tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74479188563452330342024-03-12T19:19:59.288-07:00Reel Talent ProductionsTrack the journey of the teen filmmakers club at Cabrini ConnectionsBradley Troasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13622295797836244261noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-86764205066575796912011-08-20T20:14:00.000-07:002011-08-20T20:14:36.910-07:00LAST WEEK F EDITINGwell let me start off by saying it was crazy for me because i thought i wasn't going to able to make it in for any of the days because school is starting.I been busy all week getting ready and it really hard fitting in that in my schedule but i made it through.I came in on Tuesday and started the fly er hm at first iwas getting frustrated because i didn't know how to start off,that's why my first and second fly er was um bad.But at the end i got through it all and made perfect one well i think i did .Then when i got done, i went to go help with the last idea on douncementary by telling her what when should added because ididnt wont to feel like ididnt do any work because iwas work on the fly er all day.Okay day two was crazy because i was stuck in Harvey Illinois getting school stuff and soo i really don't know what happen that day but i came and Marquita sent out the fly er to people but through it all ithink we did a good on editing at the end of day,we got over 10mins. I cant wait to see it on big screen :).AliciaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263166213310212976noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-92101838810350205222011-08-13T21:28:00.000-07:002011-08-13T21:28:56.617-07:00My First 3days editingOn the first day of editing our douncementary it was fun,we had everything planned out and all the steps we were going good.But the next day everything went crashing like everybody was spitting out ideas but wasn't anybody moving.My teammate got frustrated and we didn't know what to do on that day.Following day after that it was the same, everybody just sit their mindless n i get angry because we were getting nowhere but on down the line,the team got back up and start working together and thought things through.I guess teamwork is really hard,that's why you have to communicate more.On Friday I really enjoyed seeing the interrupters it was really great movie,i loved everything in their,i really didn't have a favorite part because the producers and cast did excellent.I hope our documentary be good as that.AliciaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263166213310212976noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-66353353539501697992011-08-07T15:24:00.001-07:002011-08-07T15:28:19.843-07:00Post-Production has begun!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DgcOZb2bReo/Tj8QyTrgitI/AAAAAAAAAD4/rjFdzlrP6oE/s1600/IMG_20110807_125528.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DgcOZb2bReo/Tj8QyTrgitI/AAAAAAAAAD4/rjFdzlrP6oE/s400/IMG_20110807_125528.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638243714953415378" /></a><br /><br />Oh yes, our Reel Talent Productions interns are hard at work, brainstorming how to edit all the great footage they've captured! 2.5 weeks to our big premiere! Come celebrate with us, enjoy some light refreshments & catch the screening!<br /><br />Date: Aug 26, 2011<br />Time: 6.30pm<br />Venue: Cabrini Connections (800 W. Huron, Chicago, IL)Shulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05719169764070139500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-15970751602338740172011-08-02T14:59:00.000-07:002011-08-02T14:59:57.568-07:00Third Day Video Shooting (An Indiana)When first got to the camp grounds,i was very angry because i knew it was going to be alot bugs.Ughhh I got bite like 5times and it really sucked.But as the day went on i really enjoy all the experiences coach Jenny and coach Lauren introduce to us.I had fun shooting the girls on camera and its was kind of funny because they kept laughing and saying funny stuff and you couldn't control it.However, it was very hard to control the boom because their so many freaking bugs out but i tried to stay in control even though it was really hard.The trip was great .The kids that between ages 12-13 were going nuts when we had to show them the way to their cabins because bugs and very high hills.Through it all i enjoyed the new experiences we had at camp buttercup and i enjoyed shooting and booming the microphone.AliciaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263166213310212976noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-60391552129365023672011-07-30T21:51:00.000-07:002011-07-30T21:59:38.129-07:00My Interview ExperienceSome lessons that I have learned while I was doing the interview was to make sure the setting in the place was right and that the background was a nice place to interview a person. The lesson was important because you want to have a background that have something to do with the subject that you are interviewing that person about. My thoughts about it was that you can interview a person where every you want to interview a person at and that it really don't matter where the location is. It changed me because I know that the place have to be right and that the place have to have a good light and quite. It make me feel more important and like I really know what I'm doing. The progress of my documentary is that we have a lot of interviews done and we followed the person down that we was suppose to. Our next step is to edit the movie and put some of the footage