mechanization of the society that we live in, but at the same time it contrasts mechanization of nature herself. The cars are always shooting by, trying to go somewhere...then they go to the airport, as seen by the huge LAX. Then you see the airplanes doing their aerial dance, which finally goes to a scene of the stars moving around in their respective worlds.


Yet at the same time, it shows that life will pass you by if you don’t stop and take the time to appreciate it, which is exactly what this video does, in an ironic kinda way. It makes you appreciate the rush from an outsiders perspective.

there's much more to it than 'cars going around and airplanes', but you have to open your mind to see it. And your interpretation of it will be different than mine, that's why its art. :smile:
 
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For me, been there done that, my dad had some films in the 80's made by a Japanese filmmaker which will leave you laughing,crying, and wondering all at the same time, using same technique only a factor of 10 more intense than this derivitave stuff.
 
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I was just watching it and thinking how it reminded me of a few moments I've spent in Warsaw, Boston, NYC, LA, etc. When I was rather young I never really considered how many people there were in the world, and still today I often forget. When I spend the night at a hotel near a tall building, I usually spend a good hour or two simply watching the building. There are a few moments during which I realize just how many people there are and that each single one of them has their own life. They each go to work and go on with their business. We all rush to do everything and don't even realize that there are tons of people doing the same thing. Yet we still think we are unique and that our worries matter.

This ^^ on top of what cyrus said.
 

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