It's Finished!

My film is unofficially finished! Yay! And I got an 'A' on it, so, mission accomplished.

I plan on ironing out a few troublesome areas before I officially premiere it and enter it into a few different film festivals. Until then, I won't be posting it online, but once it's ready, I'll be distributing DVDs!

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Rough Cuts: Search and Rescue and Outro

Very Rough Cuts of my documentary!

These are very rough and there are still more on the way that will likely be up later tonight. I greatly appreciate any constructive criticism, so please feel free to email me at skparker1500@gmail.com or private message me on Facebook. Thanks!

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Independent Study Update

Things are beginning to fall into place with my documentary! I still need to iron out my scripts and edit my footage, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Rough cut this week, final cut next week, entire project the week after! Hooray!

Here's something I put together briefly that I can't use in my actual documentary, but I thought it was fun and just had to share!

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Independent Study

For the past two months, I've been working on my independent study. It's a documentary about the relationship between dogs and humans. Specifically, I've spent time with dogs with jobs and their handlers, including seeing eye dogs, police dogs, search and rescue dogs, and show dogs.

It's been quite a lengthy project and I've learned that there are many, many ways that it can be done. So far, I haven't been able to figure out the best way for me, but this is my first whole video project. I'm hoping to eventually enter it into a few festivals and officially present to the campus at some point in January or so. I doubt I'll post the entire thing online, but I hope to post rough cuts of segments for feedback on accuracy and style. Yay!

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Summer Wrap-Up

So, all in all, I had an excellent summer. Many friends were made, wonderful experiences were had, and many memories created.

I got to cuddle with a manatee :)Visited the Mote Aquarium with Mom and DadAlso visited the Ringling museums with Mom and Dad
Celebrated 4th of July with some new friendsVisited Lido and Siesta Key Beaches oftenOften...Learned camera operations on several different types of camerasSpent a lot of time with the Florida Highway Patrol, on the ground and in the airPlayed with new action cameras (that we attached to the wing of this plane)Witnessed K9 Unit training and spent a lot of time with friends made within the unitsGained more respect for the highway and the troopers that protect usEnjoyed my condo and wonderful neighborsSpent some time with Courtney on her vacation on Anna MariaMade a close friend, Arelan, or Ray, if you preferOffice-mom PattyProducer Don, who taught me so much. Not only about the field of film making, but about myself and life in general.

I had such a fantastic time and I look forward to visiting again and possibly moving to the area after graduation! Thank you to all who supported me this summer!

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Two More Days!

Ahhh!! My stay here is coming to an end, but with any luck I'll be back next summer! I'll do a wrap up post with some of the videos I've worked on and pictures of projects and such, but right now just wanted to quickly post the current happenings.

Last weekend and the weekend before I spent doing interviews for my independent study. First at Southeastern Guidedogs, where I got to speak with a trainer and three visually impaired 'students' (to take a guide dog home with them, they have to spend a month on the campus training and learning how to work with the dog.) Then I spend a week in West Palm with two FHP K9 units and just had a blast. I can't wait to see them all again!

Here at work, we brought in the Fall intern and I've been showing him some of the ropes. Very nice guy, goes to Ringling College of Art & Design. Salt & Light just launched a new program where non-profit organizations nationwide can benefit from the promos and PSAs that are created. It's just in the very beginning stages but it looks very promising for reaching more people nationwide.

Also here at work, one of the concepts I presented is starting to take off as a potential documentary and the new intern is very interested in it as well. So, hopefully I may see some good come from an idea that was originally mine! :-) In a nutshell, the topic is cyber bullying and how it's lead to multiple suicides and many cases of harassment.

Well, more later as I finish up my projects and start to pack for home!!

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