together.Marquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780780594342956121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-74873592036638199322011-07-29T08:10:00.000-07:002011-07-31T09:03:10.950-07:00First Day Video ShootingWhen we first got there i didn't know any of the staff at girls in the game but when we started interviewing and setting up the staff and me became very open.They were very nice and understand everything that was going on when we explained it to them.At first I thought i was going to mess up because that boom mic was very heavy but i went on through the day and handle it very well.My thoughts before this week were if the ladies were going to nervous,will they all shaking and we have to calm them down. I learned that everybody different in front of camera.This makes me feel like wow,i wish everybody else was like this.Right now Reel Talent Productions Internship Girls is done documentary why boys get more attention in sports or why they don't get involve in sports.Our next step is to edit our documentary in the up coming week.AliciaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263166213310212976noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-56164705042560370162011-07-20T08:09:00.000-07:002011-07-31T09:01:38.723-07:00My First Day At Reel TalentWhen i first got to work ,we seat down and talked because we were early.Later on at 11pm,we started discussing coverage,storytelling,set etiquette and interview techniques.To me and my point view while they were discussing.I Think coverage and storytelling is basically describing other people point view and letting other people see how it feel to be in their shoes.Set etiquette is just saying the roles of each person and telling them important responsibilities they have to follow.I learned Interview techniques and this is important to me because this can help you in the real world one day when your trying to do media and technology in the future.This changed me because it will help me see what being reporter really is and it isn't simple at all.You have to go in and be prepared for anything.This make me feel little nervous because I'm not that out-spoken when it comes to talking to a person face to face.AliciaWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263166213310212976noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-50809860934651139962011-07-16T21:51:00.000-07:002011-07-16T22:01:04.573-07:00Summer SquadMy week at Summer Squad was very different, I learned so many different things there like looking at somebody beauty in the inside not the outside. Like if you ask someone, how do she look? The first thing they would say is her smile, but it's really what's in the inside. That is important to me because, I never though about it that what's in the inside really makes somebody beautiful. It changed me because, the next time I say somebody is pretty i am going to think about what makes them look that way from the inside. It makes me feel like a different person because I can think before I say how a person look. I ask questions to the coaches about the program and they gave me a lot of details, and how they got involved with the program. My next step is to talk abut it with the other girls.<div><br /></div><div> </div>Marquitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780780594342956121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-86624148183534703672011-07-16T20:48:00.000-07:002011-07-16T21:41:06.865-07:00Girls in the gameWorking with the summer program Girls in the Game has been an amazing adventure. I have really enjoyed meeting all the girls in the group, and also the leaders Coach Jenny and Coach Lauren. While I was there I have learn a lot from this program. Some of the things I have learn is inner and outer beauty. The thing about inner and outer beauty is that when someone ask you what make a girl beautiful? Someone would answer her eyes, nose , or even her smile. That would be her outer beauty, but her inner beauty would be something like she is very positive. She is an outgoing person. That is one of the MANY things that I have learned. In this program the girls do a lot of exercise, but at the same time have fun with it. They do a lot of running, jumping jacks, and my favorite toe-touching.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gArFeXmIsnQ/TiJkdsEMklI/AAAAAAAAAAY/aehR2_XgHdQ/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gArFeXmIsnQ/TiJkdsEMklI/AAAAAAAAAAY/aehR2_XgHdQ/s320/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630172945374286418" /></a><br /><br />There were times I was there when we went on field trips. One of my favorite field trip is going to an elementary by the brown line Kimball station. We went there as a leaders of the younger girls. We did many workshops, and played games with them. The game that they really seemed to like the most is the flag grab game. They had to go around and get as many flags off people as they can. If your flag was pulled you had to do 10 jumping jacks. They loved it so much that they didn't even want us to leave them. This week was very nice and exciting. I had a real nice time with this summer program. I encourage other teenage girls to join this program. Girls in the Game you are doing a great job, and keep up the good work!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655921934665247538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-498029096914243932011-07-10T20:26:00.001-07:002011-07-10T20:39:13.425-07:00Announcing our Reel Talent Productions summer interns!<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >They applied, they were interviewed, and they conquered! We’re happy to announce the 3 budding filmmakers who’ll be going through an intense 8 weeks working on their own documentary about health and fitness in their communities.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span">
