In the pretext of applying the concept of intertextual studies to my learning, the idea of sharing my exploits in creating TV for Broadcast media on my blog is suggested by Elliot. Considering that creating media is my passion and reflection is not, this would be a minimalist initial attempt at such.
Having created short films since 2010, I wouldn’t say that I had any trouble with the actual production side of things. I confess that as a solo film maker, I had my problems having to rely on other people’s availability, but I sincerely believe that it all turned out really well. The idea of representing an organisation (RMIT) and communicating with other organisations such as Sensis and St. Michael’s Grammar School purposefully, gave me a sense of pride in what I do, rather than amateur projects I have been involved in the past. The post-production side of things, however, is something I only became aware of recent times. I mostly acquired my proficiency with Adobe Premiere through experimentation at the beginning of the year, having relied on other people to do my editing in the past for me.
A massive event that would influence my career in film making, however, is my very first attempt at using green screen. This is a thought that every amateur film maker and media man would think of as professional, although it is proven to me as easier than I thought it would be. Through experimentation and the gift of You Tube tutorials, I was able to create a substantial segment opening appropriate to our host program, ABC’s Behind the News. Adobe After Effects was always something I shied away from, but this first step towards advanced editing and animation inspires me to pursue this course of learning.
One thing about film making that I desperately profess as a weakness and that this assignment has not helped whatsoever, is the use of lighting. I am a purveyor of wonderful stories and am aware of the importance of lighting in framing a scene but it is not yet something that I am capable of achieving. Perhaps future projects may do the same thing this one did for me.