Chase Scene

In Explore9, we have just finished a project titles "The Chase." It is a video in which one character is chased by or is chasing a mysterious force or person. This was an extremely interesting project, especially since it took so long to perfect. Around 4 or 5 days of filming and 1 day of editing brought this exhilarating creation to more than 2 minutes- my longest video yet.

Most of what I learned included getting the right camera angle. Having multiple angles for one shot allowed much needed amounts of flexibility that brought the video together as more of personal art piece, rather than a very stale school project. I was also able to help govern many very intense shots (some which took multiple takes) and now I not only know how to perform shots like these, but I also have a better patience and tolerance of how long it truly takes to make a video.

One of the most important things I will bring to my next project is the ability to work together. In my last projects, my team mates and I seemed very stiff and unwilling to share our ideas with people we didn't have a strong connection with. During The Chase, however, my team mates and I were able to put the awkwardness of meeting new people to the side.

On the subject of collaboration, this project's need for it really was far stronger than any project before. There was more of a central authority because of the intensity of this project, but there was still a strong need for full cooperation amongst our group, and that need was fulfilled.

Collaboration could be improved in my next project by giving each member a specific role. I feel this will help to keep us from getting off topic.