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<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Much love and gratitude goes out to my amazing team for leading this with me. Jonathan, Jane and I are going to work our butts off to make this as memorable and fulfilling of an internship for the girls as possible. :)
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To everyone who's supported the members of Reel Talent Productions along the way, thank you for understanding the value and importance of the media's role in society today. This was an outlet for our teens to express their views and creativity, and to share it with the world.<br /><br />Here's to more good times ahead. Our Summer Internship Program is coming up. Leave a comment below if you'd like more details.<br /><br />I'll leave you now with the newest creation by Reel Talent Productions. Congrats to Melissa Young and Ana Tate for stepping up and taking the lead on this one.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25174528?byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe>Shulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05719169764070139500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-53422697698611078532011-04-06T11:10:00.000-07:002011-04-06T11:23:01.119-07:00Special Guests Visit Video & Filmmakers Club!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hPi1VcD1Td8/TZyvDHzEvZI/AAAAAAAAAzU/-knFgP_mrzg/s1600/crop4.4.11%2BFilm%2BClub%2B002.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 221px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hPi1VcD1Td8/TZyvDHzEvZI/AAAAAAAAAzU/-knFgP_mrzg/s400/crop4.4.11%2BFilm%2BClub%2B002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592537305455050130" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" >This week, two special guests came to speak to the students of Video and Filmmakers Club. The filmmakers Ronit Bezalel and Mark Pratt, talked to the club members about their films, Voices of Cabrini and </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.ronitfilms.com/films/mixingitup.html" target="_blank">Cabrini Green: Mixing it UP</a></span><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" >.</span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;">After introductions, Mark and Ronit showed a clip from one of their films depicting students from Jenner Elementary School asking Mayor Richard M. Daley and Alderman Walter Burnett pointed questions about the demolition of the Cabrini Green houses. As one student in the film asked of the Mayor, “If you grew up in Cabrini Green would you want them to take your memories?”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;">After showing the film clip, Mark and Ronit led a discussion amongst the club members. The students expressed mixed feelings about what Daley said in the film and about displacement, public housing, and the pros and cons of the Cabrini Green demolition.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EI-o0q3_DPE/TZyt6-PUI5I/AAAAAAAAAzE/mzv02hTR85c/s1600/Clubs%2B4.11.2011%2B013.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EI-o0q3_DPE/TZyt6-PUI5I/AAAAAAAAAzE/mzv02hTR85c/s320/Clubs%2B4.11.2011%2B013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592536065938563986" border="0" /></a>Mark, a former Cabrini Green resident and father, talked about what an emotional journey it has been watching the demolition process from the beginning through the end.He offered the students a history of Cabrini Green, discussing how its first residents were immigrants and it was an integrated development. He asserted that it was only during the recession in the 1980s that the housing project became a place of crime and gang activity.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The speakers also emphasized the importance of education in general. Mark encouraged Cabrini Connections students: “Find like-minded individuals.” He and Ronit urged students to surround themselves with people who share their values and also want to pursue education.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Finally, Mark and Ronit spoke about what an exciting time it is to be a filmmaker. As they discussed, when they first started making films they had to search for festivals and opportunities to showcase their work. Now, films can easily be shown to people all over the world through online platforms like Vimeo and YouTube. In addition, technology and software is cheaper for film editing.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;">All in all, the session was a great opportunity for students to catch a firsthand glimpse of the power of film to tell stories, ignite conversation, and empower people to take a stand.</span></p>Karina Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13160448547303366503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-16152832119146561872011-01-25T14:07:00.001-08:002011-01-25T14:35:45.903-08:002011 off to a fine start...Yes, it's been awhile... but it's only because things are busy and brewing here at Reel Talent Productions. 2010 was a great year for us, with completed projects about everything from short stories to music videos to spec commercials under our belt. We're excited and hungry for more great projects ahead.