Short Term Goals

Digital Portfolio
I feel strong with my overall basic materials, I do feel like I have issues with different problems in editing. Mostly with dropped frames. Also I could use a refresher on proper compression, I followed the instructions on the blog but I think I could understand the process for DVD making process.
Dvd Portfolio
My DVD Portfolio was built with help from peers in the class, I understood the process. Although the Step by step instructions were incomplete the basic gist of the process was understood. There are some questions that I still have. One issue that I need help with is getting the text on the main Menu to change. I was unable to bring up the layers tab in the bottom right corner. Also I understand there were some sort of blank spaces that we had to plan, but alas I did not.
Web Portfolio
The Web Portfolio was not as difficult to finish because I have been a long user of Youtube. I also established my Vimeo account earlier this year. Formatting and compressing the files for Vimeo made uploading a breeze and not a very difficult situation. On thing that I did have issue with was the uploading on Withoutabox. I was able to set up and account and project module, but when it came to uploading several attempts yielded no change.

Plans for the Future

Winter break holds a lot of resting with family, apart from that I hope to prepare for the next semester of college. Digital Cinema II and Experimental cinema will not only give me a double dose of Jill but a great opportunity to grow over the spring. Winter time will be used to prepare for future shorts that I want to shoot. I have to come back with at least ten treatments or plans for experimentation. I do not expect on making as many as ten shorts but I hope to have a few ideas to roll with when the semester starts. This summer I will be going to California and Oregon, I will take this opportunity to utilize my girlfriends Medium Format Camera to explore the visual aspects of the frame. I feel that Filming is made better with great camera work, and I know that my weak points include focus and composition.