Editing update

 Hello there blog! We are on the final stretch for the portfolio projects! My partner Helio completed filming and we finally agreed on out music choices, so now we move on to editing! 

I have started editing and have most of it done! With all the clips cropped and in order, music set and edited, transitions done as well as needed zoom ins; I feel comfortable saying all we need to finish editing is the title and the credits. 

We plan on putting the title slide right before the dialogue scenes, so right at the end of the flashback. I will continue working on this and get it done as soon as possible. Can't wait to share the finished product!

See you next time!

Planning CCR Question Responses

Hi there, blog! I'll be discussing today how I came up with the ideas and wrote the comments for my CCR and how I plan to execute my CCR. I plan on doing a slideshow with a voiceover. This article really helped me and gave me lots of tips on how to execute a impressive voiceover. 

How to do a voiceover

Here are some of my answers to the questions for the CCR!

First video:

First question: How does your product reflect social groups or concerns, and how does it use or challenge conventions?

The response will consist of:

Shows a topic of "Bad actions will catch up to you one day" and features characters who are completely in love with teens. It also shows the rebellious aspect of adolescence.

Scenes of nostalgia might be teens looking back and hoping for a brighter life. 

 

Question 2: How would you disseminate your product as a legitimate media text and how does it interact with audiences?

The response will consist of:

• Social networking applications will be used for marketing.

• Posters will be displayed in high traffic areas.

• It will appear on screens across Time Square.

• The public may purchase merchandise, and there will be meet-and-greets with the directors and actors.

Second Video:

3. How did your production skills develop throughout this project?

The response will consist of:

• Editing Proficiency

• research has led to better camera shots.

• Pre-production planning and investigation

• Blogging Story progression

Question 4: How did you integrate technologies – software, hardware and online – in this project?

The response will consist of:

• Adobe premiere

• Pixabay.com

• Blogger.com

• You tube

• Studio Binder

• iPhone

• freesound.org

See you next time!

Music

Hi there, blog! In this article, I'll go over the steps we used to select the appropriate music for the finished project. We were looking for a powerful song that would make everyone in the crowd feel their heart rate rise. This component, in my opinion, would give the composition the last touch of perfection. I found the royalty-free audio I needed for the following tracks on a website called Pixabay.

I'm excited to use this music in the action scene:

Action music

I want this music to play as the robbers are fleeing the police because it has the perfect amount of urgency and fury.

I'll be playing this music at the sentimental scene:

Sentimental music

This music is exactly what I want to associate with my project's memories.

After much musical study, I am now content with the selections we made. With filming done, we just need to complete our editing!

See you next time!

Filming

 Welcome back blog,

I am excited to say thet we have finally began filming. Helio and his girlfriend Tiffany were casted to play the two protagonists. They were able to film clips at the locations which we previously mentioned, The Weston Plaza and the beach. Everything about the pre-production part of the filming proceeded just as expected. The methods I wanted to present were captured on camera precisely as I had intended. This procedure went much more smoothly than usual thanks to the story board and shot list. Here are some clips, as promised.

Now we can begin the editing process!

See you next time!

Script

 Hello Blog!

After a lot of hard work, Helio and I were able to finish our script. It was super helpful to be able to use our storyboard and our shot list to help guide us when making the script. Now with the script completed, we will be able to start bringing our production to life and begin the filming process. I hope you all enjoy. 

SCRIPT

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Title Font

 Hello Blog! Welcome Back!

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been going through a lot of person issues so I know it has been a minute, but I am so excited to finally get back on track. I have continued research and looked more into certain title fonts. At first, I wondered what was so important about using a specific font. But after much research, I have learned that there is quite a significance. 

Article on title fonts

After reading this article, I have concluded that there are three key points:

- Headline fonts establish the tone for the rest of the film

- Establish expectations for the audience

- Engage the audience

As I already possessed some basic understanding about font psychology, all I had to do was search for different typefaces and figure out how to relate them to my genre. I learned about Google and Adobe Typefaces from this video, and I will most surely use these resources for my project. The font will symbolize the entire production while embracing the scene's tone. An example that I look at for inspirations is the Title opening for Killing Eve. 

