reflection #2

I think one thing that I’ve really noticed in my own processes of making things is that I tend to try and fast track everything. Like when making a film, I’ll try and get through everything in pre-production as fast as I can and just tick the boxes of things. But with this course I’m starting to notice the smaller details in the storytelling process. This “revelation” was kind of realised when we went for a walk during class to sort of clear our heads. There was no real task set but I noticed myself kind of watching people and seeing what they are doing, and kind of trying to rush a moment I would then write as an observation and then write a script based off my initial observation and then make a short film. When I really just need to chill. Things take time, and they take care. I also feel like I stress myself out when I can’t come up with an idea when I sit down and try for an hour. I think storytelling needs to be something I think about 24/7 and not just when the time comes to come up with an idea and write up a script. I think if I want to achieve anything in this course it would be to learn the whole process of coming up with an idea and taking things in a slower approach and I guess it’s lame, but enjoying the whole thing.

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