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I began my Co-op program at Azure 6 months ago in December of 2015. My time here has helped to confirm my interest in the video industry. I learned a lot about different equipment, programs to edit with, and ways to improve my work. Above all I learned the importance of being resourceful, diligent, and personable. Although I may not have all these traits, this is a goal for me to strive for. When I had arrived at Azure I thought that I knew a lot about how to shoot videos, only to realize that there is a lot more going on behind the scenes than I realized. I was fortunate to have Caine take me on shoots, to learn more about how things are set up and to teach me about what to look for when composing a shot. During those shoots I learned about working with clients and working efficiently and productively. While filming on …
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On April 16, 2016 I competed in the Ontario Technical Skills Competition Qualifiers. 16 teams that had also won their regional competitions then gathered at Humber college to compete. The goal was to create a 30 second PSA about how to reduce your carbon footprint. Unfortunately, my partner and I did not place so we could not move on. While editing our PSA I noticed that we had made some mistakes when we were shooting, and due to time constraints were unable to go back and re-shoot the scenes. I noticed that there were some out of focus shots, and some cuts we were planning to do ended up being awkward and out of place. These mistakes may have cost us the competition. I was upset with the mistakes, but I was even more upset that I was responsible for the out of focus shots, and awkward cuts. I hadn’t thought out …
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With one week left in the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival it can be a bit daunting to look at the schedule and choose some films to see. Below are my top picks and some special mentions. Check It: Tired of being physically and verbally abused a group of LGBT youth in Washington D.C. form a gang to defend themselves, and soon the numbers grow to 200. Even the trailer is alive with their energy and defiance. Although I doubt it will be as funny, I’m picking up some serious Paris is Burning vibes. Cheer Up: This film looks at Finland’s worst cheerleading team. Tired of losing the coach travels to Texas, USA to visit the best cheerleading team in the world. At home she begins to implement strategies to turn the team around. Although the premise sounds funny, this looks like it will be equal parts sports film …
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With the increasing concern everyone should be doing everything in their power to protect the environment. As filmmakers there are plenty of things you can do when shooting on set or editing at home. No matter what scene you’re shooting you will most likely be using artificial lighting. Leaving the lights on throughout the entire shoot is bad for the environment and the lights. Turn the lights off when they are not in use. This will help save energy as well as increase the life span of your bulbs. Another thing you can do to save energy is to try and incorporate as much natural lighting into your scenes as possible. This is already a popular option in many Hollywood films like The Revenant for environmental and aesthetic reasons. Most shoots can take several hours. If so, there is bound to be garbage or waste produced. Keeping a recycling bin and compost around …
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