A reflection of my learning and knowledge skills

Upon reflection, I think that I have benefitted from researching colour. My subject choice, although regrettable due to the lack of practicality, was interesting, as I had never previously looked into how colour is used in film, or how to colour edit. I did however find it difficult to study certain areas; although I heavily focused on the history, my research could have been more contemporary. I did not think that I would end up covering as much as I did on history, which took up valuable blog space, leaving little room to write about contemporary films. I learnt that I should have had a more clear focus before writing posts. If I had have done this, I wouldn't have gotten so carried away with unnecessary ramblings in other posts, thus allocating more room for more important content. By setting goals, I would have had a clear idea as to how to structure my posts, and what to include in them. I learned that, for thorough research, effective planning is essential, or the information becomes jumbled, and occasionally unnecessary.

I have found that, through historical context, the film industry will always 'find a way'. From the beginning of film, to the first colour film, new technologies are alway being challenged and created daily. Through our advancements in technology, if a filmmaker wants something on screen, they can make it happen. I believe that earlier technology such as Technicolor provided a gateway for future advancements such as 3D technology. Many film techniques would not be around today if it weren't for the brilliant advancements in colour.

This is the first research blog that I have ever written, and I found it more difficult than I originally thought. I found that keeping my posts concise whilst still providing valuable content was difficult, as I couldn't fit in all of the necessary information; this made my posts feel watered down. If the word count was larger, I could have delved further into my topic, and possibly looked at more contemporary and practical examples.

Overall, I enjoyed the experience. Though frustrating due to a lack of space and practicality, my research into colour gave me a pleasant insight into the history and evolution of colour technology, and has also allowed me to improve my editing skills to provide a new atmosphere for my future projects.