I have been here in Sedona, AZ almost 2 months now! Attending film school has been quite the experience! I have been DP twice (Director of Photography), Director once, Producer once and Sound once. For four weeks we took turns in small groups of 4 students playing each role. On Mondays in class we watched movies and did film analysis. Tues we pitched an idea for a short film, discussed with our group and picked one to produce. Wednesdays were production days, another words go out with all the equipement, camera, lights, microphones and make a documentary! Thursdays was watch raw footage day and Friday we watch each others DVD's of the previous week and give feedback to one another. What a wonderful, awesome and sometimes overwhelming task. I am loving it! I am learning how to edit with Premier Pro on a Mac computer. Other than school keeping me pretty busy, I have also joined a gym and try to get over there at least 3 times a week. Charlie Jo is my constant companion, thank goodness! I have been on a couple hikes in the gorgeous red rocks. I am becoming more and more comfortable here in Gods country, Sedona, AZ!
I miss my Ralph terribly and feel his spirit here with me always, guiding me, lighting the way and loving me! His picture sits on my "alter", a sacred space where I have gifts from nature, redwood, rocks, pine cones and such. Also I have a gorgeous picture of a sunset over Lake Huron that Ralph took during our Lighthouse Keeper experience May 2011. I will keep you posted as often as possible.
