Blog 4: Film 1 & 2 and end of week one

"And cut! That's a wrap. Strike the set, and see y'all next week." This first week has been a great start to the semester. I've learned many different techniques to alter film stock and produce unique results. Now it is time to apply these techniques to the first film project. 

It was a lot of work on Thursday. A few of us stayed several hours after class ended to continue work on the project. During that time, a magazine transfer, a scratched film stock, and a bleached and painted strip came to life. My partner and I decided to take on two elements each. He is doing fire and air, and I am doing water and earth. The magazine transfer was my favorite part of the assignment. I have not done this technique before and it was cool seeing the ink stick to the tape after soaking. In the magazines I found several designs that would work well with earth and water. All that is left to do is the one-hundred frames of animation, which I am still debating on what I should make. Perhaps something with waves and boulders, or maybe an island. It has been a relaxing weekend. Once this project is done and  my family and I have tacos for dinner tonight ( my favorite food ), I will be ready for week two of class, and another interesting project!

Looking forward. I can't wait to see how everyone's first film came out, as well as begin work on the next assignment!