Course End Reflections

     When I began this class I honestly did not know what to expect, the only thing I knew was that I was hungry to learn more.  I came in so green my nickname may as well have been Big Money.  I mean I didnt even know the difference between a grip and a gaffer.  I definitely had not grasped fully the rule of thirds or the 180 rule.  I had 2 goals in mind at the beginning and that was to find out who iI am as a filmmaker and get a better understanding of the use of the camera, because I have enough respect for this craft that I don't just want to put anything out there.

     Now that the semester is over, I realize that I'm still green with the camera but its more of a dark green now.  I know that I wont be anybody's DP at any point because my talents are better suited in the director's chair or in the editing room.  The good thing is I now have a better understanding of the rule of thirds as well as the 180 rule.  This is not to say that I wont keep striving to get better with the camera because I want that so bad I can taste it.  So I will at some point invest in myself and purchase a camera.  I still believe I have an eye for this every time I look at some of my stills and what I capture convinces me of this so I will find a way to translate that to motion pictures and develop that the best I can.  Thank you so much for your wealth of knowledge and experience, you'll hear my name one way or another at some point in the future.

Documentary Storytelling

My Reel & Artist Statement

     This collection of clips are from various projects both personal and educational.  I have used various devices to capture these  clips including the Canon XA25, JVC, as well as my very own iPhone in DSLR mode.

     The idea behind this reel is to take you on a journey as the dancer dances.  She's thinking about the places she's been the things she has done.  I have pieced to gether unrelated clips in order to tell this story.  Enjoy!!!