Seeing a couple of examples of rough-cuts in class today got me thinking about individual creativity. Specially, I have been thinking a lot about different artistic prospectives and what drives someone to create what they do. My hunch is that it has a lot to do with how people understand their experiences and a lot do with how they want to see the world. Thus, for me when I see other people’s creations, I feel like I am getting a glimpse into their world, their mind, and values. For example, I was really fascinated with the intro and build-up to Francis’s interview in D. T’s rough cut. I think it was not only visually satisfying, but I also think that his shots went a long way in setting a mood for the film that gave us a glimpse of how it feels to be in a room with Francis. What is both interesting and frustrating to me about this is that I really do not believe anyone else could have thought to do this in exactly the way that D.T did. I guess that also shows the value off collaboration and sharing your ideas with others.
