The Sadness of the Trees
(2015)Synopsis
Two separate, yet poetically connected films that act as a threnody on nature; with the trees as silent observers to Man's insidious desolation.
Part I
A film by Mikel Guillen for Hiroshi Sugimoto
Part 2
A film by Scott Barley for Vija Celmins
Sound design for parts I & II, and original composition: The Night's Kiss by Scott Barley
Two separate, yet poetically connected films that act as a threnody on nature; with the trees as silent observers to Man's insidious desolation.
Part I
A film by Mikel Guillen for Hiroshi Sugimoto
Part 2
A film by Scott Barley for Vija Celmins
Sound design for parts I & II, and original composition: The Night's Kiss by Scott Barley






Technical Information
12 minutes
16:9 aspect ratio
2K resolution
5.1 surround sound
Shot on DV & iPhone 6 Plus, with multiple re-photographs
Edited with Final Cut Pro X
12 minutes
16:9 aspect ratio
2K resolution
5.1 surround sound
Shot on DV & iPhone 6 Plus, with multiple re-photographs
Edited with Final Cut Pro X
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© Scott Barley 2024. Sole copyright holder of all work featured herein (2010—present). All rights reserved.
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