1. I think so far I deserve a P. I'm meeting all the requirements, with the exception of the second interview but I have already discussed that with Ms. Melogno, and I have done pretty well in some of them. For my first math component, the poster, I got an AE. I had my science fair proposal approved early on. I've been on top of my research checks. I even added some spice to my blog with a "movie of the week." My dedication to senior project has been consistent, i really love the subject, and you can expect some exemplary work next semester, but for now I think I'm at about a P.
2. There are things I have gotten better at since being in ROP, specifically editing, and I'm really proud of that. But I feel most proud of the knowledge that I have been able to apply outside of the classroom. For college applications I have been using ROP and research to write papers for film applications. I am sometimes surprised of the knowledge I've gained. I even used my research for Senior Project for the essay part of the SAT last month.
3. I'd like to improve on time management. It's been a load to be everywhere all at once and get everything done. I am hoping that my parents will fix my car by next semester, which will relieve a lot of the physical stress of taking the bus and stuff. I think that it will help my time management issue because then I'll have more time to myself. I also really want to start my own film project, completely on my own, next semester. And also try to fit in some kind of internship at like a local new station. Mr. Miller suggested such an internship and I think it would be a good idea.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
What I've Learned So Far
1) I have learned - since starting my senior project - how to create a short film, efficiently. I learned how to create films in previous classes, like film creation sophmore year. The difference now is the efficient part. In ROP we learned how to be accountable for every single shot, word, step, detail, everything. And even though being so anal about all the details takes up time and effort, in the end it really pays off to be organized. Everything just runs smoother and its less stressful. The first week of ROP we did a door scene with no pre-production stage. We had to make up a story, which shots we were going to use, location...etc. all on the spot. And though it was fast, the quailty of the scene is horrible compared to the quality of the short film in which we had to meticulously plan out every detail in the pre-production stage. I see now that the pre-production stage is so important to everything that follows.
2) This is my groups door scene (without preparation or pre-production organization).
We don't have the other one (with pre-production) uploaded to youtube yet. But when we do i will post it. For now, these are the camera reports. Basically, someone takes note while on set and writes which shots are good according to the director and which ones aren't. This saves loads of time later in the editing room because you just have to refer to the notes, or this report, to know which shots the director wants to be used.
3) My main source for the knowledge I've thus gained has been my ROP instructor Mr. Miller. He's stressed the importance of each stage that goes into film-making. And we've been able to see his point hands on now.
2) This is my groups door scene (without preparation or pre-production organization).
We don't have the other one (with pre-production) uploaded to youtube yet. But when we do i will post it. For now, these are the camera reports. Basically, someone takes note while on set and writes which shots are good according to the director and which ones aren't. This saves loads of time later in the editing room because you just have to refer to the notes, or this report, to know which shots the director wants to be used.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Blog 1: Senior Project Topic
Q: What is your topic?
A: My topic is Filmmaking. Specifically directing, but for now I want to be general.
Q: Why?
A: Well, I have always watched movies and known that I wanted to be involved in making them someday. And as cheesy as it sounds, I believe - other than love maybe - that film is the last form of magic left in the world. And so, I don't see how i could choose anything else. I think about my future and it always seems so empty whenever I exclude the thought of directing. And as for the senior project, which lasts the WHOLE YEAR, I would grow bored and unmotivated had I chose anything else. Film is the only topic I could do and stay sane through out the year.
Q: What do you hope to accomplish after studying this topic all year?
A: Obviously I hope to come out of this all with gained knowledge on the field and what I'd have to do to become succesful - or in this case to even get my foot in a door. I also hope to rekindle the desire to pursue this career, after some years I realized that the field is extremely competitive and am discouraged, but still very passionatley in love with cinema. I hope after this project I have a clearer mind and my doubts are somewhat alleviated... I am sort of really excited about this though - I have an addiction for movies, I watch them like a fiend. It is my one and only vice. The thought of being able to study them for school and not just on my own time is mind bending.
A: My topic is Filmmaking. Specifically directing, but for now I want to be general.
Q: Why?
A: Well, I have always watched movies and known that I wanted to be involved in making them someday. And as cheesy as it sounds, I believe - other than love maybe - that film is the last form of magic left in the world. And so, I don't see how i could choose anything else. I think about my future and it always seems so empty whenever I exclude the thought of directing. And as for the senior project, which lasts the WHOLE YEAR, I would grow bored and unmotivated had I chose anything else. Film is the only topic I could do and stay sane through out the year.
Q: What do you hope to accomplish after studying this topic all year?
A: Obviously I hope to come out of this all with gained knowledge on the field and what I'd have to do to become succesful - or in this case to even get my foot in a door. I also hope to rekindle the desire to pursue this career, after some years I realized that the field is extremely competitive and am discouraged, but still very passionatley in love with cinema. I hope after this project I have a clearer mind and my doubts are somewhat alleviated... I am sort of really excited about this though - I have an addiction for movies, I watch them like a fiend. It is my one and only vice. The thought of being able to study them for school and not just on my own time is mind bending.
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