Assumption #2

This was a hard question for me last week. But now that I have to write on it again, I have had more time to think about it. I would say my assumptions have been that I believe that a student can do more than they are truly capable of. I have students that show up to my class and talk as if they are ready to make outstanding videos. I have learned that these students truly do not have a clue of what it takes to make professional videos. They are a youtube generation that think because something is funny or scary or disgusting, it has entertainment value. I will admit, youtube clips can be fun to watch, but very few people have ever made a living unless they do it right. So, I start the semester all excited about the student, but quickly get deflated when I realize they will not take the time to do videos properly. I try to teach storyboards and all they do is whine that it is a waste of time and that they will bring back a great product if I will just let them go film. They don't want to take the time to edit the video and sound properly. I hear things like, "Nobody would ever notice it but you Mr. Maynard." I know I am a perfectionist, but as in any other career, the quality of work is in the details.