Bolex and Joy

So I know I haven't posted in awhile...not like anyone reads this anyhow...but I have been busy with soooo much stuff. I started a new film class. Instead of taking Intro to Video, I am now in Intro to Film. You might ask whats the difference...and its a big difference. We actually use film in this class. Not video tapes. We have to load it in the camera's in total darkness. We have to light meter everything and adjust the focus according to measurements. Its a whole lot of stuff that we have to do basically. So far its going good...a lot more stressful....but good.

So today we watched our first projects that we ever shot on the Bolex 16mm reflex (as shown below). The teacher said she thought I did a really good job with the narrative. Which I find funny because that's the thing I always have the most trouble with. The film was in focus most of the time and towards the end it was a little too dark. It was too drak because towards the end of my shoot it started to rain and so it was really cloudy.

The video would have been a lot better if we were allowed to edit it. Without the edit it was quite choppy...oh well. It was the first project, it is what is to be expected.

So yes...this is my fabulous life as you have missed it.