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This documentary project challenged me in three major ways, each of which helped me grow as a student, writer, and designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first challenge was networking. We were encouraged to choose a documentary subject we didn\u2019t already know, which pushed me out of my comfort zone. As someone passionate about botany, I initially reached out to a plant-loving professor at a nearby community college. She kindly declined due to scheduling conflicts but referred me to Mr. Behen. It was nerve-wracking to contact someone I\u2019d never met before and even more intimidating to interview them about their life. I had to craft a narrative based entirely on what I learned through our conversations. In the end, I\u2019m incredibly grateful I chose Mr. Behen as my subject. He was not only fascinating but also generous with his time and story\u2014an unexpected reminder of the kindness people can show to a stranger with a school project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Writing the article about Mr. Behen was another challenge. I genuinely enjoyed speaking with him, which made me even more determined to portray his story accurately and respectfully. Though this was my first attempt at writing a profile and working in a journalistic style, I believe the final piece reflects both my growth and my potential as a writer.
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The final stage was designing the layout in Adobe InDesign. I chose to incorporate hand-drawn flowers to match the spirit of Mr. Behen, who is a gardener. I experimented with photo framing and added a few graphical elements to bring the layout to life. This part of the project was especially fun and significantly expanded my skills in visual design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Overall, this documentary taught me how to connect with others, craft meaningful narratives, and express ideas visually. It was a rewarding and formative experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scientific Animation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For my Zenith Project\u2014Freestyle Academy\u2019s equivalent of a senior thesis\u2014I chose to combine my interests in science and animation. I created a 3D animation of the power stroke, a key concept from AP Biology that explains how muscles contract at the molecular level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I built the animation in Autodesk Maya using a plugin called Molecular Maya, which provided accurate protein models. After importing the proteins, I rigged them with bones and animated the entire process to visually represent the movement of myosin and actin during muscle contraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project allowed me to merge scientific accuracy with creative storytelling and deepen both my technical skills in 3D animation and my understanding of molecular biology. It\u2019s one of the pieces I\u2019m most proud of because it reflects both my passions and my ability to communicate complex ideas through visual media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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