HRC

I never thought about movies the way that the Harry Ransom Center displayed them. It was so interesting to see what goes on behind the scenes and all of the exact details they have to perfect to come out with the final product. I never thought of movies being that complicated and the different roles that each have such an important part in the end result. 

Visiting the HRC made me realize that we definitely have our work cut out for us with our video essay. Even though we know it's not going to be like Top Gun or Gone With the Wind, like they showed on display, it still is going to take so much work to make sure all of our parts and work are coordinated together. 

The main thing I learned at the HRC and rhetoric is the the cinematographer has the most rhetorical power because the way he shoots the scenes, along with the lighting and other strategies, shapes the argument of the film. 

I also thought the special effects display was cool to see and read about. My favorite movie that was on display was Top Gun. That has always been one of my favorite movies since I was a little girl but I never thought about it the way the HRC displayed it. 

The HRC made me appreciate the art of film and all of the work that goes into the making of it. I think taking a class about film making would be very interesting.