In response to the spooky, gory plot of the show, the title features a condensed, tightly-kerned typeface with knife-sharp edges and a delicate blood-drop movement that trickles down from the inverted points between the letters. This sophisticated yet sinister typeface, utilized at its largest size for optimal visual impact, suffocates the screen. This font effectively sets the tone for the rest of the show. 

Thank you so much! See you next time!

Shot list

 Hello Blog!

Last post I shared my storyboard. Now the next step is creating a shot list. Before diving in, I wanted to better my understanding on what a shot list really is. After much research, I found this article which guides you on the steps for making a shot list. 

A shot list helps you arrange your ideas and start with a well-thought-out strategy. It is a document that outlines exactly what will happen and what will be utilized in that specific shot, or scene, of the film. A shot list provides an organized strategy that is easy for everyone to follow while making sure that everyone on the team is on the same page, which essentially sets the stage for a good shoot.

Shot lists, first of all, save time. Furthermore, a well-crafted shot list keeps you organized by outlining what to anticipate at all times. It serves as a manual for maintaining organization, cutting down on time, and—above all—capturing the video that will make your story come to life.

On a shot list you should feature the shot number, the type of shot, camera angle, camera motion, and the type of audio. 

Shot 1 - (Medium shot- low angle- static) of doors swing open as the couple runs away from cops

Shot 2 - (Long shot- eye level- pan) as couple continues to run out

Shot 3 - (Long shot, high angle, static) as couple finally at peace in an abandoned hallway

Shot 4 - (Zoom in) into the male's head to commence a flashback

FLASHBACK

Shot 5 - (Long shot, eye level, handheld) of couple happy at the beach

Shot 6 - (Close up, POV) of all the luxurious stolen items

Shot 7 - (Long shot, eye level, handheld) of couple jokingly flirting while playing around with the items

Shot 8 - (Close up, Pov) male smiling in love

Shot 9 - (Close up, POV) female smiling in love

Shot 10- (Long shot, eye level, tilt up) couple running into the ocean

Shot 11 - (Zoom out) of males head to end flashback

BACK TO REAL TIME

Shot 12 -  (Long shot, eye level, pan) couple hiding as cops look around

Shot 13 - Title shot

Shot 14 - (Close up, eye level, handheld) male freaking out as he worries about the situation

Shot 15 - Medium shot, dutch angle, static) couple arguing

Shot 16 - (Zoom out) of hiding location

Shot 17 - (Long shot, Birds eye view, zoom out) of parking lot 

This is my shot list as of right now. I still believe it needs some work as we should finalize our thoughts and hopefully we can finalize our planning period by finishing the script this week. 

See you next time!

Storyboard

 Hello again!

I am so excited to share with you all that me and my partner Helio have finished our storyboard!!

What is a storyboard?  This amazing article explained it perfectly. Basically, a storyboard is a visual depiction of the shot-by-shot structure of your video. It consists of several squares with graphics or illustrations to depict each shot and comments about the setting and the lines being stated in the screenplay for that particular shot. 

Storyboarding helps production go by much faster. It's easier to shoot if you plan your video coverage, or video storyboard. By marking out all the shots you'll need and their appropriate locations as you go through the action, you can make sure you record your video from beginning to end and get all the key angles. Also, not only can visualizing your story's structure help you communicate your vision to the team, but it will also facilitate the story's writing process.

The storyboard is our first step towards an amazing production. Now that we have our storyboard done, we can move onto the shot list and the script. 

Tomorrow, I will finish our shot list to help advance in our project. Can't wait to tell you all about it!

See you next time!

Mise en scène

Welcome back to my blog!

It has been a very busy week but I am looking forward to continue working on our portfolio projects! 

To start this week, I have decided that I wanted to do more research to carry out our planning. One of the most important elements when creating a film production is mise en scène. 

    Videos like these help me really understand the in depth meaning of mise en scène. The French phrase "mise en scène," which means "placing on stage," describes how the visual components of a movie or video are arranged. It includes a number of components, including blocking, composition, lighting, costuming, and set design. 

    When making a video production, mise en scène is essential for a number of reasons. One being storytelling. Filmmakers play around with certain components to improve the visual delivery of the narrative. Without depending exclusively on conversation, a well-executed mise en scène may improve the audience's comprehension of the characters, their interactions, and the main narrative.

