Visual Inspiration

     My visual style as a film maker comes from many places. To me film is an art that uses light, color, sound, and movement to tell a story. It conveys emotion in a way that no other medium can using all these elements. 

     I love to use color, whether it is the powerful statement of a black and white image or an onslaught of bright bold colors. The smallest details can completely change the mood of the image. Bright colors can evoke a sense of energy and excitement. Soft, muted colors create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The choice of color used in a background or in a character's wardrobe can completely change the emotion of a scene regardless of the dialogue.

     Light is a powerful tool in creating an image. It can be used to create highlights and shadows that emphasize the emotion of a character, create intrigue, or turn a live action image in to a work of art.

 

     One image that caught my attention was in the film Girl With A Pearl Earring. It is a shot of the lead actress Scarlett Johansson recreating the painting by Vermeer. The way the light is captured by the camera creates the illusion the audience is looking at a painting instead of a photograph. To me this image represents how much film is influenced by other form of art.

     Nature is also a great source of inspiration for me. A beautiful sunset can speak volumes and creates a unique blend of light and shadow and color that can only be seen in that particular moment.

10 Things About Me

10. I am obsessed with facebook and YouTube. I love staying connected and sharing with my friends.

9. I am a film student and I get inspiration from the world around me. I spent most of my life being filmed by my family, and now want to share my love of film making with the world.

8. My favorite TV show of all time is a tie between Friends and Gilmore Girls

7. I don't have a favorite book, but I do enjoy reading and would love to work on a great film adaptation of a book

6. I love movies so its really hard for me to have a favorite movie, but I especially love old classics like Casablanca and Breakfast at Tiffany's

5. I am a big sports fan especially St. Louis Cardinals baseball

4. I want to travel the world and document my experiences

3. Laughter is the best cure for almost anything

2. I believe that art really does imitate life. As a film maker I want to bring my view of the world into my work.

1. I have huge dreams that I reach for every day