Audience and Institution Practice Essay

In relation to film, discuss the ways audience consumption has changed over time

Film and media distribution has changed and adapted to modern society over the past few years. With more streaming services starting, movie theaters and film festivals being closed and postponed due to a pandemic. Having movies only be premiered in accessing movie has become easier with in-home services and a demand to have it in our hands

Movies used to only be available in the theater, then later released onto DVD months after. This worked for the time being back then, society wasn’t in high demand and had the patience to see their favorite movie again. Later streaming services like Netflix offered a monthly fee to watch a bunch of movies and everyone adapted and preferred that method of watching. For example, The live-action Beauty and the Beast was a total hit in the box office making $1.3 billion and dominating making headlines. Once it was done in theaters it was quick to be added to Netflix, however after Disney removed all their films and moved them to their new streaming service Disney+. So, the movie is still talked about and being enjoyed by others.

But what happens to movies that aren't immediately put onto streaming services? Well, Lego Movie 2 made around $106,000,000. This movie, however, was only released onto DVD. I think that the high demand or lack of the Lego Movie affected their numbers. This would be a prime example of how the media has affected consumption. The movie wasn’t available in the hands of little ones which affected it’s “relevantly”. The movie wasn’t distributed to the pleasure of audience consumption.

Movie distribution goes hand in hand with how the audience consumes it. If the film is easily accessible, then more people will watch. Audiences will watch what's on their streaming service. Looking through the selection while bored and picking one that looks interesting maybe what does it. Furthermore, movies like Black Panther made it easy to watch. The film was a huge hit making $361 million the first week, and as soon as it was done in theaters it was on Netflix. It had to switch over to Disney’s streaming service later but the buzz about it and everyone watching it make it still popular.

Spider-Man Homecoming is another movie that adapted to the streaming world to keep the success going. The movie's exhibition was due to the high demand for already marvel fans wanting to re-watch the movie. Once out of theaters after making $880,000,000 it’s on Xfinity streaming service. This allowed for cable user to purchase the movie to watch repeatedly. However, the movie did get onto an illegal movie platform so many are finding ways to watch the movie wrongfully. Illegally downloading movies is a way of consumption that has become more of a recent strategy, but hackers are finding ways to watch their favorite movies too.

Movie consumption has primarily changed over to in-home streaming the past few years. The companies that change with it and allow their movies to be on any streaming platform seem to stay more relevant and a household name. The consumption has changed over time for the better because it's all in our hands and easily shared.

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The point of view from the writer’s perspective is that not having trust, can lead to problems when working together. An example would be the character going against the other as he states, “I don’t know if I can trust you.” This was then examined with another series of events that followed the problems of the two working together.

In the first scene, there is shot reverse shots between the close up of characters worried and glaring at each other. The background ambient noise also adds to the tension with the anticipation about who’s going to speak first. Then him sliding a paper across the table gets a tracking shot which leads into the introduction of the other character.

The next dialogue between the two begins with an over the shoulder shot that identifies who’s talking. The tone and setting also contribute to the tension since both are in an enclosed room with one spotlighting on them to fill the darkroom. The two characters start to disagree on where one should go. Then he later reveals he doesn’t trust her and thinks she has an underlying plan against him, and he wants to know details she’s not sharing.

Following a dramatic scene where walls are hit, tables are flipped and the close up of the characters talking very closely adds to the tension and fear that she’s in since he’s so close. We also get a cut to office people viewing the two in the room from a camera, with workers analyzing the scene. This then cuts back to the room where two are still sitting there with anticipation

Next, there is a tracking shot where he grabs her with a close up her face, the background noise then increases to add to the scene. A split-screen appears as the office workers scramble to the room to save her.

Once they enter the room an eye-level shot of the workers exclaiming at him to go away as they escort him out. The close reaction shot follows which shows the distress the character is in. This then ends the scene with a fade to signify it.

The mood overall would be tension, and it makes you feel like you’re in a small space and stuck there. The director completed the vision of an untrustworthy situation that lead to greater tension and disagreements.

Go Away CCR

Due to the pandemic, I was unable to film it like a one on one interview, here's the best I could do

Go Away (Final Film)

I am very proud of this film because it combined all of the skills we learned. It was filmed, edited, and reviewed just like the process of a real film. I'm especially proud of the time management and organization we had as a team to get the filming done as well as editing before we all couldn't see each other.

