Did an impromptu photoshoot with this guy today. I mean, c’mon, he was wearing a peacoat and an awesome tie — we couldn’t help ourselves!
Photographs to come!
SCATTERED THOUGHTS (by Andre Bohrer)
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As per usual, this week’s design is a mirrored reflection of my life’s condition.
I’ve (somehow) had a lot of time to think about (quite) a bit. Everything from the deep spiritual necessities of life, to the motives behind characters of stories, to the complex workings of cinematographic engineering, to attempting to figure out the complexities of my own self.
But they’ve all been scattered thoughts. I’ve been writing less and less frequently as of late, and that hasn’t aided my disperse mind one single bit. Today — while creating this design — everything felt soothing, albeit anxious at times because of indecisiveness. I channeled all this creative buildup into something, and, by exercising these desires, it turned into an enjoyable process.
Maybe that’s what I need to do more often: channel my emotions into the right places (because Lord knows that comfort food won’t ever permanently help anyone in times of despair). As I deepen in learning the life God wants me to live, and how He wants to restore all people back to him, I begin to take on this new mindset. And it’s when I’m in that new mindset time and time again, that everything falls into place.
So, as I continue to trek this continuous journey, I’d like to invite you all to stand beside me; to continually pursue the significant things in life, and to not settle with the mediocre; to channel all your beautiful thoughts into something that changes this world.
A very merry Christmas to all.
Source: Flickr / mrandre36
WITH ARMS WIDE OPEN (by Andre Bohrer)
I’m really excited about this for some reason.
I think it’s because it evokes emotion when I see it. It implies a story that took place on that day, or a representation of a story from someone, somewhere. Many things come to mind when I see this — similar photographs, a song with the same title, even the desire to run down that tunnel.
Whatever the emotion, I’m proud of this. And I really hope it inspires you, as well.
Source: Flickr / mrandre36
A Day At The Park Series
Featuring Garrett
Who would’ve thought that a little exploration at the park could be such a blast. I brought my camera, and we just took some pictures.
It seemed like time slowed down for us.
This is how I spent my Friday night.
Talk about breath-taking.
I’m not sure I’ll be able to put any footage up here, or any other photographs for that matter, but I assure you, listening to this orchestra and that piano was an unforgettable experience.
COURAGEOUS SOUL (by Andre Bohrer)
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COURAGE.
When does someone know courage is present?
Is it when everyone has their eyes on the center-stage, waiting for the ring master to make the first move?
Is it when a simple budge from a muscular arm saves the helpless woman under the burning car?
Is it when the expected — however grandiose — is carried out, in order to maintain the erected reputation?
Or is it when everything is said and done, and, in the quiet, a word of empowerment roars through the air?
Or is it when the little man suddenly becomes the one who fears no death, and the big giant is suddenly the one who trembles at its breath?
Or is it when the humble and wise admit to the knowing that courage comes not from the outside, but within?
I’ve learned a lot about courage lately. Different people, and different things, have spoken to me in different ways.
One of my friends reminded me of 2 Timothy 1:7, which says: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Captain American taught me more than I could possibly imagine.
And yet another one of my friends, featured above, showed me in real life — even if he may have thought it was the silliest of forms — what a courageous soul truly was.
Source: Flickr / mrandre36
Film School Rocks
(MINI) LIFE UPDATE!
Are you ready, Tumblr?
This month of film school, I’m taking a class called Cinematography. It has seriously been one of the best (if not THE best) class I’ve taken so far. We get to learn about film, emulsion, the ARRI 35III, how to load magazines and stocks — all that jazz. It’s been a blast so far. Next week we shoot our very first project on 35mm film! We only get 400 feet of film, which is about the equivalent to 4 minutes and 20 seconds, but, man, how excited am I!
Aside from that, the months of September and October are seriously going to be one of the coolest of all times! Although Cinematography class is fun, the next two months is going to be 16mm class. Now, this is a bit different from Cinematography because we’re actually shooting a short film. We have practically an entire month and a half to prepare, and a few days to shoot. This will consist of set design, an actual budget from costumes and props, rehearsals, blocking, and everything in between! However, for this class, everyone who wants a key position must first send in an application.
Since I’m going out for the position of DP (Director of Photography), this includes:
- 10 picture storyline (basically, you have to make up a story and tell it using only 10 photographs)
- 8 photographs of subjects/people
- 10 photographs that demonstrate understanding of composition, depth of field, etc.
- Sample lighting plot of the script
- An interview questionnaire
- Resumé
The interview questionnaire actually has some really deep questions.
One of them is: “Who is one of your heroes? Why are they your hero?”
I still haven’t answered that one yet, but I wanted to hear how you guys would answer that question. Leave me your answer in my ask box!
Hope all is well!
BLUE WOODS on Flickr.
This weekend I went to Lexington, South Carolina to one of my friend’s house. It was definitely a different experience (in a good way).
I never really knew the non-city part of the United States. I’ve been to Atlanta, New York, and California before, but never really spent time next to a lake or woods or anything. On Saturday, we rented a boat and stayed all day on Lake Murray, one of the US’s largest man-made lakes.
At the edge of strip of land was this classic blue car. I was just so mesmerized at it. It was this glossy color, and it especially stood out near the edge of the water. What I found most interesting was the juxtaposition of the manmade with the naturally created. The tall, overbearing trees just stood over this prized position — seemingly a metaphor that nothing we ever create will be as grandiose as the already created.
DEEP WATER on Flickr.
