Hi all,
As you work on your final projects this weekend, I want to remind you a few things to help you nail this assignment.
First - mantras mantras mantras! Do not forget all the things you learned in the exercises, i.e. wide-medium-tight, shot-n-move, cutaways, action/reaction, enter frame. KEEP them in your head the whole time you are shooting and you will have the goods on the tape for editing.
Second - as always, find the sweet spot of effort. Do not over think this but do not phone it in either. You will probably not be able to get everything you need in one shoot with your subject. Plan on asking to come back to get the best opportunity for capturing your story.
Third - remember the commitment statement. So and so is interesting because ____________. Working that sentence alone will help frame your efforts.
Fourth - similarly, remember the big circle exercise we had in class. What part of this person's daily haps best tells the story you laid out in the commitment statement?
Fifth -this actually should be the first suggestion CHECK YOUR CAMERA AT CHECK OUT. Do not leave the lab without knowing the camera and batteries are good to go.
Alright everyone, if you really get in a bind - call me 952-270-7375.
Be brilliant and have fun!
julie
