Sometimes I could be walking casually and then, all of a sudden, my perspective of the world shifts. I start observing the environment around me with this different "eye" – I would call it. From this point of view, I start paying closer attention to the small and usually gone unnoticed details of the leaves of the trees and how their shadow appears on the objects below them or how the skyscrapers near the park make the city streets suddenly look more captivating and so aesthetically pleasing. This new vision of the world around me... makes me want to capture it. It is the reason I am so fascinated with shooting the world digitally. The way the twilight sky changes the lighting and makes my surroundings look more appealing is why I get inspired to share my view with the world.
If I am not outside admiring the city streets or sunsets (two of my most favorite things), I may be inside admiring the graphics of video games. After being away from a video game for a while, jumping back into it definitely helps me see it from a different perspective. I start paying attention to how well the details, reflections, and animations were made. Additionally, if the specific game includes cut scenes, I pay attention on how the camera movement and lighting plays a role in the shot. How well they mimic the real world intrigues me.
However, video games are not the only form of media I consume. I spend most of my day listening to music. It helps to make a mundane situation a little more exciting – such as the commute to school. It amazes me how a song can help a person remember a specific memory. For instance, sometimes when I listen to a song, it gives me flashback of times I have been on vacation, traveling. Visiting new destinations is always lots of fun. I try not to forget my DSLR; but if I cannot bring it, then my phone camera could at least capture my view as best as possible.
Overall, I believe that all forms of media: video games, music, television shows, movies, and photography I find on social media has a large influence on me. Following Instagram photographers and cinematographers always inspires me and introduces me to new techniques and styles. I hope that as I continue to learn and get more experience in photography, graphic design, and cinematography, I too could inspire and amaze audiences (online and in person).
