Vision Beyond The Lens Was a Success!

Photo Courtesy: of Arlyn Wesley, Vision Beyond The Lens Student

All I can say is wow! Today we had our first Vision Beyond The Lens video workshop... I paused because the day really brought my video career full circle. I've often hear veterans of the industry say the natural progression for a camera operator is to direct and teach. When you're being told these things the importance of the words don't really sink in until you put them in motion.

I was so pumped from the class I didn't get to bed until 2 a.m. this morning. I've been reminded of how great getting back to the grassroots of "why" we chose the television and film industry.

So today I want to thank my FIRST GOAL LINE MEDIA/ VISION BEYOND THE LENS CLASS FOR MAKING ME A PROUD TEACHER!

Stayed tuned for the spring session.

Comments

Anonymous said…

YOU GO AHEAD WITH YOUR BAD SELF. I AM SO PROUD OF YOUR CLASSES SUCCESS. I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP ALL YOU ENDEVORS IN MY PRAYERS!

September 6, 2008 at 12:34 AM

Anonymous said…

Thanks for making me a Proud Student & colleague =)
~KG

September 12, 2008 at 1:45 PM

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