Reading Movies
I explored the art of “reading” movies—looking beyond the surface to understand how cinematic elements convey stories. Roger Ebert’s essay How to Read a Movie, introduced me to the idea […]
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Reflecting back Video Summary
With the advent of Tik Tok and Youtube, video might be the most common form of media now consumed, with people watching dozens of videos every day. With that in […]
Read More »The Pacific Ocean in two Parts
A highlight of Valparaíso was getting to see the Pacific Ocean. Before this trip, I had never seen it in person, and while I had seen it quite a bit […]
Read More »Final Reflection
My trip to Chile was definitely one of the best parts of my entire college experience. From February 27th to March 9th, we explored a huge range of environments and […]
Read More »Introduction to Video
This scene from Ocean’s Eleven is an excellent example of video storytelling. I first watched the scene with no audio. Write off the bat the positioning of the camera communicates […]
Read More »Scariest Moments in Chile
The trip to Chile, while easily a positive experience overall, was not without its scarier moments. In this video, we dive into the top scariest moments from our trip to […]
Read More »Top Moai of Rapa Nui
The Moai statues were undeniably one of the biggest highlights of my trip to Easter Island. Each site offered a unique glimpse into the island’s rich history and cultural significance. […]
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Valparaíso: Street Art
An unexpected joy of the trip was the astounding street art in Valparaíso. The streets were bursting with color, and interesting designs. Wandering through the winding hills and narrow alleys, […]
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