Finished my first foray into filmmaking last week:
Living Plaza – Dallas, TX from Aaron Garcia on Vimeo.
It turned out alright–a strong story with some notable negligence in technique. Audio and time lapses could use some work, but as a first project, I’m pretty happy with it. Most issues can be resolved easily next time around.
It was interesting that people responded so positively (+2700 views), a testimony to the importance of story. Yes, you want professional technique, but technique without a story is still something intangible.
It didn’t hurt that the subject struck so close to home (pun intended). I’ve spent a good deal of time running from and returning to Dallas, so I tend to connect with stories of people who have decided for whatever reason, and for better or for worse, to call a place their home.
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I watched this a while back and was wondering who shot it and what motivated it. Well done!
Thanks Anton. There’s a lot I want to fix, but it’s a start.