I feel like an artist...

I'm sorry for the delay on my blog posts, I was a little preoccupied with my portfolio. 

When we first got the assignment, I was a little overwhelmed. It was all so open ended. There were so many things I needed explained, so many questions I wanted to ask but the thing was, nobody could answer them for me. I needed to figure it out by myself. This whole idea of "figuring it out by myself" was a totally new concept for me. My whole life, someone has been there to guide me, whether it was a parent, dance instructor, director, or school teacher. There was always someone to get me going in the right direction. Now, all of sudden I was on my own, with only my thoughts and opinions to guide me. It was like "Someone just dropped me in the middle of a forest, and I was trying to choose what path to take". So how did I decide? I decided by simply making a decision... if that makes any sense. I chose a path, and ran (whether it was the right one or not) without looking back. And the result? Perhaps not the best work I've ever done but that doesn't matter. What matters was I did it all by myself, and I am proud, but even more importantly, I got a small glimpse of what the "creative process" entails, and you can't put a price on that (not even a grade).

Bookin' it...

When I open a book, all I'm thinking about is what is written on the pages, not how the pages are actually sewn together or how the cover is attached to them. I really only considered the creative process; writing, illustrating, ect. I never considered the mechanical process, which happens to be just as vital. 


In this workshop I get to see step by step how a book is put together. It's really interesting. It's such am involved process that takes time, patience, and precision. One small mistake can completely screw everything up, but if you do everything right, the result is pretty cool. I am learning so much but I am also having  loads of fun. I feel a real sense of satisfaction when looking at my book complete with pages and a cover, and knowing that it started off as some sheets of paper and cloth.

Tell Noone...

After some technical difficulties we finally finished Tell Noone.


Cette film est tres bien! I loved everything about it (even the parts I didn't understand). Normally, I watch movies more under the fluffy, corny romantic comedy genre, so watching a Murder Mystery Thriller was a new experience for me. It makes you think more, that's for sure. You really have to work, and put in some effort in order to enjoy it, very different from many american films that pretty much do all the work for you. Yesterday, I literally had a headache from thinking so much, but it was worth it. Not only was I picking up on twists and turns in the plot, I was also noticing other aspects of the film. Like acting, sound, shots, and of course, metaphor. After only a few short months of STAC, I can't just sit down and watch a movie. I'm always thinking something like "That was shot in the rule of thirds,", or "How many takes did it take them to get that scene?". Some people may find that annoying, but me? I don't mind, it makes me feel intelligent. 


...I will definitely "Tell Everyone" I know to see this film.