September 16th, 2015

  Today was a busy day with meeting David Houle, presenting our final piece to the Bloodbank Drive and discussing how we will begin shooting in the following two classes.
 
  I was honored to meet David Houle, a futurist spoke in our class today.

  I had the opportunity to hear him discuss his life as a Futurist and what his plans are for the future.  I asked him two questions
1.)  "How did you become a Futurist from when you worked at the different television broadcast stations?"
2.)  "You do generally give examples of how most people born in the nineteenth century are experienced with the non-technology lifestyle.  Where it is normal to go outside or read a book versus others being born in the twenty-first century where they find being on their iPhone, iPad, or laptop to be in the norm.  Do you think a person in the twenty first century can eventually become a futurist?"

My partner, Judy Huang and I also presented our concepts and storyboards/moodboards to our clients; BloodBank Drive.  We made a presentation to them and the class.  We appreciated everyone's feedback and are looking forward to the project.

  We are also in the process of planning the details for our photoshoot.
 -We are having Elizabeth's younger two younger siblings and another child she knows be our actors.
 -Materials
  - Christmas tree, Christmas lights, vampire makeup, vampire costumes, blood bags, wrapping paper, gift bags/presents
  - Wireless mics on actors
-Location
 -Bayou Community Room or Ulla Searing Community room.
-Still putting storyboard together.

September 9, 2015

  Last Wednesday on September 2nd.  I had the pleasure to meet the Owner/Producer of Red Lizard Films.  

  I met Rob and his son, Kyle.  I enjoyed learning about their company and more about film productions.  I made sure to take notes on how certain camera's should be operated and different film shots.  I asked two questions; 1.)  Do you have to travel to do a shoot?  Or do your clients come to see you?  Is it necessary to meet your clients in person?
2.)  Do you work from home?  Or in a studio production?
  I really enjoyed looking through their main camera they go on set with.  I did make a statement, "It's like looking through a telescope!"  That's because I became vey excited.  Their presentation made me want to learn more about film production! 

September 2, 2015

   In my Art Network video.  I decided to discuss my personal experience in how I have grown in myself and in my major because of being apart of it.  I talked about how within having this job, I learned how to operate a camera, video edit, work with others on set and in meetings.  However, one thing that this experience has brought me in I have found more of myself within my art work.  I am developing more of my own style and I am finding new ways to incorporate myself into clients work.  I also edited the background in the video.  I hope you enjoy it!

  Today the Blood Bank Blood Drive also came and visited our class today.  They gave us their brief and they want either holiday, O-Negative, or a Platelet video encouraging college students to donate blood.  They want to overall raise awareness.  Lisa assigned everyone with a partner.  I will be working with Judy Huang.  I also asked questions on what kind of logos they would like for their videos, what kind of audience we are aiming for, and what exactly is the message?

August 26, 2015
  For my homework assignment, I chose three shows; Law & Order: SVU, Full House, and American Idol.  Law & Order: SVU is a drama show.  It is about detectives that investigate crimes and analyze crime scenes.  Full House was filmed in the late 1980's through the mid 1990's.  It is a Children's Show that was based on a widowed father raising three daughters, ages one, four and eight.  After his wife passed, his brother-in-law and best friend moved in to help raise his girls.  American Idol is a reality TV show that was created by Simon Fuller.  This one is focused on a singing competition, where the winner becomes the next American Idol.  
  The show I chose for a good storytelling example was Law & Order: SVU, episode,  “Surrendering Noah,” because I found excellent scenes that were over-the-shoulder angles that created extreme emotions, and made the viewer feel afraid and want to keep watching what happens next. 

http://www.nbc.com/law-and-order-special-victims-unit/episode-guide/season-16/surrendering-noah/1623

  My partners and I had to present our ideas on how we are going to film each other.  For Derek and I, we discussed our personal experiences on how being apart of Art Network has been beneficial for our majors and had made us grow personally.  I explained how I want the camera to be coming towards me as I speak.  Derek wanted to do the same.  For Leona's we will have a shot from coming on the side.