    Another important aspect of mise en scene is character development. Character development is aided by mise en scène, which includes props, clothes, and the actual setting. Character motives, connections, and personalities may be inferred from the way they interact with one other and their environment or even just by the way they dress.

    Additionally, filmmakers frequently employ mise en scène as a means of integrating symbolism and subtext into their productions. Additional levels of meaning may be conveyed by objects, colors, and spatial layouts, which will enhance the plot and entice readers to read it more deeply.

    To summarise, mise en scène plays a crucial role in video production as it functions as a visual language that conveys the narrative, creates a mood, shapes the characters, and adds to the overall artistic components of the movie. It is an essential component of filmmaking that improves the experience and comprehension of the story for the audience.

    I plan on doing more research on different mise en scène elements like lightning, set design, costume design, and more. Understanding these elements will allow me to effectively introduce a story in the short two minutes we have for the opening. 

Thank you so much! See you next time!

Writing a Screenplay

Hello blog welcome back! I am excited to share that other the past couple of days I have done a tremendous amount of research about screenplays. I found this video on youtube that articulates on rules for writing a screenplay. 

The first rule is to make sure that everything is connected directly. Anything you say in a screenplay has to connect with everything else said because if it doesn't the audience will catch on to these certain mistakes. The second rule is that chronological order, logical order, and psychological order are irrelevant; the only thing that matters is dramatic order as if you hook the audience properly, it doesn't matter where you go in the story after that hook because the audience will figure it out. The third rule is to understand that the audience is the main character in the story. Pleasing the audience is what makes great directors great. 

I also did some research on how to format a screenplay.  A screenplay is is the model for every video game, TV series, and feature film. Character movements, speech, and actions are all included in scripts, along with stage direction. 

Scene heading, sluglines, are the first element featured on a screenplay. These heading inform the reader the location and the time of the scene taking place. The first thing to do when writing sluglines is to determine if the situation is inside (INT.) or outside (EXT.) Add the scene's location next, then the scene's time of day (day, night, morning, evening, etc.). The action lines are directly below the slugline. In particular, action lines inform the reader of what, aside from conversation, they may expect to see and hear in the final product.

There are also some very important capitalization rules which we also learned about in class. When a character first appears in an action or description, their name should always be capitalized. Similarly, screenplay transitions should always be capitalized. In addition, you capitalize significant objects, sound effects, and camera motions. After the action/description, when a character speaks, we start with their name. A character ID is centered, capitalized, and dialogue is placed beneath.

Dialogue is always placed on the center margin to allow space for notes. Parentheticals are also placed in the center margin right under the characters name and above the dialogue. Parentheticals are instructions to the performer; they specify the right way to deliver the sentence.

There are some websites in which you can create a screenplay using their screenwriting software. Mrs. Stoklosa recommended Celtx. We will begin writing our script throughout the next couple of days and hope to finalize it by the end of this week!

See you next time! 

Filming Locations

 Hello Blog!!

Now that we have a storyline developed, me and my partner need to start looking into filming locations.

To approach this step, I decided to do research. I found this amazing article that provides some tips when looking for filming locations. I learned more about the term 'guerilla film making" which is when filmmakers film in public spaces without getting permission. This strategy can save you and your film team a great deal of money and effort, but it is not without consequences. This might be quite problematic depending on where you reside, since you can have to deal with penalties, fees, or other legal issues for recording without permission. Therefore, obtaining permission is always the first choice when looking at public locations. 

In regards to our project, we are looking for suitable locations that are easy to access, free of charge, and preferably relatively private. We are probably going to film a lot of our scenes on the street as our film is characterized on a couple running from the cops. Another location that we have both agreed on is Indian Trace Shopping Center which is home to the very well known, AMC Weston 8. This shopping center features many pathways and alleyways that are relatively private and can go along with our plot. 

Before we decide on more definite shooting locations, it is imperative that we get our film's outline completely finished. Over the next couple of days we need to work on creating a shot list, a storyboard, and a final script. We have a lot of work to do and I am super excited to finally see some progress in our project.

See you soon!