PROJECT WHAT?!!!!

How Am I Going to Do It??!!!

Being that I am a technology novice, when we were told that we had to make a movie in 2 weeks I quickly got nervous. I have never taken a communications class nevertheless I have never made a movie. NEVER!!! I am a science major and this class is different for me (a good different!!) Being that I am used to taking biology courses, making a movie seemed like a foreign language to me. I am both technologically and computer illiterate. Although I was very worried about how I was going to put together a movie and find a subject within 2 weeks, it looks like my group is off to a good start.

WE GOT OUR SUBJECT!! We are interviewing and taping Jim, our subject, tomorrow!! Jim is an amazing individual who inspires others as he tells his story. Jim was diagnosed with AIDs many years ago and gives speeches about his remarkable life. He is an inspiration to all and once you hear his story, you will never want to complain about your life again. Last year, I heard him speak in my Psychosocial Aspects of Illness and Disability class. He brought tears to my eyes and warmed my heart. His story is truly amazing and just hearing how he deals with his disease on a daily basis is incredible. Jim is always happy and although life has thrown him a bunch of curve balls, he is the most inspiring and amazing individual I have ever met.

Tomorrow we are going into the city to a doctor's appointment with Jim. He is letting us sit in on a doctor's appointment and then we will interview him. He is also letting us come to tape his volunteer hours. He is truly an amazing individual and I am so excited to begin taping!!!

So I guess I have semi-conquered this challenge. I have no idea how to edit so this should be interesting but I guess my group members will teach me all I need to know. When life presents us with a challenge, we must take it head on and give it everything we've got :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VU7pUz7VlM