BLOG QUESTION: FALL SEMESTER SUMMARY

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?

I learned how to use adobe premiere and make basic video edits. I really enjoy editing, so it was nice to learn how to use a real editing program. The second thing I learned were how different types of shots, angles, and camera movement can communicate different emotions to the audience. For example, high angle shots can make a character look vulnerable, or a low angle shot can make them look powerful. The third thing I learned that the juxtaposition of shots is also important and can alter how the audience feels about certain videos. I didn't realize how important that aspect of editing was, but it makes sense psychologically. For the spring semester, I look forward to learning how to use the sound equipment, the music video assignment, and the screenwriting unit. I want to learn these things/do these assignments because it'll help me become more skilled in filmmaking. I want to learn how to screen write because I enjoy the creative freedom writing gives me and I'd like to put my ideas into fruition. I want to concentrate on getting better at editing and my pre-production organization skills.