What I found to be wonderful about this reading is, and what I liked about the Fred Camper article, the emphasis on the independent or Amateur filmmaker. Deren was very concise and expressive on the "mobile body" and compared how it will beat any tripod or monster rig. As film students, hobbyists, lovers, etc. we need to apply all of Deren's points to our careers in cinema. I have never had a clear idea of this before, but many people think that gear is the most important aspect to film, with myself being guilty of this too. Everyone needs to use what they have to the fullest. Dont break your piggy bank and buy that Epic Dragon Red camera, bigger is not better, a quality film is the best thing. Thank you Maya Deren.
Like life, we should film to the fullest.
Film = Life
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