This week we had Amiel Courtin-Wilson come into class on Tuesday to talk to us about documentaries and his production process and experience. Here’s an example of his work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtVbzRykJIo He has a very hands on and lengthy approach to doco… Continue Reading
This week on Thursday we had a session working with camera equipment and sound equipment. I’d used the the sound recording equipment before but not that particular camera although it was pretty similar to ones I had. It was good… Continue Reading
Making My Essay Film Making the essay film was a complicated and unenjoyable experience. I think this largely comes from not entirely understanding the concept behind the essay film, try as a I might, and not particularly connecting to my… Continue Reading
The opportunity to create an exhibition at Signal provided a unique opportunity to come together as a team and create a public experience that would be both aesthetically pleasing and though provoking. I’d seen Signal doing previous exhibitions once or… Continue Reading
The upcoming Signal project presents a unique opportunity and location to showcase a work. The actual location provides inspiration but also limitation. Ideally the space draws ideas of simplicity with focus on texture and pattern. These seem to be common… Continue Reading
Here it is, the final curated blog post for Semester 1 It’s been an interesting experience so far. I only had a vague idea of what to expect when entering this course and how it’s panned out has been quite… Continue Reading
Our current Media 1 Assessment, to create a media artefact in relation to the topic of Audience is definitely thought-provoking. My group has chosen to create a blog exploring the ways in which the media and audience connect and interact.… Continue Reading
Screen writing workshop presented by Denny Lawrence There are two key people in writing process The writer and actor. The actor is the face of the writing and as a result gets credit for excellent writing or also gets… Continue Reading
Humanity is in charge of it’s own future Discuss statement. While humanity may shape and form it’s own future it lacks the foresight to actually control it or alter it accordingly. Oxford Dictionary describes future as: “A period of time… Continue Reading
One of the best bits about media student: getting the chance to get a free double pass to the St Kilda Film Festival opening night. Held in St Kilda’s iconic Palais Theatre, right beside Luna Park, the front of the… Continue Reading