Why did you join this class?

I joined this class because I have heard a lot of good things about this on how it is a really fun class to participate in. Also, Muench really wanted me in this class so I did it. Another reason is I want to learn more about film because I don't know much about film. I have always wanted to take this and I finally got in! 

What do you hope to gain from taking this class?

I really hope to gain making a decent film with good lighting, sound and good photo taking.   

What do you know about cinematography?

Cinematography is focused a lot on filming 

What do you want to know about cinematography?

What makes a really good film. 

What type of films would you like to make?

I want to make a whole variety of films of different themes/subject.

What are three of your favorite movies?-embed trailers or screen shots and explain why you enjoy these films.

I really only like watching High School Musical. Its not letting me put the trailer in....

What is your favorite movie genre?

I don't have one.

What motivates you to work hard?

Things that motivate me to work hard is to get my homework done and all of my schoolwork at school because I am more motivated than at home. I tend to procrastinate a lot more at home than at school. At school your like in a work zone and at home your not. I don't really like doing my work at home.  

What are five concerns that you have now in your life?

One concern that I have today is all of the crazy, scary, idiot people who break into other peoples houses and steal stuff, murder people and etc because there all around and can ruin people's life. You hear this stuff everyday on the news and it is getting ridiculous. I am also concerned about all of the drugs that have been invented because they cause people to do bad things. My second concern that I have in my life right now is that I have no idea what I want to do after I graduate for high school. 

What was your favorite subject in school? Why?

My favorite subject in school is math because it is one of my strengths and I love doing algebra. I find it fun and interesting! 

What are the three words that best describe you?

Three words that best describe me is organized, athletic and a hard-working student. My room is very organized, my backpack is very organized and I don't like things messy. I am OCD a little. Like if I am in a classroom and there are papers and pencils on the floor, it drives me crazy. I am very athletic because I have played basketball for 10/11 years now and I love basketball so much! I also play AAU in the spring which I also enjoy very much. Lastly, I am a very hard working student because I work all the time and I always like to get my work done. I work all the time! 

Here is one trailer from one of my favorite movies. 

I don't like any other movies. But, I hope to watch a couple movies that I have never watched before.

9/20: Make sure to have everyone involved in your film and make sure your names are spelled right. 

Green-screen- make the lighting right so there aren't a lot of shadows

10/4: For our news story on FCPX, make the volume louder, add sound effects to make it more interesting with b-roll, change the color effect

10/17: Cutting on action is really important when working with actors and making it really slick