2nd February 2024
Our first meeting for the New Year and – I was late. Worse still, I didn’t bring a note!!
At 7.39 and a half I walked through the door as Tony was wrapping up his segment and Norman took the floor. Was he happy to see me or happy I was late? I was told in confidence that John Millard was a bit disappointed that I had arrived as he quite likes doing the reports. I do know that he took notes, so, if anyone wants a refresher about the start of the evening - contact John.
On my count there were seventeen members and one guest. (I was never good at dividing by two). The guest was Maureen Plain, a former member who is rejoining after a few years absence. Good to see you again Maureen.
So, my evening started with Joe, and that is always a good way to start. Unfortunately he couldn’t remember the shorts topic but it didn’t matter as none of the members could either or at least none that brought a movie. Apparently it should have been resolution but hey, the previous meeting was a last year!
Fortunately Philip had everything in hand and on cue from Joe, he brought up; June’s movie about the NGV Triennial. With stills and video we were shown some exciting variations of artwork. There were many beautiful creations and guests were allowed or invited to walk over some pieces. Seemed a shame.
Norman’s Ground Level showed the point of view of a shoe shine ’boy’ in India. The chap had been there for about thirty years with the same view. All feet and pavement. Quite a feat to score those images.
Matt produced The Age of the Dinnersaurs. His longest movie yet at 2min 30secs, I can’t do it justice with an explanation. It needs to be seen. A send up of the real dinosaurs, it has a great visuals commentary – very funny.
Tim’s Goldfields took us along the Walhalla railway at fairly high speed. Fortunately the track was in good condition. If anyone managed to stop
looking at the tracks, there was some interesting geology along the way. Puffs of smoke ahead of the train raised some comments and Tim explained that he’d filmed from the back of the train and then reversed the video. Cheeky. Tim’s second movie was about the Yarra and discussed the value of the River to communities past and present, with commentary about pollution during early settlement to pollution nowadays.
Mike Scully had his father Jack standing in front of the Trades Hall building in 2004 giving a brief history of the Labour party and differences of opinion in the 1950’s.
Jack tried to convince members that he had taken a mountain bike down a track at Falls Creek. No one believed that. The snake got a few comments.
Gary H. Showed Mira Moonwater. Beautiful videography of a mermaid in a pool. Apparently a teaser for a future competition entry. Looking forward to that.
Norman took us on a Night Ride in Kolkata. A taxi ride along a street of Christmas lights. I reckon that could have been seen from the ISS. Vehicles wouldn’t have needed lights. The brilliance and colour was only surmounted by the – you guessed it – horns, and I don’t mean animals. They were quite varied and loud. Properly choreographed, a musical score could be achieved. Had I been holding the camera there might have been a few blank spots, driving is not for the faint hearted.
A great show of movies, notwithstanding that none were ‘on topic’.
The topic for February 16th is ART CULTURE and SO FORTH.
June should be well ahead on that one!!
For the second part of the program, Elizabeth took over to introduce the 2024 syllabus. Presumably she had some elves to help in its
production and at first glance it seems to be a great effort which should have something to satisfy us all. I didn’t notice anyone shaking a head, so it was well received. I believe there is more to come after some ‘tweaking’.
Norman closed the meeting at about 9.30ish and out came the nose bags. Those who know horses will get the reference.
Cheers,
Jack
P.S. I will try to be there on time next meet
At 7.39 and a half I walked through the door as Tony was wrapping up his segment and Norman took the floor. Was he happy to see me or happy I was late? I was told in confidence that John Millard was a bit disappointed that I had arrived as he quite likes doing the reports. I do know that he took notes, so, if anyone wants a refresher about the start of the evening - contact John.
On my count there were seventeen members and one guest. (I was never good at dividing by two). The guest was Maureen Plain, a former member who is rejoining after a few years absence. Good to see you again Maureen.
So, my evening started with Joe, and that is always a good way to start. Unfortunately he couldn’t remember the shorts topic but it didn’t matter as none of the members could either or at least none that brought a movie. Apparently it should have been resolution but hey, the previous meeting was a last year!
Fortunately Philip had everything in hand and on cue from Joe, he brought up; June’s movie about the NGV Triennial. With stills and video we were shown some exciting variations of artwork. There were many beautiful creations and guests were allowed or invited to walk over some pieces. Seemed a shame.
Norman’s Ground Level showed the point of view of a shoe shine ’boy’ in India. The chap had been there for about thirty years with the same view. All feet and pavement. Quite a feat to score those images.
Matt produced The Age of the Dinnersaurs. His longest movie yet at 2min 30secs, I can’t do it justice with an explanation. It needs to be seen. A send up of the real dinosaurs, it has a great visuals commentary – very funny.
Tim’s Goldfields took us along the Walhalla railway at fairly high speed. Fortunately the track was in good condition. If anyone managed to stop
looking at the tracks, there was some interesting geology along the way. Puffs of smoke ahead of the train raised some comments and Tim explained that he’d filmed from the back of the train and then reversed the video. Cheeky. Tim’s second movie was about the Yarra and discussed the value of the River to communities past and present, with commentary about pollution during early settlement to pollution nowadays.
Mike Scully had his father Jack standing in front of the Trades Hall building in 2004 giving a brief history of the Labour party and differences of opinion in the 1950’s.
Jack tried to convince members that he had taken a mountain bike down a track at Falls Creek. No one believed that. The snake got a few comments.
Gary H. Showed Mira Moonwater. Beautiful videography of a mermaid in a pool. Apparently a teaser for a future competition entry. Looking forward to that.
Norman took us on a Night Ride in Kolkata. A taxi ride along a street of Christmas lights. I reckon that could have been seen from the ISS. Vehicles wouldn’t have needed lights. The brilliance and colour was only surmounted by the – you guessed it – horns, and I don’t mean animals. They were quite varied and loud. Properly choreographed, a musical score could be achieved. Had I been holding the camera there might have been a few blank spots, driving is not for the faint hearted.
A great show of movies, notwithstanding that none were ‘on topic’.
The topic for February 16th is ART CULTURE and SO FORTH.
June should be well ahead on that one!!
For the second part of the program, Elizabeth took over to introduce the 2024 syllabus. Presumably she had some elves to help in its
production and at first glance it seems to be a great effort which should have something to satisfy us all. I didn’t notice anyone shaking a head, so it was well received. I believe there is more to come after some ‘tweaking’.
Norman closed the meeting at about 9.30ish and out came the nose bags. Those who know horses will get the reference.
Cheers,
Jack
P.S. I will try to be there on time next meet
