So here it is... my CCR! I hope you enjoy!
well, thats it for me.
see ya! :)
Friday, April 17, 2020
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Saturday, April 11, 2020
part 22
part 22 of many...
My project reflection.
This project challenged me in various different ways but also taught me a lot about the power of creativity and how you can turn a vision into a reality. I struggled a lot with what I wanted to create at first because I wanted to create something that could have an impact on the audience and that could emote feelings. When I finally settled on the topic that I wanted to create my project on, I was pretty happy because I was able to create the idea for what I wanted my film opening to look like. Throughout the entire duration of this project a lot, and I mean a lot, has changed. The idea that I originally started with was impossible to film with the circumstances that occurred and It really caught me off guard because the week I was supposed to film was the beginning of the quarantine that we are still under. My entire opening was going to take place in school so I really had to change the entirety of the project while still trying to keep the same impact from my original idea. The final opening was a mixture of some shot ideas from the original plan and a lot of trial and error, seeing what worked and what didn't within the parameters of what I could do at home. Considering all of the things that I had to change and all of the things that happened throughout the project I'm glad that I was still able to produce the opening in a creative manner and be proud of it.
I think my biggest struggle by far was time management. It's something that I have always struggled with and this project definitely showed me that I have to really change the way I work. The bulk of the project, which was the all the moments around the original timeline of the project were probably some of the busiest months of my life. I was auditioning for college and busy with back to back rehearsals for my senior show, and my life was just so busy that my priorities were all over the place and unfortunately the project was not my priority at times and that's where I felt was my greatest fault. I definitely should have put more attention towards all aspects and creative steps of the project, so that I wouldn't have been so stressed. If I could do this project again, I would have managed my time a lot better and had a more rigid creative schedule that I would have stuck to.
Overall though, I am satisfied with the project I created and I feel that it is an impactful piece.
I am glad that I had the chance to do this project because I have always loved watching film and now that I was able to create even a little piece of it, I can appreciate all of the things that go into creating film, from the struggles to the triumph.
My project reflection.
This project challenged me in various different ways but also taught me a lot about the power of creativity and how you can turn a vision into a reality. I struggled a lot with what I wanted to create at first because I wanted to create something that could have an impact on the audience and that could emote feelings. When I finally settled on the topic that I wanted to create my project on, I was pretty happy because I was able to create the idea for what I wanted my film opening to look like. Throughout the entire duration of this project a lot, and I mean a lot, has changed. The idea that I originally started with was impossible to film with the circumstances that occurred and It really caught me off guard because the week I was supposed to film was the beginning of the quarantine that we are still under. My entire opening was going to take place in school so I really had to change the entirety of the project while still trying to keep the same impact from my original idea. The final opening was a mixture of some shot ideas from the original plan and a lot of trial and error, seeing what worked and what didn't within the parameters of what I could do at home. Considering all of the things that I had to change and all of the things that happened throughout the project I'm glad that I was still able to produce the opening in a creative manner and be proud of it.
I think my biggest struggle by far was time management. It's something that I have always struggled with and this project definitely showed me that I have to really change the way I work. The bulk of the project, which was the all the moments around the original timeline of the project were probably some of the busiest months of my life. I was auditioning for college and busy with back to back rehearsals for my senior show, and my life was just so busy that my priorities were all over the place and unfortunately the project was not my priority at times and that's where I felt was my greatest fault. I definitely should have put more attention towards all aspects and creative steps of the project, so that I wouldn't have been so stressed. If I could do this project again, I would have managed my time a lot better and had a more rigid creative schedule that I would have stuck to.
Overall though, I am satisfied with the project I created and I feel that it is an impactful piece.
I am glad that I had the chance to do this project because I have always loved watching film and now that I was able to create even a little piece of it, I can appreciate all of the things that go into creating film, from the struggles to the triumph.
Friday, April 10, 2020
part 21
part 21 of many...
Huh, who would have guessed it?
