This semester has expanded my vision as a filmmaker. I didn’t realize I was capable of all the things that I’ve been able to do the past few months. I said in the beginning that I was anxious to learn about all the new things we were going to cover, and in the end they have definitely paid off. I’m glad that I’ve been able to come into my own with filmmaking. Before this semester, I had never really thought much about what my visual style would be. I didn’t even know what all went into the process of making a film such as true cinematography. Now, I have a better understanding for what storytelling is all about and how I can go about portraying that through my work.
When I think of my favorite films, they all seem to have similar qualities. As for now I have been taking inspiration from Quentin Tarantino’s style of films. Granted, my favorite film is The Boondock Saints, written and directed by Troy Duffy, but even this film is a lot like Tarantino’s. These films are definitely a lot of action and sort of a “gangster” type of feel, but I believe they’re a little more than that.
These films are really built around the characters within them. When I make my films, I like to get in touch with my characters’ point of view. Keeping things personal is a must for me, and I believe it makes the audience more willing to watch. Characters are something Tarantino is well known for. His seemingly pointless, yet relatable dialogue is key. I tend to be a perfectionist with many things, but I also like to keep things simple. If I can frame a shot with little variations then I’ll go for it.
These two production courses have really opened up a lot for me. I really enjoy filmmaking and I hope to continue with it. The crazy thing is that I have a lot more to learn and experience as I go forth with my filmmaking journey.
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