Cambridge Blog Post #25

 Below is the link for my film opening project. A lot of time and effort went into creating this. I really hope you all enjoy.

https://youtu.be/0zl2KzpiF88

Cambridge Blog Post #24

 This is my CCR video. I really hope you all enjoy. Below is the link.

https://youtu.be/rSev5bHfsdc

 

Cambridge Blog Post #23

 Today is my last true blog post. The next two that I will be submitting is that of my CCR and my finished film opening. This whole experience has been quite the ride. There have been good times, and there have been bad times. Even though this project was not easy, I am glad I was able to partake in it. I thought it was an extremely useful experience to prepare me for my future.

I was thinking recently about the passage of this time of this project. When we first started it, I honestly had no idea how we would get it done. It sounded extremely complicated, and time consuming. But, with a lot of hard work, and with the help of my team, we were actually able to move smoothly through it. I think by the end of the second week, we even had an almost full fledged idea, which by talking to some of the other groups, I found that we were actually one of the first to do that.

I was also thinking back to the screenwriting process of our film. That was not an easy couple of days. We fought a ton, and we just honestly could not seem to agree. But eventually we all managed to solve it, and I think that we wrote a great script. But then, our biggest challenge came.

Within the last two weeks of the project, and right before we were going to start filming, I got Covid. Which really put a wrench in all our plans. But, we had to persevere, and my group had to film without me while I then supervised. Honestly, though it was frustrating, we did good with filming. I could not be more excited to show off this project.

Overall, I think this project did teach me a lot. For one, I learned the value of time management, with all that we had to do. But I also found out the importance of trusting, and working together with your group mates. I would honestly not change too much about this process. It was a very useful and memorable experience.

Cambridge Blog Post #22

 Today, my group members finished filming that final scene that they wanted to get done. Along with us, taking our first steps to edit the project. I have been extremely nervous about the editing process for a long time. If one thing is off, if one thing looks bad, the entire project is ruined. A lot is on the line with this part of our project. So, with that being said, we have to make it the best it can be.

We started off by thinking of what different types of cuts we should make to the scenes. There are some that actually look extremely professional. There are others that could make the film look like it was made by a ton of amateurs. That is something we do not want at all. The want with this film, has always been to make it look professional. To show that we are hard workers.

We have a lot to prove with this short film opening. As we come down to the final weeks, the pressure to make it great only keeps building. My group and I will try to do the absolute best that we can to make this project great. We have planned it all out as best we can. So, I am confident we can get the work done. 

Cambridge Blog Post #21

 Today, my group began the long awaited filming process. Since I was home sick with the Corona Virus, I had to resort to different methods, and get on a zoom call with my group, while they were at the filming location. I must admit, while I wish I could have been there in person, I still felt as if I was able to help adequately throughout the day. I made suggestions on different scenes, told our actors how they could do something better, and was able to watch each scene be filmed. I tried my hardest to make sure I was still being a productive member of the team. I was honestly just glad to see us getting the filming done. It has been such a long road, that it felt as if it would never get to this stage. But we are finally getting it done. From what I understand, about 95% of the filming was done today. One of my partners apparently wanted to film one more scene, but it got too dark to do it. So, they may be going back tomorrow. If they do, I will be right there with them. Helping in whatever way I can.

Cambridge Blog Post #20

I am sad to say that for the next week or so, while my teammates film, I will have to be stuck at home and supervising from behind a screen. I have contracted Covid-19. The second that I received my positive test, I called my team. Now that this was a factor, we had to think quickly on what to do. So, we got on a hour long call, and started to brainstorm a plan.

My teammates would go to the filming location, but this time, they would bring a couple of friends to work as a stand-in for my part of the filming. Meanwhile, on filming days, I will be getting on a face time call with them, so that I can see what will be happening at the location of filming. Even though I cannot be their physically, I can be there virtually. I am saddened that right near the finish line, something like this happens. But, unforeseen issues often do happen.

I will be doing whatever I can from home. This is not the time for me to get lazy, even if I am sick. I will rest, yes. Although, I will also work as hard as ever. I want to make this project the best that it can possibly be. I hope to still be able to accomplish that.

Cambridge Blog Post #19

 Today, me and my group started to put the finishing touches on our script. Throughout the entire process of script writing, we wanted to make sure that we made our script seem as professional as possible. We did not want it to seem like a student film. I think that we have succeeded at that. The process was long, but it was very worth it.

I understand, that some people for this project have not written a script. I think that that is a huge mistake. Writing a script is extremely beneficial to your project. For one, it helps you plan out everything that you are going to shoot. If you don't have an idea of what you are going to shoot, then you cannot do it effectively whatsoever. Planning, especially on a project like this, is a must. When me and my group wrote the script, we found that things were a lot simpler to think about, when we were putting our ideas on paper. This is what every group should be doing.

As for what our next step is, over spring break, I cannot wait to start filming. We have the script, and as of today, we have a set location that we are going to use. I am very excited to start that next step. I know that it will most likely have its own separate challenges to work around, but I am ready for the challenge. I am hoping for the best with everything though.