I loved doing this project; a piece of my own. I'm happy that I was able to interview "the subject" myself, direct, and edit. It's amazing to begin a project and see it all the way through.
I've tried to make short films before and they were also a hard feat, but this time I felt more prepared and for this I am thankful. Still, I realized that even though last semester provided me with some experience, there are always some things that I need to learn and brush up on.
1. The most important thing in the world and perhaps the one taken for granted in terms of creating a film: Save all your material in one place! This is not a request, it is an imperative action that I've learned personally. For some strange reason, I didn't have enough room on my login and had to save everything onto scratch (not good). I also spread my work around on my USB and worked on another computer (not good again, but I wanted to do a good job which required extra time outside of Room 432). These methods both accidental/purposeful were setbacks, but I learned from them. Next time, if I see that my information won't save, I will invest in a larger external drive and begin my project the right way by saving it all in one place. ^_^
2. Next time, I would like more time with the camera. My partner and I have different schedules, but we still found ways to meet outside of class and send information to one another. Still, while doing this process, there are a lot of things that happen by chance/spur of the moment. A camera in hand could have captured them and make the film extra special.
3. I wish I had better organized my time around this project. I did my best to create a piece that does my partner justice, but perhaps, as an artist, I will never be completely satisfied. Like always, I would have liked more time (especially for the video). I tried coming through the break, but I also had conflicting schedules with the labs. Perhaps I should save even more money to invest in some extra software (I have, it is just a slow process). ^_^
In terms of appreciating filmmaking. I always knew that every shot, frame, scene, etc., took an enormous amount of thought and processing for beautiful symmetry. Not to be repetitive, but as always, with each project within the media department, I learn some more new things and grow even more in love with the pre-production, production, and post of every project (outside films and mine alike). Film is amazing and the way we incorporate different types of media to bring forth a message is both empowering and well, special.
I want to learn more and I will be practicing on different softwares to become a better artist.
Thank you for this assignment.
P.S. I loved making the storyboards and my log notes. They were a huge help. Next time I will go to even more detail.
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