CCR 1 AND 2 POST

 

CCR 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlzhBwYmGSg

CCR 2:

                                             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaWSCTMqSYM

Movie Opening Post

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12VaFOLa3zhiS0tpp_FfN3JecwSDF280i/view?usp=sharing

Portfolio Project Reflection :))

 Guys, honestly I never thought the day would come. This project honestly has felt so long and the whole process was very exhausting but FINALLY WERE DONEEE!!! I put lots of time and effort into this project and I even believe that the last-minute changes turned out well. I'm glad with how my CCRs turned out and I'm glad with how my movie opening turned out. I wanted to add a little funny note I thought you guys would like. Every time my mom asks me how my day is now I quote the line from my movie opening because honestly, that whole script had to be repeated so many times that everything I stuck in my head. Overall guys, I did enjoy working on this project but I'm really glad it is over and I have finished absolutely everything!

CCR #2 EDITING

Hey Blog! We don't have a lot of time today so let's cut right to the chase and let me walk you guys through the editing process right now. So I spent way more time than I thought it was going to take, looking over all the videos I recorded yesterday and choosing the best ones to incorporate into the project. That alone took about half an hour. After, I put them all into the timeline and cut out the parts where I'm not speaking so the video doesn't feel long and boring. Let me show you guys what that looks like:

After I edited all the parts where I spoke, I layered the screenshot of the questions over the video which turned out pretty nice!

I made sure to include some of the pictures from my previous blog posts to really show what exactly I was talking about. Lastly, I added this royalty-free song that I found on YouTube to really give the video that little extra touch!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oH9zS6Lufw

CCR #2 DONE FILMING!

Ok, guys I just finished filming the second CCR and all that's left to do is edit it, and we're done. So I decided to do a Q&A video and obviously include pictures and stuff like that to not make it boring. I called a couple of my friends to make comments on one of my YouTube videos asking the last 2 CCR questions so that I could take a screenshot of them to use when I edit the CCR tomorrow.

I then recorded myself answering the questions on the camera app on my computer while placing the script close to the camera using my notes app just like I did with the first CCR.

Recording took more tries than I can count because there were moments where I looked away from the camera too much so it came off like I was reading a script. Also, I realized I was recording inefficiently, every time I messed up I would delete the video and restart but this made the process take forever. I realized I should record one video for each question and just edit out all the mistakes in each video tomorrow.

So yeah guys this idea was definitely improvised. Originally I wanted to film a video where I was walking through the streets of Italy and my sister would pretend like I was someone famous and ask me both questions and I would answer them as I walked. However, in many of the places we were, my parents didn't let us have our phones out since there were lots of pickpocketers. I still think this CCR can turn out good and not boring if I add some catchy background music and edit lots of pictures and videos into it. I will see you guys tomorrow for what will be one of the last posts in this blog (the editing)

CCR Numer Dos!

BLOG!  The Portfolio project is due tomorrow and all that's left is the second CCR. Now, should have I completed this earlier, maybe. However, spring break posed a lot of difficulties in completing my work. I was traveling and moving around a lot so finding some time to film or edit and stay on task was difficult. Also, in many of the places I was in my wifi was terrible. But you know what, we have a little less than 38 hours to turn this project in so we have got to make the most of it! Tonight after practice I will film and tomorrow I will have to edit and eventually submit!

In this blog post, I'm going to make a script answering the questions and unfortunately, due to the circumstances,  we will have to change the original idea for this CCR but I will try to make it just as good!

First, let's answer the last 2 questions:

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

"Throughout this project, I significantly improved my skills in filmmaking by applying techniques I learned in class and tackling real-world challenges. I explored various camera angles, including over-the-shoulder and high-angle shots, to enhance the visual storytelling aspect of the movie. By incorporating these techniques, I not only made the scenes more visually engaging but also effectively conveyed the narrative. In addition, the Sound Project we did a couple months ago for this class helped me tremendously with sound production during editing. In it,  I learned how to layer and adjust sound elements to create a realistic auditory experience for the audience. The editing process for my movie opening involved carefully selecting and editing sound effects, dialogue, and music to complement the visuals and immerse the viewer in the story. Planning played a crucial role in the success of the project. Storyboarding and scripting allowed me to map out the scenes and ensure a coherent narrative structure. However, I also learned the importance of adaptability when faced with challenges. Being flexible and open to improvisation enabled me to overcome obstacles and make creative decisions on the spot. Also, filming extra shots and experimenting with different angles provided me with a diverse range of footage to work with during the editing process."

2. How did you integrate technologies – software, hardware, and online – in this project?

"In integrating technology into this project, I utilized a combination of software, hardware, and online resources to enhance the production process. YouTube and YouTube to mp3/mp4 converters were instrumental in sourcing audiovisual elements such as sounds, clips, and music tracks. These platforms provided a vast library of content that enriched the project and contributed to its overall quality. For additional sound effects, I used Pixabay, which is a free online platform used for downloading sounds, royalty-free music, stock videos, and more. Pixaby offers a wide selection of high-quality audio recordings. This allowed me to create a more immersive audio experience by incorporating sounds of nature, showers, and other ambient noises into the movie. In terms of editing software, I initially considered Adobe Premiere but ultimately chose CapCut for its user-friendly interface and compatibility with my workflow. Google Photos served as a convenient storage solution for organizing and accessing my assets, including shots, screenshots, and reference images. However, I encountered challenges during the production process, such as technical difficulties with my USB microphone which I planned to use to record the dialogue for the dinner scene. Despite this setback, I was able to troubleshoot and find alternative solutions to ensure high-quality audio recording. Overall, integrating these technologies into the project enhanced the final outcome and contributed to its overall success."

CCR #1 EDITING PART 2

 Hey Blog! So for some reason, this blog post was supposed to be uploaded last week but it never published. I finished editing the first CCR Saturday night and I wanted to share with you guys the editing process a little more in detail!

So like I said in the last blog post, I copied 3 versions of the same video and layered them so that both Selene and I would be shown when we spoke. Now, inserting the other videos was also not very difficult. For the movie-opening clips shown, I went back to my movie-opening file and cut out the parts I needed on Microsoft ClipChamp. After I just downloaded those clips and inserted them on my timeline.

 

To get the Pele sports movie clip, I went on YouTube and searched up a scene in the movie that I thought represented the "zero-to-hero" narrative well. Then, I downloaded the scene as an mp4 using the same converter I showed you guys a couple posts ago. Click this link to access it in case you missed that blog post! Also here is the exact video clip I used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxDSv5g6ulk

Besides those details, I didn't do much else in the editing process besides fixing the audio of the recordings here and there. For example, I had to cut some clips of me speaking because I stuttered a couple times and it came off a bit unprofessional. What I did to make sure the audio still matched what my mouth was saying was that every time I trimmed a clip, I would trim the audio of that clip to match the length.