A fast-paced cinematic investigation into one of the most transformative — yet under-the-radar — revolutions of our time: the shift from a written-based society to a visual society. Created by filmmaker & scholar Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D. (Cinematic Philosophy, Palgrave Macmillan), this 5-part docu-scholar series is brief, provocative, and visually dynamic — blending cinematic storytelling with philosophical inquiry for the age of social media, reels, & screens. Episodes Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QaYXM9PAS0 Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-cxMmdTxLM Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_h6Ngl5MCI Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKl0HBjHQmA&t=21s Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9zc3DsCgM4&t=39s 📘 The Visual Revolution expands ideas first introduced in Tal S. Shamir’s book Cinematic Philosophy (Palgrave Macmillan), https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-33473-8 🎬 Created, written, directed & edited by Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D. Music & Audio by “XPOSURE Ending” by Andrew Pomeroy. “Downtown” by Shtriker Big Band. “Play play play” by Shtriker Big Band. “Horror ambiance” by Phil Michalski. Additional Videography by Stroyblocks A stack of printed materials on printing press. Typography machine working print factory. Typewriter. Lightning by Dan Kuznets Thank you Ruth Shamir Ph.D., Uri Shamir, Liron Sol, Henry Unger Ph.D., Rafael Parra, Vlad Nikolic, Israel Bar-Kochav, Lisa Madison, Florence Danner, Natan Zahavi, Ken Forman, Murray Stiller Ph.D., Maky & Rene, Sam Wolf, Andrew Brown, Lisa B., Carol Colmenares, Dan Kuznets, Andrew Pomeroy & The New School. Copyright Disclaimer Some images and media clips appearing in this video are used under the principles of fair use as outlined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976. These materials are included for purposes of commentary, criticism, scholarship, research, and education — not for commercial gain. All rights to copyrighted content remain with their respective owners. This video makes a good-faith effort to adhere to the doctrine of fair use and to respect intellectual property rights.

This episode explores how philosophy helps us interrogate the limits of human understanding and is essential for understanding the invisible frameworks that shape perception and meaning in the visual era. The Series Description The Visual Revolution is a fast-paced cinematic investigation into one of the most transformative — yet under-the-radar — revolutions of our time: the shift from a written-based society to a visual society. Created by filmmaker & scholar Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D. (Cinematic Philosophy, Palgrave Macmillan), this 5-part docu-scholar series is brief, provocative, and visually dynamic — blending cinematic storytelling with philosophical inquiry for the age of social media, reels, & screens. Episodes Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QaYXM9PAS0 Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-cxMmdTxLM Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_h6Ngl5MCI Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKl0HBjHQmA&t=21s Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9zc3DsCgM4&t=39s 📘 The Visual Revolution expands ideas first introduced in Tal S. Shamir’s book Cinematic Philosophy (Palgrave Macmillan), https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-33473-8 Related Reference Berkeley, G. (1710/1998). A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge (J. Dancy, Ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. (Originally published in 1710). Descartes, R. (1637&1641/1980). Discourse on Method & Meditations of first Philosophy (trans: Cress, D.A.). Indianapolis: Hackett. (Discourse on Method originally published in 1637 & Meditations of First Philosophy originally published in 1641). Hume, D. (1740/1978). A treatise of human nature. In L.A. Selby-Bigge (ed.) (2nd ed. Rev. P.H. Nidditch). Oxford: Clarendon Press. Kant, I. (1781 & 1787/1998). Critique of Pure Reason (P. Guyer & A.W. Wood, Trans.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (First edition originally published in 1781; second edition in 1787). Husserl, E. (1913/1999). Ideas Pertaining to a Pure Phenomenology and to a Phenomenological Philosophy: First Book (D. Dahlstrom, Trans.). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic. (Originally published in 1913). 🎬 Created, written, directed & edited by Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D. Music & Audio by XPOSURE Ending” by Andrew Pomeroy. “Downtown” by Shtriker Big Band. “Tomb Of Vivaldi” by Humans Win. “The Four Seasons Are Three Summer And Winter” by Bzur. “Continent” by ANBR. Additional Videography by Stroyblocks rain activity in an overactive human. Lion yawning baring teeth. Orange head jumping spider. Brainstorm. Zen man in X-ray. Brain neural network. Animation of the human thought process flying through the brain. Sparkling glitters orbs and streaks of light flares. Slow motion globe on fire. Copyright Disclaimer Some images and media clips appearing in this video are used under the principles of fair use as outlined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976. These materials are included for purposes of commentary, criticism, scholarship, research, and education — not for commercial gain. All rights to copyrighted content remain with their respective owners. This video makes a good-faith effort to adhere to the doctrine of fair use and to respect intellectual property rights.

