Papertrails / Visual Countdown Sequence / 19 sec. Paper Trails is a visual countdown sequence that experiments with positive and negative space through the integration of layers, blending techniques, masks, colour and opacity. Scraps of paper with diecut numbers were filmed floating through space and later integrated with the soft backdrop of a window view. The houses seen in the background create an additional layer of dimension and texture. The sunny hues used in the sequence are warm and playful. To add a twist of whim, I allowed snip-its of my hands to be seen pulling the paper and revealed the edges of the video’s frame. Through masking and cropping, the composition of Paper Trails overcomes the refinement of a rectangular frame.