So much fine tuning of raw mateial to improve a scene; I could easily spend weeks transforming my pieces with the masterful techniques taught by all at BDFI. I have learned sooooo much. I am not the same person I was when I started a few months ago.

I love this art form, and am eager to use all that I have learned to share so many stories. Great to revisit the movie “The Graduate” and watch it with transformed eyes: to pay attention to the beats, the acts, the dialogue, the camera angles, the lenses, the light, the focus, and so much more.

Happy holidays everyone! I am so glad you are all here!!

Gratefull yours,
Tasha

If we were to capture all of what goes on here as students at BDFI, we would have enough interesting and dynamic material to have our own reality show; a group of twelve students who share time, space, dreams, personal stories and interpersonal dynamics in the midst of this tremendous learning experience.

Jules, we miss you! Wild and wonderful to have you join class via laptop from England!

This week I had a blast working on Colin’s shoot; he is a most talented director, with great vision and technical expertise. He also works well under stress, and effectively uses his positive attitude while directing his talent and crew. Colin, anytime you need me, I am there.

Time has taken on a new dimension here at BDFI; this semester has flown by, yet when I think back on how far we all have come, it is hard to imagine we only started 3 months ago.

My husband read recently that directors and producers are right at the top of the pyramid of job satisfaction, along with firefighters and clergy.

So lucky are we!!

I must say that I had a blast this week, first on my shoot with Colin, Evan and Luis, and then on one of Colin’s shoots tonight. Amazing the possibilities with high definition equipment, and lights. Now off to the editing room! I love how Sharif danced in his editing chair demonstrating the art of conducting the footage.

I watched Mike’s pilot of DOOF with 4 kids this week-end. AWESOME. The kids loved it! Just the kind of show they want to watch. And to see Charlie from Pizzaiolo tell us a bit about what makes pizza his passion; no wonder it’s hard to keep me away.