AICE Media Studies

I hope all those watching enjoy this creative project as much as I enjoyed filming!   

Everything has been finished! I'm overjoyed to be able to share that our film is now available for viewing. It's been a long journey, but I'm relieved to say that we've arrived at our goal. There have been many highlights and downsides throughout the film. I'd want to discuss and reflect on it now that we've finally completed it.  Bonding, acting, and this experience have all been positive aspects of this process for me. Because we spent so much time together throughout the process, I was able to form stronger bonds with my creative team. Everyone seemed to get closer, and we were able to bond over shared interests and goals. Filming was fantastic for a variety of reasons, including the fact that everyone had the opportunity to participate. It was so cool seeing how each shot came out on camera! It also has made me feel more confident for the first AICE paper we will be doing next month.  Finally, leaving things till the last minute and racing to finish them was...

The film review drew a lot of attention to flaws in our film that we wanted to address as soon as possible! When we were making this film, our top priority was to make it better than earlier efforts so that our audience could enjoy it. Reshooting, improving transitions, and sticking to the subject were among the flaws we discovered while reviewing the picture. It was challenging to reshoot because we had to pick a day to complete the shots and have everyone wear the same outfit as previously. We were on a tight schedule because some people couldn't find a ride, but we worked with what we had and got it done in the end. We had to compare the new material to the old footage to ensure that the necessary changes were made and that we wouldn't have to refilm anything. The transitions used for the film while we were editing were the second difficulty. Because our editor utilized the same transition across the entire film, it appeared monotonous and unprofessional. This was not her fa...

Production has been completed and I realized I never spoke on behalf of our soundtrack for our opening sequence.  My other group members may have talked about it ealrier but it slipped my mind while editing.  Given our thriller/scary theme, it would be most appropriate to find suspenseful and eerie soundtracks to accompany our songs. I decided to research more of that feeling when looking for music. The entire premise revolves around two girls enjoying a fun reunion with an unexpected audience. The majority of the film will be cheery, but when the stalker appears, the eerie and disturbing soundtrack is employed. Because there will be a lot of dialogue throughout the movie, the background music will be lowered, but it will be heard.  Since we have dialogue during the film, it was best we had songs without lyrics.  Because many of these soundtracks are copyrighted, it's crucial to  read the descriptions before using them.  Each group member choice different s...

After a month of shooting, re-filming, and editing, the project is almost complete. We're relieved and grateful that the project is almost finished. For us, the entire process of making the film was pleasant. Although some areas, such as filming, proved to be more difficulty. Our schedule gave us the most trouble because everyone was so busy. We fixed it in the end and it worked perfectly. The initial planning, storyboarding, and filming were, in our opinion, the most enjoyable aspects of the project. It gave us a lot of creative liberties and allowed for fun. Here, everyone was free to express their ideas, and we all knew what to do. The editing, on the other hand, was not as straightforward. Unfortunately, the video could only fully be edited and assembled by one of our team members. The rest of us couldn't help as much but observe and tried our best with what our groupmate was doing. A re-evaluation of the writing and storyboard will be needed but will come another time. Thi...

Today is the final editing day, as you are probably aware. We encountered a technical issue that caused our editing process to be delayed. Sadly, we had recorded too much footage, which did not correspond to the concept. We took this extra film to include new sequences, but it ran over the time limit, causing our movie to be out of sync with the storyboard. The easy alternative would be to cut these scenes, but we thought they enhanced the overall quality of our film. As a result, I offered that we delete a few pieces in order to make room for a new scenario. Our editor, Mia, agreed with my recommendation and edited footage to make room for the extra section in the final cut. Because it adds to the excitement and allows viewers to follow the happenings of the day, I wanted to keep our clips in chronological order. We ended up removing even more non-essential sequences. By dividing the editing into two days, we were able to pick the best footage and integrate it in the clearest...

Our filming days are behind us and now it's time to edit! We have decided to let Mia edit with the help of all of us if she needs it. She will be using IMovie because she has prior experience with it. When starting this project we changed around groupmates and lost our past editor and gained Mia. She edited her other group's work so we were confident in her ability. We have decided to use iMovie again because it is simple enough software for everyone in the group to use. Since this is longer than our previous projects (the longest one being around 1 minute long) we decided to split the process into 2 days. This will allow for more detailed work and everyone's input will be heard.  Since we filmed and refilmed certain scenes, there were almost over 80 videos to shift through and edit. Since this was an already lengthy process we decided to line everything in chronological order to help her more. This made it way easier for Mia to edit! Lucia was the biggest asset during the ...

