Sorry for my delay in responding to these readings--I was trying to think of something thoughtful before class to say on them, but nothing came to me. And I think it's because (like we mentioned in class) we're already doing what the readings called for. So they seemed pretty straight-forward. I only have a very basic understanding of budgets including what Andre briefly went over in 495 for our projects, so I appreciate the step-by-step format of this reading. While not really offering many new ideas, it was a good introduction into what we all some day will need to be able to do. I also appreciated the picture of the cat to break up the mind-numbingness of number talk. With my little experience of budgeting, I have noticed one of the most important things is to really think about the many different costs you will need to account for. It's easy to think of the big-picture items, but what about the smaller things? It's really important for someone with an attention to detail to look over any budget, as they add up quickly. The event management was also very straight-foward, but they did go over some key points that apply to Visions. I thought it was important when they mentioned hiring speakers for the event, which is something that Visions does. The article said to make sure they are able to captivate an audience, which I think is so important. We need to find people that not only have interesting backgrounds and are very knowledgeable, but that are articulate, charming, and good at public speaking, as well. Everything and everyone at our event represents Visions, and may impact who attends the following year. I liked the point about viewing the event from the perspective of an audience member. Not only just in regard to a run through of the event, but also keeping in mind what we have to offer the audience. I know film festivals vary in terms of whether they're an "audience" festival or a "filmmakers" festival, but I think we can be a bit of both. It seems that we mostly cater toward filmmakers and giving them an introduction to the professional film world, but we also need to keep our audience members in mind that aren't contributing filmmakers. What keeps them coming year after year?
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Reading Responses
Sorry for my delay in responding to these readings--I was trying to think of something thoughtful before class to say on them, but nothing came to me. And I think it's because (like we mentioned in class) we're already doing what the readings called for. So they seemed pretty straight-forward. I only have a very basic understanding of budgets including what Andre briefly went over in 495 for our projects, so I appreciate the step-by-step format of this reading. While not really offering many new ideas, it was a good introduction into what we all some day will need to be able to do. I also appreciated the picture of the cat to break up the mind-numbingness of number talk. With my little experience of budgeting, I have noticed one of the most important things is to really think about the many different costs you will need to account for. It's easy to think of the big-picture items, but what about the smaller things? It's really important for someone with an attention to detail to look over any budget, as they add up quickly. The event management was also very straight-foward, but they did go over some key points that apply to Visions. I thought it was important when they mentioned hiring speakers for the event, which is something that Visions does. The article said to make sure they are able to captivate an audience, which I think is so important. We need to find people that not only have interesting backgrounds and are very knowledgeable, but that are articulate, charming, and good at public speaking, as well. Everything and everyone at our event represents Visions, and may impact who attends the following year. I liked the point about viewing the event from the perspective of an audience member. Not only just in regard to a run through of the event, but also keeping in mind what we have to offer the audience. I know film festivals vary in terms of whether they're an "audience" festival or a "filmmakers" festival, but I think we can be a bit of both. It seems that we mostly cater toward filmmakers and giving them an introduction to the professional film world, but we also need to keep our audience members in mind that aren't contributing filmmakers. What keeps them coming year after year?
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