Willey Productions

Reflection

     This year has been a great challenge to me, but in a good way. Many of my perceptions were challenged, and my skills pushed and sharpened. 

     My perception before this class was that the Director was in charge of almost EVERY aspect of a production. On top of this, due to my limited experience on productions of any sort, and my one-man crew fashion that I have had to deal with most of the time,  I had an unrealistic view of a director's position, and the roles of the crew. For instance, I had always thought that while crew were trained in specific areas, anyone could jump in to complete a task that needed to be accomplished; i.e. putting up a light. Now I understand that this is false. The Director is technically in charge, but the DP runs the crew, and the Director does NOT touch the equipment. And no one is ever supposed to do a job that is not theirs to do, as you will step on other's toes and possibly put the projects union status at stake. 

     My skills were pushed to their limit this year, and that was good, as they have now expanded greatly. I am very thankful that Dr. Raimist pushed me so hard, as it got me to realize just how far I have to go, and just how much potential I have. My skills in lighting, camera operation, sound, general set-up of equipment, and so much more have been expanded beyond what I could have done prior to this class. 

      In conclusion, thanks to Dr. Raimist and her teachings in TCF 312, I have become so much more, and my horizons have been expanded. I cannot wait for my next chance to put into practice all that I have learned.