As this is my last year in RMIT and also, probably the last time that I’ll get to choose my studio, I wanted to make full use of it before I graduate. I was drawn to this studio, Ways of Making because of the promise of a new approach to the conception, development and production of short film projects. While I’ve always been interested in editing, I’ve found it hard especially when it comes to the technicalities of filming. I found myself in many situations whereby my lack of expertise in the technical aspect affected the work I produced.

Through this course, I want to learn the correct techniques used in filmmaking. I want to use whatever knowledge I have prior to challenge myself deeper as I continue on this course. As I do not have much experience in this industry, I want to take this chance to understand more about the film industry.

I am hoping that through this course, I’ll be able to develop and polish up my technical skills. I want to be confident of producing good shots and not having to worry about small technical issues. I’m definitely looking forward to creating a film that I’m proud of by the end of the semester. I don’t think one can ever fully learn what “filmmaking” is. It’s definitely a process of constant learning and exploring new ideas.

While my final goal for now may not be filmmaking, I’m sure that the skills I learn will definitely benefit me in the long term.

Ways of Making, here we go!