<br /><br />Moving forward, we're turning the spotlight to non-fiction filmmaking and focusing on real issues, real people. With discussions about what our community's most urgent needs are, we will be working to raise awareness about them through the power of video. Reel Talent Productions will be creating two Public Service Announcements and working to get the important messages out.<br /><br />But this production will not come easy. Our students currently have to share 1 camera among almost 10 of us. When it comes to post-production, the mere two laptops we have means that the other students have to miss out on in-depth, hands-on learning. With only 90 minutes to work together each week, not everybody gets a chance to spend time working with the equipment. We are thankful that the Fish Foundation's grant last year enabled us to go from absolutely nothing to this... but our supply is still unable to meet with the demand. We will be able to raise our productivity by 2 or 3 times if we had more equipment to work with. We learn a lot more by doing, not by watching someone else do it while crowding around one computer with 4 others.<br /><br />First-hand experience with technology is tremendously important for our young ones. We know that nothing comes for free, but we're determined to work for it. That's why we're kicking off the new year with our next project - Fundraising Videos. Meet our talented and smart young filmmakers, get to know what we do, and see for yourself how our students gain valuable skills applicable to life in Reel Talent Productions.<br /><br />Keep your eyes peeled for them come this Feb!Shulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05719169764070139500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-41793750758810885562010-12-20T14:42:00.000-08:002010-12-20T14:49:29.872-08:00Happy Holidays from Cabrini Connections!<center><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17927965?portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><a href="http://cabriniconnections.net/donate-online1">Click here to donate.</a></center>Bradley Troasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13622295797836244261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-20974415387944314342010-10-01T18:50:00.000-07:002010-10-01T18:53:22.490-07:00Club Leader Shuling Spotlighted<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKaQNGSqypI/AAAAAAAAAHM/QBtkB3ViLEo/s1600/Shuling+Yong+spotlight.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 301px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKaQNGSqypI/AAAAAAAAAHM/QBtkB3ViLEo/s320/Shuling+Yong+spotlight.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523260547718105746" border="0" /></a><br />Get to know club leader Shuling a little better: <a href="http://cabrinipip.blogspot.com/2010/09/volunteer-spotlight-shuling-yong.html">here</a>.Drew Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812122382146438144noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-4162043438883865812010-09-28T09:46:00.000-07:002010-09-28T10:45:09.654-07:00WGN Tour: A Photo BlogOn August 25th, 2010, The Cabrini Connections Video and Filmmakers Club was fortunate to get a tour of WGN Television Studios. The tour included conversations with weather reporters Tom Skilling and Mike Hamernik, a look at the newsroom, being able to sit on the stage where the morning news is shot, a tour of the creative services department, and a talk with Cris Allen, Supervising Producer (and a whole lot more).<br /><br />What a great opportunity!!! Thank you to Juana, and everybody else who took time out of their busy day to talk to us. Below are some pictures from the trip. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIg6k4nupI/AAAAAAAAAHE/4CFo_bFMH94/s1600/TMJ+041.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIg6k4nupI/AAAAAAAAAHE/4CFo_bFMH94/s320/TMJ+041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522012283815312018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIgccYWWJI/AAAAAAAAAG8/hrjPzlzW9Tk/s1600/TMJ+040.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIgcPw131I/AAAAAAAAAG0/5eGOu4OfwJU/s1600/TMJ+038.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIgcPw131I/AAAAAAAAAG0/5eGOu4OfwJU/s320/TMJ+038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522011762749464402" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIgb4Ekf-I/AAAAAAAAAGs/ugxphWOTIsk/s1600/TMJ+037.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIfktg5cVI/AAAAAAAAAFk/7uDHHFigO4s/s320/TMJ+012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522010808662978898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIfkcE481I/AAAAAAAAAFc/Ev7729nGaaU/s1600/TMJ+009.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIfkcE481I/AAAAAAAAAFc/Ev7729nGaaU/s320/TMJ+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522010803982103378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIfkIsdMcI/AAAAAAAAAFU/NRlYf646XwQ/s1600/TMJ+005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIfkIsdMcI/AAAAAAAAAFU/NRlYf646XwQ/s320/TMJ+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522010798779347394" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIfjyO_W6I/AAAAAAAAAFM/ednNhtYYnPw/s1600/TMJ+004.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIfjyO_W6I/AAAAAAAAAFM/ednNhtYYnPw/s320/TMJ+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522010792750177186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TKIeyGLJYMI/AAAAAAAAAFE/ZNGOX5nWDyU/s1600/TMJ+041.jpg"><br /></a>Drew Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812122382146438144noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-3148160085219977292010-08-26T13:59:00.001-07:002010-08-26T14:03:34.453-07:00Our Summer Music Videos!And so you have it... the fruit of our labor over the last 8 weeks. Reel Talent Productions is proud to present our finished music videos! These videos were entirely conceptualized, shot and edited by our teenage talents. <br /><br />This is a music video for the popular song by Lil Mama called Lip Gloss.