This week in Mr. Harwood’s class, our assignment was to film 10 short video clips of students leaving the classroom. The goal was to practice our camera work, framing, and storytelling through visuals. For my project, I filmed Dominic Reaves, capturing his routine as a student-athlete on campus.
We filmed around Staley Hall, showing how Dominic transitions from study hall to the lab and then to his truck — giving a glimpse into the daily life of a busy college athlete. I wanted to make sure each shot flowed naturally, so I focused on smooth transitions and consistent lighting throughout the video.
One of my favorite parts of the project was the way Dominic left the frame in one clip and re-entered in the next, which created a smooth visual flow. Keeping the camera steady on a tripod really helped those transitions look clean and professional.
Filming Dominic was a great experience because it allowed me to think about movement and pacing — how to tell a story without using words. This assignment might have seemed simple at first, but it really taught me the importance of composition, timing, and steady camera work. Seeing how all the clips came together in the end made me appreciate the craft behind effective video storytelling.
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