I am so inspired to help people preserve their memories. I’ve read many, many sad stories, but after following the journey of a young mom try to beat cancer and lose, it really devastated me. I can’t explain or understand why it impacted me the way it did. I immediately joined several charity groups of photographers that provide free portrait sessions to families in similar situations. I don’t think that people think ahead to the “what if”. I’m 100% guilty of it myself. Of course, I’m certain I’m going to live a long health life and see my grandchildren.
But, am I?
Are you?
I never really thought about how important images were until recently. I took it for granted. And I think almost everyone does.
Because really, they are memories. Posed pictures are nice to have. They look beautiful on the wall. Lifestyle shots are great for an album. They tell a story. But video? I experimented with video clips for the girls birthdays. They were raw and shaky, but they always put a smile on my face because they were so genuine. Almost like a tribute to them. I would gather any video clips and photos I took over the past year before their birthday and put it in a video and edit it to a great song. Mostly they were iPhone videos and iPhone editing. But that wasn’t important. I love looking back on them. Even two years back is a difference with children. The missing teeth, the chubbier cheeks, the younger voice. Seeing them lively and real is something completely different than portrait stills.
I’ve been so moved and inspired to create something so much better than a home movie. So much more emotional and artistic, and real. I’m overwhelmed with the task in front of me. Because I want it to be perfect straight out of the gate.
But I have software to learn, editing to learn, filming to learn…
I’ve loved video but never had the skills or the knowledge to know how to do it.
This 30 Day Filming Project is perfect. Each day I video something that I’m grateful for, something that inspires me, something that I love. Then, I take all my best daily clips and put them into a short video edited to a perfect song. It’s a great project for someone starting out with video. Me!
Why am I telling you this?
I’ve found that when I claim to embark on projects, I’m likely to stick to them, as I easily get distracted. So, here I am!
I’ll keep you attuned to my progress. If you want to know what and who has moved me so, go here.