By Stephen Tringali
For my final critique in Fine Arts photo, I decided to transform a story I had written earlier this year into a short film that is very much inspired by the Chris Marker short “La Jetee.” The inspiration, though, comes from the format in which Marker works, not necessarily the story he relates. This format utilizes a series of photographs, along with a running monologue and minor sound effects, to tell a story.
I shot the photographs using 3200 black and white film, which was shot and processed at 1600. This gives the photographs both a grainer look and a higher contrast. I used some props, but only enough to convey the storyline. The real element of interest here, however, is the location. Those of you whom I share a hometown with may recognize it.
