JEFF SCHER - L'EAU LIFE

I came across the films of Jeff Scher while looking at the New York Times today. He's been writing a blog for them that includes short animated pieces. The blog is thus called, The Animated Life. I enjoyed a lot of the shorts on this blog, but could only find this film, L'eau Life on YouTube. Here is what Scher wrote of this film when it was first posted online.

"L’eau Life began as an experiment in animating water in motion with water color. I wanted to get the feel of water and the emotion of being in it, while capturing the water action moments that are the most fun to draw: jumping, swimming, falling in and climbing out. Because I stuck to these highlights and cut quickly, the film developed a momentum that began to feel almost hypnotic, but happily so. As it evolved it became a celebration of water and summer."

This could have been a great way to end the Swim posts, but I'm a few days too late.

SUNDAY SWIM - THE END OF THE SWIM POSTS

I did it! A full week of swim posts! And yeah, today felt like November. The power of blogging.
(From welcome, ghosts on Flickr)

SWIM SWIM SWIM SWIM SWIM SWIM SWIM

BEING THAT SEAN'S "SWIM" POSTS HAVE ACTUALLY COOLED DOWN BOSTON AND MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE CAUSED TONIGHT'S RAIN STORM, I FIGURED I WOULD TRY MY HAND AT THIS THING. HOPE I DON'T JINX IT.

FRIDAY'S LAZY SWIM

Stop the presses! Is it becoming cool in Boston? A friend of mine was wearing a sweater and scarf last night. Do I dare say that these posts have had an effect on New England's weather? Maybe. Today's morning swim comes from Nicolai_G on Flickr. Two more days to go!

THURSDAY'S SWIM

Good morning! It feels like a nice day today! Last night I had trouble sleeping because it was so hot, but now there's a pleasant breeze coming in my window. Here is another video that might help cool you down. As you can see many times, this was shot by Jordan Manley in Howe Sound, British Columbia. I bet that water is cold!

TUESDAY'S SWIMMING

I want this damn city to cool down so much! The best remedy for a hot day is to get in some cold water. I had a pool as a kid so swimming is a favorite summer pasttime of mine. Therefore, to help everyone cool down, I'm gonna post something about swimming everyday this week. Woo! Today we have a clip from Brown.

SCOTT PRIOR, THE SWIMMER

I thought this would be appropiate for these dog days of summer we are currently in.

SWIMMING IN CHINATOWN

Some extra footage from Jenna's underwater test shoot, put to the best song ever recorded.