I find it very interesting how my choices regarding sound evolved significantly throughout the project. At the beginning I was completely committed to making an opening that used minimal sound and focused more on simple diegetic sounds instead of music. As my circumstances changed I ended up using more sound than I ever thought I was going to use. I even included music! I just thought it would be interesting to comment on how my creative process shone through with my decision making in this regard. I started with one clear idea but evolved (and obiosouly with the circumstanced) and I ended up with a completely different idea and final product.
Huh, who would have guessed it?
I find it very interesting how my choices regarding sound evolved significantly throughout the project. At the beginning I was completely committed to making an opening that used minimal sound and focused more on simple diegetic sounds instead of music. As my circumstances changed I ended up using more sound than I ever thought I was going to use. I even included music! I just thought it would be interesting to comment on how my creative process shone through with my decision making in this regard. I started with one clear idea but evolved (and obiosouly with the circumstanced) and I ended up with a completely different idea and final product.
Monday, April 6, 2020
part 20
part 20 of many...
Finished editing!
Wow that was actually much trickier than expected, because I had to readjust a lot of the shots so that it looked more cohesive. But I finished putting my project together. I decided to added some inner character dialogue to add context and depth overall. It was a decision that I added in the moment but I feel that it added an interesting touch.
here is a script of the dialogue -->
Finished editing!
Wow that was actually much trickier than expected, because I had to readjust a lot of the shots so that it looked more cohesive. But I finished putting my project together. I decided to added some inner character dialogue to add context and depth overall. It was a decision that I added in the moment but I feel that it added an interesting touch.
here is a script of the dialogue -->
I also layered many of the audios to replicate what I did at the beginning of the opening, which once again helps create an overwhelming feeling and can enhance the feeling of stress that the character is feeling. I layered about 4 or 5 tracks of audio on one track and then positioned 2 tracks so that they play simultaneously. I did this by recording myself on my phone and then re-recording the audio on my laptop with an added voice and just repeating until I got the desired effect.
There were some things that I decided to add into the opening while I was filming which made a big difference to the overall look of the project and I'm glad I decided to film extra shots so that I had a variation to choose from when it came to the final editing.
Friday, April 3, 2020
part 19
part 19 of many...
As I have continued my editing and filming process I have thought about the target audience for the opening that I am creating. Since I am creating a film that reflects the current situation and reflects current problems that specifically American teenagers are going through. My target audience is the general high schooler, so ages 14-18, and at the same time another target audience could be the politicians who are making and controlling the current gun safety laws that influence the entire country. I want the opening to be a reflection of what the negative effects of gun violence can do to a teenager, and be an example of the damages we could avoid if we have the correct gun safety laws.
As I have continued my editing and filming process I have thought about the target audience for the opening that I am creating. Since I am creating a film that reflects the current situation and reflects current problems that specifically American teenagers are going through. My target audience is the general high schooler, so ages 14-18, and at the same time another target audience could be the politicians who are making and controlling the current gun safety laws that influence the entire country. I want the opening to be a reflection of what the negative effects of gun violence can do to a teenager, and be an example of the damages we could avoid if we have the correct gun safety laws.
Sunday, March 29, 2020
part 18
part 18 of many...
Today I shot a couple more key shots but I mainly focused on the development of the script.
Heres a copy of the updated script. There are still some small details I need to work on, such as transitions of scenes but here is my idea, written down ...
I am not going to lie, I've sort of been in a creative rut with all this stuff going on. I've found it hard to find the motivation to get each part of this project done, because the reality of what we are currently living through has started to really set in. I feel really behind with this project, but in all honesty I was really set back due to the events that have happened. Anyways enough of that.. I plan to fully finish filming and editing the project this week and then dedicate all next week to my CCR. I have already started thinking of the questions and how I am going to present them, and will update on that as I continue throughout the week.
see ya in a little blog :)
Today I shot a couple more key shots but I mainly focused on the development of the script.
Heres a copy of the updated script. There are still some small details I need to work on, such as transitions of scenes but here is my idea, written down ...
see ya in a little blog :)
Saturday, March 28, 2020
part 17
part 17 of many...
editing day #2
Today was mainly for editing the parts that I had filmed yesterday. I put together more of the shots that I took yesterday and finalized the sound of the intro. Now I am faced with the dilemma of deciding what I should use as a visual for the first part. I don't know if I should leave the screen black or if I should add writing. I mean I might add a school shooting violence fact so that there is more context provided from the beginning.
