What is a more efficient way to convey your thoughts than music and literature? How come a good film has the power to remain in the audience’s mind and affect their viewpoint for so long? Those were the main reasons I decided to take Filmmaking. Throughout the course, I learned about the art of filmmaking: how directors successfully embed their message in tiny details in their movie, what type of shots work best for a specific purpose,... As part of the coursework, I immerse myself in films ranging from various categories and each of them exposed me to a new facet of making films. “The good, the bad, and the Ugly” proves that you do not need expensive CGI to become one of the best movies of all time; “Shawshank Redemption” subtly uses the distressing and despondent theme of jail to encourage the power of hope and dignity; “The Dark Knight” strengthens the importance of integrity and sacrifice through the contrasting portrayal of the good and the evil. The more I know about filmmaking skills, the more poignant I found the messages that are delicately conveyed through movies. Each person has a distinct interpretation and understanding of a subject, so every post-movie discussion allows me and my classmates to dissect the movie and contemplate its beauty from different perspectives. Furthermore, it requires the effort and efficient collaboration of a whole team to produce a desired product. With that in mind, me and my team went on to make some movies in which we strived to incorporate the techniques we have learned in the class. If you want to check out some of my products, click the link below:
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One of the main goals of a movie maker is to get his message to the audience through the sublime combination of video, sound, and transition. Adding the skills of film making to my repertoire, I embarked on an adventure of sharing my thoughts to the world.