Blog with Riyyah

  We wanted to create a film based on issues that happen while in school! Therefore, our general filming location was on school campus. The first scene is filmed indoors in a school hallway. The main character Ramona is introduced, walking in bright, artificial lighting. A voiceover will be present during this scene with a sympathetic narration of Ramona's thoughts. The second scene was filmed in an outdoor hallway on school campus. The antagonist Aaliyah is shown engaging in a conversation alongside two unnamed characters. The tone in this scene is optimistic and friendly. There was natural lighting used in this scene, however, since we were in a hallway the light quality is slightly dim.

  The themes of our film are "karma", "betrayal", "awareness", and "rivalry." We came up with the plot of our opening scene by thinking of a common real-world problem that we can portray while in school! In the beginning of our opening scene, we will hook the audience by using the panning movement to introduce the protagonist as well as a voiceover narrating the character's thoughts. The beginning of the film also contains an insert shot of the antagonist and the supporting characters to give details about the antagonist's image. The characters reside in a modern-day world. The main desire of the protagonist is to seek revenge and be "karma" to her bully. The obstacle that makes the protagonists goal difficult is that no one knows how the antagonist acts behind closed doors. The protagonist solves this issue by framing her bully!

  We decided to create a film that spreads awareness about unrecognized bullying. The positive stereotypes in this film are that bullies will get what is coming for them (karma). The negative stereotypes are that bullying takes a toll on mental health. Teenagers are the social group we are focusing on since bullying in common for this age group. The values we want our film to teach is that kindness is key because something can unexpectedly happen to you as a result of karma. We recommend our film to people who condone bullying and fail to recognize its effects.  Our story is told in the present-day time period. Our filming locations include the school campus as well as scenes in the home of the protagonist! 

  Before my team and I began recording our film, we established our roles. The reason we did this was to avoid confusion while planning the plot of our film. Our group leader is Renee P. She submits most of our PowerPoints and other assignments! Renee was the director of our opening scene. She did not play a role in our film; however, she was the cinematographer. She stayed behind the camera for majority of the time instructing us on improvements we could make!   Ashley S. played the antagonist in our film. Her role was to torment her innocent childhood friend while maintaining her "perfect" popular girl image. Ashley also worked off screen because she was the editor! She made important additions in the film such as transitions, texts, and audio effects. The protagonist in this film was played by me (Riyyah W.)! My role was to portray an innocent loner who wants to get payback on the antagonist for giving her a miserable high school experience. I ...

  Camera composition refers to how a scene is set up within the frame of the camera's field of view. Shot composition is all about how the visual components are placed in order to express a particular message. Because it aids in attracting the audience's attention, film composition is essential. The ability to create visually appealing images that are unique to the director's style is the second important aspect of composition. It directs viewers to concentrate on a single subject in a setting with numerous other subjects or in a busy area. But it also gives us the ability to communicate subtext and information instantly.                                                            We  rewatched the camera composition video resources on canvas to help us complete this assignment.  Being informed about the effect camera composi...

 One of the many fixed images that make up the entire moving image or shot is a camera frame. The framing of an image may enhance its visual appeal and assist a viewer in focusing on the framed features. The director must make choices while planning shots, such as where to place the characters or whether a frame should be balanced or symmetrical.                                                We  rewatched the camera framing video resources on canvas to help us complete this assignment.  Being informed about the different camera frames was beneficial for creating our storyline. This helped us to use the different camera frames in our opening scene correctly. 

 The camera angle identifies the precise position at which a video or movie camera is set up in order to take a shot. Multiple camera angles can be used to capture a scene in order to evoke various emotions and observations. Camera angles are a subtle but important aspect of film making. Even though we might not be aware of it, our eyes pick up a lot of information from camera angles. Multiple perspectives can help to support or clarify a point, communicate important information, and have an impact on the story's plot.                                              W e used our previous PowerPoints and other resources to help us complete our film.  Being informed about the different camera angles was beneficial for creating our storyline. This helped us to use the different camera angles in our story correctly. 

Shot size refers to how much of the location or object is seen in a certain frame. Camera shots are an essential component of both cinema and video productions because they give filmmakers the opportunity to highlight specific emotions, ideas, and actions in each scene by combining various shot types, camera movements, and perspectives. The scenario will be significantly impacted by how the issue is presented. How the audience should feel about your shot depends on the size of your shot and how near or distant your subject is from your camera. W e used research to help us complete out film.  Being informed about the different shot sizes was beneficial for creating our storyline.  We found it easier to plan a plot for our story before we began taking pictures for the shots.  Once we understood how the shot was supposed to look, it wasn't difficult to execute our ideas and continue the storyline with each shot size. 

Wardrobe and makeup professionals help bring a character to life and influence the mood of a film.  A film's costume, hair, and makeup choices are important since the characters' appearance supports the storyline. The audience can gain insight about each character's history and personality based on their physical characteristics. Costume and makeup can illustrate characters' shifting social statuses. Sometimes the hair and cosmetics are so lifelike that the audience forgets about all the work performed by the artists. Even before the first line of each character's dialogue is spoken, their costumes may already convey details and perceptions of their roles. The outfits that the actors wear have an impact on the film because it can give the audience a reflection of each character with just a glance.

