The most interesting point from todays class came up as we were discussing the thought process that had led to particular decisions. The point was that in most if not all cases you should have a kind of underlying framework/guideline which motivates your technical decisions. These guidelines could be anchored in emotion, theory or perhaps arbitrary values but they are what should provides the base to influence the aesthetics of the film. These guidelines or ‘vision’ would also help inform aspects of performance by shaping the tone or mood of the film.

I think some exercises I have completed so far I have lacked/undervalued mostly the performative side of these underlying framework, partly because choosing a non arbitrary theoretical or emotional guide would take a considerable amount time and critical thinking. Even though the exercises have had arbitrary rules, cant repeat same shot etc, these have not helped in forming a rational for the style of performance.

Overall I feel this week helped to remind me once again the importance to take a step back from technical decisions from each shot to try and focus on the film as a whole and think about how it will all fit together.