I came across this article the other day that I thought was really interesting. Artists went back and drew in realistic proportions for several Disney princesses, and they all look great! I think the realistic human body is much more beautiful than the body portrayed with no waist at all. Seeing the pictures side by side is fascinating too. You don't realize how unrealistic their waistlines are until you compare them with what a normal waistline looks like.
I think drawing Disney characters with a realistic waistline would also help the characters be more relatable to young viewers. It may also help with self-image by giving little girls an accurate idea of what an average body looks like.
Read it! It's fascinating. :)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/30/disney-princess-real-waistline_n_6076634.html
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Interstellar!!!!
This post may not even be coherent because it is super late and all I want to be right now is unconscious. BUT. I have to post about Interstellar.
That movie is so good. It is one of my favorite movies directed by Chris Nolan thus far, though I still say Inception remains my favorite. However, there are so many things about Interstellar that I absolutely loved.
First, I saw it on Imax. So it was even more beautiful because I got to watch it on a giant screen. The filming was fantastic. Each scene was beautiful, and I was so impressed with the special effects. Secondly, the music was phenomenal. The music itself conveyed themes portrayed in the movie. When you watch it, pay attention to the music. The two-tone music reflects a binary theme. Pretty appropriate, no? Genius.
Thirdly, the themes of the movie were beautiful. I love how it weaves in love of family between a father and a daughter, the power of love in general, the importance of overcoming fear, of choosing love over survival, and more. I love the dynamic of each individual character. Almost every character in the film was incredibly well-written, and they all act upon different motives, which diversity reflects the different characteristics of the human race.
That movie is so good. It is one of my favorite movies directed by Chris Nolan thus far, though I still say Inception remains my favorite. However, there are so many things about Interstellar that I absolutely loved.
First, I saw it on Imax. So it was even more beautiful because I got to watch it on a giant screen. The filming was fantastic. Each scene was beautiful, and I was so impressed with the special effects. Secondly, the music was phenomenal. The music itself conveyed themes portrayed in the movie. When you watch it, pay attention to the music. The two-tone music reflects a binary theme. Pretty appropriate, no? Genius.
Thirdly, the themes of the movie were beautiful. I love how it weaves in love of family between a father and a daughter, the power of love in general, the importance of overcoming fear, of choosing love over survival, and more. I love the dynamic of each individual character. Almost every character in the film was incredibly well-written, and they all act upon different motives, which diversity reflects the different characteristics of the human race.
Technology in the Hands of Two Year Olds
I'm already amazed how technology has managed to fall into the grasp of toddlers. Take my nephew for example. He is the cutest child under the sun. He's about age 2, and he loves technology more than any toddler I have ever seen. If you have a cell phone, an i-pad, a laptop, or any technology of any sort, he is right at your side. I'm not sure what enthralls him so much. Probably the light, the sounds, and the colors. My nephew loves touch screens in particular. He loves to scroll through screens with his finger, and most of all, he loves to take pictures.
In fact, he loves to take pictures so much that he actually made up his own sign language that signals to us that he wants to use a camera on someone's iphone or ipad. His parents taught him several signs, and sometimes he makes up his own. When he wants to take pictures, he will stick out his right hand and stick out his pointer finger and point down several times, reflecting the motion of pushing a button. It's the cutest thing ever. And terribly difficult to say no to. Which is why it was hard for me to pay attention during a few general conference talks a few weeks ago.
What's the point of this post? I'm not sure. Just the fact that it's amazing how toddlers will now entertain themselves on ipads, iphones, and other media that others would suggest are not for kids. It makes me wonder how technology will continue to influence young children in the future.
In fact, he loves to take pictures so much that he actually made up his own sign language that signals to us that he wants to use a camera on someone's iphone or ipad. His parents taught him several signs, and sometimes he makes up his own. When he wants to take pictures, he will stick out his right hand and stick out his pointer finger and point down several times, reflecting the motion of pushing a button. It's the cutest thing ever. And terribly difficult to say no to. Which is why it was hard for me to pay attention during a few general conference talks a few weeks ago.
What's the point of this post? I'm not sure. Just the fact that it's amazing how toddlers will now entertain themselves on ipads, iphones, and other media that others would suggest are not for kids. It makes me wonder how technology will continue to influence young children in the future.
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