Allan Cameron

The best video essays of 2025 Now in its ninth year, our annual poll showcases 255 vital video essays, nominated by 72 international voters.

Now in its ninth year, our annual poll, organised by by Jiří Anger, Veronika Hanáková, Kevin B. Lee and Occitane Lacurie, showcases a record 255 vital video essays, nominated by 72 international voters

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New Zealand is punching above its weight in cowardice Winston Peters promised that New Zealand’s recognition of Palestine was a matter of 'when, not if', which has a real deadbeat-dad-promises-he’ll-have-his-shit-together-next-week air about it....

New Zealand is punching above its weight in cowardice

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

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Make America Great Depression Again!

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

..and if Orlok's fate has you reflecting on the vampire's relationship with light, please check out this recent video essay... 🧛‍♂️🔦👀

The digital screams of connecting through dial-up were a warning

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

If you were dazzled by Nosferatu's spectacular treatment of light and shadow, you might be interested in this video essay on the optical qualities of screen vampires... 🧛‍♂️🔦👀 intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

If you were dazzled by Nosferatu's spectacular treatment of light and shadow, you might be interested in this video essay on the optical qualities of screen vampires... 🧛‍♂️🔦👀 intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

If you were dazzled by Nosferatu's spectacular treatment of light and shadow, you might be interested in this video essay on the optical qualities of screen vampires... 🧛‍♂️🔦👀 intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

If you liked the spectacular treatment of light and shadow in Eggers' Nosferatu, you might be interested in this video essay about screen vampires' optical qualities... intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...!

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

If you liked the spectacular treatment of light and shadow in Eggers' Nosferatu, you might be interested in this video essay about screen vampires' optical qualities... intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...!

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

Nosferatu's precise use of intense/uncanny lighting effects mirrors the vampire film's fascination with light and looking, as I cover in this just-published video essay... 🧛‍♂️🔦👁️ intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

For any fans of Nosferatu interested in how vampire films deal with the aesthetics of light: intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

Thanks for this comparison of the Nosferatus (Nosferati?). One element I saw reflected across all 3 was the precise use of lighting effects – from projected shadows to luminous haze – a feature of vampire cinema I cover in this just-published video essay intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

I loved the precise attention to lighting effects – from projected shadows to luminous haze – a feature of vampire cinema I cover in this just-published video essay intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...

Screenshot of the journal's homepage featuring the cover picture of the latest issue, the journal's logo and description

New issue of @intransition.bsky.social is here! Issue 11.4 features 10 peer-reviewed video essays on queer spectatorship, vampires, pop music in fanvids, female subjectivity in socialist cinema, unfulfilled love stories, and more. Check them out: intransition.openlib...

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

..in the meantime, if you find yourself thirsting for more shadowy/luminous cinematic vamps, please check out my just-published video essay on the topic... intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

Really impressed with the precise/expressive use of lighting effects – a feature of vampire cinema I cover in this just-published video essay intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

I loved the precise attention to lighting effects – from projected shadows to luminous haze – a feature of vampire cinema I cover in this just-published video essay intransition.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...

Showcasing a range of vampires from the shadowy to the shimmering, it reflects on the creature's absent mirror image and predatory stare, and highlights vampire cinema’s striking optical aesthetics: from silvery b&w to luscious colour, sharp focus to foggy haze, and celluloid glow to digital blur.

Vampire Optics An exploration of the screen vampire’s special relationship with light, as manifested via an array of cinematographic properties. From reflection to refraction, shadow to shimmer, multicolor to monoch...

Very excited that my 15-minute video essay “Vampire Optics” has now been published by [in]Transition, the online journal of videographic film studies. This video deals with the onscreen vampire and its special relationship with light and looking.
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Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary names ‘enshittification’ word of the year Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary says term captures widespread sense that things are getting worse.

Australia’s oldest dictionary of Australian English has chosen “enshittification” – a slang term referring to the deterioration of products and services online – as the word of 2024.