THE INVENTION OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Why do you think we wouldn't have filmmaking without the invention of photography? Pick three of these innovations on this list and explain their historical importance and why you think it led to the invention of motion pictures.

   I believe the camera obscura is a great invention that contributed to the invention of motion pictures. The camera obscura consisted of a dark room and a picture being portrayed on a wall. That sounds exactly like a movie theatre. A flexible roll film made it easier to take photographs and help photographers. Similarly, many filmmakers always find a new and easier method of filming.

EARLY HUMANS AND ANIMATED ART

What role does lighting play in the caves? How might these painting have been used by primitive man? What are the two techniques that the early artists used to paint on the walls of the cave? Why do you think they painted with these images?

   Lighting gives the images sense of moving. These images might have been used tell stories. They used charcoal for their paintings. They painted many images over and over again but at different angles. This way it all seemed like a flipbook.

SPRING SEMESTER GOALS

Were you able to meet the goals you set out in the beginning of the year? If not, why? Next, set some new goals to achieve by the end of the course this May. We are going to cover a lot of material and have more complex projects. Describe a video project you would like to make before the end of the semester. What do you need to learn in order to accomplish your goal?

   I believe one of my goals was to direct a short film. That is something I have already done. Therefore; I have accomplished my goal. Now one of my goals is to adapt a style. I want someone to watch one of my films and know it's from me because of the style. The correct angles, pacing, and dialog will help me accomplish this. I'm looking forward to the project where we adapt a style of a famous filmmaker. 

   

YOUR FALL SEMESTER DRAWS TO A CLOSE...

As our semester draws to a close, take some time to reflect on what you've learned. Write down three things that you've learned and how they will improve your video projects in the future. For those that are continuing into next semester, also list three things that you are looking forward to learning in the Spring. Why do you want to learn these things? What do you want to concentrate on doing better? What could you improve? What kind of projects are you looking forward too?

   Throughout the I have learned many video techniques and rules. For example, I know the rule of thirds. This will definitely help me with my future videos. Also, the name of angles and what their meaning is. I've also learned the cameras and how they work. I'm looking forward to learning more about the history of film in the spring. I really want to improve on my camera work.I'm not the best camera man. I'm looking forward to the other films we'll do, like the documentary.

VIDEO EMBED CHALLENGE

Look up a video that you think would be a great idea to show in this class. Embed your video in your blog. Why should I show this video in this class? What does it teach? Why should other students see it?

   I believe you should show this video because it will motivate anyone to watch a film. John Campea gives an excellent speech as to why movies matter. I believe if you show this video to any student who is interested in taking this class they will sign up right away. I feel like it would be worth showing in class because there seems to be some students in this class that aren't so motivated in here. Start the video at 1:50    

LEARNING CHALLENGES

What do you feel was the most difficult part of your experience in this class this semester? What did you have the most challenges learning?

   I feel like the practical parts of the semester was the most difficult. I am not a camera man nor do I want to become one. I do understand that passing the practicals is something that needs to get done and I will get them done. hat's just something I've been struggling with. Also, don't like the book work. I have a short attention span. If you were to give me book and ask me to read it, I would read the first three sentences. That's it. I struggle with it but I am planning on improving. 

PSA PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Reflect on your PSA project. How close was your final product to what you planned in your pitch? How did it change? What were your challenges? What helped you achieve your vision? What held you back? What would you change next time.

  I believe we are pretty close to what we planned. We had a couple of changes. For example, we added a couple of extra shots we first didn't plan on having. Some challenges were having a cop in our film. At first he was available, but he later back out and didn't want to do it. We were able to get a student in our film acting as the cop. Once he arrived on location we got straight to work. I think that to make things better next time we should plan a bit better.