McLuhan’s iconic phrase — “The medium is the message” — emphasizes that media don’t just transmit content; they reshape how we see, feel, and understand the world. In an age saturated with visual technologies, we may think we control our technology and media — but they control us just as much. The Visual Revolution Series Description The Visual Revolution is a fast-paced cinematic investigation into one of the most transformative — yet under-the-radar — revolutions of our time: the shift from a written-based society to a visual society. Created by filmmaker & scholar Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D. (Cinematic Philosophy, Palgrave Macmillan), this 5-part docu-scholar series is brief, provocative, and visually dynamic — blending cinematic storytelling with philosophical inquiry for the age of social media, reels, & screens. Episodes Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QaYXM9PAS0 Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-cxMmdTxLM Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_h6Ngl5MCI Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKl0HBjHQmA&t=21s Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9zc3DsCgM4&t=39s 📘 The Visual Revolution expands ideas first introduced in Tal S. Shamir’s book Cinematic Philosophy (Palgrave Macmillan), https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-33473-8 Reference McLuhan, M. (1964/1994). Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. (Originally published in 1964). McLuhan, M., & Fiore, Q. (1967/2001). The Medium is the Massage: An Inventory of Effects. Berkeley, CA: Gingko Press. (Originally published in 1967). Selected images and layouts from this work appear under fair use for educational and critical commentary purposes. 🎬 Created, written, directed & edited by Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D. Music by “Downtown” by Shtriker Big Band. Additional Videography by Stroyblocks A view from below of the railway and freight train in motion of the wheels. Historical steam engine train. Tokyo, Japan hyperlapse. Communication world map with illuminated towns. Copyright Disclaimer Some images and media clips appearing in this video are used under the principles of fair use as outlined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976. These materials are included for purposes of commentary, criticism, scholarship, research, and education — not for commercial gain. All rights to copyrighted content remain with their respective owners. This video makes a good-faith effort to adhere to the doctrine of fair use and to respect intellectual property rights.

This episode revisits Harold Innis to explore how a technological shift in ancient Egypt helped reshape an entire empire, and raises questions about how today's media and technologies may be transforming ours. The Visual Revolution is a fast-paced cinematic investigation into one of the most transformative — yet under-the-radar — revolutions of our time: the shift from a written-based society to a visual society. Created by filmmaker & scholar Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D. (Cinematic Philosophy, Palgrave Macmillan), this 5-part docu-scholar series is brief, provocative, and visually dynamic — blending cinematic storytelling with philosophical inquiry for the age of social media, reels, & screens. Episodes Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QaYXM9PAS0 Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-cxMmdTxLM Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_h6Ngl5MCI Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKl0HBjHQmA&t=21s Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9zc3DsCgM4&t=39s 🎬 Created, written, directed & edited by Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D. Music by “Downtown” by Shtriker Big Band. “Tomb Of Vivaldi” by Humans Win. Additional Videography by Stroyblocks Sandstorm over the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. Tilted view of the Great Pyramids at Giza, Egypt. Digital Earth globe with animated spreading connections. Reference Innis, H. (1951). The Bias of Communication. In The bias of communication (pp. 33–60). Toronto: University of Toronto Press. 📘 The Visual Revolution expands ideas first introduced in Tal S. Shamir’s book Cinematic Philosophy (Palgrave Macmillan), https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-33473-8 Copyright Disclaimer Some images and media clips appearing in this video are used under the principles of fair use as outlined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976. These materials are included for purposes of commentary, criticism, scholarship, research, and education — not for commercial gain. All rights to copyrighted content remain with their respective owners. This video makes a good-faith effort to adhere to the doctrine of fair use and to respect intellectual property rights.

