It is my intention to use this blog as an open forum for the class. "Open forum" is just the type of vague academic expression that falls on mostly deaf ears, but I don't know of a better way to describe it. "A place to share" is a little too touchy-feely. To tell you the truth, I'm not really sure how we'll use this, but I guess that is the fun part.
To get your creative juices flowing, here are some of the fun ways that this blog can be used:
1) To discuss, clarify, comment on or ask questions about anything we talk about in class.
2) To ask for feedback about an idea, photo or video.
3) To request help from your fellow classmates with your video shoot or project.
4) You're having an issue with or question about the camera or Final Cut Pro? Write about it here. Maybe someone else is having the same problem or can offer a solution.
5) Posting photos or videos.
6) You've come across the artwork/blog/website/video of an interesting filmmaker/graphic designer/artist/editor/cinematographer/writer. Post a link here and share it with the others.
7) You have an interesting take/review/comment/rant about a televison show, film, exhibition, concert. Write it here.
This is really just the tip of the iceberg. The possibilities are endless, really. I will probably have an assignment or two connected to this blog. I may post links to supplemental or optional reading assignments or simply articles that I find interesting and relevant. I don't want this blog to be a burden, but instead a place to kind of keep a conversation going, a place to collaborate, help each other, find out about new things, get to know each other. Filmmaking is a collaborative art, it's good practice to keep your brain active in these sorts of creative endeavors, and remember inspiration can come from anywhere. That's my pep talk to get you all to use this thing. I look forward to seeing you all on here!
