Extra Blog Post-Fangirl: Rise of An Empire

On Thursday November 20th, four girls bravely joined other countless fans who gathered for the midnight premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. One of these girls, myself, filmed portions of the never-ending night, as the footage will become part of a documentary I previously planned with Veronica Lopez during the summer. The documentary, entitled Fangirl: Rise of An Empire follows fangirls, those who tirelessly dedicate their time to their fandoms. The videos below are snippets of what was filmed the night of the premiere and a mere preview of what is to come. 

Disclaimer: This is raw footage, so some things like lighting and volume may be an issue. Please watch at your own discretion. 

Blog 10: EQ

1. I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.

2. Example EQs:

• a. This EQ could allow research on healthy weight loss and what contributes to it, for the researcher to argue based on what they've researched, and makes sense--Meets Rule of Three
• b. This EQ allows for research on successful convictions in criminal investigations, it doesn't list prior convictions and facts about them, and makes sense--Meets Rule of Three
• c. This EQ is a little subjectice--what satisfies one customer may not satisfy another--therefore, arguing would be sort of difficult--Does not Meet Rule of Three
• d. This EQ allows for research on anesthesiology and chronic pain, arguments on treatments, and make sense--Meets Rule of Three

3. What techniques can be employed to develop, produce, and distribute a film that is either well-written, interesting, visually striking, timeless, or a combination of all these characteristics.

Lesson 1 Reflection

1. Postive Statement

I am most proud of the fact that I was able to speak knowledgeably about my topic. I thought anxiety might prevent me from that, though I think I did really well.

2. Questions to Consider

• Self-Assessment: P
• I feel as if I reached every major point necessary during my presentation. I also think that I went into detail and clarified just enough so that I may have provided my peers with new insights about film. 

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?

I had more than enough information to go over. I planned out my lesson well enough so that if I, for instance, began speaking too fast and had enough time left, that I could go into even more detail about my research, mentorship, or guiding questions for my research. I also practiced enough so that I was comfortable speaking on what I have researched and learned. I brought some nice visuals as well, such as worksheets from ROP, some notes I have taken in the past whilst researching, and a page from a script I read. I feel as if I successfully spoke on everything necessary for the lesson. 

4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1? 

I was a bundle of nerves, much like my other peers today, so I would probably try to calm myself down a little more so I wouldn't speak so fast. There was actually one article I wanted to speak more on, which was about camera techniques. I think it would have added something a little more extra to my presentation.