August 15, 2016
This week I learned about the AICE Media Studies course and the exam. This was very informative because it gave me an overview of the class and what is expected. It also made me aware of all the terms I need to know in order to be successful. August 29, 2016
I completed the first assignment which was a still shot story. For this assignment, I took pictures of my nephew and sister at the park using different angles and shots. I had difficulty coming up with the pictures I was going to take for my story. Also, I had trouble uploading my still shot story presentation and storyboard to my website. After asking my classmates, Scribd was a suggested website. |
September 20, 2016
I started my first case study on film. Due to the large amount of information and research, the case study was very time consuming. It was very easy selecting one of the Big Six Studios. I had difficulty understanding what was required for a case study, but after looking at an exemplar case study I had a better understanding.
I started my first case study on film. Due to the large amount of information and research, the case study was very time consuming. It was very easy selecting one of the Big Six Studios. I had difficulty understanding what was required for a case study, but after looking at an exemplar case study I had a better understanding.
September 29, 2016
I began writing my film analysis essay on "Finger Smith". I had trouble planning the layout of my essay and the information I was going to include in it. I took plenty of notes to sufficiently support my analysis.
I began writing my film analysis essay on "Finger Smith". I had trouble planning the layout of my essay and the information I was going to include in it. I took plenty of notes to sufficiently support my analysis.
October 4, 2016
I filmed my first movie, which was the 180 degree rule short film. This assignment required me to use the 180 degree rule, shot/reverse shot, match on action, and eyeline match. I had difficulty planning my short film, specifically what I wanted it to be about and where in the film I wanted to implement the required techniques. Also, I was unsure of the match on action camera technique, so I watched a Youtube video.
I filmed my first movie, which was the 180 degree rule short film. This assignment required me to use the 180 degree rule, shot/reverse shot, match on action, and eyeline match. I had difficulty planning my short film, specifically what I wanted it to be about and where in the film I wanted to implement the required techniques. Also, I was unsure of the match on action camera technique, so I watched a Youtube video.
October 21, 2016
Instead of writing a film analysis essay, I completed a film analysis on PowerPoint. I incorporated large boxes, each focusing on a different film technique. For example, one box was for the different camera shots and angles. This was assignment was not very difficult, and more importantly showed me how to analyze an opening.
Instead of writing a film analysis essay, I completed a film analysis on PowerPoint. I incorporated large boxes, each focusing on a different film technique. For example, one box was for the different camera shots and angles. This was assignment was not very difficult, and more importantly showed me how to analyze an opening.
October 28, 2016
I finished my second film analysis essay on Michael Jackson's "Thriller". I once again had trouble planning the layout of my essay, but made sure I had plenty of notes to support anything I wanted to say. The short film/music video was a lot longer than a regular film opening , so it required me to pay attention and take notes quickly.
I finished my second film analysis essay on Michael Jackson's "Thriller". I once again had trouble planning the layout of my essay, but made sure I had plenty of notes to support anything I wanted to say. The short film/music video was a lot longer than a regular film opening , so it required me to pay attention and take notes quickly.
October 28, 2016
I began the art of the title task, which helped me gain an understanding of title effects on a film opening. I chose titles similar to the ones I would like to use in my film opening. Even though the titles were not exact from the ones I would use, it showed the type of fonts to look for in order to produce the same effect. Along with font, this assignment also showed me how titles work with moving with images, or fade in and out from the film.
I began the art of the title task, which helped me gain an understanding of title effects on a film opening. I chose titles similar to the ones I would like to use in my film opening. Even though the titles were not exact from the ones I would use, it showed the type of fonts to look for in order to produce the same effect. Along with font, this assignment also showed me how titles work with moving with images, or fade in and out from the film.
November 4, 2016
Along with the art of the title task, the typography task helped further my knowledge of titles and the effects on the openings. Each title produces a specific mood and feeling within the audience.
Along with the art of the title task, the typography task helped further my knowledge of titles and the effects on the openings. Each title produces a specific mood and feeling within the audience.
