HIZ Fall 2011 Row 1: P. Parsons, K. Monroe, L. Hedrick,]. Dobson, K. Pugh. Row 2: A. Clement, K. Barnett, H. Brantley, H. Davis, A. Partlow, C. Cofield, S. Kennedy. Row 3: L. Barnett, C. Sullivan, W. Oliver,]. Ervin, E. Mullen, A. Adkison, K. Donaldson, M. Henry. Documenting the whole JO''· . While the Harding in Zambia (HIZ) overseas program was known for its ability to challenge students as they cared for homeless children and spread God's word to the people of Namwianga, there was a twist this fall. The course curriculum included a cinematography class, enabling the group to capture some of their most precious memories on film and share them with others. Over the course of the semester, the students filmed several different kinds of videos with the cinematography class, focusing primarily on a HIZ promotional video and including several others, such as a Tonga language video for future HIZ students. "I decided to take the class because I was interested in putting videos together and basically doing anything that could help out the Havens," sophomore Abbie Adkison said. "In film class, we learned how to handle high-tech cameras, set up interviews with people and take background footage of the Havens. I had my camera on the whole time; a lot of times, video can capture moments better than pictures can." SophomoreJulia Ervin agreed that the promotional videos produced during the semester would be crucial in recruiting for the program in the future. "There are several types of videos made to inspire different people to come to this program," Ervin said. "For example, one of our members made a male HIZ promo video because not many guys sign up to come on this trip. We are trying to capture the attention of different audiences." Ultimately, the group was able to notice things through the film class they would not have noticed otherwise, and in doing so, they formed closer relationships with those in Zambia, with each other and with God. "Seeing life from behind the camera is much different than most would think because of the different aspects you have to pay attention to in order to get the perfect shot without disturbing life," Ervin said. "The most inspiring thing is this different, more meaningful outlook on the people here in Zambia because you have to ask questions as a filmmaker. You have to capture the moving moments. It inspires others, as well as yourself." Sarah Eason International +'I
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