Music Video CCR

After compleating our music video, we reflected critically on how we developed.

I Lived Music Video

This was the second project that we filmed as a group. This project was special to me because it was the first time we were able to film off of campus. As well as giving us an idea of how we needed to manage things before our final project. I'm really proud of this film because of the angles and sunset scene that we got on the beach. I also really like how natural this was to film because we were actually having fun, and that's what we wanted the mood to be.

Dunkin Commercial

This was our first project as a group. I think that this is a prime example to show how much we have grown and how we've gotten better at doing things more efficiently as well as our skills improving. This project was significant to me because it made me realize not only how much work has to be put into a project, but also how fun it can be. It was great that it was all of our first time shooting a project and was definitely a learning experience.

ReEdit: Final Changes

Finally, we are nearing the end. We have now inserted the final clips. We have re-edited how the titles appear on the screen. Meaning the order and which clips they arrive in. We noticed more show up at the beginning of the film. And that we could spread them out and make it evenly throughout the film. With the new clip that we edited in, we added a jumpcut transition. This one clip adds the timing to be the correct length for the film. Also, the transition goes smoothly with what is happening in the scenes and doesn't affect the time. The new clip. has also the main title of the movie.
This re-edit has been difficult, however. The pandemic of the coronavirus has limited us. We cannot see each other in class or at all because we are all stuck at home. Thankfully we already had all of the clips on my personal computer and using different software. Also, we were lucky enough to be pretty much done with the project and only need the final touches. Since this is a group projected we have texted about what we are doing to our movie and giving updates on what we need to do as a group. Thankfully, we all pretty much agree and it was already coming to a close. Our project is finally done being edited and the scenes blend together. As a group, we finished reviewing and making final changes and exported it.

ReEdit: Changing the Sound

 

During the start of re-editing, we wanted to work on the sound of our film. We knew that we had to cut or mute the sound to hear the dialogue. As well as make the dialogue louder. These steps wouldn't really overall effect what we already did to the film. And collectively we wanted the music to fade in. As well as keep the music soft so that it's not "overpowering" our scenes. We think that the background music adds suspense since its a slower song. The song also is very sad and talks about losing someone so I think it fits perfectly with the theme. The song fades in from after the first scene where the two friends fight. From there it continues till the end and doesn't fade or stop.
For making our sound stop and not overlap we had to think to previous lessons. I looked through the notes I took at the beginning of the year on editing. It showed how to overlay sound and cut it to make it not go over another part of the dialogue. The example was on a different editor, but all the steps are the same.  After that, I tested it on my Imovie software. It worked so I started fading it. We decided to fade the sound whenever there's dialogue because we didn't want to just cut it. If sound went in and out whenever someone spoke we felt like that would be awkward. So we faded the sound to be not there when there was dialogue but come back louder as the dialogue ends. This is the main thing we had to fix with re-editing.

Reshoot: Getting it Done

During our reshoot we knew we needed to get a few things done. Such as different angles and listing to our critique. So we got a lower angle and a close up of the “blood” on her hand. This scene adds to the film because it gives a clearer shot of the confusion on her face. As well as shows why it’s concerning and adds to the suspense of the plot. Our plot is clear that it’s suspenseful. But previously the audience didn’t know what was on her hand and why she kept looking at it. Hopefully by adding this shot will clear up confusion and break it down for the audience. This scene will be only a few seconds once it’s cut and traditions are added. However we think these few seconds will influence how the film is received in the end. 

Additionally for our reshoots we re-looked our other shots. Along with our other problem, it started raining during our reshoot. For this we didn’t reshoot any other scene because we didn’t want to mess with the lighting. Especially since most of them were located by the back doors and you would be able to see. Once we looked at the new hand scene you couldn’t tell about the outside setting and that’s it’s different. Our re-shoot wasn’t too complicated due to the critiques. Since the critiques are what influenced what we filmed. After also over looking our guide on what angles needed to be put into the film. We have now completed all of the angles that need to be shown. We know the audience already likes what we’ve done thus far. 

