Reflecting on our last project, I think one of the best parts was the group I was placed in. Despite the challenging prompts we received, we had a lot of fun brainstorming and collaborating on ideas. At first, it was quite a struggle—there was a four-hour stretch where we couldn’t find our footing—but once we landed on a concept, everything started to flow.
Being the only visual media student in my group was a bit daunting at first. I felt like I had to carry a lot of the technical work, which made me anxious. It didn’t help that I was put in charge of the camera and microphone, and given my limited experience, I felt somewhat underqualified. Thankfully, my group decided to use an iPhone for filming, which took some pressure off me. It was a relief to work with technology that we were all familiar with, and it made the process smoother.
Filming turned out to be a blast. We laughed so hard that another group actually yelled at us for being too loud, but I think that’s a sign we were really enjoying ourselves. Figuring out sets and lighting as a group was a fun, collaborative effort. I loved how everyone pitched in, contributing ideas for camera angles and scene setups. It made the whole experience feel more like a creative partnership than a school project.
I was a little disappointed to miss the viewing party where everyone got to see the final projects. I heard it was a great time, and I would’ve loved to see everyone’s reactions to our work. Still, from what I’ve heard, our project went over really well, and I was inspired by the creativity and effort everyone else put into their projects. The experience has definitely given me ideas for future work, and I can’t wait for our next assignment!