Covenant Minute

Covenant Minute

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  • Prometheus-by-Minute 21

    https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pbm21.mp3

    In which I discuss the value of a trillion dollars, interior decoration and read another scene from the Spaihts script.

    Footnotes

    • How much is a trillion dollars?: http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2015/04/30/how-much-is-trillion-dollars-what-trillion-can-buy.html
    • Things to Come (1936) 

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      12 min
    • Prometheus-by-Minute 20

      https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pbm20.mp3

      In which I discuss types of science fiction, character motivations, and Elizabeth’s faith.

      Footnotes

      • The importance of scientific accuracy in science fiction: https://io9.gizmodo.com/yes-it-matters-if-the-science-in-your-science-fiction-1685017746?IR=T
      • Break the Cutie trope: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BreakTheCutie
      • Alien: The Archive for Sigourney Weaver quote
      • Science vs Cinema, a fun channel that explores the science in movies like The Martian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfMYYTpI3mk3eNt8blOpIw
      • Stephanie Cullingford: http://stephaniecullingfo.wixsite.com/egraphsen
        • 19 min
      • Prometheus-by-Minute 19

        https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pbm19.mp3

        In which I delve deep into the historical accuracy of the ancient star-maps. Big thanks to Stephanie Cullingford for finding all this information, she is technically my first guest, though she was not game enough to get in front of the mic, the wealth of research is more than enough. 

        Footnotes

        Mayan:

        • Stuart, David; Stuart, George (2008). Palenque: Eternal City of the Maya. Thames & Hudson. ISBN 9780500051566.
        • von Däniken, Erich (1969). Chariots of the Gods?: Unsolved Mysteries of the Past. Bantam Books. ISBN 0285502565.
        • Detailed illustration of the lid of Pacal’s tomb: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Pacal_the_Great_tomb_lid.svg
        • Detailed photos of Mayan star-map: http://alienexplorations.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/sarcophagus-lid-of-tomb-of-pakal-votan.html

          • Sumerian:

          • Detailed photos of the Sumerian star-map: http://alienexplorations.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/ancient-sumerian-engineer-star-map.html
          • Likely source used for Sumerian star-map: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=368841&partId=1&searchText=Ur-nammu&page=2
          • Burney Relief, example of wings in Sumerian art: 

            • Hittite:

            • Likely source used for the star-map: https://www.lessingimages.com/viewimage.asp?i=08020635%20&cr=6&cl=1

              • Babylonian:

              • Detailed photos of Babylonian star-map: https://www.propside.com/en/ancient-engineer-star-map-tablet-prometheus-2012-p-110.html
              • Likely source used for Babylonian star-map: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectid=369351&partid=1

                • Stephanie Cullingford:

                http://stephaniecullingfo.wixsite.com/egraphsen 

                 

                11 min
              • Prometheus-by-Minute 18

                https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pbm18.mp3

                In which I discuss holographic technology, that Rubik’s cube device, and begin to analyse the star-map artifacts.

                • Damon Albarn interview: http://www.madonnarama.com/posts/20100501-en3-damon-albarn-madonna-gate-crashed-our-idea.php
                • Science behind hologram technology: http://techland.time.com/2012/04/16/the-science-behind-the-tupac-hologram-at-coachella/
                • The Verge reviews Microsoft Hololens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p0BDw4VHNo
                • The Verge reviews Intel smartglasses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnfwClgheF0
                • Available and upcoming augmented reality glasses: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-ar-glasses,review-2804.html
                • The best shots of the Egyptian star-map:

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                  13 min
                • Prometheus-by-Minute 17

                  https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pbm17.mp3

                  In which I unashamedly fanboy over David, explore Weyland’s beliefs, and the concept of the soul.

                  Footnotes

                  • On the question of the AI soul: https://youtu.be/PjwGEDKt3ag
                  • Can sociopaths love?: http://www.sociopathworld.com/2009/01/do-sociopaths-love.html
                  • Weyland timeline: https://alienseries.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/weyland-industries-timeline/comment-page-1/

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                    20 min
                  • Prometheus-by-Minute 16

                    https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pbm16.mp3

                    In which I talk about set decoration, stupidly expensive fabric, and find out what extras are saying in the background.

                    Footnotes

                    • Comparison between NASA undersuits and the ones used in Prometheus and Alien:Covenant:
                    • NASA space suits, it is evident where Prometheus took inspiration: https://www.wired.com/2011/10/spacesuit-evolution/ 
                    • Vicuña fabric: https://www.departures.com/fashion/style/vicu%C3%B1a-world%E2%80%99s-rarest-fabric
                    • Movie extras: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/quora/what-are-movie-extras-say_b_6942110.html
                    • Hello, Tailor Prometheus costume review: http://hellotailor.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/costume-design-and-crew-of-prometheus.html
                    • The history of the Mao suit: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20151007-from-red-guards-to-bond-villains-why-the-mao-suit-endures
                    • Kurzgesagt- Cure for Aging: https://youtu.be/MjdpR-TY6QU
                      • 20 min
                    • Prometheus-by-Minute 15

                      https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/pbm15.mp3

                      In which I discuss casting, editing and Vicker’s ridiculously expensive suit.

                      Footnotes:

                      • Clothes on Film interview with Janty Yates: https://clothesonfilm.com/prometheus-exclusive-interview-with-costume-designer-janty-yates/25959/
                      • Why vicuña fabric is so expensive, it’s quite a fascinating article: https://bellatory.com/clothing/The-Rarest-Fabric-in-the-World
                      • It’s hard to determine how much Vicker’s suit would have cost, I can say they probably needed about four metres, as for the exact cost per metre, the price varies but it can be up to $1000 USD per metre! Just for comparison, you could buy enough leather for three or four large men’s jackets for $1000.

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                        16 min
                      • Prometheus-by-Minute 14

                        https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/pbm14.mp3

                        In which I discuss interior decoration, and sibling rivalries and resemblances.

                        Footnotes:

                        Vicker’s suite blueprint

                        Charlize interview:

                        http://www.slashfilm.com/interview-charlize-theron-talks-prometheus/

                        10 min
                      • Prometheus-by-Minute 13

                        https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/pbm13.mp3

                        In which I discuss android saliva, android footwear, and android facial expressions.

                        Footnotes

                        https://theconversation.com/racism-is-behind-outlandish-theories-about-africas-ancient-architecture-83898

                         

                        11 min
                      • Prometheus-by-Minute 12

                        https://traviandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/pbm12.mp3

                        In which I discuss Lawrence of Arabia, machine learning, and colour theory.

                        Footnotes

                        • Interview with cast and crew of Prometheus: http://pop.inquirer.net/2012/04/prometheus-crew-on-a-mission-collision/
                        • Machine learning:

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                          • Colour theory in film: https://nofilmschool.com/2016/06/watch-psychology-color-film

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                            15 min

                          About Covenant Minute

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                          Part of the MxM (movies by minutes) network. This series analyses the Alien prequels Prometheus and Alien:Covenant, one minute at a time.