Direction & Process

The second week of school has arrived; paired with my conviction that I am on the right path, and my time here will lead to creative & financial fruition.  The Filmmaking textbook I'm reading "Shot by Shot" is fascinating, as I begin to learn about aperture, exposure, camera mechanics & light metering.  
Filmmaking is dynamic.  When 24 frames a second are introduced sequentially, a whole range of new, limitless themes emerge under the manipulation of time.  The sole power of creation is relinquished from the machine and placed back into the hands of the artist, as emotions emerge with the unfolding of narration.

Multimedia, (new media) or "rich media" is the name of the program I'll be working under for the next 2 years.  So what is "new media?"  Basically, it's digital interactivity.  It's the guidance of an analog age to a digital age.  I'm looking forward to seeing which opportunities await this new direction of design, but I have to say as much as I am a fan of interaction, I very much dislike coding websites & don't want anything to do with left brained busywork.

I'm optimistic that my skills with design & audio will carry me in exciting new directions, complemented with a focus in narrative digital/traditional film & video.  I don't know exactly where I can find employment in this realm, but I am comforted by this semester's direction & the in depth portfolio development & internship opportunities available towards the end of the program.

And fine art?  As my time dwindles (even more so when I have to start work) I'm taking satisfaction in finishing the 12 piece series I've began, and eventually pitching it to a series of galleries upon completion.  Above are a couple of concept photos, I've already completed 12 images & have sketched out several canvases.  The first painting is nearly finished, and I can't wait to apply the spraypaint, that will be the cake's icing for sure! 

Who can predict the future, but God?  I know that as much as I would like to make a living from fine art, I refuse to allow commerce to influence my creative process.  This is why I'm focusing on multimedia as the financial direction, so that my fine art can remain fine- untampered by commercial considerations or financial temptations. 

I am very much encouraged by my forward progress, and am feeling more unblocked artistically than I ever have in my life.  I feel that amazing things are in store, aligned with the prospect of creating art with such an emotional impact that people will be moved to tears, and moved to take action.  My goal with film has always been to "make grown men cry" so we'll see if I can achieve that some day.  :)   Endeavoring steadily, with faith & confidence, I seek solace in the eternal present.