A Bit of a Rough Start

Yesterday and today, I got my first shots of Ithaca with my Canon camera. I got a bit frustrated, because it was extremely cold and blustery. I think I got some camera shake due to this, but I can make it work. I got some stills and pans of the base of Ithaca Falls, the bridge at the top of Ithaca Falls, the overlook on Sunset Drive, and the perspective from the Southeastern shore of Cayuga Lake. I hope as the weather gets better within the next few months, I will get better footage in a better mood. As for right now, I now know that I need to factor the weather into my project, to ensure I shoot on days that look like they will produce good footage.

I also spent some time at the Dewitt Mall recently and decided that a good portion of the culture that shapes this town is in the local stores. I now want to add Moosewood, Greenstar, and some other vendors from Downtown Ithaca into my project. However, I need to keep in mind that the town isn't just inclusive of the City of Ithaca but also the suburbs farther out. We have great resources in schools around the town and businesses in East Hill Plaza, the Triphammer Mall, Community Corners, and more. I know that I can't capture every opinion and piece of Ithaca in a limited amount of interviews and film time. Hopefully, I can capture the beauty and essence of this place, while keeping my audience engaged and meeting my own WISE project goals.

On a separate note, it's supposed to get up to 40 degrees this week!

(photo from 3/2/15)