Sam Gay - March_ Reel
Not too long ago, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I sat in my advisor’s office as a sophomore transfer student and the question was brought up: What do you want to do after you graduate? I had no idea what to say and got mad at myself by how much that question caught me off guard.
Over the following weeks after giving that question some serious thought, I landed at film because, and I quote myself saying, “cameras are fun”. The only things I’ve ever found that I was good at or enjoyed more than a short time are cameras and music.
Before starting at the University of Alabama, I met a friend in one of my classes. Everyday after class, he would grab his skateboard and his camera and just skate until he saw something cool to take pictures of. I was amazed at how interesting this sort of lifestyle he’d created for himself was. After having him teach me a bit about cameras, I ended up falling in love with creating videos.
Over the course of about two years, I went from skating around Atlanta looking for cool things to film to shooting with models and traveling with artists to shows and festivals all around the US.
I thought that’s what I wanted to do, and maybe it still is, but after working on sets and on crews, maybe I want to do more set work? I still have no idea what I want to do with my life, but I’ve come to realize I want to do it with a camera in my hand.
I think the point is that I just really like to express my creativity and grow myself in a way that allows me to bring positivity through my art to the world. A lot of my work isn’t necessarily happy and bright, but I think it shares a feeling of positivity through a lens of reality in knowing that you don’t have to put on a happy face for everyone to see, but instead, you can be yourself and celebrate who you are.
-Sam
Love the decision to make a vertical reel! The aesthetic you create with your editing and overlays really makes this super unique. Great song as well!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS! Super edgy and different - I can certainly see you making content for brands, artists, etc. Keep at this for sure.
ReplyDeletelove the 9:16 Aspect. Really sets the reel apart from all the other 16:9s haha. Great variety of shots and beautiful places. -Godfrey
ReplyDeleteWow Sam this is really incredible. You're awesome at what you're doing and I definitely think you should keep with it. I truly want to see more of your work.
ReplyDeleteWow! This really speaks to not only the quality of your cinematography, but also your editing. I loved how high energy it was!
ReplyDeleteThis was amazing. I really loved the editing and it felt so unique. The music and shots really added to your style and says a lot about you as an artist.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that all of your shots were clear and in focus.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Yo already know what I think but I really enjoyed watching this. The 3D pics are my favorite and I enjoyed how you incorporated them into this. I love your style and I think you have a great vision!
ReplyDeleteI really love how creative and dynamic your reel is. Your aesthetic and your editing are off the charts. I especially loved the concert shots you took-you really captured the energy and vibe of that event. Keep up the great work!
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