Saturday, April 5, 2014
GT 20% Passion Project Update
In my second Passion project, I have decided to make a short film. This idea did not come suddenly, as I always had a desire to make a short movie. Currently I am making a script for the movie. The movie will consist of several actors, and will be a comedic movie. On my Fridays, I read scripts from different movies so i can use those examples to make mine better. I also brought a book, "the complete screenwriter's manual," so I can tweak my script into something better. I have made good progress into the script. I am left with filming and editing which i plan to do within the next to months. To me, the biggest obstacle will be editing and terrible acting. Editing will be an obstacle because I don't know which one is the best. I am currently thinking about using final cut, which in my experience is the best one. Acting will be an obstacle because if the actors don't act well, the movie will seem unrealistic. However, these problems will be solved with the right choices.
Monday, February 10, 2014
127 Hours Blog Post
There is no force more powerful than the will to live." This quote is an essential part of the movie 127 hours, as well as the will of being able to survive. This quote is very true. We may not think that the will to survive is the most powerful until we are presented with a life threatening situation. Then we realize that we will do anything to survive, as represented by the movie 127 Hours. Aron Ralston had to cut of his arm to survive.
The quote, "when something happens , it's a trauma, but we decide if its going to be a tragedy or a triumph." It an essential part of the movie because Aron Ralston did not give up and as painful as it is, he cut his arm off to keep himself alive. In his case the trauma became a triumph. It also reminds me of how no matter what, at the end, your destiny is in your own hands.
The movie 127 hours, was very good in providing the suspense needed in a survival drama. I felt that it kept me bound till the end, and it made me feel the pain that Aron felt during his fight for survival. I find it amazing that some people can get out of such situations. It makes me wonder if Aron Ralston was a case of bad or good luck. It was bad luck, because he got stuck in the place, and good luck because he survived and got out. I also wonder if I have the will to do the same thing he did by cutting off his arm.
I have learned that I will never go exploring alone in the desert.
The quote, "when something happens , it's a trauma, but we decide if its going to be a tragedy or a triumph." It an essential part of the movie because Aron Ralston did not give up and as painful as it is, he cut his arm off to keep himself alive. In his case the trauma became a triumph. It also reminds me of how no matter what, at the end, your destiny is in your own hands.
The movie 127 hours, was very good in providing the suspense needed in a survival drama. I felt that it kept me bound till the end, and it made me feel the pain that Aron felt during his fight for survival. I find it amazing that some people can get out of such situations. It makes me wonder if Aron Ralston was a case of bad or good luck. It was bad luck, because he got stuck in the place, and good luck because he survived and got out. I also wonder if I have the will to do the same thing he did by cutting off his arm.
I have learned that I will never go exploring alone in the desert.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Dasani-the Invisible Child
Dasani-the Invisible Child Blog Post
1-The questions this piece raises for me is how these people will ever get out of poverty. There is a question of will they ever get out of poverty and how. It shows how once you are in poverty, it is hard to get out. After reading this article, I was wondering to what happened to Dasani after the article was published. I was wondering about their present financial situation. Regarding her financial situation, all I can say is that this world runs on capitalism. Thus, one of the drawbacks of capitalism is that some people will be poor and some will be rich. It is just how capitalism works. However, I feel that there is some way to reduce poverty without hurting the economic system. This article made me realize on the way things work in society. Money can get you anywhere. However, I realized that money cant by happiness because even Dasani can have happy moments.
2. Dasani's life and my life can be similar in many ways. No matter who you are, we all share the same basic problems. Dasani is a person who is hopeful of herself, and she wants to rise out of poverty. She is also blundered by daily stresses. I also am hopeful of my future, but I am bound to daily stresses like doing well in school, etc. Even though, it is not of the same magnitude, they are still similar problems.
3. If I had an opportunity to tell something to Dasani, I would tell her to save all her money. I would tell her that it is hard, but it would be of great use in the long-run. Also, I would tell her that to never let anybody tell you what you cant do, and to chase after your dreams. And to never let anybody take that away from you.
1-The questions this piece raises for me is how these people will ever get out of poverty. There is a question of will they ever get out of poverty and how. It shows how once you are in poverty, it is hard to get out. After reading this article, I was wondering to what happened to Dasani after the article was published. I was wondering about their present financial situation. Regarding her financial situation, all I can say is that this world runs on capitalism. Thus, one of the drawbacks of capitalism is that some people will be poor and some will be rich. It is just how capitalism works. However, I feel that there is some way to reduce poverty without hurting the economic system. This article made me realize on the way things work in society. Money can get you anywhere. However, I realized that money cant by happiness because even Dasani can have happy moments.
2. Dasani's life and my life can be similar in many ways. No matter who you are, we all share the same basic problems. Dasani is a person who is hopeful of herself, and she wants to rise out of poverty. She is also blundered by daily stresses. I also am hopeful of my future, but I am bound to daily stresses like doing well in school, etc. Even though, it is not of the same magnitude, they are still similar problems.
3. If I had an opportunity to tell something to Dasani, I would tell her to save all her money. I would tell her that it is hard, but it would be of great use in the long-run. Also, I would tell her that to never let anybody tell you what you cant do, and to chase after your dreams. And to never let anybody take that away from you.
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