<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14403403" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14403403">Lip Gloss - Music Video</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/cabrinitmc">Cabrini Connections</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br /><br />Yu-Gi-Oh! is a music video based off the opening theme song for the Japanese animation, Air Gear. <br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14399827" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14399827">Yu-Gi-Oh! Final Battle - Music Video</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/cabrinitmc">Cabrini Connections</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Shulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05719169764070139500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-65732863537891246162010-08-24T11:34:00.000-07:002010-08-24T11:58:35.080-07:00Go Bears!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xeL8BuupVdY/THQRDD7YUDI/AAAAAAAAACM/h6LaNqZv_zI/s1600/P1110307.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xeL8BuupVdY/THQRDD7YUDI/AAAAAAAAACM/h6LaNqZv_zI/s200/P1110307.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509046988472602674" /></a>
<br /><meta charset="utf-8"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:small;"><p>The summer session may be over, but the fun certainly hasn't stopped! Over the course of 8 weeks, our Reel Talent Productions members earned Frames (points) for good attendance, participation and performance. You read last that our overall winner Sean very kindly donated his prize to our third place winner, Reggie. So second place winner Melissa and Reggie were the lucky ones who got to take a trip to watch the Chicago Bears live at the magnificent Soldier Field!</p><p><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xeL8BuupVdY/THQV829cQXI/AAAAAAAAACk/tOwrWZzZl4Q/s320/P1110317.JPG" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509052379470512498" />To keep our trip green, we decided to hop on the El and bus there. As we approached the stadium, we witnessed the streets just flooded with hundreds of bears fans decked out in blue, orange and white. It looks like Chicago came out in full force to support our Bears as they took on the Oakland Raiders. We were also awestruck at how big and grand Soldier Field was. Simply amazing!</p><p>We got seats really high up, so the view of the thousands of fans in the arena was fantastic. Being close to the goal line was great too! We got to witness Matt Forte score that brilliant touchdown for the bears, after sprinting a whopping 89 yards! Pure stunning action.</p><p><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xeL8BuupVdY/THQVMnLK_TI/AAAAAAAAACc/KChwzhrZYVk/s320/P1110327.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509051550599413042" />We also couldn't resist checking out the view and enjoying the breeze blowing in from Lake Michigan during halftime... and of course, taking a few photos for memories. And to complete our live sports experience, we bought a ton of snacks... nachos, fries, popcorn, peanuts and pop! :)</p><p>One of the highlights of the night was when the crowd went crazy doing The Wave! It took a couple of tries for it to get around... but we eventually got it going not 1, not 2, but 6 times around the entire stadium! What fun!</p><p>Though it was a bummer that the Bears weren't able to beat the Raiders, we're proud of them for putting up a good fight anyway. There's always next time! And maybe by then, we'd have successfully memorized the Bears fight song! Haha.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(11, 22, 42); line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;"><em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bear down, Chicago Bears, make every play clear the way to victory;</span></em></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(11, 22, 42); line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bear down, Chicago Bears, put up a fight with a might so fearlessly.</span></em></div><em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation with your T-formation.</span></em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bear down, Chicago Bears, and let them know why you're wearing the crown.</span></em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You're the pride and joy of Illinois, Chicago Bears, bear down.</span></em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></em></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">By the time we got home, we were tired, but definitely happy. Thank you, Cabrini Connections, for this opportunity!</span></span></div></em></span><p></p></span>Shulinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05719169764070139500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-77167693307071759052010-08-19T08:57:00.000-07:002010-08-19T10:23:54.188-07:00Video and Filmmakers Club's Summer Session at Cabrini Connections (A Photo Blog)<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG1ZU9N6RNI/AAAAAAAAAEc/T8DW2JDwo-0/s1600/IMG_2834.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG1ZU9N6RNI/AAAAAAAAAEc/T8DW2JDwo-0/s320/IMG_2834.