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The Perfect Girl

Ivan Kowalenko — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:24:34 +0000

As a final project in Film Production, we were to produce a longer film using the techniques mastered in class. I was assigned the role of camera assistant, and again, we were given the Bolex 16mm camera to shoot, and everyone was to edit their own cut using a digital transfer. What is included is my edit of the film.

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Traitors to GeneCo

Ivan Kowalenko — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:30:13 +0000

For TV Production II, we were to shoot a short documentary film, and my group covered an aspiring Repo! The Genetic Opera shadowcast, and attempted to detail the pitfalls they faced while highlighting their devotion, and explaining why they are so devoted.

I was assigned as editor, in a group of three, and also functioned as a camera operator, and set up much of the lighting.

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Blind Date

Ivan Kowalenko — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:03:39 +0000

As part of a Film Production project, we were required to produce a short film using a limited amount of 16mm film stock, and any software we had at our disposal. Our requirements included obtaining a specific set of shots, while telling a complete story.

For this project, I was tapped as the Director of Photography, and was responsible for framing the shots, determining the appropriate level of exposure, and operating the Bolex 16mm camera. I also produced all the graphics used. Each member of our team was also required to create their own edited cut from a digital transfer of the film. For my cut I also composed my own music. What is shown here is my edited version.

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Note: I chose to leave the black space on either side of the frame in my edited cut, as an artistic decision.

Why Class Should Be Canceled

Ivan Kowalenko — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:51:59 +0000

My friend believes her class tomorrow ought to be canceled preemptively due to weather. In all honesty, the weather isn’t so great out there (especially given the quality of Glassboro snow removal), but her first attempt wasn’t persuasive enough, so we decided to take another crack at it. Video follows:

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Update: Apparently by way of my friend’s professor, and the Associate Provost for Research, this clip shall be shown to our university’s president.