November 4, 2016
I completed the sound analysis task, which required me to analyze different sounds. I had difficulty finding websites with free sounds to use, and a variety to choose from. My friend suggested 2 sites that she had used before to get sounds for her TV Production Class.
I completed the sound analysis task, which required me to analyze different sounds. I had difficulty finding websites with free sounds to use, and a variety to choose from. My friend suggested 2 sites that she had used before to get sounds for her TV Production Class.
November 14, 2016
I finished the audience questionnaire task, which was a very enjoyable task. I enjoyed interacting with people and learning their preferences on film and location preference. I wished I had sampled more people because my sample was relatively small. I had no difficulty finding a user friendly website to build my graphs and charts to display the questionnaire results.
I finished the audience questionnaire task, which was a very enjoyable task. I enjoyed interacting with people and learning their preferences on film and location preference. I wished I had sampled more people because my sample was relatively small. I had no difficulty finding a user friendly website to build my graphs and charts to display the questionnaire results.
November 18, 2016
The second case study was not as difficult, as I already had one completed to follow. Instead of researching the film industry, I researched the music industry. I noticed that film companies and productions have a lot more information compared to the music industry. As a result, I had to do more in depth research on my industry and productions.
The second case study was not as difficult, as I already had one completed to follow. Instead of researching the film industry, I researched the music industry. I noticed that film companies and productions have a lot more information compared to the music industry. As a result, I had to do more in depth research on my industry and productions.
November 22, 2016
I began preparing my thriller storyboard for my film opening. I had some difficulty breaking up the frames for my film opening. Also, I had to pick a variety of camera shots and angles to use.
I began preparing my thriller storyboard for my film opening. I had some difficulty breaking up the frames for my film opening. Also, I had to pick a variety of camera shots and angles to use.
January 20, 2017
I completed my first group project. This task was very useful because my group members and I were able to test our knowledge on film terms. To extend our understanding, we included the effects of each technique that was used on the film poster. We did not have any difficulty with this assignment, as we all had a good understanding.
I completed my first group project. This task was very useful because my group members and I were able to test our knowledge on film terms. To extend our understanding, we included the effects of each technique that was used on the film poster. We did not have any difficulty with this assignment, as we all had a good understanding.
January 25, 2017
I completed a film poster for my film opening 'The Stalker'. I tried to implement techniques used in the previous film poster I analyzed and other film posters. For example, I used a specific font and a tagline that fit my film opening genre. I used Photoshop to create my film poster because it has a lot more features.
I completed a film poster for my film opening 'The Stalker'. I tried to implement techniques used in the previous film poster I analyzed and other film posters. For example, I used a specific font and a tagline that fit my film opening genre. I used Photoshop to create my film poster because it has a lot more features.
January 25, 2017
I chose to do another film case study because I felt like the information would be more useful for the exam. Since I already knew what was expected for a case study, I did not have difficult completing it. It was a very tedious process and required a lot of research.
I chose to do another film case study because I felt like the information would be more useful for the exam. Since I already knew what was expected for a case study, I did not have difficult completing it. It was a very tedious process and required a lot of research.
February 10, 2017
I'm in the process of writing the audiences and institutions essay. When I was first introduced to this, I was confused as to what I had to write about. I had to look through all my packets to gain an understanding of the terms, like synergy and distribution. Also, I gained further knowledge from an exemplar essay.
I'm in the process of writing the audiences and institutions essay. When I was first introduced to this, I was confused as to what I had to write about. I had to look through all my packets to gain an understanding of the terms, like synergy and distribution. Also, I gained further knowledge from an exemplar essay.
February 13-March 3, 2017
I began the research tab for my website portfolio on February 13th. I noticed that a lot of the assignments were similar to the ones I had completed last year for my preliminary tasks. This made is easier as I could follow the completed tasks. For example, the 9 Frame Film Analysis was similar to Art of the Title. Even though I had a head start, this tab was very time consuming.
