One’s dreams, even at the forefront of their childhood, greatly affect and shape them throughout their whole life. In my experience, my dream has taken a mayor part in making me who I am.
“… After a few years I graduated from college and became a movie director. When I got old, I got an Oscar. I also made a movie with Steven Spielberg … When I retired, they made a museum after me and played my best movies there everyday…”
The paragraph above was part of a fourth grade assignment that required me to predict my future aspirations. Although I wrote this as a very naive and egotistical 11 year old, the main message in this paragraph has not changed. I certainly still want to pursue a career involved in movie making.
My interest began when my dad first let me borrow his video camera. My friends and I spent several fun afternoons making short comical videos. As my hobby became more serious, I purchased an analog video mixer in which I used to edit more complex videos. Both my free time and school life were influenced by my hobby. I used videos for many projects as well as always chose some aspect of movie making for any research assignment.
On Christmas of 1997, my family purchased a Compaq computer with video editing capabilities. This introduced me to the great new world of digital editing. As I learned how to use the new equipment and programs, I also began to expand my knowledge in computers. I subscribed and read many video and computer magazines which educated me in the new technology for video. In fact, a year later I built my own video editing computer funded by my new job at Schnucks.
During high school, I continued to develop my interest by creating videos for the school as well as for projects in classes. I became very involved with our theatre group. Through this group I not only learned a great deal about the technical aspects in theatre and production, but I also made some great friends whom shared similar interests. Now older, I have realized that through these mediums one can show more than just technical knowledge. My most valued projects are those which have been successful in affecting people’s emotions and thoughts. Whether its at humorous school video or a memory montage, the best reward always came from the laughs, smiles, and feedback of family and friends.
I know I am very fortunate, and I appreciate all the opportunities life has giving me so far. These experiences have all helped me get closer to my dream, but the most important experience is still to come... college. Now that I’m older, and have had time to think about my future career, I see the opportunity to continue living my dream at Webster University.
