Indian Springs

“Three two one fire” is a photographic fiction that portrays a drone pilot's day in the life, capturing the blurred line between dreams and reality through virtual reality. The pilot experiences a sense of joy and power as they navigate the gridlines of the virtual world, dominating a vast territory from their fixed position.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 31 May 2021
Publisher: APE

“Three Two One Fire” is a 2012-2013 documentary film that portrays the fictionalized reality of a drone pilot's day. The film follows the protagonist, a drone pilot, as he navigates through a day in his life, capturing the challenges and complexities of his job. The film begins with the protagonist driving across a sandy terrain, with two hands on the steering wheel, as he makes his way to Indian Springs, where he pilots military drones. As the film progresses, the protagonist's day becomes increasingly blurred, as he struggles to distinguish between reality and dreams. The film's visual style is characterized by grainy pixels and a grid-like structure, which represents the virtual world that the protagonist inhabits. The protagonist's daily routine includes activities such as making coffee, settling into a leather armchair, and engaging with virtual reality. The film's central theme is the contrast between the protagonist's physical presence and his virtual dominance. Despite being invisible and unassailable from his fixed position, the protagonist feels a sense of power and control over the vast territory that he surveys. The film's cinematography is notable for its use of long shots and wide angles, which give the viewer a sense of the protagonist's isolation and detachment from the world around him. “Three Two One Fire” is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film that explores the intersection of reality and virtuality. It challenges the viewer's perception of what it means to be alive and to have a sense of purpose in a world that is increasingly dominated by technology. The film's use of grainy pixels and a grid-like structure creates a sense of disorientation and confusion, as the protagonist struggles to navigate the boundaries between the real and the virtual. The film's cinematography is also notable for its use of long shots and wide angles, which give the viewer a sense of the protagonist's isolation and detachment from the world around him. Overall, “Three Two One Fire” is a powerful and thought-provoking film that offers a unique perspective on the nature of reality and the role of technology in our lives.

Weight: 180g
Dimension: 239 x 317 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789493146754