I can't believe this semester is already coming to an end. However, now that it's over I'm pretty relieved. I would have to say that this has definitely been my most challenging semester yet, all because of Capstone. It seems just like yesterday that I was sitting in my Capstone class trying to brainstorm some idea for my senior project. Hard to believe, but that was 8 months ago! Now, that I'm completely done with my project I have a lot to be proud of.
It took a long time to figure out what exactly I was going to do, but I'm so glad that I chose to make a documentary because it allowed me to use my creativity in so many different ways including filming, writing, and editing. I also got the opportunity to work with an actual client, the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership. I'm so glad that I was able to work with them because I met so many wonderful people throughout the process.
When it all comes down to it though, I feel like my project had a really meaningful purpose. I was able to show people how important it is to volunteer and get involved in your community. The volunteers in my documentary were so inspiring that I actually had a few members of the audience come up to me after my presentation and tell me that after watching my documentary, they wanted to go out and volunteer right away! When I heard this, I knew that the goal of my project had been accomplished.
Before I even started my project though, I was so nervous. I was worried about filming, editing, writing, everything! It just seemed like a lot, and since I was doing most of it over the summer I knew I would be completely on my own without help or advice. I just had to keep telling myself that everything I needed to know, my professors had taught me. Another challenge for me was conducting the different interviews. I'm not an extremely outgoing person, so getting the courage to go up to strangers and ask them to be on camera was a little difficult. Luckily, by the third day I felt very comfortable and confident talking with the different volunteers and homeowners. Editing was another challenge for me. I love to edit, but going through hours of video and picking out the different pieces and putting them into some kind of order is a tedious task. I was worried it wouldn't turn out the way I wanted it to, but in the end it turned out great!
The one thing I gained from my senior project would have to be confidence. I'm somewhat self-conscious of my work and not always sure of myself, but after receiving such great feedback from my family, classmates, and professor, I felt like this is actually what I'm suppose to be doing. I always use to wonder, "should I really be in broadcasting? Am I really cut out for this?" This project answered all my questions. I can do this. As long as I use the knowledge I have learned here at Westminster and keep my confidence, I can pursue a career in broadcasting.
It took a long time to figure out what exactly I was going to do, but I'm so glad that I chose to make a documentary because it allowed me to use my creativity in so many different ways including filming, writing, and editing. I also got the opportunity to work with an actual client, the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership. I'm so glad that I was able to work with them because I met so many wonderful people throughout the process.
When it all comes down to it though, I feel like my project had a really meaningful purpose. I was able to show people how important it is to volunteer and get involved in your community. The volunteers in my documentary were so inspiring that I actually had a few members of the audience come up to me after my presentation and tell me that after watching my documentary, they wanted to go out and volunteer right away! When I heard this, I knew that the goal of my project had been accomplished.
Before I even started my project though, I was so nervous. I was worried about filming, editing, writing, everything! It just seemed like a lot, and since I was doing most of it over the summer I knew I would be completely on my own without help or advice. I just had to keep telling myself that everything I needed to know, my professors had taught me. Another challenge for me was conducting the different interviews. I'm not an extremely outgoing person, so getting the courage to go up to strangers and ask them to be on camera was a little difficult. Luckily, by the third day I felt very comfortable and confident talking with the different volunteers and homeowners. Editing was another challenge for me. I love to edit, but going through hours of video and picking out the different pieces and putting them into some kind of order is a tedious task. I was worried it wouldn't turn out the way I wanted it to, but in the end it turned out great!
The one thing I gained from my senior project would have to be confidence. I'm somewhat self-conscious of my work and not always sure of myself, but after receiving such great feedback from my family, classmates, and professor, I felt like this is actually what I'm suppose to be doing. I always use to wonder, "should I really be in broadcasting? Am I really cut out for this?" This project answered all my questions. I can do this. As long as I use the knowledge I have learned here at Westminster and keep my confidence, I can pursue a career in broadcasting.