Our second-day filming!! The last I've spoken we had ended the filming day with all major scenes filmed and the only thing being left is the title. We decided to leave adding the title scene during the second day of filming because of time arrangements. We were rushing for some of the scenes to the second day allowed us to redo those with the same lighting and location. With this, we were also given more time to add more details to our story and production.  Being an actor I was given some directing vision in a sense. I was allowed to voice some opinions that I thought would help the film more. From the directions I would walk or what other actors could possibly say to each other. One thing we wanted to add but wasn't sure how at first was foreshadowing. We wanted to add that eerie feeling to enhance the thriller genre. I think the other actor's conversation embodied that perfectly. Another thing I loved I was able to do is improve how I moved within scenes. I spoke a lot w...

Today we finally got the chance to film and it went in a different direction. Mia and I were originally going to get bus passes to be with Kai and Lucia at her house but sadly couldn't. Thankfully our friend Aidan gave us a ride since he lives close to her. After getting to Lucia's house, the two other actors changed into more appropriate clothing for our opening. We briefly planned what we were doing and things to add to our dialogue.  When we walked to the park, Kai filmed many random shots of them walking in case we needed more filler shots to add. When arriving at the park we decided to change the order of some scenes and add what we thought would make the film run smoother. We added the actors using foreshadowing about the stalker and since it rained earlier that day it added an eerie effect. Since we all have different schedules we tried to fit the most filming into today that we could. We only had about 2 hours to film because it is a school night and we couldn't go ...

After further speculation, we've discovered some errors with our planning and filming schedule. The previous schedule did not account for one of our group mates getting a part-time job.With this observation, we’re decided to rethink our plan and crest another schedule more appropriate for us. When taking the job hours into perspective. We reviewed some other plans we may have made on possible filming days and talk about it. We listed out all of our plans for the next few weekends and Me and Lucia are apart of the band and usually we usually have practice everyday. Our practices also run towards 6pm or even 7pm so it may be too late to film.  Meanwhile Kai is in mock trial which meets every other day. Between our activities, homework assignments and social life to judge we decided our plans for filming would have to change. During class we discussed each other our plans for during the week, our work schedule and plans for the weekend.  In class, I suggested us doing it on Thurs...

 Sheet 1: On this sheet, the scenes at the park are shown. We have an establishing shot, different tracking shots, and insert shots to depict the scene of the park and the first sitting of the film. Throughout this sheet, viewers with being introduced to the protagonists of the film and the antagonist the mysterious stalker. Friend that hasn't seen each other are reunited at last but someone is prepared to ruin their fun. Sheet 2: On this sheet, after reconnecting, running, and catching up on their past they take a break at the playground of the park. Taking their water break at the swingset they can't help but feel exhausted. wanting to go home they have set their mind to go to lucy's house. The mysterious stalker here's this conversation and proceeds to follow them Sheet 3: The protagonist is walking to Lucy's house after a very long day. Getting their workout in on that run they are ready to relax and leave the park. On their way out the mysterious stalker follow...

 Location: We are planning to shoot the majority of the film in a woodsy and dark setting. Here we will have our establishing shot, and characters introduced. Allowing for our storyline to be understood by the audience and flow better. Later, the scenes will be shot in our main character's room. Here it will help wrap up the story and give the audience an ending they can understand.  Participants:  Three members of our group are going to be included in the film. Kai is going to be our director and filming. Willow is going to play the main character of the stalker. While Lucy will play the secondary character of the girl being stalked. Our last remaining member will focusing on needed background characters and editing. Schedule: 3/7/22: Our group established props, costumes, makeup, and location 3/10/22: Our group will have started filming our production  3/14/22: Our group will have shot the first 10 slides of the film 3/17/22: Our group will have shot 10 slides of t...

  Scene 1: -*Mia and Lucia meet at the Park* -Lucia: Hey girl, how are you!? -Mia: I'm good! I can't believe we haven't hung out in so long! -Lucia: I'm so excited! Let's stretch at the benches before we work out, so we don't cramp up later.  -Mia: Sounds like a plan. Scene 2: -*Mia and Lucia are walking toward the benches* -They show each other stuff on their phone. -Diegetic sound: Their footsteps and background chatter/noise from strangers. -Lighting: Bright and sunny. Scene 3: -*Lucia and Mia stretching at the benches* Lucia: I'm glad you were able to come on such short notice, I didn't think you'd make it. Mia: I couldn't leave you hanging and I wanted to catch up with you! Lucia: How's the new school? I was worried it would be a weird adjustment for you. Mia: Yeah, it kind of was and I feel more stressed these days because of it. I wanted to blow off some steam and what better way than exercises to sweat all the bad vibes out? Lucia: Ha...

