I have never heard of the term "synesthesia" but I am familiar with cases in which people experience the phenomenon. I believe synesthesia can be utilized in experimental filmmaking to enable the audience to experience multiple sensory stimuli. I am curious to apply this term into my Assignment #1 project to allow viewers to not just see but experience the four elements (water, fire, earth, and air).
Daniel Tammet's video "Different ways of knowing" was very intriguing and broadened my mind. His quote, "Our personal perceptions are at the heart of how we acquire knowledge," really resonated with me. I personally believe each individual has their own perception of the world. No matter one's education, culture, or beliefs, no one person thinks the same way. We may have similar views, but never the same eternal thoughts. Tammet's lecture allowed me to see the underlying art within mathematics and language, which are concepts people take for granted.
Evan Grant's video "Making sound visible through cymatics" was also interesting. The experiments they showed in which sounds waves transmitted to a metal sheet yielded patterns within the sand on the sheet. Different pitches and tones depict different shapes, patterns, and textures. I especially loved seeing the Pink Floyd song using cymatics. I may look up cymatic patterns from the elements to inspire how to manipulate our 16mm film for Assignment #1.
