Self Portrait - Reflection

The self-portrait assignment was an experience. I have to say, I did enjoy the project a lot. I felt as though I was truly able to showcase myself within this film. I fairly enjoyed the planning and editing process of the assignment but filming it and actually pulling the project together was challenging. I had specific costumes I wanted my actors to be and certain props as well, so attempting to get everyone on board and finding said stuff set the filming time back. That was another huge process I feel as though I learned rather quickly… time management. I realized my time management could sue some sprucing up.

As stated in class, my biggest concern was the cinematography showcased in the film. I have worked with a camera before, but it was all mock practice. I had a lot of insecurities about showing my film to the class, to be honest. I know it was a project of one’s self, so anything was game, but for some reason, I could not shake the feeling of doing the project wrong. By having no guidelines, I felt as though I was completely botching the assignment, even though it was a self-portrait. Perhaps it was self-doubt or paranoia, but I still feel as though I did it incorrectly, but as well as it was received through the class, I have since then relaxed a little.