Week 14

On Tuesday, Samantha informed me that Intellect needed to be added to the Sponsor Slide Rotation. I added this revision and emailed to updates to Dustin.

On Wednesday, I picked up Matt Stamm with Tyler from the airport. He was quite shy and it was a little difficult to get him into a conversation. However, he did provide me with great advice regarding documentary work. I told Matt about my 495 docomentary, Waterfowl(ed), and he really seemed to have an interest in seeing it. He told me to send it to him so he can watch it. Hopefully I can grow the courage and have him view my work. I also picked up Aileen later that night and took her back to my house so she could spend the night. She was an absolute pleasure and gave me an insight for an artist's passion for animation. I wish I had her artistic skills so I could create a visually stunning animated piece.

On Friday, it was surreal to finally see all of our hard work in action! I picked up some of the GMU students that morning and gave their faculty member their $300 travel grant. They were all extremely ecstatic for the event as we were driving to campus. I was in charge of photography for the day and helped out with other tasks when needed. I was extremely nervous for my Conference Block Moderation, but it ended up being okay. I was lucky to have such engaging scholarly essays and Kyle's enthusiasm and charisma was a delight! Also, the Video Race was very challenging, especially for a group of documentary filmmakers. It was a great way to get to know Matt Stamm a little more, but he was still a bit reserved. I was hoping to have done a spoof on a David Attenborough documentary on an alien planet, but the idea didn't seem to have agreed with Kelby. He was very nice but was not open to alternate options to his own idea. Driving the Dew Drop crew to the after party was also a blessing in disguise. Rachel gave me great advice in regards to researching a topic for a documentary as well as how to work around a tight, limiting schedule. At the After Party, I helped Zoe film the interviews since we were short a camera.

On Saturday, Kevin and I enjoyed a road trip with Tyesha when taking her home. She is an absolute beauty and brings optimism everywhere she goes. Visions6 seemed to have been a life-changing event for her and allowed her to see receive the love/admiration she does not receive at home. When we dropped her off, we went in to meet her family and give her a hug goodbye. I hope to keep in touch with her.

On Monday, we had our weekly Art Department meeting and discussed the requirements needed for the DVD. I also discussed the necessary updates needed for the website with Carson and provided him with Zoe's file for Award Winners as well as Day of Event/ After Party photos.