This class we went through half of the class’s interviews. I do like watching how everyone interprets the idea and chooses to present their talent. I also found each person’s story interesting.

This kind of project is always amazing. It’s a special thing to be able to turn a story or person that would normally be considered relatively ordinary, into something worth watching. I really like seeing what people pair with what the interviewee is saying, whether is directly corresponds or not.

I think that there were a few left to the last minute, but overall the quality was fairly consistent despite the diverse range of styles.

We were then divided into our groups for the final assignment – of course it’s a group assignment…
We were then given the chance to muck around with (to a degree) recording devices. Last year during my Diploma of screen and media I studied how to use technical sound equipment and shotgun microphones, so it was good to be able to apply that knowledge to a more casual and everyday device. I remembered how cool it was listening to the world through the microphone, especially when the sensitivity is set really high. To be able to hear the sound of a pen scrape on paper or typing on a computer as loud and as clear as the microphone makes it is a weird experience.

Despite the notorious reputation around group projects, I think this one will be good. Hopefully it will find a way to all come together in a timely manner!