A kind of re-use intended to stop abuse

Re-use of footage re-contextualized by heavy video post-production manipulation to make this three videos from Amnesty International.

Quote:
"Amnesty International is marking the 60th anniversary of the universal Declaration of Human Rights with a new online film showing the power of individuals to protect the human rights of people all over the world. Work on the film required the equivalent of 50 days of post production, achieved by a collaboration by Rushes, Framestore and Smoke & Mirrors in London and New York."


Song in the video: R.E.M. - Until The Day Is Done

Previous examples:




I like a lot this videos, but this kind of imagery manipulation only possible because of the advance on digital video post on recent years sure raise many ethical questions. The absence of abundance on relevant precedents create a gap waiting to be filled with questionable uses for this plastic surgery of history, news and propaganda. Maybe medical ethics committees advices on cosmetic plastic surgery are the best place to start...
Link: Protect the Human / Amnesty International / Is Humor Immoral? / Anatomy of Movement

Total Recut contest: The winner is...

The Total Recut contest "What is Remix Culture?" has ended. My favorite entry got the silver medal...


By Jata Haan

Amazing creative re-use. It jumps out of the box.

The First Place prize went to DJ Le Clown with Xmas in New York City. You can watch the winners here.

Spoted at: CAF

Are computers ruling or ruining your life?

Absurd remix by: Alex Ezorsky-lie

According to this video, chances are, you have been already "screened". At least you should choose what goes on to the projector...

Scream if you find a way into having control over what is screened.