Reshoot: A Problem

After we got our feedback from our peer review we knew we had to fix a few things. The peer review for us was beneficial because we knew we needed to do reshoots. Reshoots help the film become better and you are influenced by the audience's opinion. Reshoots also help because you re-thing your film. We rewatched it in a different way. As in not watching it for pleasure and excited we finished our first draft of our film. But in the view of what do we need to improve on and fix up. We re-analyzed our film and looked at which parts we could insert a new clip in, or if we rather reshoot a scene we already did and fixed it. We needed to add more angles and one critique was to get more shots of the "blood" on the character's hand. We took that into full consideration about which lighting we needed as well as where it would fit into the already filmed scenes. 

There was one problem, however, we didn't seem to find our fake blood. This was an issue because the one thing we needed to fix was to show the fake blood mark on her hand more. We figured we would improvise by taking red pen and marker and making a darker like circle around the palm of the same hand. We figured since the shot is only about 2 seconds of a close up that the change in color and texture wouldn't be noticeable. I like to think of the situation like when Hollywood movies use a stunt double and you can tell it's not the same actor. It makes us feel more comfortable that we know these problems with props happen in real life as well. However, this is the only real filming problem we've had this whole project. We think the improvise is the best we could do and we all tried drawing and smudging marker on her hand. Hopefully, it looks good and the audience can't tell the detail. The first re-shoot was interesting but after we figured out the problem we were on our way with filming again. 

Peer Review

For our peer review, we reviewed a horror film. Something I really enjoyed about the group's film was that the storyline was very easy to follow. The transitions were clean and you could clearly tell when scenes were switching. I really liked their filming style and the different angles they chose. Their storyline was clear and you could tell what was happening. For example, in darker scenes, the lighting was hitting the subject and they were still visible. I liked that the storyline was simple enough to follow, but still had room for details. For example, you could figure out what was going to happen but it still left you in suspense. That it could've been played out in multiple ways and the ending wasn't predictable. I liked that suspense was created by the acting and that it followed the storyline.
One suggestion that I made was to have more sound. There was little dialogue that would be suspected from a horror suspenseful film. But there could be more "planning" involved. Another thing would to maybe fade the background music. Like, make it louder it certain parts compared to others and make it die down at the end. Also in the film, a by standard made a noise, maybe make it like a loud crash to really grasp the audience's attention. The nondiegetic and diegetic sound was natural, however. Nothing was out of place or didn't seem like it shouldn't have "sounded like that". The sound was in sync with the film and lined with the effects. The film overall was really good and I enjoyed watching it.

Editing Blog: Exporting

The final step for our movie has come. We are exporting the first draft of our film. Since adding the titles we tweaked a few details. We looked at the coloring of the video as well as adjusting the audio. We added in our song "Medicine" by daughter and overlapped that with our audio.  For the audio whenever there was dialogue the background music got quieter while the character was talking. Another minor detail we fixed was when the music started. And it starts 8 seconds into the film with a fade-in. We chose to do this because the film starts with characters talking and we figured the light music can fade in as the characters start to fight. This was an important detail to consider because it sets the mood of the film.
After re-watching and correcting details and fixing mistakes we thought it was time to export. Since the export quality wasn't too high this only took a couple minutes.  Exporting the movie is saving it onto my laptop. Since this our first draft and to be safe our film will still be in our editing software. This will ensure our film will reach our audience and can be kept somewhere. Our general audience will be viewing our film on a computer. To get our film to our audience we are sharing it onto a flash drive. Since this will ensure and laptop/ computer can open the file and access the project. We are saving it onto a flash drive to make sure the file is safe and can be accessed on any computer. This was the final step and now the first draft of our project is ready to be viewed by an auidence.

Editing Blog: Adding Titles

One of the final tasks of the editing step is adding in the final titles. For an opening clip of a movie, they give credits. One thing I've learned is that the titles always have a certain order. And that we had to upkeep this order with a few details. We also realized the coloring and placement of the titles is very important. For example, we made the color of our titles a darker red. To not only keep up with the theme of the film and a "color scheme" but also that you could read it. For placement, however, we knew that all smaller titles should be lower on the screen so that you could see what's happening in the film. Although things like the studio name, the title of the movie, and the director could be placed more in the center for the auidence to read it clearly.
In previous, we mentioned that our titles have the same font, and remain in for 2.5 seconds. Adding the titles wasn't a difficult process. However, making sure you pay attention to detail is important. Like how far spread out the titles appear. Along with adding the titles at the correct time so that you can read them clearly against what the background is. Adding the titles in order and when to add them and for how long it was a learning experience. For example, we had to consider when it was correct timing to place the big title of our movie. We took into account our transitions as well. Like if we wanted to separate our titles in between transitions. And if the placement allows it to be read and on there long enough.

