one more week down

One more week down... and I don't know how many to go. MOM started teaching classes this week, so next week, once everything settles down, we'll start shooting. We also came up with our look for the DVD (fonts, colors, etc.). And we got our audio crews this week... so exciting. haha

And I think I've come up with my idea for the video we're making in April. I've got a storyline and a list of shots all crammed up inside my head. I need to start putting it down on paper to get a better feel for it all. But I still have some time.

Apologies

Hey everyone, sorry if I sounded a little crass in that post yesterday...I dont want you all thinking that I dont care about this production or anything...I just found out I have a really nasty sinus infection, and this is literally the WORST week possible to be feeling like crap.....but thats no reason to go on here and talk crap about the class or the project or anything....again, just wanted to apologize and say that I am here to aid anybody in the class if they should need any help.

Matt

another week done

Today we met to set up what we are going to shoot when and the overall look of the project. We think that the look should be bubbly and colorful, like the logo and the environment there. we also decided that we have will be shooting wednesdays pretty much all day to get the set up for the night and every other little detail that goes on during the day and we will be able to find an easy time for them to talk to us. It is starting to come together and looking positive and possible.

....and I don't really care.

Okay, so I was just tipped off that we had a blog due today, but I feel like total sh*t, and don't really care...and since my group hasn't had a chance to meet and discuss, there really isn't anything worth posting....so, til later this week,

arrivaderci...

groups

We got thrown into our groups this week.  I'm pretty excited since we all wanted to do the documentary, and now we can.  I'm a little nervous, though, since no other group seemed to want to do the documentary.  Oh well.  

Groups

This past week we got in our groups for the first time. Our group is doing the section "Train the Tutors," which I think will be interesting because I have never worked on any sort of instructional video before. The group met with the ladies from MOM on Friday to see what they envision for the project. I was unable to attend, so I am very eager to hear what we found out. I am also excited about class today; I think we are learning how to use some new equipment.

Bit Of A Scare

So I got a bit of a scare this week when I was doing some work in WCRD and was suddenly informed by Professor Pollard that I was supposed to be shooting that day. Fortunately, it turned out to be a false alarm, caused by what I can only assume was a miscommunication somewhere in the system. None the less, it got me motivated to go out and start shooting. Honestly, I think the "other stuff" group that I am in got a pretty good deal with having a variety of things to work on that are pretty open ended creatively. I am looking forward to getting really involved in pre-prod this coming week and hopefully we can just start cranking our part of the project out soon.

Jim Black

Success Stories

I'm excited to be doing the success stories about the kids from MOM. I feel that this can be an oppurtunity to really show how effective Motivate our minds is, and how much of an impact in can have on the kids' futures. I also excited to see how the jib works in class tomorrow. I can't wait to start filming this week and the following weeks.

Another Week

So, this week I had a meeting with Mary. I am the supervisor for the "Other" section and she mostly wants fund raising videos from my team... she also wanted a radio spot. It would be no problem to do one, but I am not sure if it is entirely appropriate in a Video course... either way, we will probably do one for her if it is what she wants.

On another note, I talked to Jay Williams this weekend. He's a really nice guy. I hope I am half the alum that he has turned out to be. In other TCOM classes, I am working on an After Effects project and I am working on two scripts (one I hope to use for project 2 of this class). Completely beside the point I have a grievance I want to air: I hate Creative Non Fiction. It is an option of the ENG requirements to graduate and it is ridiculous and I hate it. My two cents: get rid of it from the curriculum or at least add other classes that would be beneficial.

Just my thoughts.

Groups

Well groups are formed and assignments were chosen. Are group recieved the one we wanted and i'm excited. I think the tutor training video will be very helpful. When your dealing with children things can get sticky especially when they aren't your own.

Our New Group

So we got our new group which I think will be very productive. Courtney or group leader met with Mary at MOM and reported back to the group the ideas in which Mary gave to Courtney which will defentitly help us out alot. One thing we got to do is meet out of class because just one class a week it doesn't help us because I don't think we will have enough time to create the documentary. I regards to the documentary I am very happy we are going that project because it might be the longest but It will be one of the most important aspect of the project for MOM to use and promote the organization. Which is the reason that we are doing this DVD becuase it means more then just a grade.

Week 4

Well we now know what topic we will be working on. The group im in got the success stories. This wasn't our first choice, but i'm happy with it. I think it will be fun to do these and meet the people that benefited from this organization. Now it's time to get everything together and make a plan. I'm looking forward to seeing what we are going to do and figuring out exactly how we are going to do it.

Group Therapy

We formed our groups this week. My group will be taking on the "Success Stories" portion of the project. I'm looking forward to meeting with some of the people that MOMs has helped to guide into productive and successful careers. I think our biggest challenge for the group will be finding a time that everyone can meet -- not just within our group -- but meeting with the people to interview. We have a lot to discuss on Monday, and I am looking forward to it.