From Gutenberg’s printing press to today’s algorithmic and image-saturated media. This revolution isn’t coming — it’s here. Dedicated to the memory of Israel Bar-Kochav The Visual Revolution is a fast-paced cinematic investigation into one of the most transformative — yet under-the-radar — revolutions of our time: the shift from a written-based society to a visual society. Created by filmmaker & scholar Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D. (Cinematic Philosophy, Palgrave Macmillan), this 5-part docu-scholar series is brief, provocative, and visually dynamic — blending cinematic storytelling with philosophical inquiry for the age of social media, reels, & screens. Episodes Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QaYXM9PAS0 Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-cxMmdTxLM Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_h6Ngl5MCI Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKl0HBjHQmA&t=21s Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9zc3DsCgM4&t=39s Johannes Gutenberg https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johannes-Gutenberg Martin Luther https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martin-Luther Scientific Revolution https://www.britannica.com/science/Scientific-Revolution Industrial Revolution https://www.britannica.com/event/Industrial-Revolution 📘 The Visual Revolution expands ideas first introduced in Tal S. Shamir’s book Cinematic Philosophy (Palgrave Macmillan), https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-33473-8 🎬 Created, written, directed & edited by Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D. Music by “Epic Hybrid Cinematic Dubstep” By Valentina Gribanova. “The Four Seasons Are Three Summer And Winter” by Bzur. Additional Videography by Stroyblocks Modern Times, 1936, Dir. Charlie Chaplin. Big cosmic fire explosion. Hurricane view from space. Thank you Uri Shamir, Ruth Shamir Ph.D., Liron Sol, Henry Unger Ph.D., Rafael Parra, Vlad Nikolic, Israel Bar-Kochav, Lisa Madison, Florence Danner, Natan Zahavi, Ken Forman, Murray Stiller Ph.D., Maky & Rene, Sam Wolf, Andrew Brown, Lisa B., Carol Colmenares, Dan Kuznets, Andrew Pomeroy & The New School. Copyright Disclaimer Some images and media clips appearing in this video are used under the principles of fair use as outlined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976. These materials are included for purposes of commentary, criticism, scholarship, research, and education — not for commercial gain. All rights to copyrighted content remain with their respective owners. This video makes a good-faith effort to adhere to the doctrine of fair use and to respect intellectual property rights.

In this first lecture of the *Cinematic Philosophy* series, award-winning filmmaker and scholar Tal S. Shamir, Ph.D., explores the deep, often overlooked bond between cinema and philosophy. This episode explores why philosophy has always needed cinema—not simply as a tool for illustration but as a fundamental medium for philosophical expression. Shamir challenges traditional methods, diving into the concept of thought experiments (TEs) and revealing how these cinematic narratives are embedded in the history of philosophy itself, from Plato’s Cave to Schrödinger’s Cat. This investigation offers a unique perspective on the potential of cinema to illuminate philosophical ideas, moving beyond thought experiments to the power of "seeing" philosophy as an in-action event. Join us as we unravel cinematic evidence within philosophical thinking. This episode is dedicated to Maxi's memory. This lecture is based on concepts from Shamir’s groundbreaking book, "Cinematic Philosophy" (2016, Palgrave Macmillan). https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-33473-8 Chapters 0:00- Introduction & Lecture goals. 2:56- Key terms: cinema and philosophy. 7:20- Establish cinema as a new platform for philosophy. 8:40- Traditional methodology for film and philosophy. 10:58- Asking a different question: why philosophy has always needed cinema? 13:14- Connecting thought experiments and films. 15:10- Turning the exploration on its head: searching for cinematic evidence within philosophy. 16:19- Plato’s allegory of the Cave. 18:23- Titus Lucretius’s infinite space. 19:33- Isaac Newton’s cannonball. 21:22- A pattern of thinking cinematically within the history of philosophy. 23:41- Are thought experiments cinematic? 26:08- Thought experiments signify a need to think cinematically. 27:39- Traditional thought experiments vs cinematic thought experiments. 30:54- Example: Imagining vs seeing/experiencing. 31:44- Summary of lecture. 33:54- In the next episode: Cinesophia. 34:59- End titles & Dedicated to the memory of Maxi. Music XPOSURE Main theme by Andrew Pomeroy Uri Shamir’s Jazz ChunkyMonkey by ShtrikerBigBand Play-play-play by Shtriker-big-band Continent by ANBR Main Visuals "Race Horse” (1878) by Eadweard Muybridge. "The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station” (1895) by Louis Lumière. “Modern Times” (1936), by Charlie Chaplin. Main Paintings Number 28, (1950), Jackson Pollock The Death of Socrates, (1787) Jacques Louis David French, Isaac Newton, (1702), by Sir Godfrey Kneller René Descartes, (2020), by Uri Shamir School of Athens (1509-1511) by Raphael

With rare footage of the New York City COVID-19 lockdown, the film evokes the feeling, experience & atmosphere of one of the most dramatic moments of the beginning of the 21st century. As the COVID-19 storm hits the great city, the film shifts from shock, hollowness, hope, and fear of the future. Dedicated to the hard work and sacrifice of the medical staff, essential workers, and the people of New York. Thank you for your support, and more info soon. Fantasia International Film Festival New York Shorts Film Festival Coney Island Film Festival #FantasiaFilmFestival #DesertOfTheReal #ANewYorkCovidStory #FilmPremiere #Montreal #IndependentFilm #Cinema #FilmFestival #Grateful #Honored #NewYorkShortsFilmFestival #ConeyIslandFilmFestival