Editing Blog: Adding transitions

On our next step of editing, we added our transitions. Some of our transitions would include blackouts jump cuts and fade-ins. These transitions add to our film by adding suspense. For example, the blackout allows suspense at the end and shows a change of scene. In our film, we use the blackout to change the scene from when our scenes took place at night and then it turned into a day. We used this as a placement for it being the next day. In the end, we used a blackout to create suspense. This is the "ending" of our film and we want the audience to keep watching and be into it. We think these techniques will be useful to engage the auidence. These transitions can be used in two different situations and create a range of effects on the auidence.
Another transition we used was jumpcuts. Most of our transitions were jumpcuts for two reasons. It was a smooth transition and made it look like two separately filmed scenes are the same. Or there wasn't another appropriate transition that wouldn't be "confusing". Jumpcuts are useful for when your scenes are transitioning, but you don't want it to look as if they're different. Another transition we used was cross blur. This transition blends two scenes into each other. This adds the effect of fading away, but quickly and having a blur. This transition was useful for when we wanted to make a clear switch between the two clips. Transitions are useful and needed in a film to show switches between clips and to add suspense and keep the auidence engaged.

Editing Blog: The First Few Scenes

We have started the editing process. First off we dumped the footage and imported it into iMovie. First, we imported all of the scenes that we had and then carefully chose the correct ones. Things that factored into that would be. Lighting like as in does it randomly switch, and how the lighting is transitioned through the scenes when it's supposed to be constant.  Also things like where the titles will go and if they will be visible enough on the screen. We as a group decided to start editing in titles by the of our editing. Another thing would be the acting. Considering if we can cut the scene or if we need to reshoot/ choose another. These things we're thought-about on whether or not we were going to import that scene into iMovie. 

After we imported our first few scenes we started looking at uncopyrighted music. Previous to this we looked into what songs we could use, but now we're considering ones that go along with the theme of the film. Another thing we did to add was to use transitions. Considering however that the few first scenes we got to film are not in order. This didn't allow us to use the transitions we already planned. But instead, we used temporary jumpcuts to work them together. At the end of editing, we had time to plan and consider what scenes we need to film next time. As well as how they need to look to make sure it looks like the same day. For example, the furniture and the outfits to make sure the next time we go to edit it looks the same. Our first editing was successful because we set up the base on how we are going to edit our film as well as know what we need to film the next time. 

Filming Blog: Night Scenes

Along with our film, we needed to shoot some scenes at night. We only needed one scene complete at night. We scheduled a later filming time and once we started we knew our plan. Our lighting got dimmer, but we decided to start filming before it was pitch black outside. For our lighting in the room, we just used the overlight lighting I have which lit up the whole room dimly. Since we only needed one proper scene our timing wasn't too long. Our scene happens to be the first scene of our movie. We were aware that this has to be an attention grabber and it's what makes the story interesting. Since it's going to be the viewer's first impression we want them to be engaged from the start. We knew that filming the scene would have to be taken seriously, and we took multiple takes to make sure it was what we liked.
Along with us filming the first scene, we relooked our other footage. We wanted to make sure that everything was done up to this point and that we liked it. Our filming matches up to our storyboard because the scenes line up. Meaning everything that happens in our storyboard happens in our film in the same order. Along with us filming we had our storyboards laid out to make sure we kept the same ideas. Having the storyboard made it easier to film since we already knew the angles we wanted and what we need to act out. Filming at night was interesting however because we all had different ideas about how the story would play out. A big factor is how much time we have left due to the fact that we filmed every other scene first. Meaning we knew we didn't have a minute for dialogue and more like 30 seconds in reality. This was one of the better problems to have while filming.

Filming Blog: Day Scenes

In our film, we have two different times. In our day scenes, we filmed, the characters waking up and being confused as well as our final scene. Our day time scenes take up most of our film, with all the "clues" happening then. For our angles, we have eye-level shots that we got by sitting on a desk chair that changes hight. For our high angle scenes, we achieved this by getting on the top bunk of my bunk bed. This worked well because we got an overview of my whole room with room to pan the camera over and follow our character walking. Including our health and safety, nothing was hanging over and was secure at the top. Panning shots also were able to be achieved by moving in the chair to follow the character. And self-explanatory the over the shoulder shots at a high angle was done by just having the camera above the main character's shoulder. These shots were easy to have done, due to the resources. 