As for the shots, I know that I want to shoot more for the beginning so I will do so tomorrow.
this was a short little update on where I am in the process! still in quarantine and doing pretty okay although I do miss my friends and school.
editing day #2
Today was mainly for editing the parts that I had filmed yesterday. I put together more of the shots that I took yesterday and finalized the sound of the intro. Now I am faced with the dilemma of deciding what I should use as a visual for the first part. I don't know if I should leave the screen black or if I should add writing. I mean I might add a school shooting violence fact so that there is more context provided from the beginning.
As for the shots, I know that I want to shoot more for the beginning so I will do so tomorrow.
this was a short little update on where I am in the process! still in quarantine and doing pretty okay although I do miss my friends and school.
Friday, March 27, 2020
part 16
part 16 of many...
started filming and putting it together!
So today was the day where I really started filming and putting the clips together. Today i focused mainly on the beginning sequence of new recordings that I am mashing together. I took specific cuts of sentences belonging to different news reports and overlapped the sound so that it would create a chaotic effect. I played around with the volume of each clip so that they all overlapped nicely together.
heres a picture of what the sound patterns look like:
started filming and putting it together!
So today was the day where I really started filming and putting the clips together. Today i focused mainly on the beginning sequence of new recordings that I am mashing together. I took specific cuts of sentences belonging to different news reports and overlapped the sound so that it would create a chaotic effect. I played around with the volume of each clip so that they all overlapped nicely together.
heres a picture of what the sound patterns look like:
I also began filming some of the shots, making sure i filmed the different angles so I would have ~variety~. I filmed the main shots that I had planned out in my general outline of shots in my previous posts, so now it important to detail the script enough so that I can have a flowing and clear storyline.
Here is one of the shots that I took today, photographed.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
part 15
part 15 of many...
a little road block..but we're moving through it!
I am not going to lie, this whole blog thing has been difficult for me. having to explain my reasoning behind my creative process has been hard because I'm not used to it. I am sitting here trying to figure out what to write and try and make it substantial enough, and I'm struggling a little bit. I'll just make a little progress report for now then.
I plan to start filming next week so throughout the week I will be posting videos and pictures of shots that I am taking and how my process for filming is, as for now I will be working on my script since I have to change it from my original idea.
It's been a crazy time lately but we're moving through it.
more things are coming soon and here's to hoping that I have a creative boost to carry me through this project! :)
a little road block..but we're moving through it!
I am not going to lie, this whole blog thing has been difficult for me. having to explain my reasoning behind my creative process has been hard because I'm not used to it. I am sitting here trying to figure out what to write and try and make it substantial enough, and I'm struggling a little bit. I'll just make a little progress report for now then.
I plan to start filming next week so throughout the week I will be posting videos and pictures of shots that I am taking and how my process for filming is, as for now I will be working on my script since I have to change it from my original idea.
It's been a crazy time lately but we're moving through it.
more things are coming soon and here's to hoping that I have a creative boost to carry me through this project! :)
Saturday, March 21, 2020
part 14
part 14 of many...
Since I can only film in one setting, I am going to have to get creative with the way that I am going to film my project so that it remains visually engaging for the entirety of the film. I want to display a variety of shots and angles, and make each shot meaningful in the project.
Below is a rough draft of some of the shots that I want to feature
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I want to do a couple of close-ups to capture the intensity that the character could be feeling. I also thought of adding a low angle shot during one of the parts where the character has a trigger to show their reaction from a different angle.
Since I can only film in one setting, I am going to have to get creative with the way that I am going to film my project so that it remains visually engaging for the entirety of the film. I want to display a variety of shots and angles, and make each shot meaningful in the project.
Below is a rough draft of some of the shots that I want to feature
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I want to do a couple of close-ups to capture the intensity that the character could be feeling. I also thought of adding a low angle shot during one of the parts where the character has a trigger to show their reaction from a different angle.
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