14. DP Reel and Artist Statement

I am very focused on relaying simple stories about people. I find documentaries to be very awarding to create due to the ability to relay a story from one individual or group to many other people. I find it fascinating that I can tell the story of a person or place through a camera, and the story can continue to exist for viewers to see. I enjoy filming people and places that are considered to be out of the ordinary. I also enjoy exploring the past in what I film. Many things change over time and through the use of moving pictures things can be remembered for a very long time.


The effects of time on images are tremendous. Something that can be seen as not being good at the time of creation can be sought after once time has past and the image is seen as a remnant of the past. I enjoy creating these images for people to see and possibly remember years from now. I also value the audio that is recorded when filming. Audio is very important to allow the audience to connect fully with the pictures that the filmmaker is providing to them. Without good audio, the images may be forgotten and not fully enjoyed by the audience because of the distractions from bad audio.

Simply put, my style is focused on showing the audience beautiful images that stir their senses and causes them to think. My overall goal in film-making is to connect to the audience and allow them to enjoy what I have helped create for them.

12. Scripted Scene Assignment

11. Prep for Your Scripted Scene / Developing Director-DP Relationship

When preparing for my scripted scene, I met with my DP several times to determine what would be the best way to film my selected scene. I began thinking about the planning for the production several weeks before we filmed.

The relationship between the DP and the director is very important and the two must know how to communicate with each other effectively in order to produce what the director envisioned. Without proper cooperation then the production can hit some roadblocks due to differing ideas on how to perform a shot.

9. Inspiring Short Film

The above short film was very frightening the first time I watched it. I feel it is inspiring because it is a very simple story, but is creatively told through great visuals. The overall tone is very dark, and I enjoy watching the way the story unfolds. Some moments are very tense.



I also find this short film inspirational. It's about a little boy and his cardboard box. Throughout the film he does many things with his box. The way he plays with something as simplistic as a cardboard box is very inspirational for me because I feel I sometimes overcomplicate things in my life, and things would be a lot smoother if I went about things in a simpler manner.

8. Shot by Shot Scene Analysis

The opening of scene from the first episode of True Blood begins with an opening shot of Tara. A very obnoxious and loud individual. This shot establishes Tara as being disconnected from her job as a sales person. The camera dollies in towards Tara.

A customer walks into frame seeking assistance from Tara. Tara looks up from her book with a look of disgust that she is being bothered.

 This medium shot shows that the customer is now upset with Tara.

 This shot shows Tara is not responding in a positive manner to the customer's chastising.

This wide shot shows the two continue to argue over the product that the customer is searching the for in the store. This shot allows the audience to see how both are acting in this situation.

This medium shot shows Tara becoming very upset with the customer and she begins questioning her logic in coming to the store.

The customer is attempting to defend herself but is unable to challenge Tara adequately so she wants to speak to a manager.

Tara yells to get the manager's attention in this medium shot.

This shot shows that the manager appears to be fearing this confrontation.

This wide shot shows Tara defending herself against the manager and the customer. Tara is very defensive and the other two appear to be very confused as to what is happening.

This over the shoulder close up shows the aftermath of Tara's slapping the manager when she proclaims that she is quitting.

Tara makes a aggressive move towards the customer and she jumps back in this shot as if to be getting out the way.

In this wide shot Tara collects her things and begin to walk out of the store.

This shot shows Tara walking towards the camera in focus and as she exits frame the focus moves to the customer and the manager.

 This wide shot shows the two in focus following Tara's departure.

7. Lighting/ Still Photos

I love the hustle and bustle of this image. The warm lighting works very well in this image. I feel that the lighting enhances the overall appearance of Grand Central Station. Instead of it appearing as a dark and old train terminal, it appears to be very welcoming in this photo.

I like the lighting from the sun in this photo. The silhouette effect on the tree is very nice looking.

The bright greenery in this image is visually pleasing in this image. I also appreciate that it's a tree all alone in a massive field. It's as if the tree has no friend but is just waiting for companionship.

6. Portrait of a Place: Queen City Pool and Pool House