Font: We will be using either a comic book style font such as MV Boli or Sitka Test which allows for a clean look example:  Contrast: Color- White or black Size- sizing depends on the scene and what fits Purpose- what is important for the audience to read? The different titles give the audience the idea of who did what and the production they are able to receive during the film Working title: "Unforgettable" - and will be in all caps using our designated font:  SOMETHING ALONG THESE LINES How will the titles (the words) enter and leave the screen? The titles will enter the screen and placed on different objects on the screen and disappear accordingly  How long will each title be on the screen before it disappears? Each title will be on the screen for a maximum of 6 seconds while the director's name will be presented longer. The credits will be written on and shown through the exercise machines and on the streets while the actors are running.   Working title: "Unforge...

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences of the film? Which ones? When watching the opening for Splice the placement of the titles was the more surprising thing. The beginning is shown and the audience is taken to the part of the cell but before the production team "a Copperheart Entertainment/Gaumont production" was shown. Then titles begin, showing the film director than the actors back to back. While we move through the body more names are shown from departments like editing, casting, visual effects, and creations. What conations do the images carry out?  The scene is set inside a creature created by combining two different creatures' DNAs, our background is that creature. We are surrounded by cells and our body's natural liquids. This makes you feel grossed out so much you want to keep watching. The audience just wants to see how this thing came to be. And how the characters are going to deal with this newfound thing. How is the genre reinforce...

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences of the film? Which ones? The opening sequence starts with the editing team showcasing the main actors with little white dots all around the background. It then shows the film director in the words of "a Rodrigo Cortex FIlm". The title of the film is then shown and then the cast list continued. After all the actors are named, the titles of the production team are recognized. People like the costume designer, editor, special effects, and production are named. 2. What connations do the images carry out? (how do they make you feel?" The film opens with a black background with almost flashing lights as the main characters are named. Images of old polaroids of different bodies, skulls, and many pictures and statues of Jesus. The opening also includes many different types of ancient texts. Later in the opening, you see newspapers claiming to have seen a UFO and this gives a shock factor, leaving you wanting more. The...

The first website I decided to research was www.artofthetitle.com. At first, I was researching for a website that would have examples of opening sequences to help give an idea as to what I am supposed to do. While searching for credible websites I came across www.artofthetitle.com. They provide several opening sequence examples that would fit well for various genres.  Not only that they provide lists of graphic designers and studios as to where these opening sequences were used. With this large arrangement of opening sequences, this website has the pleasure of proving title design sequences for Emmy nominated films like " The Queens Gambit". They also provide news to information in the film industry and stylistic changes that have been made. The large sum of the title design sequences allows this website to be a great example of what a proper opening sequence should look like. Making sure our title design is professional and not sloppy is a priority of mine. This website is g...

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences of the film? Which ones? Four titles are shown back to back, transitioning to one another by breaking into puzzles pieces then rebuilding themselves. These three titles are the entertainment company "polygram." Next to being  "Polygram Filmed Entertainment Presents" to "a Propaganda Film Production." Ending with the show's title name "The game." What connations do the images carry out?  The series of old, flashback, malfunctioning images give us a brief look into a family's history. Showing all of the private moments and family gatherings. A piano plays throughout the series of images, adding an uneasiness. What is supposed to be a nostalgic look into a family's past is tainted with an eerie and strange tone. Ultimately giving it a peculiar, negative connotation. How is the genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? Its symbolic codes are mainly sho...

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequence of the film? Which ones? The opening sequence provides many titles from all departments. It starts off by presenting the production team, which happens to be "A verse entertainment" in association with "The Safran company" and "dark trick Films". It then proceeds to show the main character's actor and all the components of the production team. This happens to be people such as the editing, sound, makeup, and visual effects professions. The names were listed in a way to represent roots in the soil further showcasing the theme of being buried. 2. What connotations do the images carry? (How do they make you feel?) The images that are carried throughout the opening sequence revolved around going further and further underground. The titles were presented at a time which later would later go off-screen to show us going deeper underground. The background was made from dirt which allowed you to sense...

The third movie researched was "Lucy". This can be viewed on Prime video.  The progression from ignorance and prediction about human life to conscious modern growth is depicted cinematically with the use of camera angles and movements. The film depicts the symbolism of human evolution in the scene where Lucy is kidnapped. The camera gets an extremely close image of Lucy after she is kidnapped by a bunch of drug traffickers to illustrate the intimidation she faces through her crying eyes. After a few seconds, the camera captures a low shot of one of the drug-peddlers, demonstrating his authority over Lucy. In a fit of rage, he kicks her in the stomach so hard that the CPH4 packets begin to leak into her body. Images from within her body and outside transition were exhibited simultaneously to track the physiologic response to this dose of CPH4. Following then, the audience's interest in this change is reflected in numerous camera angles that shine a light on this unassuming...