This is completely uncharted territory for me. Still figuring out what I need to do and how to go about doing it. I am compiling more of a strategy for handling this project though.

I need to reach out to people. I can do this in a variety of ways. Public interaction. Planned interview. Friendly conversation. Listening and observing without my interacting.

I also need to simplify my approach. This was mentioned to me by one of our instructors when I first brought up by idea for a project. I am handling something that is a little too vague and out of my reach. This was brought up to me by a friend when we were discussing my project. I am working on this refinement right now. Seem to understand it more and more.

Also working on more research. As I have never worked with film in such a serious setting, I am needing to learn a lot. Techniques for shooting, capturing feeling, certain perceptions. Telling the story of a scene and directing the viewer in a way that leads to that and their own interpretive understanding of the scene.

How emotion is more successfully captured on film? Something to look into.

Much of what I imagine needs to be shot outdoors as well. Waiting for the rain to clear. Hmmmm….

Side notes…. I find it difficult to figure out how to properly juggle school and work, along with this project. So many things happening. I think a planner will help. Must not procrastinate.

Also, trying to figure out how I can incorporate the work we are doing while viewing films and reading and discussing books into my project. I think watching the films in class helps give me a better understanding of film techniques, with the right eye. The three books we have read all deal a lot with personal perception and identity it seems. Especially the outer and inner worlds of people, cultures and more. I think I am missing some important things… Must keep an open mind.