The First is the Hardest

Description

Abstract silent film about loss of innocence.

Camera

FS-100

Runtime

2:20;00

Credits

Director: Alex Lee

Development Diary

This was my attempt to make an abstract artsy fartsy film with complete sincerity devoid of any irony. I made a point of textually justifying my use of black and white and using the lack of sound to enhance the sense of emotional tension to the piece.

Lessons learned:
When the cinematography is the major focal point of a piece, any shoddy subpar shots stick out like a sore thumb and are immensely immersion breaking, regardless of how brief the shot is usually, unless it's clearly communicated that it is an intentional decision.