Hi! I’m Caleb Smiley and this is my learning portfolio. I am studying filmmaking at the University of Cincinnati with a minor in Electrical Engineering and mathematics. Below is some more information about me and up above are some projects and experiences I have had. Enjoy!
FILM PRODUCTION
Since I was young I have loved filmmaking and wanted to tell my own narratives through cinema. Throughout high school I worked on this goal and became skilled in editing and special effects. This has helped me to create visually appealing works in the past. But as I progress through college I want to focus more on the story aspect of filmmaking and am leaning towards screenwriting. So I am focusing my classes, extracurriculars, and projects on things that will improve my ability to tell stories through film.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
I decided to pursue Electrical Engineering because of how it pertained to my interests in making things with microcomputers like Raspberry Pis and Arduinos. I also find theoretical physics intriguing and because Electrical Engineering deals with quantum mechanics, I decided to choose it over similar majors. I am excited to add to my knowledge of how electrical devices work and create new solutions to problems.
A large goal I have in college is trying to figure out how to work both of these interests together into something I enjoy doing. I want to explore both areas in great detail and am working on finding the right balance between them. Until then, thanks for reading!