The Vermeers suggests a contemporary engagement with Jan Vermeer’s paintings (1632-1675) via a digital platform. It is an attempt to merge content of the art-film with the structure of the film-trailer. The desire is to contemplate on Vermeer’s paintings from a different and unexpected POV - loyal to the source but true to the technological evolution. Notable Film Festivals 1. Student Academy Awards, Gold Medal Winner, Alternative category, (Los Angeles, USA) 2. FIFA International Festival of Films on Art, (Montreal, Canada) 3. Uppsala Short Film Festival, Sweden 4. Epos Art Film Festival, Israel 5. Teheran Short Film Festival, Iran 6. BeFilm Festival, Winner Experimental Category, NYC 7. Triennale for Contemporary Art (2013-2014), Izmir, Turkey 8. Izmir Short Film Festival, Turkey 9. Athens ANIMFEST, Greece 10. Sedicicorto International Film Festival, Italy 11. Coney Island Film Festival, NYC 12. Re/Mix Media Film Festival, USA 13. Katra Film Series, NYC 14. TKRA Aquariuss Short Film Festival, Bangalore, India 15. Prokuplje Short Film Festival, Serbia 16. Ojai Film Festival, USA 17. San Joaquin International Film Festival, USA, 18. Shqip Film Festival, Kosovo 19. Warsaw Short Film Festival, Poland 20. Efebocorto Film Festival, Italy 21. CMS International Childrens Film Festival, India 22. Emerging Filmmakers Series, USA 23. Festiwal Filmu Filozoficznego, Poland 24. The School of Media Studies 40th Years Anniversary USA, 00:04:37 Director/editor/DP Tal S. Shamir, Art director and producer Dr. Ruth B. Shamir Music by Mark Roos Sound Design Murray Stiller Actors Lisa Madison and Giuseppe Solinas www.talshamir.com tritshak@yahoo.com

A dangerous secret was stolen by an undercover agent who turns up dead in a NYC park. His friends, unaware of his double life, get mixed in the ruthless hunt to destroy the secret. XPOSURE BEGINS sparks the first minutes to a feature-length film by setting the tone to a bigger mystery. https://www.talshamir.com

Thank you for visiting the cinematic philosophy channel. More films and visual-induced lectures about our transition from a written-based society to a visual-based society are coming soon - so please stay in touch and subscribe (if you want). Many thanks Tal

A perspective of New York City as the Desert of the Real - A critical note raised by philosopher Jean Baudrillard in “Simulacra and Simulation” (1981) arguing on the liquidation of reality by the image. It is a map that overshadows the territory or a (seemingly authentic) image of one of the busiest cities in the world without its essence - the humans that inhabit it. Film Festivals - Fantasia International Film Festival, Canada (Special screening 2024) - Fantasia International Film Festival, Canada (2010) - FANT-The Bilbao Fantasy Film Festival, Spain. - Sci-Fi-London Film Festival, UK. - First Course, Israel. - Shortime, Israel. - Silence is Golden Film Festival, New Belgrade, Serbia. - Festival International du Film Merveilleux, France. - Dragon*Con Film Festival, (Nominated for Best Magic Realism), USA. - Atlanta Philosophy Film Festival, USA. - Coney Island Film Festival, USA. - Mix Messages Show, (Theoretical Visualization winner), USA. - Doomsday Film Festival & Symposium, USA. - Festiwal Filmu Filozoficznego, Poland. - CMS International Children's Film Festival, India. - Opolski Lamy Film Festival, Poland.

**We shot this a week before the COVID-19 outbreak in New York (March 2020, NYC).  Shot a week before the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City, the film is a social commentary on the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Through humor, the film centers on the modern man who closes himself in a shell to protect himself from the world. We hope you enjoy this film. Cast and Crew: Director/DP/Editor/Producer – Tal S. Shamir Corona-man/Producer – Ophir Ariel The Guy/Producer – Dan Alssid Music: Play Play Play by Shtriker Big Band Chunky Monkey by Shtriker Big Band Facebook by Swirling Ship Notable Film Festivals 1. Winner of the Best international runner-up ISO film at the SF3: SmartFone Flick Fest, Australia. 2. NYC Quarantine Film Festival, New York City, USA. 3. Quarantine Image Festival, Argentina. 4. Quarantine Film Challenge, San Diego, USA. 5. I Will Tell Film Festival, New York, USA. 6. The Covid Internatoinal Film Festival 7. Marbella International Film Festival, London, UK. 8. Mobile International Film Festival, Macedonia 9. Agoraphobia Film Fest. 10. The Israeli Corona Film Festival, Israel. 11. Shortime, Israel. #comedy #funny #nyc #jokes #stayhome #laughwithme #socialdistancing #haha #shortvideo #youtube #corona #ourlife