As I watched the video on Friday I was a bit confused as to what was going on and why. Some of the scenes seemed completely random at times and I wasn't sure where it was going. After reading the article I feel like I understand more of the direction in which Vertov was headed. I believe he was extremely successful in what he set out to achieve by using this new method of film editing. I'm not sure if I liked the film but considering the fact that I'm not really into movies, yet this one for some reason did not make me fall asleep I believe is a good thing.
Going back to the article, I like the comparison with Tatlin's Monument to the Third International and Complex Corner Relief. The author speaks of the "bridging of their separateness," speaking of the materials used in the relief, which is also valid for The Man with a Movie Camera in the way it brings the different industrial and daily tasks together into an interwoven pattern of daily life.
On a different note. I couldn't help noticing what Jae wrote about technique and message? I think he brings up a good point that might be worth looking at...
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