Once a person has mastered all 6 different forms of filmmaking taught, and of course there are more than 6 that could be taught, the next class should focus on harnessing a particular favorite and using its full potential. Each student should focus on making a 10 minute thesis film using one form of filmmaking taught. Each time we would come into class, we would work to continue building the film. People could paint in the room, or do rayograms in the blackbox. Andre could then go around and see our progress. We would also project works in progress and discuss them in class. By the end of the class, we would have a 10 minute film that has been crafted and made with the highest levels of professionalism. We could then submit these films to various festivals and get the class of 6x1 out there. Perhaps other schools would begin having these classes available.
In my opinion, this is how I would want to see a second part of 6x1 because it seems to be the next logical conclusion. Once a person has learned to use a camera, they go and make films. Now that we've learned all these amazing qualities of film, we should make longer films with them. I keep thinking of that film, with the alien attack, that was done in rayograms. Could I student make something like that in a semester? Of course, this would involve outside of class work, but any filmmaker that is serious in their art and craft knows that filmmaking goes beyond the classroom. Thoughts anyone?
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