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507156135909147858" border="0" /></a>A fun and educational summer session: Making Music Videos<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG1Y2yuYKOI/AAAAAAAAAEU/6d00KOHOF0Q/s1600/IMG_2826.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG1VbYcAQvI/AAAAAAAAADM/4TIknGgyZG4/s320/IMG_2741.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507151848248722162" border="0" /></a>The Frame Game<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG1VAS_QHUI/AAAAAAAAADE/CzM7Gn_CWTs/s1600/IMG_2723.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG1VAS_QHUI/AAAAAAAAADE/CzM7Gn_CWTs/s320/IMG_2723.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507151382929481026" border="0" /></a>Watching a Rough Cut of the Lip Gloss Video<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Photos by Yong Shu Ling and Jane Wang<br /></div></div>Drew Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812122382146438144noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-64513590404654721762010-08-19T08:04:00.000-07:002010-08-19T21:32:11.709-07:00That's a Wrap!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG34vaAXPDI/AAAAAAAAAEk/tWDCnxp4OHc/s1600/IMG_2820.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG34vaAXPDI/AAAAAAAAAEk/tWDCnxp4OHc/s320/IMG_2820.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507331412662369330" border="0" /></a>Over the last two weeks, we've wrapped up our first summer session. Last week, we started with a little show and tell. Club Leader Jane brought in her Canon 7D DSLR to give our young filmmakers a first look at the type of camera that a lot of independent filmmakers are using these days. The <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3050">Canon 7D</a> shoots full HD quality video at various frame rates, at a reasonable price, and can be found on many movie, music video and commercial shoots, so our young filmmakers were getting a look at the latest technology.<br /><br />Later the students wrapped up the editing of their music videos, and created a DVD cover in Photoshop (see below). Then we said goodbye to Club Leader Jane as she was leaving for the rest of the summer. She will be missed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG4AEQghi7I/AAAAAAAAAEs/Ots-W1DU61Y/s1600/lip+gloss+air+gear+CD+cover.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG4AEQghi7I/AAAAAAAAAEs/Ots-W1DU61Y/s320/lip+gloss+air+gear+CD+cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507339467471555506" border="0" /></a><br />We started our final day of the summer session by gathering permission slips for our trip to WGN studios and discussing "The Real World," which included copyrights, and getting a job/internship (making a reel, making a resume, and making business cards).<br /><br />We then played a game we like to call "Film Terminator," where our young filmmakers get points for guessing film terms based on clues (kind of like the old television game show, $10,000 Pyramid). These points went towards a point system that we started this summer called The Frame Game. Students get points for attendance, good behavior, and performance, with the top two performing students getting a ticket to the Chicago Bears game this weekend.<br /><br />After Film Terminator, they had pizza and snacks, and the students showcased their music videos (we will post links to their works at a later date). You got the feeling that our filmmakers were really proud of their accomplishments, and they should be. They have come a long way in a short period of time, and personally I am looking forward to seeing how they progress in the future.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG4EZ_pcdmI/AAAAAAAAAE0/EYudJMYm-3I/s1600/IMG_2833.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TG4EZ_pcdmI/AAAAAAAAAE0/EYudJMYm-3I/s320/IMG_2833.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507344238949201506" border="0" /></a>Drew Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812122382146438144noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-17967872961222114762010-08-05T06:32:00.000-07:002010-08-05T07:37:47.104-07:00Production, Post Production, a Production Company Name and Logo and a Planned Field TripAt Cabrini Connections Video and Filmmakers Club, we have had a busy July. The young filmmakers shot their first <a href="http://cabrinifilms.blogspot.com/2010/06/on-first-day-of-film-club-for-summer-we.html">music video</a>. They were up against the clock, only having one session to shoot, and you could tell they all realized that shooting a music video can be quite challenging. See below for more production pictures.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TFrEAA1dUaI/AAAAAAAAAC8/-0asSKcS2YE/s1600/photo%285%29.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TFrEAA1dUaI/AAAAAAAAAC8/-0asSKcS2YE/s320/photo%285%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501925399289745826" border="0" /></a><br />Also, they have begun editing their music videos, and we are excited to see the results.<br /><br />In addition, they came up with a production company name to put on all of their productions from here on out. They brainstormed and voted on production company names and talked about what they thought goes into making a successful production company. The name they agreed upon was Reel Talent Productions. <br /><br />Below is the logo for their production company, which they designed and created in Photoshop.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TFrD-qg2zoI/AAAAAAAAACc/ASyIsYQjNv4/s1600/Reel+Talent+Production.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TFrD-qg2zoI/AAAAAAAAACc/ASyIsYQjNv4/s320/Reel+Talent+Production.