Watching my digital story on a big screen for the first time hit me hard. I didn’t see it coming. I regretted that I watched it as the experience unsettled me and adversely affected the delivery of my explanation. But it was too late. As I had been seeing it on a laptop screen for days without such an impact, it dawned on me that the size of the screen counts a lot. More than that perhaps, revealing one’s self for the first time in public could be disquieting. What struck me most, however, was that I realised my strong connection to my work. I felt the aches, pains, and sorrows embedded in it. The images of loved ones—my mum, dad, my sisters and brother,my friends—whom I miss every so often, and those of the problems back home, I saw them in me, and me in them. It was a moment beyond my grasp then to understand.
Looking back, I guess I have succeeded in achieving my main purpose, that is, to make sense of, and to come to terms with my own experience. My bigger hope, though, was that those who saw, and will see my DST would better understand the plight of Filipino migrant workers and the compatriots and loved ones they left behind.
Sincerest thanks to all for such a one-of-a-kind experience in this course.
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It was indeed a very powerful and emotional DST that you have produced. I am glad you did it coz it does wonders to your 'spirit' and you acquainted us to the life of a migrant, be it a Pinoy/Pinay or of other ethnic groups.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, it is rather a strange feeling when you see it on a wide screen....
I do hope that you are much better now and that the 'problems' at work are ironed out. :)
Wow.. you hit the nail on the head!!! yes I agree how much difference it is with a bigger screen. Everything is magnified, not just the images, but the meanings!!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, it was an insightful clip!! :) good job gal! :P
I'm glad that you're composed, Eulalia :-) I suppose the visual images which reminded you of your homeland carries a connotative meaning in itself.You set me to think twice before I settle for greener pastures elsewhere...
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Hi Eulalia,
ReplyDeleteThe objectives which you have set are achieved because I am moved by your story. The images, text and sound synthesized, thereby creating meaning for me. Great job.
Thanks, Rachael. I have been thinking of such an experience for some years now. The requirement to do DS gave me a chance to deal with it squarely.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for our listening ear. I am still with my difficult boss. Maybe I should give my work a second thought.
Hi Xernieve,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, dear. I loved the way you said that, ‘it is not only the images that were magnified on the big screen but the meanings as well.’
I’m glad that I made something you liked as I am really impressed by your DS. DNs like you know better ;)
Dear Su,
ReplyDeleteThanks, dear. Perhaps I have become so attached to my homeland. They said, and perhaps it is true, that one appreciates his/her country only when you leave it, just like realising the value of one thing only when you lose it. Having left, there is probably an unresolved (or unresolvable) guilty feeling that seeks to rationalise the decision to leave.
Thanks so much, Joshua. Honestly I was also moved by your work because it reminded me of my grandparents. The first eight years of my life were mostly spent in my grandparents’ home. Like you, I counted on them and leaned on them. Their passing away was so painful. So when I watched your DS, I almost cried. Well- done, Josh!
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