This semester in the eCommunications program, I have learned a lot. Being a senior in eComm isn't much different, although it feels very different, whether it is because of the workload or just the 'upper hand', per say, over the juniors, I don't know. But I have enjoyed this year. I have also had the opportunity to work with the 6th and 7th hour entertainment class, as a teacher's assistant. Although I haven't truly done much on the side of assisting the teacher, I have thoroughly enjoyed having an insight into the differences between the two classes, and I even got a small part in their class film (my car did, at least).
To be honest, I did not execute any work I loved this semester. I have mostly been sitting back and learning, to hopefully better my films and myself during second semester. I have had a few ideas floating around for the past 6 months but have not found a way to incorporate them into the class so far. Senior year has truly gotten the better of me for the fact that I have no time on the weekends to film for longer than an hour at a time,, especially when trying to work with others with equally complex schedules. But for this reason, I have kept my camera in my trunk at all times (oops, it's in the negative degrees at this moment in Kansas, sorry camera). But I have truly embraced pulling over to the side of the road whenever I can, to take some pictures or plan out a film. I have also recently gotten into the car community at my high school as well as in the city of Olathe, which has given me a huge chance to meet new people, many of which ask me to take pictures and videos for them. As much as I would have never expected this to happen, in the past 6 months my photography portfolio is much more impressive than my filming portfolio. I also plan on making a photography portfolio somewhere on this site in the near future. But I know that will change in the next semester. I would like to say that my areas of strength this year are cinematography and editing, two things I am most engaged in, and two things I have been practicing as much as possible. In my mind, there is no better feeling than the feeling when you have been envisioning a shot for a long time and it becomes a reality, and exceeds all of your expectations. I think this is the first year I've truly been able to understand that. I have never payed attention to the detail of cinematography until this past summer, when I truly noticed the difference between something shot on an iPhone and something professionally recorded with the right angles and lighting. Editing has always been something I was decently indifferent to, but I have found much joy and satisfaction editing a film which you are truly proud of from an artistic standpoint. It is another thing which could be looked at as unimportant to most but makes a world of difference on the end product. If anything, I would like to improve my sheer knowledge of the film industry. Many of my classmates talk of their favorite movies and actors to which I have never seen, some I have never even heard of. It is crucial to find great films in order to make great films. I have always been a creative person, but I still sometimes find it hard to recieve inspiration. Next semester I want to go out with a last hoorah. I plan I making a mini series with a few friends, part of which is already fully thought out and scripted. I also want to win a pixel award at eMagine, after winning two second-place awards. But most of all, I want to enjoy my last semester of high school, make great memories, and hang on to these last six months as mush as possible. Later in the future, I plan on continuing to love films, no matter where I end up. My goal is to graduate from Kansas University with a major in Business, and a possible minor in film. From there, I have no clue. I have always thought to myself that I would make movies for a living, but have recently found the sheer expertise, time, and committment needed. My dream as of now is to own a business in car modifications, which could easily leas to doing independent work for my company, filmwise. This semester I have grown in three areas: maturity, professionality, and artistic ability.
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About MeMy name is Graham Petter. I am a junior at Olathe Northwest High School, and I am into cars and films. Archives
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