Oh, Picture This Inspiration: Cam Archer

Cam Archer is an Oakland-based director who has produced music videos for indie artists like Emily Jane White (who I've had the pleasure of performing with), Xiu Xiu, Six Organs of Admittance, Imperial Teen and directed the feature film Wild Tigers I Have Known (produced by Gus Van Stant and IFC Films). His works is very emotional, giving the term "moving images" a profounder meaning. 

I admire his work, and as a film student, am definitely taking notes from this young and talented director. Some of his work below:

Emily Jane White- Dagger

- I love the shots of her hair and neck as she turns in circles and the flashlight beaming on her pink heels, projecting circles onto the sidewalk.

- The shot of her crossing her legs while fidgeting with her ruffled skirt is beautiful.

Imperial Teen- Our Time

- This is how I get ready for a night out.

- The bright light that suddenly emerges behind him after he's let his hair down is neat.

- Hand-held shots of him dancing vs. stable shots of him singing are a great juxtaposition.

- The arm that hands him clothing, I need in my life.

Six Organs of Admittance- All You Have Left

- The blurred edges in each shot create a dreamy and ethereal feeling.

- Some shots contain saturated images of flowers in one color, while other shots are completely devoid of color.

You can find more of his work here: cam archer...music videos