Light Observation Entry 2

(ps: the color contrast has been altered by the uploader)

This picture is shoot by using Canon PowerShot SX50 HS, with f/3.4, ISO 80 and 1/800 shutter speed. Since it is a cloudy day, a soft sunlight and the reflected light of the ice on the ground, spreads out in entire frame, which decreases the contrast of light and shadow. The only shadow that can be seen in the picture is the shadow of the tree that slightly appears to the left of the tree. The ground is bright as the sky, the roofs and most of the cars in the background are covered by the white snow, and in the middle ground, the bigger gray buildings on the both left and right of the frame are overlapped by the big tree on the left. Also, the tree is darker than most objects in the picture, which stand out as main objects.

Light Observation Entry 1

(ps: the color contrast has been altered by the uploader)  

I shot this picture by using my digital camera, Canon PowerShot SX50 HS. This picture was taken by setting the camera f-stop to f/3.4, ISO to 80 and 1/200 shutter speed. The only light source in this picture is the soft sunlight coming from the window, which is patterned by the window frame and blinds. Since the sunlight is not strong and direct, there is only one light pattern showing in the picture, which brightens up the back corner of the chair. Overall, the outdoor view can be seen through the window and is well exposed.  In comparison, all the objects in the room are under exposed. It is hard to see the details and shadows on the wall and the table. The book, a sticky note and the frame of the poster reflect more light are brighter than other objects in the very dark right side of the picture.

The Starting Point: UNCW FST-201 Intro To Film Production

       I feel lucky and excited for being a film studies major student at UNCW. In the beginning, I didn't think I would get accepted into the major, but I believe that I can succeed if I put my mind to it. In high school, I made some short videos and music videos with my friends, and was the first time I found out my passion of filmmaking. For the most part, I helped with editing. Sometimes, I helped the cameraman with picture compositions. It was funny and unforgettable doing these video projects. It didn't matter how much time we spent or how good our products were. I could always get the sense of achievement from being a part of the group.   
      Since I didn't have a lot of experience and knowledge about filmmaking, I am not sure what I really like about filmmaking. Generally, I am interested in doing visual special effects, editing and being a photographer. I hope I can learn the different aspects of film production and have a broader view about them.  After that, I can figure out what I am good at and will particularly stick to studying it. I believe that as long as I find something that I like to do, I can do it good!    
      After finishing my undergraduate college life as a film studies major, I want to go to California to continue my graduate school studies. Hopefully, I can find an internship or a part-time job with filmmaking so I can study and work at the same time. If someone asks me to imagine where I will be in ten years, I will think about two futures for myself. First, I will be living in Los Angles and working in company as a postproduction filmmaker and will have chance to join Hollywood movie productions. Second, I will go back to my home country, China, after finishing my studies in the U.S. I will be a member of one of the most famous studios and will try to use my knowledge to help make more good Chinese movies.    
     I like to think about the future, but the future has always felt too vague, so I attempt to not make any long-term goals or having any dream. Also, I like to make different backup plans when I take a chance or risks because I believe that “Changes always go beyond plans”(A Chinese idiom).