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Writ 1002

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A special thank you to Dr. Baranow and to my Writ peeps for tuning in! Stay dry on this beautiful Thursday. #Writ1002

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Lastly, she talks about editing- how we may have 1 hour footage in total, but we must reach for the heart & core of the story #Writ1002

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She begins emphasizing on the importance of music! She explains how, "if music is wrong, you can't forgive" music can make a scene #Writ1002

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Dr. B switched it up & began asking us questions about our own documentaries: What's your topic? Give me a visual? Lots of tips #Writ1002

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She states how "less is more" when it comes to interviewing our interviewees; We will all have a long interview we must cut down #Writ1002

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Dr. B mentions something important to keep in mind: "Sound Sweetening" this is when a person's voice must meet a certain level #Writ1002

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She explains how it can take her and her husband 4 days to film, but 4 years to completely edit. WOW! #Writ1002

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Dr. Baranow begins this mornings discussion with her experience of filming and editing with her husband. #writ1002

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Good morning! It's a rainy day in San Rafael today, but to brighten things up we have Dr. Baranow as a guest speaker! Stay tuned #Writ1002

[Amanda A @Amanda4Ayala]

I loved how I was able to see Mach's journey through live footage. Made me realize to never give up & always move forward #writ1002

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Since he couldn't continue the recruiting sessions he decided to look for a new job as a "code enforcement officer" #writ1002

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Machs final test: He didn't make it through... They remind him how he has been a "positive light" and there's always a next season #writ1002

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Jacob doesn't do so well on the driving test either, but he asks to borrow a recruiters car to practice more on his own time #writ1002

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"You can do everything through God" Jacob reciting the bible #writ1002

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After the man gave up on Jacob (the one shadowing him while shooting)lady stepped in & helped him. She was patient. He succeeded. #writ1002

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The sounds of the bullets/gunshots had reminded Mach of the war from back at home #writ1002 🔫

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Mach was having a tough time w/ this shooting test- he had a man directly behind him telling him to calm down, relax, etc. #writ1002

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They soon after had a firearms shooting test that they must pass w/ a 240 or higher #writ1002

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Jacob suddenly gets injured one day while running/training. They find out he suffered from a stress fracture on his left leg #writ1002

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We finally get to see & hear Jacob talking about his experience and how they are not looking for anyone mentally weak #writ1002