Reflection on group meeting

GROUP MEETING

Surprisingly my group meeting went really well. So well that I actually changed a part of my opening scene. It was originally  that my partner Jano playing the driver in the movie would pick me up but my group said that it would be better if we actually met at the dinner instaead of me getting picked up so yea. Also my group helped me decide what type of back round music to use as well how to build my character a little better and use the time correctly 

One of my group members was having trouble picking a location to film and considering it was a western film I mentioned that this park called vista view park is a really good opinion because it have very nice hill and nice open background with like a westerly look. And i also helped developed another one of my patterneds film by helping her decide if the brother in the opening committed suicide or was murdered, we ended up picking suicide because it matched more to the character she was playing

Not only that but all of us came together are helped one group member that was having the most trouble. He was doing coming of age and we helped him develop an idea. Being that he would be a bully because his parenting were abusive then eventually he would bully someone that didn’t care and he would wonder why and they become a good person. 

I think the group member that had mostly all of it figured out was Joseph. He is doing like a band opening with someone that has anger issues who then eventually goes to murder people. And he had most of his story down. 

Overall i really enjoyed and found tons of great advice from the group meeting. Meeting and talking with the group really helped me figure out what works best and gives more option on on what seems to look the best. Thank you group memebers

Schedule for final project

 OUR SCHEDULE

My panther and I will be making a schedule to better spread out our filming, planning, editing, and research, to use our time as best as possible. Considering this is the biggest project of the year! Planning without a doubt is the most important part of the project. And honestly i work better when i have a plan laid out and i feel better about my work. 

SCHEDULE

Week 1: Research and Brainstorming.
-Watch and analyze film openings to learn how titles are integrated into commercial cinema.
--Research various genres before deciding on the film's style, tone, and subjects.
-Create story concepts and a brief pitch for the opening scene.
-Decide whether to work solo or in groups.
-Transitioning my blog to capture the entire process.

Week 2: Scriptwriting and Storyboarding.
-Write the first draft of the script, keeping it inside two minutes.
-A storyboard and thorough shot list can help you plan your shots.
-Begin looking for recording places and ensuring that any necessary permissions exist.
-Make a list of the items and costumes required for the film.
-Post blog updates about plot development and pre-production planning.

Week 3: Preproduction and Test Filming
-Finalize the screenplay and shot list.
-Choose a song to utilize in the film.
-Determine filming sites and acquire the appropriate props, costumes, and equipment.
-Shoot test shots and practice important situations to ensure proper framing, lighting, and camera motions.
-Adapt the storyboard and shot list based on the test footage.
-Continue to track progress on the blog, including any changes or obstacles.

Week 4 - Principal Filming
-Film all scheduled scenarios with the goal of capturing as many takes as possible so that you have options -while editing.
-Create creative dialogue and evocative sound.
-Review footage after each production to identify any technical difficulties early on.
-Blog about the filming experience, challenges faced, and any unexpected changes.

Week 5: Re-filming and Additional Shots.
-Watch all of the footage and make notes on what needs to be improved.
-Re-film any scenes that have any issues.
-Get new footage for better editing transitions and fluidity.
-Start logging and organizing clips for the editing process.
-Update the blog with reflections on re-filming and any new ideas.

Week 6: Editing & Sound Design
-Begin editing a rough cut of the film, focusing on pacing and storytelling.
-Add titles, making sure they follow commercial film conventions.
-Work on sound design, syncing dialogue/music, and adding sound effects.
-Show the rough cut to a few people for feedback and take notes on possible improvements.
-Document the editing process on the blog with screenshots and reflections.

Week 7: Refinement and Creative Critical Reflection.
-Make final edits depending on input, including pace, color grading, and sound mixing.
-Re-watch the film several times to identify any remaining faults.
-Answer the four required reflection questions in a creative manner.
-Post the final reflection on the blog, taking care to include personal thoughts and lessons learned.

Week 8: Final Touches and Submission
-Conduct a final review of the film to ensure that everything is polished and fulfills criteria.
-Make sure the blog includes all essential documents, such as storyboards, test shots, reflections, and the —final film.
-Submit your film before the deadline.

Color scheme of our 2 minute film

 The color scheme in the film is very important to set the tone as well mood. Considering my film has 2 entirely different characters, with 2 entirely different personalities. 

 

https://www.purposestudios.in/post/wong-kar-why-a-world-of-colour-motion-music

In our film we will start the film off by introducing two characters. One will be serious and not interested while the other will be the complete opposite, friendly and funny. We will start the film off cutting between each character doing something that matches their personality. And to further push that concept we will use color to make their personality more obvious. During the 2 minutes a song will be playing showing a slight similarity between the two even though they are completely different. 

And to even further push this agenda of personalities, we will uses more shaky and i guess you could say unprofessional filming for the funny and childish character. as opposed to the camera movements being more still and composed for the serious character. 

Analyzing three credit sequences

 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT (2018)

My favorite and unquestionably one of their best credit sequences was from their film Mission: Impossible Fallout. Growing up, I was always a fan of the Mission Impossible franchise. Before I took this class, I didn't think much of their credit sequences except that they were cool. Now I understand that it reads like a story before the film begins. This is something we will absolutely look into more when we begin filming and editing our movie's introduction. This credit sequence also foreshadows the film and shows clips from it to engage and challenge the audience.

