S U R F I N G
INDEPENDENT PROJECT
O N E F I N A L R E F L E C T I O N
As we've been introduced to our film unit there is some reflection that needs to be done regarding the video. In film, there is a very important idea that you should always keep in mind:
"Even if you don't intend for something to have an effect, it always has."
Watching the video several times has allowed me to identify some things that worked and others that I would have done differently. There are some reasons why I chose the setting, the colors, and the lightning. Because this was a reflection I wanted to make it relaxed and informal that's why I chose a green space, making it more friendly and less intimidating. Throughout the video, I usually play with the grass, which gives an authentic touch, in other words it makes it more interactive and improvised. I believe that the video works for the intended message I had in mind; however, next time I should change the tone of my voice especially when I'm sharing exciting anecdotes. Also, there are some parts where I look down or to the side, giving less attention to the watcher which might transmit a wrong effect, being nervous. Yet, as a whole, I believe that the video is well done and the effect I tried to accomplish was successful.