2012

Julia’s Journey (screendance in process)
Short documentary experimenting with the use of the iPad as an all-in-one technology (video camera and editing station) in the creation of dance for the camera. The screendance will highlight the dance journey of a current St. Olaf College dance major.

Shawn’s Shadows (screendance work in process)
Stop motion screendance that is a reconceptualization of For the End of Time, a 2012 male trio created for the stage. Shawn's Shadows is also an opportunity for a musical collaboration, as an online call for compositions has been issued as part of the creative process.

Shawn's Shadows on YouTube
Shawn's Shadows on Vimeo

Impulses in Blue, Pink & White (screendance work in process, working title)
A acreendance exploring movement, color and light, which is a reconceptualization of Impulse, a group work I choreographed for the stage in 2011-12.
Performers: Shannon Denzel, Megan O'Konek, Hilary Parlanti, Katie Pflaum, Steven Schroth

Impulses in Blue, Pink & White on YouTube

I Am Here (screendance in process)
A modern dance influenced 3D character animation screendance integrating texture maps using the software program Poser.

I Am Here on YouTube

 

2011

Tonal Memories
Screendance conveying varied emotional tones, symbolic of varied phases of relationships, with the static space consisting of the concrete staircase and foliage serving as contrasting, yet unifying entities.
This screendance was conceived, rehearsed, shot and partially edited at the Dance for Camera Workshop with professional screendance artist, Katrina McPherson, at the University of Utah in September 2011.
Thanks to the lovely performers: Erin Scheiwe Rockwell, Ally Voye, Candace M. Younghans

Deepest thanks to Zoë Keating for the use of her beautifully emotional music: Lost from Into the Trees.

Tonal Memories on Vimeo
Tonal Memories on YouTube

2010

Kaleido Break
An abstract reconceptualization of "Break," a group work I choreographed for the stage in 2009-10, Kaleido Break features a kaleidoscopic video wall of imagery, desaturated panels of movement vignettes, and retrograded movement.
Video production and music by Anthony Roberts. Thanks to St. Olaf College Companydance students: Marta Johnson, Greg Kraemer, Louisa Smith-Sadin, Siri Smithback, Zack Teska.

Kaleido Break on YouTube
Kaleido Break on Vimeo

2009

Piece Peace Videodance
A reconceptualization of Peace Piece, a 25-minute group work I choreographed for the stage in 2009-10.
Choreography (in collaboration with the dancers), Music, Poetry, & Video Production: Anthony Roberts
Performers: St. Olaf College Companydance members: Jen Berghs 09, Shannon Denzel 12, Libby Nail 11, Megan Parlanti 09, Brittany Paulsen 10, Meagan Smith 11, Tiela Talley 12, Britt Were 11.

Peace Piece Videodance on YouTube
Peace Piece Videodance on Vimeo

2008

Keith Johnson Dancers Publicity Video
Video post-production work on marketing/publicity video DVD for professional dance company. 2008.

2007

2006

2005

2004

St. Olaf Cancer Chronicles: Stories of Loss, Hope and Love
Video project documenting the experiences of 27 members of the St. Olaf College community, who have been impacted by cancer. This video was created as a companion piece for the evening length dance for the stage titled, Swing a Club: facing cancer. For more information on Swing a Club: facing cancer go to: stolaf.edu/depts/dance/faculty/anthony/projects/Swing_a_Club/swingaclub.html.

2003

Teaching with Technology
Video project documenting the experiences of seven members of the St. Olaf College faculty who are integrating technology into their teaching. 2003.

2002

For Tom
This film represents the struggle involved in trying to understand a terminal diagnosis of a loved one. It is an abstract expression of love, loss, grief, and letting go, albeit begrudgingly, of my brother, Tom Roberts, who died of cancer in 2001.
For Tom was integrated into an evening length dance for the stage titled, Swing a Club: facing cancer. For more information on Swing a Club: facing cancer go to: stolaf.edu/depts/dance/faculty/anthony/projects/Swing_a_Club/swingaclub.html. For Tom was created as part of the class, Video Art Production, at St. Olaf College in 2002.

For Tom on YouTube
For Tom on Vimeo

Diaphany: a study in movement and light
A screendance exploring movement and light. Choreography, lighting design and video production by Anthony Roberts. Dancer: Berit Ahlgren. Diaphany was created as part of the class, Video Art Production, at St. Olaf College in 2002.

Diaphany on YouTube

Feet
A video focusing on movement of feet, video compositing and manipulation of sync sounds to make an abstract sound score. Feet was created as part of the class, Video Art Production, at St. Olaf College in 2002.

Feet on YouTube

2001

Presence
Video of human and computer generated movement piece inspired by personal loss. 2001.

2000

Start Walking
A brief video study exploring 3D character animatoin using Life Forms software.

Start Walking

Dance
A brief video study exploring 3D character animation using Poser and Flash animation.

Dance Is... on YouTube

Walk, Run, Jump
A brief video study exploring 3D character animatoin using Poser and video editing using Adobe Premiere.

Walk, Run, Jump on YouTube

1999

1998

Virtual Ascension
Screendance created using Poser, a character animation software program and video editing software, during a computer generated choreography workshop at The Ohio State University. 1998.

Virtual Ascension on YouTube

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