The key elements in film design include costume, hair, and makeup.  By using costumes, hair, and makeup to create a look, designers assist actors in portraying their characters in films. In pre-production, they collaborate closely with the director to comprehend the storyline. They analyze the plot, noting their ideas for hair and makeup for each scene. They also schedule actors' dental, prosthetic, and wig fitting appointments.  In order to ensure consistency throughout the production, they make notes regarding the actors' hair and makeup changes for each scene and collaborate with the camera crew on test shots to examine how the hair and makeup appear in various lighting conditions. They design the characters' appearances in connection to social classes, historical eras, and any other components necessary to produce the desired illusion. 

Setting refers to the environment in which a situation occurs. It is typically introduced at the beginning of the story along with the main characters. Because the setting connects the events in a story with the theme it helps with organization. The audience can quickly determine the mood of a situation depending on the setting of a particular scene. This is because  the setting of a story line provides the audience with context about the characters.   As a result, the audience may also find   it easier to comprehend the characters' motivations and feelings. In a film setting is essential! Without a setting the plot of a film would be weak. 

 I n film, an actor portrays a designated character. The actor memorizes scripts and uses mannerisms to perform their character. Good actors can keep the audience engaged by using good acting skills. The actor should imitate the exact emotions and feelings of the character they are playing. The acting should seem genuine and natural to the audience instead of forced. This will help the viewers be emotionally involved with the content. T he actor needs to understand the back story of the characters so that the actors can portray the same with utmost honesty so that the masses relate to them as well. The chemistry between the two main lead is another important aspect which translates into a brilliant final product. I n film, an actor portrays a designated character.  To portray their role, the actor memorizes a script and incorporates gestures/mannerisms. Good performers can keep an audience interested by using effective acting techniques. The actor should accurately portra...

  How does sound support your film in the context of its genre? (Document four dialogue lines, 6 sound effects and 4 musical pieces that audiences would expect to hear in your film. The film immediately starts with a dark screen and mischievous music playing in the background. This matches the horror/mystery genre of our film. As the film progresses into the bullying flashback scenes, sad music plays in the background to change the tone of the story and match the protagonist's emotion. Once the film reaches its hook, once again mischievous music is played to alert the audience that a sketchy act will be committed.  Dialogue lines: Ramona:  "Why have friends when you'll just be mistreated and replaced?" "Times have changed a lot since then." "She isn't what she seems to be." "Over time, my sadness turned into rage." Sound effects:   Vibrations  Subtle instrumentation  Low frequency   Exaggerated, eerie/ unnat...

What is sound in film and how does it enhance a movie? What do you hear when you watch a film? Dialogue, music, and sound effects. (Define these concepts and list how they support a film) What are the two main types of sound in film? The audio portion of a movie known as "sound" includes music, sound effects, and dialogue. S ound impacts a movie b ecause it provokes emotions in the audience and creates an illusion. It also gives the audience hints about what will happen next. For the character on screen, it may alter the character's emotional or physical state. While watching a film, the audience hears dialogue, music, and sound effects. A dialogue scene in a movie is when one or more characters speak to one another. In a movie, a conversation can convey a variety of information, including economic background, education levels, and character attributes. Music influences mood and drives emotion in a scenario. The setting and chronological period of your movie can also be e...

  Who is responsible for sound in a movie? Name a famous film editor and their noteworthy movies. The sound in a movie is the product of sound engineers. In order to produce an engaging finished product, sound engineers select or produce music, dialogue, and sound effects. The audio engages the audience and supports the action on the screen. A true sound designer is always learning, experimenting, and listening. The last and most crucial component required to provide the audience an enjoyable experience in film is sound. Steve Boeddeker is a famous sound designer.  He is a San Francisco-based sound designer and re-recording mixer who has been nominated for an Oscar three times as well as an Emmy. London, New York City, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area are just a few of the places he has worked. His past film projects include Creed, Black Panther, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 

Define 6 visual editing techniques, 2 sound editing techniques, and list how you would use them in your film. Visual editing techniques: 1. title card 2. cut 3. action match 4. montage 5. fade out 6. insert  A title card in a film is printed text that is edited into the film before the action starts. In the beginning of our film, a title card with the title of our movie and opening credits will be used. Throughout our film, a cut will be used to transition directly from one scene into the next scene! In the beginning of our film, there will be an action match which introduces the main character walking from two different views that will make the motion seem uninterrupted.  A montage assembles a series of short shots or images into a sequence. This will occur during our bullying flashback scenes that the main character experiences. The fade out effect is when a film clip slowly turns to darkness. Fade out will be used during the transitions of each bullying ...

What is editing in film?  Why is editing significant to film-making? Who is responsible for editing? The art and craft of trimming and putting together during the post-production of a film is known as film editing. It requires making a number of technical and artistic choices, including assembling the material in a purposeful order and adding transitions. Film editing is sometimes described as "invisible art." A poor performance, scene, story, or film can be saved by effective editing. Editing is important because it has the ability to mentally and emotionally influence the audience. The film editor aids in bringing the director's vision to reality. Name a famous film editor and their note-worthy movies. Famous film editor Chris Lebenzon has worked on movies in a variety of genres, including comedies, musicals, dramas, fantasy films, and action movies. He has a reputation for working frequently with director Tim Burton. Around 13 billion dollars have been made worldwide ...