Considering most of our film took place during the day we had to really focus and film while we had light. We chose to film after school one day which made the lighting time in a big window. However, we got really nice shots during the four o'clock hour because the lighting was warm and it wasn't too cloudy out. The lighting was really important to us due to the times we could film and if it changes in between scenes. During the day shots to we needed to use fake blood. This was interesting because it represents the unknown mark that shows up on her hand the morning after. This was store-bought fake blood that we just moved around with a q-tip. But I think the effect came out really well. It was noticeable and clear. Our day filming came together really well and we completed it. 

Filming Blog: The First Day

Prior to filming our first scenes, we planned what we could film. Some things that factored into what we could film would be the lighting, what props we had available. We have scenes that take place during the sunset with warm lighting so during that time we got a few scenes done. We took multiple shots of each scene and put them into the editor. Our filming clips lasted around 15 seconds and we finalized them. Along with planning using our storyboard, we correlated that with the props we had and of course the lighting. With our filming, we mainly focused on the final parts of our film. Meaning the last scene we planned, and the final two scenes we had the props for. Filming our last scene was a little weird because we had to think about the outfits we're in and how it'll match up. However, we think we planned our costumes and our location is staying constant. Also, we saw that the angles we planned can be done correctly.
  One of the scenes we filmed would be when the best friend is looking at pictures of the two of them. To prepare for this Tekla and I sent each other pictures for her to swipe through. We adapted this because originally we were going to use physical photos but due to the number of videos included we decided to make it digital. I think this change wasn't too noticeable considering the ideas still the same. I think this will add emphasis to her missing her friend. Another scene we filmed was the last scene where there's a blackout. This scene was fairly easy to film considering it was just a loud knock on the door and looking scared then it turns to a blackout. Our filming time was productive because we did start filming a few scenes we could plan what we're filming next, but also how we are going to film. I think it also helps that we have a constant location and have one room so all of the furniture can stay the same so the film flows.

Planning Blog: Storyboard

Storyboarding is drawing out your ideas. A short description with a detailed photo. This allows you to have an idea of what your filming when you start. This lets your ideas come onto paper and organize your thoughts. The more detailed the story is the better you have an understanding of whats going on. Scene by scene you plan what you'll be filming and what it will look like. Storyboarding is very useful and important to allow the filming stage to go smoothly. Since you have a background and a main visual of what you want to follow along. Our storyboard goes seconds by seconds and shows the emotions of the characters. With the descriptions explaining whats happening, the constant lighting, and camera angles and what type of shot.

Planning Blog:Titles

Now that we have an outline of our plans we can focus on our titles. Titles are important because they give credit. They are in the beginning two minutes and let the audience know things like the leading actors and directors. Titles can have a variety of styles. Along with how they get on the screen and how long. This adds to the creativity of our project. Because not only are we coming up with our own original ideas, but we get to have control of how it looks. As well as show our editing skills we've learned. Adding the titles with transitions will be using text and motion. We were also able to decide on corresponding colors to our theme but also visible when in the scene.

Planning Blog: Location, Health, Schedule

We will be giving an outline of our project. This will include our schedule and where we are filming. This part was relatively easy because we choose to film during the week due to our mostly open schedule. We also chose to all film at one house to make the location constant. For furthermore we aren't really doing stunts or gory film things so not many health concerns are involved. Our filming being in one location will allow the audience to get familiar with the setting. As well as having everything we need all in one house. For our participants, we don't really need extras. Our project is the focus of two girls. On how they react to an unfortunate situation they caused. 

Planning Blog Sound and Dialogue

In this script, we will be explaining the sounds of our project. This will explain our project but only in sound. Some would include dialogue and diegetic sounds. This script allows us to plan the dialogue for both characters. As well as what sound we need to consider. Things like background music and non-diegetic sounds need to be thought of and in place before filming. These will require permission or need other items to create the effect of the sound. Sound can add a lot to the scene and create a dramatic effect. This will enhance our scenes. And will help "blend" them together.

