Wow! What an awesome experience.

I can honestly say that I have never in my life looked forward to school until now.

We started out day one with introductions. It was cool to see that everyone had such different backgrounds and experiences. I can see already that each person has something unique to bring to the table and that I can learn a ton from everyone. There also seems to be a lot of support from not just the students in your own class level, but from students that are one or two semesters ahead. I feel like I’m embarking on this brand new, overwhelming journey, and as nervous as I am I know that I have all the support I need to succeed.

Following the introductions we went right in to our first class which was Producing/Directing.

We analyzed a clip David Fincher’s film “Se7en.” We got our first introduction on blocking, camera angles, the 180, screen direction and coverage. It’s an awesome feeling to know that the instructors here are top rate and that they’re not just talking the talk, but they’ve been there… and have the Academy Awards to prove it!

If I were to shoot something today, I would definitely be better off than I would have been yesterday just from one lecture… and on the first day of class no less! I can’t wait to see how the rest of the semester unfolds.

This is truly the first step of a life changing journey….. it’s like the opening scene of a great film… when you can tell after the first minute that you’re going to be in for a ride. You may not know exactly what to expect, but you’re going to be on the edge of your seat in anticipation the entire time. So here I am, on the edge of my seat…

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