![]() Then Rugnetta lists all the influences of stuff on the show, in particular, the anime that inspired the creators. He notes that the story is complex, and talks more about the mythology of the world. There are serious themes, political messages, complex relationships, including one very controversial love triangle. “What is perhaps most striking about The Avatars, at first, is their style. The writer and host Mike Rugnetta then gives context on the shows, collectively terming them The Avatars, explaining the fictional world, general themes and motifs of the stories. “Here’s an idea: Avatar The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are anime.” The video begins like all PBS Idea Channel videos do, with a click-bait question: All the quotations are what I transcribed from the closed captioning on the YouTube video itself. This video has even less argumentative footing, and I’ll deconstruct the arguments presented with my commentary. ![]() For example, it’s referenced in this PBS Idea Video, which also tries to define anime stylistically, even as a genre. I chose to write it in this fashion because that particular piece seems to have spread further than what I would like. There I made my argument for an origin definition, while refuting Chris O’Brian’s argument for anime as a style. I recommend reading my previous post on the definition of anime, as I cover a lot of ground in my first write-up. ![]() A picture is worth a thousand words, and what better way to express your soul’s inner turmoil than, say, a GIF of Roger and Pongo angrily pouting? The difference is in terms of consumption. Vines are primarily a form of entertainment. GIFs are also taking the quintessence of images for maximum impact. Vines are a more refined form of the GIF, and their connections illustrate the new demand for expression media not he internet. The format forces the hand of the creator to create sparingly, and create beautifully. This makes each entry so powerful in such a short time. With this Rule of Six, both forms of expression find their content boiled down to their very essence. With Vines, at least those trying to tell a concise story, these films must also be selective. In writing, there is the careful choice of diction to allow for multiple meanings and possible interpretations. How are these short work so impactful within such brevity? Part of it is that they form complete stories through choice imagery. Comparing each creative format enables us to see how their form shapes their function. The format is a niche well traversed in literary circles seeking to hone their craft. I believe we have found its film equivalent here. Never worn.” is the pioneering example, often attributed to Ernest Hemingway. We can think back to literature for its ancestor: the six word story. And from this limitation springs innovation. You can post anything, but you only have 6 seconds. The editing mechanic also allows for easy stop motion effects, for the videos that seek to wow the audience. No need to bother moving the mouse and clicking the play button over and over again until you can get the joke, the video can do that for you! Speaking of comedy, that’s the majority of what the most popular vines are, short skits (or accidents) that work perfectly within a six second time frame. Its endless looping mechanic is likely due to the video’s short length. Vines are unique from other forms of digital video media in that they endlessly repeat, albeit muted unless the viewer unmutes it. In the app, the user records video only when the screen is being touched, allowing for quick and easy editing anyone can do. Founded in June 2012, it was quickly snapped up by Twitter later in October of that year. Vines are 6 second looping videos that are easily shareable in social media. We need to define what a Vine is before we figure out its form and function. ![]() Ellen Degeneres has a reoccurring segment on her show where she merely shows some Vines to her audience. Many have casually noted that Vines are a new form of film, but I haven’t yet seen a full essay that tackles this new idea. Vines are popular, and not just among the hip kids. ![]()
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