The practical exercise with Paul the other day was plenty useful, as was his advice and run-through of setting up a camera and tripod for a shoot. Regardless of your previous experience with various cameras, setting up can often be daunting when you haven’t needed to for some time — especially when the camera you’re using is completely unknown to you. The opportunity to refamiliarise yourself with even the most basic of mechanics will always be time well used.
The vlogging exercise was of particular use to me this week because it gave me a chance to further put these experiences to use by allowing me the time at home, without any present distractions or the pressure of a crowd, to do my homework and learn about the mechanics of the particular camera that I had borrowed. Continuing this practice will only develop my skills and knowledge.

I forgot to take any pictures during our class activities this week, so in the name of authenticity (and self-indulgence: a core tenant of vlogging) I will share a selfie from that day.