Yi Ling's Eleventh Entry (Conclusion)

Overall, I feel this whole two months of journey in P1 have been a roller-coaster. During the first month, everything was good as we opened our minds to plenty of ideas, be it exaggerated or vapid but we stick by to the things we could do and achieve. No one would have thought that a hard disk crash during such crunch time (and especially since it was a new purchase) ; two days prior to submission.

That was a big blow but we gathered what we have and redo some of the scenes. Even the trailer I made to be inserted for the whole compilation did not work at the eleventh hour and I don't know why. I don't know if it's Murphy's Law or just pure technical faults but all I can say is that it's over there's no point dwelling over it. What we could do now is to learn from our mistakes. It was new to work with Jovi and Guan San and I have to say they were helpful guys that you can carry out good conversations with and although we started out feeling weird amongst each other (and especially since it was the first time), we weren't very comfortable I have to say but as time wears on, we are more "informal" in our speeches and are able to voice out freely, be it good or bad.

Surely, I wouldn't say that the whole two months have been a "honeymoon" period; in fact we went through quite a lot. Interim One was quite a disappointment but I bounced back; I felt unsatisfied but in way, I have to admit that the presentation wasn't too good; Interim Two was better; more composed and ready. Final presentation was supposed to be epic, but we have to be pulled down by a hard disk crash and yes, I have to say it's a big pity because so much time is wasted. Pre-production planning, green-screen shooting, renting of tv studio, late night at animation labs trying to get things done and early morning meet-ups the next day to repeat the whole process. So naturally, when such crises happen, I am bound to be afraid, bound to fall apart. (before I start on the additional stress of H&C)

We're not super humans and at the end of the day, we still need a break.

Working on a big scale project like this made me realise that time management is very important and the ability to NOT fall apart. It's not easy though but I'll learn in time to come. All in all, I thank Guan San and Jovi for playing a part in P1 and helping each other along the way.

Thanks to Wahidah too, without you, P1 wouldn't have been possible as well and especially with those consultations to improve our work etc.

It's sad to part and for the block to end and transition into year 2 junior but that's life. I'll carry on but I'll not part with these memories.

Thanks for everything.