I began the research tab for my website portfolio on February 13th. I noticed that a lot of the assignments were similar to the ones I had completed last year for my preliminary tasks. This made is easier as I could follow the completed tasks. For example, the 9 Frame Film Analysis was similar to Art of the Title. Even though I had a head start, this tab was very time consuming.
March 3-April 21, 2017
I have been working on planning for my film opening with my partner Taylor Torres-Griffin. We split up the assignments, so we could both contribute to this tab. We both completed a separate mood board and assisted each other on the planning assignments. I was unsure of the pitch task, mood board, and budget. We didn't really have a budget as we had all the necessary props for our opening. My classmates had already finished the pitch task, so they showed me what to include. The planning has been the most time consuming out of all the tabs so far.
I have been working on planning for my film opening with my partner Taylor Torres-Griffin. We split up the assignments, so we could both contribute to this tab. We both completed a separate mood board and assisted each other on the planning assignments. I was unsure of the pitch task, mood board, and budget. We didn't really have a budget as we had all the necessary props for our opening. My classmates had already finished the pitch task, so they showed me what to include. The planning has been the most time consuming out of all the tabs so far.
March 29, 2017
My partner and I filmed the introduction of our film opening. This included the frames with the vehicle and the character AJ. We had to shoot several times to make sure we could work with the product. Also, I tried to eliminate the shakiness of the camera. When we were filming the walking scenes, I had difficulty finding a good place to stand. I was the camera man and my partner Taylor Torres-Griffin played the role of AJ. This filming didn't require a lot of time because we didn't have to move to another filming location.
My partner and I filmed the introduction of our film opening. This included the frames with the vehicle and the character AJ. We had to shoot several times to make sure we could work with the product. Also, I tried to eliminate the shakiness of the camera. When we were filming the walking scenes, I had difficulty finding a good place to stand. I was the camera man and my partner Taylor Torres-Griffin played the role of AJ. This filming didn't require a lot of time because we didn't have to move to another filming location.
April 4, 2017
This was our second film day where I filmed with AJ and Boss Man. Once again, we didn't have to change filming locations. This was a longer process compared to the introduction because the characters had to look at their scripts. Also, I had to film each frame a few times so I could film at the best angle and make sure we had good footage. Since this portion of the film took place inside, we had to mess with the lighting. I opened the front door and windows to get some light inside. The last problem my partner and I faced was the layout of the setting with AJ and Boss Man. After moving furniture around, we agreed on a decent layout.
This was our second film day where I filmed with AJ and Boss Man. Once again, we didn't have to change filming locations. This was a longer process compared to the introduction because the characters had to look at their scripts. Also, I had to film each frame a few times so I could film at the best angle and make sure we had good footage. Since this portion of the film took place inside, we had to mess with the lighting. I opened the front door and windows to get some light inside. The last problem my partner and I faced was the layout of the setting with AJ and Boss Man. After moving furniture around, we agreed on a decent layout.
April 14, 2017
This was our third and final film day. The film opening so far had been combined with iMovie, and the videos had been transferred through Google Drive. I filmed AJ and Mrs. Watson as they closed the film opening. First, we filmed at one location where we used the mailbox and then drove to the top of a parking garage. There was no difficulty filming this day and surprisingly it didn't take that long.
This was our third and final film day. The film opening so far had been combined with iMovie, and the videos had been transferred through Google Drive. I filmed AJ and Mrs. Watson as they closed the film opening. First, we filmed at one location where we used the mailbox and then drove to the top of a parking garage. There was no difficulty filming this day and surprisingly it didn't take that long.
April 17-April 20, 2017
I'm in the process of editing my film opening with Premiere Pro. We're having trouble with the voiceovers and finding a sound that fits the genre. My partner and I are watching tutorial videos on the Adobe website to learn how to add text.
I'm in the process of editing my film opening with Premiere Pro. We're having trouble with the voiceovers and finding a sound that fits the genre. My partner and I are watching tutorial videos on the Adobe website to learn how to add text.
April 21, 2017
I finished my AICE Media Studies portfolio and film opening!!!
I finished my AICE Media Studies portfolio and film opening!!!