Monday, November 9, 2015

Reflection on Process

When making a documentary, there are many factors that go into the entire process. Some of these factors include collecting primary footage, collecting B roll footage, including voiceovers, crediting all sources used, not invading someone's personal space, etc. The hardest part for me has been the creative aspect. It has been difficult trying to decide what footage I want to obtain as well as how I will piece everything together. I feel as though figuring out how to use voice over will be a difficult task as well and could potentially be hard to mesh with the rest f my footage. Also regarding voice over, I am unsure what I would like to have showing in the background as I have the voices playing.  
Overall, my documentary will be about the comparison between academics and sisterhood in sororities. I will show that by having a strong sense of sisterhood, academics are encouraged and standards are set forth to maintain. In order to portray this, I will collect footage from the Willy T. Library and aim to voice over the requirements to obtain good academic standing within the sorority. I also wish to collect footage inside the Delta Zeta sorority house and show the different areas set up for studying as well as how girls all gather in their rooms and do group studies.

In conclusion, I have learned a great deal about both Sorority and Greek Life on UK's campus. I have a clearer understanding about the top stereotypes associated with sororities and how a large majority of college students view sororities as a whole. The entire process of collecting information regarding these stereotypes and now putting everything together has been a long one, but has opened my eyes and made me think critically about all that goes into creating a documentary. 

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