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501925376117886594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We also found out that we are going on a club field trip at the end of August. We will be taking a tour of the <a href="http://www.wgntv.com/">WGN television studios</a>. This is quite an opportunity as WGN has a storied history in both the Chicago area and nationally, and it will be great experience for the young filmmakers to see television production up close.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TFrD_B8elkI/AAAAAAAAACs/cadQV6EWdAA/s1600/photo%282%29.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TFrD_B8elkI/AAAAAAAAACs/cadQV6EWdAA/s320/photo%282%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501925382407755330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TFrD-wTMLRI/AAAAAAAAACk/jW_SwNMWtss/s1600/photo%283%29.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/TFrD-wTMLRI/AAAAAAAAACk/jW_SwNMWtss/s320/photo%283%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501925377671179538" border="0" /></a>Drew Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812122382146438144noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-34530489953566977182010-06-26T08:45:00.000-07:002010-06-26T10:11:40.253-07:00Everybody loves Music Videos!<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:small;">On the first day of Film Club for the summer, we (Shuling, Drew, and Jane) revealed to the kids that our big exciting project of the 8-week program is to create an original music video. Why a music video? Because they're AWESOME! <div><br /></div><div>Good music videos can tell a story, can be a spectacle, or even both, but most importantly they enhance the music through visuals. With the producing of a music video, we'll learn about camera movements, set design, directing performers/actors, all the preparation that goes into planning before the shoot (pre-production), editing, and so much more. </div><div><br /></div><div>This first week we went over some basic film concepts such as framing, storyboarding, director of photography...and the list goes on. Then after going through same basics of film concepts, we watched many cool examples of music videos to get our creative juices flowing. One of the main questions we asked the kids was: <b>How in the world did they do that?</b> The kids thought long and hard and were able to figure out some of the cool effects that were used in the music videos!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some of the music videos we watched and you'll know what we mean:</div><div><br /></div><div>OK GO's "End Love"-<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2fpgpanZAw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr>v=V2fpgpanZAw</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2fpgpanZAw" target="_blank"></a>MuteMath's "Typical"</div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XVWR-5fiG0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr>v=7XVWR-5fiG0</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Sour's "Hibi no Neiro"</div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfBlUQguvyw&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr>v=WfBlUQguvyw&feature=related</a></div><div><br /></div><div>After being amazed by the numerous crazy, mind-boggling videos, we took on the difficult task of choosing two songs as our music video inspirations for our two groups. With 14 potential songs, we finally narrowed it down to: </div><div><br /></div><div><span style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div><span style="color:#990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">Lil Mama - Lipgloss </span></span></div><div><span style="color:#990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:large;">Air Gear Opening </span></span></div><div><span style="color:#990000;"><br /></span></div><div>If you listen to them, you'll find that they're completely different songs with their own very unique feels (one of them even has Japanese in it!). The three of us are super excited to see what creative ideas the kids come up with. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the upcoming week, the kids will pitch their ideas for the music videos and we will decide which ideas to pursue. <b>We're off to a great start! We've chosen two songs. We're excited. We're pumped. Now, we need to get prepared!</b></div></span></div></span>Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09907995640955712956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-13702332397104521112010-06-13T14:47:00.000-07:002010-06-13T14:55:05.912-07:00Video ShowcaseThe 2009-2010 Video & Filmmakers Club premiered their work at <a href="http://www.cabriniconnections.net/">Cabrini Connections'</a> annual <a href="http://www.cabriniconnections.net/dinner">Year-End Dinner</a> on Thursday, June 10th, at Cornerstone Center. All four films, embedded below for you to view, were created entirely by students in middle and high school. Scripts, storyboards, audio, video, acting, editing... everything! And, each director introduced his or her piece at the Year-End Dinner. It was a beautiful segment in an overall incredible night. For more about the Year-End Dinner and all of our work at Cabrini Connections, visit <a href="http://www.cabriniconnections.net/">http://www.cabriniconnections.net/</a>. 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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">This week marked the final meeting of the Video and Filmmakers Club for this school year. I have only been working with these young filmmakers for about a month, but I feel like they are making gains every week, and I have even learned a thing or two myself. They have come a long way considering the program didn't even have a camera or computers to edit on until very recently.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:100%;">This week, we put the finishing touches on projects for the Year End Gala Dinner (I will post more on that later), handed out awards (Most Valuable Team Member, Best Writer, Best Actor, Most Improved Camera Operator, etc), and celebrated a successful year with pizza and treats. Then we watched the four short films that the students put together (with the student's permission, I hope to post links to their work soon), and had fun taking pictures. You can see a couple of the pictures above.
