FEATURE
In Their Own Words EMMETT GROVER ’21 & CALVIN GROVER ’22
Emmett Grover ’21, from Norway, Maine, is the 2021 recipient of the Hebron Cup and the academic prize for Excellence in Science. He will be attending Princeton University in the fall. He was asked about his creative process and how he became interested in photography. z Emmett Grover ’21
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enjoy photography, especially landscape photos, and creating videos that can tell a story visually, whether that be through short films, mini-documentaries, or even ads. My brother Calvin got me into photography and videography, and we often work on projects together. That is especially fun for me.
I get inspiration from my surroundings. When hiking, I’m pretty confident I’ll find a nice view or interesting stream at some point along the way. My videos are much more deliberate. I try to outline the shots so that they effectively convey the story I’m trying to tell. I like having a general storyboard before filming, but with plenty of flexibility. Sometimes I’ll pre-shoot some sequences to make sure the cuts actually work and the scene feels natural, incorporating edits into the final video. It’s really important for me to review my work after completing a project in order to keep improving.
z Atsuko Fukuda with her grandson Emmett and the Hebron Cup
Being given the freedom this year to do an independent study in documentary filmmaking at Hebron was awesome. The support of the faculty was great, and being a part of the Audio-Visual Club allowed me to help with some cool projects for the school. Getting outside and being active helps inspire me. I get really excited about documenting the activities I enjoy. Looking ahead, I think it would be really cool to be able to travel and create videos and photos that help promote environmentalism around the world.
z Calvin ’22 and Emmett ’21 getting footage for a project
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