In this project we had to find something that shows the joy we find in the world or just a passion we have so for me it is skateboarding. in this video I found the best clips and I did my best to add music and make it look cool. It does show my skill level in making videos or movies because it is not professional by any means.in this project I went out in Durango and looked at potential spots to skate at that at the level I am at. I am only a beginner when it comes to skating so I cant do many tricks I would take the clips and find the best parts by pulling them and deleting the parts that I could get the trick down leaving the few that were close.
Project Reflection
In this project i feel that I grew in filming because while I did not have someone to help I still found a way to get good angles and I did my best to get everything out of the frame. I feel that my film came out in a good state but I know that I can do better which is why I will be making more films to show how I am not only improving but how I am going to have a better understanding in making movies and how editing to perfection will be what makes me excel in that area to where I could possibly get a gig or a job in movie making. The one thing I would do differently is get a friend to film so I can give a get a more professional look so people can come to me and have me film to get parts or to post on Instagram. I am proudest on the part where I was doing powerslides because they are actually two different clips but I managed to get them to look like they were directly in the same 2-4 seconds.
Self Portrait Project
Project description
During this project I needed to get pictures of something that says "me." In this case, skateboarding so I had the and only Roxy take some pictures of what I enjoy doing and how it reflects in my life. After I got pictures I went home and used a digital art pad which allowed me to make better selections. Once I got all those selections I then went through and put them on Paint 3D which then allowed me to set their perspective and see how I needed to make them all roughly the same size. After, I did all the adjustments I then went the photos app on my computer and then I added a vignette. After, I added a vignette I then decided to go back into Paint 3D and sign it which was the final step.
Artist statement
During this project I felt that skating was a way to let me get in my zone and escape my thoughts. It has helped me get through tough times because of the fact that when you land a new trick by accident or on purpose. When I'm in my zone I feel that the only things that can stop me is a pebble to a crack big enough to catch my wheel. In this portrait I believe that it speaks the message that its ok to get in the moment and have that feeling of being in space enjoying the creative floating feeling of returning to the inner kid inside you and not worrying about the problems of the world but the chance that your able to relax and have a good time.