During the 2020-2021 Pandemic Lockdown I shot a series over several days, while suffering from anemia, of Cherry Blossoms in different months because each type of tree blossoms at different times or under different weather conditions. Unfortunately I missed out on some of the best shooting conditions in 2020 for obvious reason despite mostly perfect weather that year. I also caught 2-3 nasty flu viruses that year (no, it wasn't COVID).
I got 2 new lenses in 2021, including a Cinema Lens by Rokinon & an Art Lens by SIGMA.
My main focus was to get B-Roll Footage for my Relaxation Content on my YouTube Channels. But, I also shot stills. When I submitted my film "Succor Forlorn" to Film Festivals, I actually learned so much that I didn't even KNOW that several Film Festivals actually had Photography Contests. 1 of the AMAZING aspects of the world of Indie Films is THE PEOPLE, and several of the Scouts would actually ask me to submit my photography.
So, the Sakura Project DID ACTUALLY win a few awards and also got an "Official Selection" which mean it was featured at the Festival, much like a Gallery Exhibit.
Theses are the Videos I Produced with the footage, and to date THEY ARE MY MOST SUCCESSFUL Videos on the Channel "Oppressed By Purple":
The Video Portfolio on Behance 001
The Video Portfolio on Behance 002
The Award Winning Frames here THESE:
I figured I'd just add this part at the end, because while I shot the footage I also simultaneously shot Pokemon Go AR+ (Augmented Reality) footage on my SAMSUNG GALAXY S10E, which I also produced into videos for the OTHER CHANEL: "Oppressed By Violet"
