An illustration shows Journalism I student Singer Brinson is immersed in film. Brinson has been interested in film for multiple years and has developed a passion for the craft. “Visual media has allowed me to better understand myself and the world around me,” Brinson wrote. Illustration by Sylvia Robinson
Journalism I student Singer Brinson reflects on her passion for film.
Films and other forms of visual media have always played a significant role in my life.
In 2023, I watched the first film that made something click in my brain, and I began becoming more interested in film and its industry. This motion picture was “A Ghost Story,” directed by American filmmaker David Lowery. The film is mainly silent with hardly any dialogue.
While it lacked verbal storytelling, it still allowed for an emotional and visceral reaction from its raw and simplistic cinematography and sound work. I realized then how important and powerful cinema can be and how many attributes truly contribute to the effectiveness of it.
Whether it’s through a work’s cinematography, sound design or writing, I find visual media capable of illustrating perfectly imperfect moments. Film depicts what it means to be human through acting and capturing one’s own concepts and idealisms on what it means, allowing features of all genres to form a connection with their audiences.
The creativity that filmmakers display allows me to connect with a variety of films, no matter the style. I can enjoy and find relatability in motion pictures without them all being the same story or tone.
Visual media has allowed me to better understand myself and the world around me. When I watch, I strive to pick up on the smaller details and how they add to the visual or overall concept. By learning to spot the important features that might not seem so important, I find myself being able to appreciate the little things instead of taking them for granted.
I’ve always appreciated visual media, which has helped me explore my possible career paths. When I grow up, I want to pursue a career with sound editing or sound production. I hope that as I go into the field of filmmaking, I can achieve the same impact, and detail, that I admire when I watch films.
