Blake Schilling (Final Post)

Overall I am very glad at the way our project turned out. We worked with the material we had and really got to learn the entire process of setting up, shooting, and editing. This project really made me see the industry a bit and realize what needs to be done for a professional standard. Nothing went our way it seemed but in the end i feel that this made our team even stronger because we were forced to overcome many obstacles and put our minds together. All this being said, the project really made us more of a production team, instead of just a bunch of students and a project. Our final product for Operation Hope is now finished and burned to DVD. We just need to give Russ and Operation Hope their copies at the screening. This experience has really opened my eyes to how vast homelessness is in San Diego alone. In doing the research presentation I was forced to explore the realities surrounding this community of people that are wandering through our own cities and towns hopeless without any shelter to go to. There is a problem with homelessness here in San Diego and I really hope that our project and the final video will help out Operation Hope and allow them to gain more awareness and recognition for what they do for our homeless community.

Final Post: Nicole Gonzaga

this project has definitely taught me a lot of things. First off, it taught me the importance of working together as a group. I've done group projects before, but this one required a lot more time and team work to create something. Although we've encountered so many obstacles with this project, it really showed how important it is that each member fulfills their assigned jobs. If one person didn't do their job, then the rest would fall behind. Overall I thought our group did well as a team. I'm proud of what we made considering that most of us haven't had much experience creating videos, especially one as complex as this one.

As for my artwork, I'd really like to work with issues concerning the community. I've never really been interested in social issues before but after this project, I think it is really awesome to create something for the community. This is my first time with a project like this and I really want to do more of this kind of work and develop my skills in video production.

I learned a lot of different techniques from this class. I've learned to use Final Cut better and after many attempts, i've definitely learned from our many failed attempts with audio. But one of the best things i'll take from this project are the amazing people i've met and the friends i've made. It makes me happy knowing that a class/project can bring even the most unexpected people together. Russ was such a character, but i really admire him for what he does and all the hard work he puts into the shelter. i'm so honored that my group got to create something to give back to the community and let people know about all the great things Operation H.O.P.E. has to offer.

Final Post: Megan Nelms

WOW! I cannot believe this semester is coming to an end. This is a definitely bittersweet feeling. I feel so blessed that things worked out the way they did in this class. Not only did I get to work with a dedicated, talented, and fun team, but I got to work with a great organization. Operation Hope is doing great things for the community, and I really believe this.

I came into this class with very little knowledge of video at all. Honestly, I still have no clue about the editing process (but I plan on learning), but I have learned so many other little things. I never would have known that so much goes into the production of a short video. It has been such a learning process.

This class has inspired me to learn more about film and even possibly getting into it myself. I love photography, but film covers a whole other realm of the art world. I was fortunate enough to work with people who I could really learn from (and who had a lot of patience with me).

I wanna take this opportunity to thank everyone in my group, you guys were AWESOME, and really all worked to make this video come together. And thank you for your patience as I navigated my way through the film shoots and such. You guys rock.

Julian Giron Final post

So we did it, we finished our video and we are just putting the finishing touches on the video. Coming into CSUSM i have never experienced a class like this one. And i must say that this kind of class is difficult. There is so much that goes into making and producing and editing videos and i applaud people who do this kind of stuff for jobs. I have learned a lot about video and production, and i also learned a lot about team work. We could have not gotten this done without working together and i really liked that most about this class. I met new people and experienced new things and it was just amazing. I also learned a lot about the homeless community in San Diego. I sometimes took for granted of how many people are out there suffering. But it is good to know that there are shelters out there constantly helping people. I really enjoyed working with Russ even though we did not get to film the success story. I really enjoyed filming @ Operation Hope because i got to see how life was like in a shelter. Operation Hope was a warm and friendly environment. When we shot the B-Roll there, we were welcomed with open arms and i will never forget that. I will never forget Operation Hope and i will never forget the experienced shared and the things i learned.

Alex Weinberg Post # 8

We have finished our edit and are ready to put it on a DVD in class. I wish we did not get stood up by our success story family, but what can you do. My experience of working on this project was given me a new prospective on my life as how so many people you would never think of are homeless. I learned how homelessness can effect everyone and how there are great shelters and programs to help them get back on their feet again. This project has given me a new perspective on work as I see how to deal with, and produce content for a non-profit organization such as Operation Hope. This project has given me a new prospective on documentary work, as the process of achieving your final project is very different when you are working with a non-profit.