Join me in my editing journey!! #7

Hi!!

For my newest assignment my teacher asked me and my peers to create a video under 30 seconds that showcases our new and improved editing skills. At first, I was thrilled with the idea of being my own personal director and creating my vision of a work of art. To be quite honest with you guys... I didn't exactly manage my time accordingly nor did I fully understand how much time and patience goes into producing a film. Even if it's just 30 seconds! As you dive deeper into this blog, you’ll somewhat be brought along the journey of me making this short film. (I say somewhat because you guys REALLY don't understand how LONG this took).  

When the assignment was first presented to me, I envisioned me recording my sister getting ready in short takes with the addition of other shots such as: action match, jump cut, and eyeline match. With these shots brought together into one, the film would've truly been elevated to another level. However, that's not exactly what played out. My sister was unusually busy that week (her way of implying she has no intentions of recording with me) forcing me to record on my own. After many trials and errors, I came to the conclusion that I would not be able to create a good film without an actor. All the stress was starting to pile up on top of me when suddenly I had the best idea yet... 

Drum roll for me pleaseeeeee. I quickly ran to my brother's room and asked for his help, and he said YES! Lucky for me, I was able to convince him with 30 min left before the assignment was due. The best/easiest film idea that came to mind was a horror film. To fully incorporate the elements of a horror film I knew my production and “studio” design (my homes hallway) were going to be key elements. Off the top of my head I knew that dark colors and lightning were really going to create the spooky ambience for this film.  

Moving along to the process of creating the film. I incorporated many short takes to create a sense of suspension within the scenes. Additionally, since I knew the film wouldn't be so great due to the lack of time I had, I knew the editing would play a huge factor. As soon as I gathered the necessary shots I ran to my room and used “Cap cut” to begin editing the videos. I screen recorded spooky sounds on YouTube and merged it to the final product. Lastly, I used the editing app on my personal phone to lower the lighting in the video, furthermore, emphasizing that it's a horror film.  

Although the video didn't come out the best, I wouldn't say it's the worst I've seen considering the fact that I only had 30 min. For future reference I would manage my time more accordingly to avoid the pressure of time.  

Bye guys, see you next blog (or not)!! (Just kidding)  

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ACTION! #6

Hey there!!

Pressed against time, two friends are rushing through the halls before their teacher notices they’re running late for class. The goal of this assignment was to take 5 shots depicting different camera angles showcasing movement composition. My peers and I (Anairis and Ryan) collaborated with one another to showcase the different techniques we’ve obtained to be able to demonstrate to the audience a clear outlook of what's taking place. The five shots that were used are: long, ariel, two, point of view, and close-up shots. Down below you’ll get a clearer view of how they were used.  

Long shot: Usually depicts the full body of a character & enables the viewer to read them concerning their surroundings. 

Ariel shot: An Ariel shot or overhead shot looks down upon a scene or character.

Two shots: Features two characters & enables the audience to read their body language & interaction with one other. 

Point of view shot: Shows the audience what the character is looking at. 

Close-up shot: The audience is able to read the details of the character's facial expression & body language. 

Let’s take a deeper dive into mise-en-scene #5

Hi guys, told you id see you in a flash! This week's assignment was quite thrilling if I'm going to be honest. I got to tune in to my creative side while also exploring the different elements that Canva offers allowing me to expand my knowledge on all the designs necessary to create the perfect mise-en-scene. For those of you who may not know exactly what that is, in summary, it's the intentional composition of different elements of the film to portray meaning and mood. That said, I decided what better to do than a beach! Keep scrolling to take a deeper look into what I've been working on...  

My beach set-up  

My thinking process 

The whole purpose of mise-en-scene is to convey a specific tone or meaning to the audience and that's why I felt as though the beach would be a perfect fit for this assignment. I would be lying if I said the only reason I chose the beach was because of its calming ambiance but, I also felt like it would be the easiest design to make through Canva. Canva offers many design elements that truly allowed me to tie the whole setup together. When I think of the beach, I imagine myself tanning under the warm sun with beach balls and birds surrounding my every move. Through this assignment, I was able to not only showcase my perspective of the beach, but I was able to show my fellow blog members some of my creative thinking.  

What mood or tone is being conveyed?  

When I think about the beach many positive memories flow through my mind. The mood often reflects the relaxation and tranquility I felt during that time. The image above conveys a sense of freedom and escape, with the sound of waves creating a soothing and relaxing atmosphere. Additionally, it evokes feelings of joy and nostalgia, often tied to memories of the sun, sand, and carefree days. Moreover, I'm reminded of good times with my family creating a blend of serenity and warmth and I hope the viewers reading my blog today were also reminded of some positive times with their loved ones!   

I shore hope you guys have a great day!