3 artist statements

http://www.laffreywitbrod.com/artist_statement.html
http://www.dominicclemence.com/#/personal-statement/4567312853
http://www.alexfuerst.com

I read found three Cinematographers' artist statements.

 Laffery Witbrod starts his statement out with saying what he likes, how he likes to create his movies. He then gives a quote that is not his but pertains to what he said he likes. He talks about other films that he likes and why he likes them. He talks about what he does when he is not creating but how he remains to stay creative. His past is mentioned briefly, explaining that he wanted to be a writer at one point. He ends with a  Joseph Campbell quote, then signs his name.
That is basically the list of it. The website is pretty and the photos of being on set and screenshots from his motion pictures are very beautiful.

Dominic Clemence starts with the hard facts first. He talks about his qualifications. We learn that he has experience and he has learned from being in the business of television and film. He even gives some advice. "Knowing how to adapt with confidence as the pressure of time bites is the test of experience. Part of the art is an ability to work successfully within these constraints, turning limitations to advantage."
He talks about how he views himself and what he thinks of his work. He believes he is not a cameraman, but a filmmaker. He finishes the hope of a future and brings in the technology part of film making then writes his name. Short and sweet.

Alex Fuerst has the shortest statement of the three. He also calls it his "ethics statement" which sets him apart from both Dominic and Laffery. His first like expresses his goal and how he would overall look at what he is doing and achieving.  He mentions he is a camera man and an artists, technical and artistic, which rings a slight bell with Dominic who commented on the technology part of film making. Before Alex's "Ethics Statement" , he has a bio. That is also different from the other two. The other two mention the little bits from the past but not a full on bio.

The all have the hopes and goals in common. All three statement clearly state what is is that they do, what style they enjoy, and influence which is very important in the business of film. The structure are a bit different but the overall outcome and ideas are similar. To me, that is important to take into my notes because they are all artists and yes while things need to have a direct message, conveying that message could be done in different ways. I also enjoyed the layout on the websites a lot. The websites that were interesting and visually appealing, were the ones that I took the time to read. I know this is an english class focused on writing but if we are looking at writings from visual artists, the way they present their writing better be visually interesting.
Lastly, all three of the artists make their statements personal and sign their name at the end.

week 3: Understanding rhetoric comic

To be honest, I REALLY hate comics. They are annoying. They hurt my eyes. They are stupid, in my humble opinion. They pictures are confusing, and bad. The type and words are hard to read. It is just over all distracting.
With that being said, I do not, not like what this comic is saying.
But I also just wrote that stuff without even finishing the comic. I am still reading and my eyes are starting to hurt with this gnarly, black and white, contrast and it is all over the place. My brain is tired but I will keep going. I feel like complaining. ^^
On a real level though, page 9 is not too bad. It makes sense to me. I agree, each writing situation has it's own demands. I could be writing a research paper, short story, a screenplay, poem, or a slam poem (meaning it has to be angry and have women complain< I just made a joke from last class)
So yeah, each type of writing needs different things and a very different structure and I think that is very important to remember.
Page 11: bottom right square: very relatable. I send myself texts too. If I don't, I will forget. It also helps me stay organized.

I am not really sure what to say. This comic is kind of boring and confusing. I honestly would rather a  descriptive paper. I know as a visual person, I should probably enjoy this but comics just bother me and they always have. I don't even like the Avengers or action films. (it is all a bunch of BS)

I also don't want to be a hater, so I will say, in ways this was help. Page 15 had an interesting part on photos. That was cool because photos are not really my major but sometimes I play around.

At this point, I am just writing stuff.

I know no one asked, but I give it an 6/10 for conveying a message and helping me understand rhetoric things. I will admit the score is a little low based on the fact it is a comic.

MURDER!

I really like the definition of "rhetoric" as bullshit.
The last sentence in the first paragraph states,"Every time you go to write anything (and every time you open your mouth), whether actively conscious of the purpose or not, you are making decisions about which words to use and what tone to establish as you order your thoughts based upon what is appropriate for your intended audience in that context." After I read that, I thought about it and I'm not sure if I totally believe that because there have been times where yes, I think about my words. I do not want anyone to misunderstand me or draw the wrong meaning from what I am saying. There have also been mis communications and times where what comes out of my mouth really is not what I meant.
The "murder detective case" surprised me. At first, I was not sure what to write. Then I was like, "Oh right, I got this. I am a screenwriter." I wrote how he got to the parking garage. Why he went to the parking garage. What he was wearing. What was in his pockets. All that good stuff. I may have even sneaked in a bit of his back story as a child but I always like to do that stuff when writing stories.
I will admit that I did not "obey the conventions of the genre." This murder detective mystery may have turned into a  drama when I started writing it.
There is so much to write about. After reading this essay, I want to comment on everything that struck a cord in me, or made me re-read it, or question it. I cannot write and give my opinion about it all. 
Lastly, I will mention my thoughts on "Learning to Love Your Inner Lawyer."  I have watched every single episode of Law and Order: SVU ever made. This part of the essay defiantly rang a bell with me. I also think it is interesting when Janet Boyd writes, If we envision in our minds the passionate delivery of these closing arguments, we might imagine that we have finally come close to the first definition of “rhetoric” that the American Heritage Dictionary online offers us, which is “the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively,” rather than that one-word definition my brave student once proffered."  
 The definition she gives us after that sentence, pretty much some it all up. 
Before reading this essay, I thought I knew what "rhetoric" meant. When I started reading, I changed my mind. It became too confusing to break it all down with all these examples. This definition brought me back. 

"Here I offer my definition: rhetoric is what allows you to write (and speak) appropriately for a given situation, one that is determined by the expectations of your audience, implied or acknowledged, whether you are texting, writing a love letter, or bleeding a term paper. "- Janet Boyd

ABOUT ME BLURB? Rap? #swaggggggg

LYRICS TO "MAKE ME LIKE NAT"
Rap to this start at 9 seconds, loose yourself in the music, find your pacing, hit that beat
GOOD LUCK

May I have your attention please? Will the real Natalie Frank please stand up? I repeat, Will the real Natalie Frank please stand up?
We're going to have a problem here!

They call me Nat
You can usually find me in a bowler hat
I've heard people call me a brat
But that isn't even true
This is my official debut
It is going to be a break through
Trust me in a couple of year my face is going to be on your newest tattoo
I sound a bit conceited
I am thinking that some of those words should be deleted

Instead, we will start with something different
So here we go, Can someone check the snare on my headphones?
Alright, swag
It goes a little something like this
My favorite color is black
A lot of people think I smoke crack
But the truth is, I'm just so wack
Now, lets take a step back

Way back when, when I was a little kid
I knew I wanted to be an artist
I just was not sure what kind
I was that girl that was always changing her mind
All I knew was that I wanted to show my talent with mankind
Even to the blind
Even if you can't see it, let me remind you, you will be able to feel it

Now lets take a few steps forward
When I reached those teen years
I needed a way to move past all those fear
Get rid of all the tears
What was not working, was getting drunk
So I decided, why not try a little bit of punk?
Bikini Kill will always bring me that thrill
Kathleen Hanna, you have quite the skill

Films, Flicks, movies, motion pictures
Call it what you want
All four of those are my passions
Mixed in with a little bit of fashion
I have the passion for fashion

I think I am done now
You know more about me then you did before
I'm sorry but there isn't really much more
If you want to know what it is like to be me?
Buy some docs
When you tie your laces
Say, "Make me like Nat!"