Playascope is an experimental film that aims to visually create a fully embodied experience of what it feels like to be on the playa – magical!
Born of Burning Man and continuing in the formless poetry of Lake of Dreams, Playascope is a multiphase project that begins with this short lyrical documentary and tone poem of the playa. It will then grow from there into Playascope Live – a live music and visual performance.
In 2020 I hope to develope the project into a VR experience and eventually a series of films that evoke the energy and wonder of natural spaces and how we integrate these experiences into our conscious navigation of the world .
Ultimately, Playascope is a celebration of the natural world, creation, collaboration, and education.
Every timelapse is a collaboration with nature. The sun and moon, clouds and stars, rain and rainbows, dust, and shadows are my partners in this process.
I try to incorporate Reflection, Meditation, and Connection in all my timelapse, film, and music processes.
My goal is to bring the qualities of magic and timelessness to my work by incorporating these elements along with the environmental elements that I’m capturing.
LAKE OF DREAMS
Lake of Dreams – Burning Man 2013
Film and Music by Roy Two Thousand
Additional footage by August Winkelman and Connor McNeill
Produced by Roy Two Thousand and Crystal Dawn Davis
Drums and Percussion by Anthony Mogli Maureal
Made possible from the support of many many people, especially my kickstarter backers!
I’m very grateful for the huge amount of love and support I’ve received during the creation of this film.
30
DAYS OF FILMING
1700
HOURS OF POST-PRODUCTION
27
DAYS RECORDING MUSIC
1.1
Million Views In 1 YEAR
NO SPECTATORS: THE ART OF BURNING MAN
NATIONAL TOUR
Exhibition Features a Time-lapse Projection Installation by Roy Two Thousand
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
in Washington, DC
March 30, 2018–January 21, 2019
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati, Ohio
April 26, 2019–September 2, 2019
Oakland Museum of California
in Oakland, California
October 12, 2019–February 16, 2020
