Charles Atlas speaks to Dazed Digital

I wanted to see dynamo tension :(.

haha I got here looking for the bodybuilder ... interesting story

blackberryjuice1, I'm sure Charles Atlas has often thought about what you've written. The difference is between creating highly personal art vs. creating product. I would never suggest there isn't creativity in "Hollywood" but it's ultimately at the service of a mainstream aesthetic for the primary purpose of making money (yes, there are some exceptions). The people Atlas works with make their pieces with the goal of deep exploration of an issue and personal expression. Different worlds.

gives me such... pompous glory...

all due respect, I never understood the appeal of video art when you can get training for Hollywood-style cinematography/filmography. There are very few Techniques to be explored that haven't already been utilized in mainstream film.

I think you have it backwards. the Mainstream steals from the fringes of experimental and avant-garde image making. Perhaps you need to educate yourself first to see where you've come from.

isn't the technology pioneered and funded by Hollywood?

nope.

Hey he's got a really nice face. I bet when he was younger he was drop dead gorgeous :)

Great video thankyou for this.