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<br />Although, the school year is over, the work doesn't stop. Shu-Ling is taking over as Club Leader (Michael, we will all miss you), we are putting together an exciting curriculum for a program for the summer that will start on June 21st, and we are bringing on Jane, a new volunteer. We are all excited for the summer.
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<br />Donations to <a href="http://www.cabriniconnections.net/">Cabrini Connections</a>, make programs like this possible. In addition, if anybody is looking for an editor, one of our students is looking for summer work. Let me know, and I will point her in your direction.
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<br /></span></span></span><!--EndFragment--> Drew Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812122382146438144noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447918856345233034.post-65202039324487756182010-05-10T05:46:00.000-07:002010-05-11T05:53:59.369-07:00Learning By Doing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/S-gNbmQAnrI/AAAAAAAAABk/JZd2I_ZD_PM/s1600/Spring+Week+4+024.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/S-gNbmQAnrI/AAAAAAAAABk/JZd2I_ZD_PM/s320/Spring+Week+4+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469636515216793266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/S-gNWVacLzI/AAAAAAAAABc/LKMoa-H0KS8/s1600/Spring+Week+4+022.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/S-gNWVacLzI/AAAAAAAAABc/LKMoa-H0KS8/s320/Spring+Week+4+022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469636424797794098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/S-gNNxIRA5I/AAAAAAAAABU/stt9OW3s9bs/s1600/Spring+Week+4+021.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6wHrznkhOZg/S-gNNxIRA5I/AAAAAAAAABU/stt9OW3s9bs/s320/Spring+Week+4+021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469636277618934674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Last week, I had the opportunity to be a guest at <a href="http://www.cabriniconnections.net/">Cabrini Connections'</a> Video and Filmmakers Club. If you are unfamiliar with Cabrini Connections, as I was, it is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a volunteer tutoring/mentoring program for teens in the Cabrini Green neighborhood.<br /><br />When I arrived, the president and CEO of Cabrini Connections, Dan <strong style="font-weight: normal;">Bassill</strong> was being interviewed on camera by some of the young filmmakers for a video for a Year-End Dinner. Afterwords, Dan gave me a run down on Cabrini Connections and the citywide <a href="http://www.cabriniconnections.net/learning-network">Tutor/Mentor Connection</a>, and then Shuling, a mentor, introduced me to the filmmakers.<br /><br />I have to admit, I was a little nervous. I don't have much experience working with youths, but they made me feel right at home. The task for the day was to shoot the first of <a href="http://cabrinifilms.blogspot.com/2010/04/big-plans-to-close-out-year.html">two short films from a mini-assignment</a>. The film should have no more than 2 characters, consist of 6-12 shots and have an unexpected ending. The writer and director of the short was Reggie. The short was called Lost, and it was about a teen (played by Marquise) who meets a mysterious woman from his past (played by Brittany). The camera operator was Melissa. Audio was done by Kierre and Yahshua, and the narrator was played by Anna.<br /><br />One of the best ways to learn filmmaking is by actually creating a story, picking up a camera and doing it, and that is what these young filmmakers were doing. Learning by doing is key because it allows you to learn from your mistakes. What they were lacking in experience, they made up for with energy. In the future, the young filmmakers will benefit from being able to go and watch how other sets operate. I know I learn something every time I am on a set.<br /><br />While the shoot was going on, another filmmaker, Sean was storyboarding his short that will be shot at the next meeting of the Video and Filmmaker's Club. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes of it. I also had the opportunity to make a cameo as an extra in the short. I don't get in front of the camera too often, so that was a treat.<br /><br />On set, it is a challenge for an experienced director to get ideas out of his or her head and executed by the cast and crew, so you can imagine how difficult it can be for a first time director like Reggie. Saying that, Reggie was able to get all of his shots completed and most importantly the cast and crew were having fun. Filmmaking should be fun!Drew Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812122382146438144noreply@blogger.com3