Author Archives: Peter Pham

For this semester I learned a lot of new techniques for filming and editing. I learned the different types of angles to film, different types of editing, and how to use editing apps such as Premiere Pro and Rush. I enjoyed learning how to create a project that will capture other people’s attention. After takingContinue reading “Final Journal Reflection”

I read the article “Why Movies and TV Are Drunk on Nostalgia” by Jason Hellerman. The link to this article is https://nofilmschool.com/what-is-nostalgia-in-film-and-tv. Hellerman talks about why film industries uses reference from the past. The use of nostalgia causes people to feel happy and comforting. Hellerman give examples of how nostalgia is used in film andContinue reading “Article Review #4”

For the past few days, I learned how to edit and use adobe Premiere Pro for my six word stories project. We had to film two six word stories projects for this week. Our first story was about a person who had Alzheimer’s disease. Our second story was about a thief who wanted to returnContinue reading “Journal Reflection #4”

I read the article “What Are Cutaway Shots and How Will They Help Your Edit?” by Jason Hellerman. The link to this article is https://nofilmschool.com/cutaway-shot-definition-examples. Hellerman talks about the uses and advantages for directors when they use Cutaway shots. He gives examples of Cutaway shots from Family Guy and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.Continue reading “Article Review #3”

This week, I learned how to use a camera, camera techniques, and the different types of camera angles used for filming. I leaned that a compressing distance is a focal length lens coupled with great camera-to-subject distance appears to reduce distance between objects in front of the lens. This is one of the creative controlsContinue reading “Journal Reflection #3”

I read the article “Establishing Shots: Examples and Uses of the Camera Angle” by Jason Hellerman. The link to this article is https://nofilmschool.com/establishing-shot-examples-and-uses. Hellerman explains the meaning of establishing shots. He says that establishing shots are used everywhere, from movies to television to documentaries and the news. Hellerman also talks about the importance of expositionContinue reading “Article Review #2”

Every year, companies try to show off their products through advertisements for the Super Bowl. They get major actors to appear in their ads in an attempt to build buzz and get positive publicity. My top 5 best 2020 Super Bowl commercials are “Loretta Google Super Bowl Commercial 2020”, “Jeep “Groundhog Day” Bill Murray”, “PorscheContinue reading “Journal Reflection #2 – Super Bowl Ads”

The things I learned this week were the power of editing and the types of editing. I learned that the theme or the story as a whole could be viewed differently by how we placed the skids in a certain order. This is called continuity editing. Continuity editing refers to arranging the sequence of shotsContinue reading “Journal Reflection #1”

I read the article “Here’s How to Create Viral, Low-Budget Horror” by Jo Light. The article is an interview between Jo Light and LA-based filmmakers Todd Spence and Zak White. They are talking about their latest horror short, Fear Wish. Their work is atmospheric creepy and always packs a good, punchy scare according to Light.Continue reading “Article Review #1”

My name is Peter Pham. I am currently a senior at Saint Xavier High School. I am involved in the Ryken Service Club and Track & Field. Art is one of my favorite subjects. I want to take this Filmmaking class because I want to try something new. My experience with film making is notContinue reading “Blog Post #1 – Intro Post”