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Archive for September 2014
What's worst than my lack of consistency of updating this blog is the lack of my own works presented in it. It's been a while since I've written something in this label; 'Serious Steps' usually contains visual works of mine. But as of late, I've been focusing more and more on screen writing thus leaving little amount of sketches. I do miss drawing very much and I intend to update one in the near future; In Shaa Allah. However, I have been practicing in various fields of film making besides my University's assignments. Most of it involving writing and photography. So, in this short article, I'd like to share some of my pictures and a script I wrote for class.
Most of these pictures are taken during this year's Ramadhan. Alhamdulillah, it's one my most memorable ramadhan; spending much time with friends and, of course, family. As mentioned in previous posts, I've been fond of geometric shapes. Even though I'm not as excited as I was before when tackling the subject, it has left a mark in me; influencing some of my photography. I don't design geometric vectors anymore but I do, unintentionally, apply them in my pictures.
It's funny how you can't really fully grasp an art form once you learn it. You still need time to learn, understand and, especially, use it to your advantage. But yet the lecturers in my University expects great results. Even with raw talent--and I've seen people with it--they probably spent hours of practice prior to the course. There is no shortcut and I must admit that I couldn't accept that fact in the first place. Perhaps, it was my childish perspective of only focusing on the work load. You should and can have fun with practice...I think it's called a hobby. This factor fascinates me so much because it's so different than learning Math or Science during high school. You study a specific topic for an exam that asks only of those topics. But when you paint or film for an assignment, not only you haven't mastered the topics taught in class but, sometimes, the topics outside the class will also affect your outcome. This sounds like frustration but, in time, it will turn into a motivation for you to strive; to express you thoughts and feelings better through countless mediums of expressions.
And so, as I continue to practice writing and--hopefully--drawing, here's a short script I wrote for class.
Constructive criticisms are always welcomed. Salam and thanks for reading!