Planning Blog Shooting Script

For our shooting script, we explain many things. One will be what camera angles we use. What type of shots we plan to get. A basic outline of the lighting. And movements.  We list in bullet points about what angle or shot will be. And continue it into what it will move into or be edited into. One thing kept constant was the lighting. However, we are still working on character names so those are working in place. Our script gives the basics of what we want to shoot and how it'll look.  

Title Research: Dr. No (teen drama)

Watch The Titles, Teen Drama

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequence to the film?

• There were 26 titles displayed in the opening sequence.

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

• There are dots forming and moving around the screen throughout most of the opening where the titles get lined up and displayed.

3. What connotations do the images carry?

• The opening sequence shows the dots and unrelated images in the intro to create suspense in the audience and creating a feeling that anything can happen at any point.

4. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?

• In the first couple of seconds, a man fires a gun towards the camera/screen then it goes still and is covered with red. No one knows what happened but it causes suspense and drama to come.

5. How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?

• There is no sense of what will happen and a lack of background information. And when the gun went off everything stopped.

6. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

• They are creating a suspenseful and confusing feeling throughout the opening to keep the watching.

7. How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques.

• There were no camera angles used because the opening was animated. The transitions made each part of the opening sequence flow well together due to the editing and colors used.

Title Research: This Means War

Watch the Titles, Teen Drama

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequence to the film?

• There were 16 represented titles 

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

• A continuing image of wavelength matched to the beat, while sketches of bodies formed along with the screen 

3. What connotations do the images carry?

• The images are of bodies forming, meaning the people will be connected during the movie

4. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?

• There is drama between the bodies that coincide each other 

5. How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?

• Images are clear to follow along and identify, however, no real meaning can be inferred from the opening  

6. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience

• The opening sequence gives clues to the context that will be brought up during the movie

7. How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques.

• The background audio matched up with a wavelength being carried throughout the credits, allowing a long transition. of fades throughout the bodies forming

Title Research: Snow White and the Huntsman (teen drama)

Snow White and The Huntsman, Watch the Titles, Teen Drama

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequence to the film?

• There were 25 titles within the first 2 minutes.

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

• The images were dark and very mysterious.

3. What connotations do the images carry?

• You can infer that something will happen, however, there is no clear picture of what.

4. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?

• The opening sequence causes a lot of tension and mystery without giving any suggestions on what will happen next.

5. How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?

• It's difficult to determine what the picture is and what it's representing.

6. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience

• The opening sequence is very suspenseful and music suggests something major is about to happen.

7. How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques.

• There were no clear camera angles used, however, there were slight transitions between each object. The editing made the lighting dark and made the scene hard to interpret.

Title Research: Juno (teen drama)

Juno, Watch The Titles, Teen Drama

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequence to the film?

• There were 23 titles displayed during the opening sequence.

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

• The main character and the setting are the prioritized images in the opening sequence.

3. What connotations do the images carry?

• The images connect to show the character walking through scenes of her life.

4. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?

• The genre is being reinforced by having a teen representative and having messages throughout the walk as well as having everything look drawn.

5. How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?

• The character is just walking through a town, we have yet to find out anything about the characters personality or life.

6. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience

• The character is walking around careless and clearly planning something.

7. How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques.

• It started as an eye-level shot but turned into a low angle. With editing, the scenes looked sketched and unrealistic. The transitions made the sketches blend together. 

Title Research:Watch the Titles

Watch the Titles is another great resource. This site gives lots of detail on the movie, who coordinated it, as well as a summary beforehand. After looking at this site I noticed they even include things more than movies. These include things such as interviews, Tv shows, and shocking student films. I think that's really cool that they let small student films get recognition and credit. The reason I'm on this site is to learn. They provide good credible resources that are trusted. For example, it includes clips of opening/credit scenes. This is useful because we can go back over and rewatch and get examples of what are credits will look like in our project. Another great thing is that it provides other things like designers and studios. This feature broadens the spectrum. One thing I learned from the sight would be the sequences. After watching various examples you can see the pattern. I've also learned about specific movies and further details. This site brings credible fact that benefit the people interested in making projects just like us.

