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"For me, nothing can be entirely original in terms of making music in this day and age," writes Dylan Amirio in the second part of his essay series, "Look to Listen." But just because something can't be fully original, it doesn't mean that there is no room for another form of originality. Today's musicians have the privilege of being able to put their creativity to the test by working with what already exists.
Graphic novels and comics are often associated with books that are "just for kids," but anyone who has seriously explored the medium would know that they can appeal to many more age groups than one. This month, Whiteboard Journal offers a selection of graphic novels that focus on various themes. All titles are available at Kinokuniya bookstores in Jakarta.
In her first essay, Kriztille Junio described how an artist's tools evolve in the digital age. Now, she returns to explore an interactive medium: the video game. As an art medium, video games, provide the artist with a lush possibility for both storytelling and gameplay, and in turn allow the artist to create something more than just games.
, which fell on March 26, 2014, Nike is releasing a limited edition of the sneaker: . This customized version shares some of the most notable characteristics with the original Air Max 1. This Air Max 1 will be available in Nike retailers starting from the end of March.
Have you been walking enough since the publication of Tama Salim's last essay? Well, if you haven't, he's back with another insightful piece of writing that will hopefully encourage you to take a stroll in your neighborhood every now and then. The core of this essay is the important connection Tama makes between walking and locality.
- Technical elements are not the only things that make a film appealing – the unseen ingredients are equally important (the personal touch and “the soul” of the director) - Music can be the nostalgic element of a film. In other words, it is one of the strongest elements that remind viewers of a movie they had already seen. - Music can change the perception that viewers have towards a particular movie. - However, it is not only music that matters. In fact, a participant argued that it is the absence or presence of certain that make or break the ambience of a film. - There are many different “standards” that determine the quality of films. What is important is not the standard, but the coherence of a movie – that is, the ability of the director to with the - The number of teasers, trailers available prior to the release of a film exists to give viewers visual expectations (as opposed to text, which allows viewers to draw their own “visual” expectations). - On adaptations: The best way to go about them is to perceive and accept books and movies as completely different formats. - While the “mood” of a film can be at the core of a film, one of the participants emphasized on the crucial role of a certain form of structure that can accommodate that mood (so that viewers will not be lost). - The strength of a director’s concept is important. Ideally, she or he ought to have a strong connection with her or his work. This connection can be cultural or emotional. - The editing process of a film – deciding on which scenes to extend, shorten, include or discard – can determine the final outcome, which would then determine the reaction of the audience. - Towards the end of the discussion, participants briefly exchange thoughts on the state of film censorship, including the recent ban of has caused quite a stir among Indonesia movie-enthusiasts. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated, so please feel free to tweet us @wjournal or send us an e-mail to with the subject title “We Discuss #9.”
