心領

Ok, im still going on about our corp doco. I just found out that Marilyn, my dearest director, actually cried during last fri's screening! OMG! I thought we (both of us in particular) would be so damn sick of watching our own doco that we couldnt get any more immune to it already. I guess im the only one eh! But haha, it makes me glad to know that our doco is such a "choker" (i quote John Beaton). Even when i was back in the matrox suite that afternoon to burn us the dvds, Lyn, one of the editors from mon's class came over and said to me how much she loved our doco and it almost made her cry too. I didnt really believe her then until later on when i was told by Cindy and Marilyn that they did really hear people at the back whispering how sad our doco was as they were watching it. HMM.

O well, it's good to hear that our project managed to touch people's hearts. I think this production has cemented my belief that film/video does indeed have a distinctive ability to trigger emotional connections - which is why ive chosen to pursue this course of study! I want to debunk the myth that film/television makes audiences passive!!! The satisfaction and fulfilment that the medium has given me urged me 3 years ago to contribute something back and work towards sharing this fulfilment with others. I know it seems like a very lofty ambition and i have to admit; all the projects i did the past few years indeed made me doubt myself and my belief. But im glad that God has been giving the strength and showing me the way all this time. By leading me towards this project, He has enabled me to see the light at the end of the tunnel! I have to say, i certainly do feel restored after working on this production knowing how much it has impacted others as well as myself!

Of course, i also feel especially blessed with my wonderful group. Through this project, we have become more than just mere groupmates and im extremely glad that ive been led to working and bonding with these amazing people. I cant express enough my immense gratitude particularly to my favorite director "Ma lau" Lyn for all the time, effort and support she has given me; putting up with all my complaints and whinings, sitting beside me in the edit suite always without any complaints despite it being a waste of her own time. And to Cindy as well, our lovely gal who always generously offers to drive us home after late evening/night editing or even just taking the initiative to pop by every now and then to see how Ma Lau Lyn and i are surviving in the matrox. Plus, I would never forget the crazy Tong Sum discussion sessions the 3 of us always share! From debating over who we prefer Seung Joi Sum to end up with - Alfred or Duk Duk Dei - to bitching about the evil Sai Kai...and of course, the ending! Haha! I'll always remember how Cindy and i are forced not to talk about the ending in front of Marilyn cos she wouldnt allow us to spoil it for her...Ahh...what memorable times 334 has brought us!

Fin (well, almost...)

Finally after 15 weeks of hard work emerges this product that i feel the biggest sense of accomplishment for. The feedback at Fri's screening was great - from staff, fellow students and our client alike - and beyond our expectations! Sure there were some minor critiques here and there but these always allow room for more improvements! All in all, this is undoubtedly THE production that i find the most satisfactory out of all my FTV projects by far. Of course, this is certainly possible only because of the immense experience and knowledge gained over time that has helped me continually learn and improve. So yes, im glad that ive finally been able to achieve this sense of fulfilment that ive been challenging myself to attain throughout these 3 years. Praise the Lord! I can now graduate with pride!

So then...

From Brilliance to Genius

I know its gonna sound very shameless of me to say this but we (marilyn & i) have confidence that we're definitely gonna get a HIGH D for our corp doco! WAHAHA. pretty good quality work i must say! although the standard of our footage cant be compared to that of ET or juita's groups; we have something crucial that they dont - HEART! and yes, that's what's gonna get us the grade! i almost wanted to burst into tears when i saw our video. our story's so heart-wrenching yet heart-warming..AWWW...

终

Finally completed my last 2 essays. I guess that's a conclusion to this sem. And also a conclusion to my 15 years of academic life.

It's been a struggle writing these 2 essays, particularly the 4000-word one. It's a research paper on narrative complexity in american dramas; yet it's odd how out of all the examples cited, i've never actually watched a single one of them. Nonetheless, it's prolly a good experience to remember cos i'll never get to do such a paper like that again. Not that i'd ever want to, but then again, who knows? You'll always end up missing things that you dont treasure as much now.

On a more emotional note, yesterday's 溏心 episode really got me bawling my eyes out at the end...

Of Brilliance and More

Why does time always pass in a blink of an eye when one is having so much fun?