Final Blog Post

I have learned so much from this class. I learned to appreciate natural sounds and everyday lights. I learned I need to start going to a lot more film festivals. Maybe even submit some stuff. I learned there's some really weird films and filmmakers out there. I learned shooting on film can be a lot of fun but a real bitch to work with too. I learned identifying myself for others can be a lot harder than it sounds. And I learned Trevor and Will still take bubble baths.

My editing skills have definitely improved since the beginning of the semester. I've had some directing experience now which was stressful but more fun than anything. I now know how to load, shoot on, and unload film which I had never done. I feel pretty confident about making soundscapes which will surely come in handy. But most importantly I have grown closer with 15 film major students and one professor that I hope to work with in some capacity one day.

Thank you for everything you have helped us experience this semester! Save me a seat in 495 this summer!

Austin Crowder

Martha Colburn

I really loved Colburns style of art. The whole animating cut outs thing was really cool but also sort of intimidating. I think it would be incredible to be an animator(even though that’s not my dream field). I look forward to looking into more of her works and seeing what she comes out with next! Plus having a pug and puddle of pee explain where babies come from was the highlight of my day...scratch that...week.

Self Portrait

Everyone's self portrait was incredible in their own ways. My favorites were definitely Anthony's, Destiny's, Daniel's, and Kyle's. You could tell people really poured themselves into these and I loved that. A lot of people got really raw and deep which takes a lot. The dark tone of Charles's, Tristan's, and Ashley's was really something. Terry Linehan always says "elicit emotion in anything you work on" and they nailed that. I fairly enjoyed mine but I now realize it isn't done. It can be so much more and I have a lot more I can add and tweak. I have more videos I wanted to use and voicemails I wanted to get. I may even try to work on it over the Christmas break if I have time. This project was really fun and i look forward to doing something similar in 495 over the summer!