Title Research: Art of the Title Website

Art of the title is an "educational" site for moviegoers. It provides many titles from movies to documentaries and even animations. They also have a wide range of movies from different genres and different movie years. Additionally, they have a curated list of the top ten opening scenes. A nice feature the site has is that once you chose your title it gives you a description below describing things such as who did the title designs, the music, and when the movie was released. I'm looking at this site to gain knowledge on how movie titles are presented and the correct order for the title to be presented. This website has positive aspects for the average movie person who's curious. It gives good detail about individual movies. As well as allows one to explore the world of movies and know the titles. One thing I learned was the average of how many titles are in each opening scene. Also the specific names of what they give credit too. Additionally how they determine what names go first along with the title order. This knowledge will be applied once we start our film. Looking more into it will provide us with examples of what to format. The fun informative site will give the knowledge to be applied to our project.

Genre Research: After

After is a teen drama that was released in 2019. The main cast members are Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Josephine Langford. Josephine's character is starting college and gets invited to a party. She ends up meeting an interesting friend group that Hero's character is apart of. As the movie goes on Josephine and Hero's characters get to know each other and develop an unusual relationship. His secret gets exposed and changes everything. They have to work their way back to what they had.

CAMS: Over the shoulder, two shot, long shot.
CLAMPS: They wear causal teenage outfits, the lighting is neutral and dark, the actors are teenagers or in their early 20's. The makeup is casual and everyday wear, there were no specific props just normal door decore. The setting is at the college, at their house, and at a lake most of the time.
Common Sounds: Dialogue and diegetic.
Common Editing: Jumpcuts and fade in.
Likes: The plot keeps the audience at the edge of their seats.
Dislikes: Gets boring and slow pace at times.

Genre Research: You Get Me

You get me is a teen drama that was released in 2017. The main cast members were Bella Thorne, Halston Sage, and Taylor John Smith. Throughout the movie, Bella's character is trying to get Taylor's character to fall in love with her instead of his girlfriend. They had a fling at the beginning of the movie but when school started up again he got back with his girlfriend. She works hard to manipulate his friend group and eliminate them one by one.

  CAMS: Two-person, long shot, eye-level, tracking shot.
CLAMPS: They are wearing casual teenage outfits, the lighting is dark and neutral, The main actors are all teenagers or in their early 20's, minimal and casual makeup, they use fake weapons at the and of the movie, the movie is set at a home, school, the beach, and a party for most of the movie.
Common Sounds: Dialogue, non-diegetic and diegetic.
Common Editing: Jumpcuts and inserts.
Likes: The movie maintains a suspenseful atmosphere and keeps making new plot twists.
Dislikes: There was a lot of repetition 

Genre Research: Everything Everything

Everything Everything is a teen drama released in 2017. The cast includes Amandla Stenberg and Nick Robinson. This teen drama is based on Stanber's character not being able to leave her home, but when a new neighbor boy moves in and sparks interest, she really wants to meet him. This drama shows the risk and suspension on what they chose to do

CAMS: POV, eye level, two-person, establishing, pan, dutch
CLAMS: Teenage wear, moderate lighting, setting mostly in-home, and occasionally outside
Common Sounds: diegetic, dialogue, 
Common Editing: fades, flashback, jumpcut, split-screen
Likes: Interesting, upheld plot
Dislikes: Ending was rushed with the storyline

Genre Research: Five Feet Apart

Five Feet Apart was a box office hit, this drama was released in 2019. The cast involves people like Cole Sprouse, and Haley Lu Richardson. The plot was based on two ill teenagers who gain a connection, but due to their illnesses they have to keep . their distance. However the closer they get the more they want to break the rules.

CAMS: POV, eye level, pan, establishing, two-person shots
CLAMPS: Hospital attire, normal to dark lighting, took place in a hospital
and nearby surroundings
Common Editing: Jumpcuts, fade, inserts
Common Sounds: Dialogue, diegetic, soundtrack
Likes: Intreeging plot, ending completed the story
Dislikes: Slow parts of the movie

Picking the genre

The genre that we chose to use in our movie is "teen drama". Teen dramas are distinctive from other genres in a number of different ways. For example, they include a predominantly teenage cast. Additionally, there is usually the main conflict that becomes the primary focus of the characters in the story. My group and I came to the conclusion of using "teen drama" as our genre because we enjoy watching these movies. In addition, we believe that teen drama will be easy and fun to film. All of our group members are hopeful and excited to start this project. 

