I was not in the first week class, so I have missed some of the exercise that going on in the first week. I have heard from my classmates and also my tutor that I have missed the sound recording exercise.

When I started my first class in the second week, I learn how to set up the camera and I join a group of three students to go out and make a video with no sound. I also need to make a video with no sound by self. There were several similar exercises going on in the second week and also third week. Besides in the class we were watching an abstract video that was made by Hillary Harris, and learn how to operate audio mixer.

From all those exercises that I have done in and outside of the class, I have discovered several things that motivate me to go out and make a video about something that I am interested in. When I was watching Hillary Harris’s abstract video, I realize that making video is simple, and it is able to convey meaningful messages to the audiences. Moreover, it can also change the way people view something.

When I put my hand on the camera and collaborate with my team to go out and shot something. I realize that making a film is not as easy as I though; in order to make a film we need to have a well plan and also good concept. In addition, good teamwork is also required.

When we did a writing exercise in the first class of the week three, I found out that, through a simple writing we can make a really good film. That exercise was really fun and it also helps me to express my idea on a piece of white paper, before I put it on practice. From this exercise I also realize that filmmaking is not always rely on the script writing, because we can always start with writing that tells story.