Following our extensive discussion of Rose Hobart as the first fan video, I will attempt to examine Cornell’s extensive editing of the film 'East Of Bomeo' as a means of correction and re-imagining. Cornell’s extensive edits include the removal of filmic content, the removal of the audio track and subsequent addition of background music, the use of a purple filter and the act of re-arrangement, in order to form an imaginative (be it incoherent) original plot.
As stated within the class discussion, these editing actions often stem from the creators extreme adulation of the original source material, it is well established that Cornell possessed a minor fixation regarding the central actress Rose Hobart, after which the title is derived. The original plot and visual landscape appears to have been remodelled, in which Rose Hobart appears to occupy a greater ratio of screen time in relation to her fellow cast. This act of remodelling may be seen as both a re-imagination and a ‘correction’ of the original source material, in accordance with Cornell’s perception.
The re-purposing of these frames into a ‘Rose-centrically’ re-imagined plot may reflect Cornell’s desire for Rose Hobart to be more prominent within the original text. This may also reflect Cornell’s ‘disapproval’ pertaining the original materials storyline, as a dichotomy between the experimental films mysterious overtones and the originals more typical and cohesive plot is clear evident.
The reason I found this trope of re-imagining so riveting was the nostalgia it irrevocably invoked, the act of creative editing and soundtrack addition is no more prevalent then in the AMV (Anime Music Video). Between the ages of nine and thirteen I became completely and utterly obsessed the both Dragon Ball Z and the subsequent plethora of AMV’s on YouTube dedicated to the adulation and veneration of Goku and his fellow cast. Often coupled with the musical stylings of Linkin Park and Drowning Pool, DBZ AMV’S (excuse the excessive use of acronyms) now number in the tens of thousands, their existence so prominent that they have now become an internet cliché, much like Rick Rolling or the common LOL cat. While this anecdote may be perceived as tangental to the discussion, I could not help at express how Cornell’s unique re-modelling of ‘East of Bomeo’ reminded me of my childhood years and the many hours I spent watching what I now see to be the successors or perhaps by-products of Cornell’s work, some of which I see recall and have posted below for your enjoyment.
I hope you enjoyed reading this Blog, please be kind in the comments and don’t judge me for my nerdiness. :D
Nobody on the internet ought to be judging for nerdiness! Interesting link, it's great the way the internet and video editing software lets people express their passions - even if it is just in memes!
ReplyDeleteI never ever watched DBZ, so I shan't judge - rather, I think that is a indication of my narrow-mindedness if anything. Liked your analysis, however.
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