Whats a Comedy and a Teen Drama

A comedy movie is meant to be funny and have the audience enjoy themselves
Examples: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Set it up, Ghost Busters
Common sounds: Dialogue, which includes jokes and witty remarks
CAMS: Pan, two-person shot, eye-level angle
CLAMPS: No usual outstanding costumes, lights or props. The setting is usually not in the home
Likes: Funny good humor, performs well in the box office
Dislikes: Doesn't always appeal to the general audience

A teen drama, however, would be suspenseful, but light-hearted
Examples: Five Feet Apart, Everything Everything
Common Sounds: Dialogue
CAMS: POV, tracking, establishing,
CLAMPS: Teen outfits, homes, party scenes, dark lighting or natural
Likes: Cast usually in the same age range as the audience
Dislikes: Leaves suspension

Genre Research: Horror

My group and I made this PowerPoint at the beginning of the school year. It was one of our first projects. In this PowerPoint, my group and I described different elements, camera angles/movements, and mis en scene found within the Horror genre. Sounds, lighting, and horror film examples were some other aspects that we included in this PowerPoint. I have learned a lot since then, some of it stemming from this project. This project helped me by teaching me all about the aspects of different genres, and how genres are classified. This knowledge played a significant role in many of my projects since then, and will likely be present in future projects as well. 

Picking the Pitch

My group and I went through a long consideration of which two pitches we wanted to use. Ultimately, we decided on two pitches that would adequately match our intentions with this project.  In the process, we had to think about a few things. For example, how we would film it and what equipment we would need. We need our film to challenge conventions, but also to be accessible for us to film and to complete in a timely manner. Some of the equipment we'll need would include a camera, a tripod, also editing software like iMovie. With these, our project will be put out to the best of our abilities and in a timely manner.  The consideration including how we would film it also came into play. Such as does our location allow us, or any other restrictions. These thoughts brought us to what pitch we will do.
  Our first pitch which was "Two best friends, one goes missing" was in consideration. This pitch would be good because the ending would be a cliffhanger and the audience would want to see more. It would allow us to be creative and think about teen drama, mystery genre. It would be something completely different than what we've done before. This, however, would be challenging because the plot would be repetitive. As well as in the process of finding the other friend the character's story and where they stand can get confusing. We want to avoid that to keep the story as clear and simple as possible. This pitch could challenge conventions but stay in the teen drama stereotype. This pitch would be acceptable if we had no limitations. As well as not allowing it to be confusing.
  Our other pitch was "plan and proceed a "murder" " this was a good idea because we already had an idea of what the film would look like. Such as a few seconds of getting ready, plotting the action and going into the action plan. This would be a fun movie to film because it would allow us to think outside of the box. We would be able to use props and make them as well. However, Filming this would be very different. We would have to act mysterious and shady and keep a still face. This would be a good film and a great plot, but not accessible.
The one pitch that we decided to choose is "Friends turn on each other doesn't end well" This pitch leaves the audience wanting to come see the film. And our ideas all came together and planning and we have a good idea of what we want to film, and how we will film it. This pitch has our ideas invested and can have us be out of the box and make the film engaging.

Starting Final Task

My name is Kelsey, I am a high school student. Some things I enjoy are of course films/media, but also photography and playing sports. I really like the media because you're able to express yourself and be creative. It's where your one idea can be elaborated into a blockbuster movie. I like photography however because of the effects and captures you get. Especially when you can use everyday objects to distort or add to the still photo.  I really like being creative and allowing them to come to life. I also like volunteering and extra curricular's to help others. I keep myself pretty occupied between school and other activities. Other members in my group include Tekla, Dominic, and Gage.
  Some things I have learned this past year is vocabulary. In media, I wasn't really aware of all the angles or specific shots. I learned common skills like dumping footage and exporting it into a movie file to be accessible to others. The editing process has been advanced to me. Beforehand I knew a few things, but I have learned about other systems and effects. Some knowledge we are taking into the new project would be the shots and angles. With our advanced knowledge of how to shoot angles and what equipment we will need. Another skill will be how we edit and add effects to our film. Also storyboarding the research process that takes place before picking up the cameras. Both of these will allow our project to move forward smoothly.
 Pitch: A Hollywood term to describe an idea where a film is encapsulated in 25 words or less. Usually with one sentence
Pitch one - Two best friends, one suddenly goes missing
Pitch two- Friends turn on each other. It doesn't end well.
Pitch three- Plan and proceed with the "murder"