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE

This was a strange Film, but the credit scene was fantastic. This title sequence took place during a combat scene, and included several slow-motion shots to show the staff members' names. I felt this sequence was fantastic because of how smooth the slow-motion was and how the music fit Deadpool's dance skills. This is one of the elements we will use in our two-minute film, and it may also appear in our credits. 

TOP GUN: MAVERICK

This is a more standard credit scene, but it does an excellent job of setting the film's environment. We might try to include some of these "montages" to depict the setting of our film. I'd also like to include these quick cuts and multiple shots to help develop the setting and inform the audience about what will happen in the film.

Links to the Videos:

Mission: Impossible Fallout Credit Sequence

Deadpool and Wolverine Credit Sequence

Top Gun: Maverick Credit Sequence

Analyzing three movie openings

 My partner and i have decided that we will try to make a movie inspired by Baby driver. I have decided to research the openings of three movies that have a similar openings, while using different techniques.

BABY DRIVER

This opening scene is amazing since it gives you a strong sense of the main character's and the other supporting characters' personalities. I like how they use the song at the beginning to say that the driver is listening to it on headphones, even though it can be heard throughout the entire sequence. We are going to use diegetic sounds like these to connect two characters in different settings. This introduction especially speaks to me because of the comic aspect that makes the driver seem strange. This is something we would like to include into our production as well, as we will be developing an action/comedy film.

OVERDRIVE

I chose this opening scene because I love the way the speed up photos inside the car looked. This is something we will aim to include into our film as well: fast cuts between different types of views in the car. I really appreciate how some of the scenes show a vehicle moving outside while others show the car in what appears to be a garage. The cuts also match the shots at one point, which I thought was great and could try to include into my own film. I like how at the conclusion of the two minutes, it just stops with a slap, leaving you wondering why she did that and what it has to do with the plot.

DRIVE

I liked the dark, ominous setting of this opener. The background music had a major effect on the mood because it began to give me the impression that something was about to happen even though I was only a minute in. I especially appreciate the shot of the car in which the character's face is seen through the rear-view mirror rather than the camera. The fact that he didn't say anything to the other man when they were in the garage adds to the character's mystery. 

The most important takeaways I learned from these film openings were how to combine comedy and action in a film, as well as how lighting affects mood. With that said, we'll create an introduction that introduces two characters: a secretive one and a stupid, dumb one. The mystery character's colors will be dark and with little light, whereas the silly character will be in a light surroundings and wearing colorful clothing.

Baby Driver Opening

Overdrive Opening

Drive Opening 

AICE media portfolio: glove box

Writing the Story and Picking The genre 

GENRE 

My partner Jano and I have decided to go with action/comedy genre. We chose this genre because we feel as it matches the best to our story. While our main goal is to make an action film we also want out viewers to laugh a little. Almost like a Kevin heart and the Rock movie. From our research this is what we have learned to make a good film from the respective genre. 

CHARACTERISTICS OF ACTION  

(Bad boys ride or die- 2024)

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE A GOOD ACTION MOVIE?

The most important thing is the intense action scenes. Weak stunts or boring fighting will ruin it, even with famous stars. Intense motion, amazing stunts, and well-choreographed fights keep audiences interested. A powerful narrative can increase the stakes, and the actors must make the action seem realistic.

CHARACTERISTICS OF COMDEY 

(The fall guy-2024)

WHAT MAKES A COMEDY MOVIE GOOD?

Funny writing is the most important part. Even with great actors, bad jokes will fall flat. Clever dialogue, good timing, and hilarious situations keep people laughing. The actors delivery and physical comedy can make the jokes even better.

   Comedy movies are meant to be funny, and humor can be found in funny conversations, ridiculous scenarios, or even visual jokes. In order to focus more on comedy and character interactions, the plots are typically kept simple. Quick one-liners and clever joking are often common, as is physical comedy, such as humor and exaggerated motions. Cartoonish sound effects are also frequently used in comedies to increase the humor of certain sequences. Either those likable people in all that nonsense, holding on on, and exaggerated scenario, or bright, popping pictures that create that lighthearted atmosphere, draw viewers in. Movies typically conclude with hopeful endings, so farewell to cheerful entertainment.

Elias’s AICE media year

 Cambridge, good afternoon. Research and creation of my Cambridge Final Project will now take up all of my posts. My posts up to this point have given me a better understanding of the various subjects that go into creating an exceptional movie. Although I believe I a
m prepared for this activity, editing is the one area in which I still need to make big improvements. Together with my partner Jano, I will try to produce the greatest two-minute movie clip possible using the notes we gathered in class. Since Jano and I are both huge car fans, we are considering something related to vehicles; however, we will make a decision after doing further studies. 

We began by setting up our opening. We decided to create our own production company logo to appear at the beginning of the film, giving the feeling that a real movie is about to begin. . We'll try to relate this logo with the genre of our film, which we haven't been able to decide on yet because we haven't done enough study on each one. In order to catch the audience's attention, we will also attempt to set the scene and tone as soon as possible in the two minutes.

When we started brainstorming, we were worried that our two minutes would instead appear to be a movie trailer. Instead of making our film look like a montage, we will attempt to make it appear to appear that it is happening during a period of one to two minutes.