Audiovisual Artist
I have done a little of everything, let me show you the fun stuff.
Art direction
To me, it is like dreaming in color and then make it a reality with the help of the production team.
New Caracas
For New Caracas I teamed up with Rosa Amanda Tuirán and Luis D'Elias to create two videos - Hijos de la Sabana and Más Allá del Sol
Hijos de la Sabana was shot in 2017 at my photography studio in Hoboken, NJ. For this video I had the pleasure to collaborate as an Art Director, Producer and Body Painter. The paintings in the background were inspired by the song lyrics showing colorful Venezuelan fields behind hieroglyphs, while the simple face painting made reference to the Venezuelan flag.
The video was very fun to shoot because I'm in the background painting in fast motion, but the singer seems to be in normal speed. In reality, the singer had to stand in the foreground, singing in slow motion, while I painted behind her in normal speed. The total shoot took two hours, resulting in a 3:30min video.
Más Allá del Sol is a beautiful stop motion video. The story uses fabric and yarn to to show how Alea falls into a dream that takes her through outer space, sea, land and ending, as the lyrics say, "Beyond the Sun". Among the few fun elements that were introduced in the video you can see the Cuatro - Venezuela's national musical instrument - which is presented as a tree trunk; and a Guacamaya - Venezuela's national bird - which is also the band's logo.
I must confess, I had a lot of fun writing the story and realizing it. But I also learned a lot, since it was my first stop motion video. Thanks to this experience, Rosa Amanda and I have developed a solid relationship that we expect will continue in 2020 with The Amanda's Production.
photographer
My photographic work encompasses marketing campaigns and corporate portraits, among other. What makes it special is my ability to mix my multiple abilities in the process.
As an example, my work with the Lomo Community allowed me to mix my love for body painting and photography, as part of the market release of several of their cameras and lenses. The end result was an original marketing material that looks artistic, but capable of showcasing the technical features of the product. A very rewarding experience that I'm grateful to have been a part of.
In my corporate work I try to bring the best side of my subjects by getting to know them. This makes the experience relaxing and enjoyable for the photographer as well as the client.
For more details, please check the Photography section.
Education
Universidad Católica Andrés Bello Undergrad in Communications, Media Studies and Audiovisual Arts.
Udacity: Nanodegree in Digital Marketing.
CALArts: Graphic Design Specialization.
School of Motion Graphics: (goal 2020)
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For me, life is worth living if it’s full of color.
That’s why I look for opportunities where I can learn how to add more color, more fun to regular projects.
I don’t see myself as a photographer, videographer, illustrator, not even as a painter, but as an artist looking for ways to express herself.
If you are interested in working together, drop me a line!
aa@andreaamanda.com
Fun details
I’m Venezuelan. I had been in NYC for the last 6 years on a Diversity Visa.
I don’t really workout or do any acro, like my models, but I do dance twice a week salsa, bachata and zouk.
My bike’s name is Amelia. I bike everywhere (when is not freezing) and all my computers and camaras have names.
Oh and I also teach Spanish to a couple of friends and a little girl name T.
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