Final Reflection

In this class along with several other media production classes is that you never have enough time or money to make things work to your benefit. Nothing will ever be exactly perfect and most things will not go as planned. This is a very frustrating process, but there's really no way around it. I'm glad that I was able to take this class during the summer especially knowing that it was an intense class. However, I wish that I could have spent more time on many things. I hate some things were rushed, but it's a great feeling knowing that I have accomplished a very difficult class during a short amount of time.  I have learned lots of things that needs much improvement if I continue in this field. From this class I was kind of disappointed to know I was not as far along as others, but I hope that I can learn from this experience now.
One of my many improvements that I really want to become great at is lighting, and framing. I really struggle with visualizing shots, and that to me is key to making a good story great. Also I would like to learn more about lighting so I can know exactly where to put light and what kind of light you need for a certain scene.
I definitely would like to have a much better knowledge of every aspect of the camera, because it seems to work out alot better if your director is also a great cinematograper. This helps both the director and the cinematographer to have good communication to know exactly what the shot is.
I still love movies and whether or not I will ever be great at it, I still have learned so much about movies. I love being able to know how or why they do certain things in movies. Not just, 'O that must have been an accident." And having knowledge about these aspects of film makes me feel smart that I know exactly what kind of shot that is and how they did it. That has to be my favorite experience about taking these classes. I learned so much in this class and this was a good class for me to see where I need improvement.

Artist Statement

The reel below is a small reflection of my past work since I have been in school. I haven't done a whole lot and have had little experience in this industry. I can only hope to broaden my minds horizons and expand to bigger and better things. It takes practice and talent to become great at things and in time I know it will happen. I may never be a Steven Speilberg, but I can keep pressing forward and strive to be similar. I see all my past work as amateur work. I want to make my movies, clips, etc wow people. I'm still uncertain if this is the exact direction for me, but I want to finish and see where this path leads. I  have yet to experience the screenwriting side of this industry, but I have a hunch that is where my work will originate from. I have always loved writing and have always written everything down as I image it in my mind. I believe that my writing would help me increase my imagination with the production side of this career.
As I stated in my visual style I do want to learn more about framing shots in a way to make the small things pop. I want to take amazing shots that stand out to others. And I believe once achieving these goals I will be able to look more professional. And until these goals are achieved I will view my work as amateur and will be fearful of furthering my career.
I want people to watch my work and be moved. And most things I have written have moved people, at least i've been told. I just need to put my written words to the screen to get that point across. I want to be the inspiration to the world.

So when watching my reel below please keep in mind I am a young aspiring filmmaker who hopes to become a great artist. I won't stop practicing till I get it right!








 

Scene Assignment

This scene was inspired by the park bench scene from the movie "Forrest Gump." Please excuse the sound. This was produced with a two person crew; the director and the cinematographer.