final refection

Finishing this project honestly feels like a huge relief. It took many days of planning, filming, fixing mistakes, and stressing over little things. There were times when it felt like we would never get everything done and would fall behind, especially when people got sick or scenes took longer than we expected. But we kept pushing through and managed to finish with some time to spare.

I learned a lot while working on this, but the biggest lesson was realizing how much effort goes into creating something that is only two minutes long. I can’t imagine how stressful it must be to make a full movie with sets and all that. Every shot, every sound, and every small detail mattered. I spent so much time trying to make everything look right that I began to notice things I had never cared about before.

 It was stressful, but it also made the final product feel worthwhile. Now that it is all finished, I feel proud of what we created. We actually pulled it off, despite all the chaos. Looking back, the stress shows how much we cared about making it good. I am just glad it is done, and I can finally relax a bit. And go on spring brake.

Thanks so much for this it was fun while it lasted and peace...... wowowo

Post with links to CCR’s and film opening

(ccr 1 and 2) 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LIbaekSn6sMU_JgbhnVnBoETxonSxFio/view?usp=sharing

(ccr 3 and 4)

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bjQM44DqwLbNFuGHHOwp2NPRMM5-JzmC/view?usp=sharing

(film opening)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18cvwbC4hrgdzcOenIX3RldDWVZ0CIoi2/view?usp=sharing

ccr editing

 

For my editing part of CCRs, it was Questions 1 and 2 that took the most work. Since my dad was the one conducting my interview, I had to edit it in a way that it would sound smooth and seamless. I removed all the parts where my dad and I messed up and made it sound like we were having a smooth conversation. For the introduction of my interview, I decided to add the sound of clapping that we used for our two-minute film opening. This was basically to give it that feel of actually being a show and opening for people. 

For Questions 3 and 4, it was way easier editing-wise since it was literally just making a simple PowerPoint through Canva. I basically talked in front of the computer and recorded it. I then removed the beginning and end of it. There was really nothing much to edit since it was all laid out for me through my slides. I basically just made sure my voice was in sync with what was happening on the screen and that it wasn’t too long. Compared to my interview, it was basically no editing at all.

ccr production

 For my CCRs, I used two different formats. Each format had its own little setup. For Questions 1 and 2, I used a Canva presentation and talked through the presentation myself. This was quite easy because I simply had to organize the slides and make sure everything was the same as I was talking about. Questions 1 and 2 dealt with conventions and audience, so the Canva style was quite appropriate as it was very simple and clean without the hassle of filming.

For Questions 3 and 4, I interviewed my dad, and this was quite a production. I wrote the script myself and made a couple of changes to make it look more real. Then I arranged things around my dining room to make it look like a real set. Once I was satisfied with the look, my brother recorded the entire thing for us. My dad wore his suit and of course we had a mog on the desk. It was quite appropriate as it looked like the style of our film opening, and the conversation style was easier to explain my production skills.

This is the set. In my living room

ccr production

production

For my CCRs I decided to go with two different formats. Questions 1 and 2 I’m answering in interview format with my dad. We decided he would play the interviewer in our opening for our film, so it just made sense to keep that same format. It just flows more natural and allows me to explain my decisions like an actual conversation rather than simple answer prompts.

For Questions 3 and 4, I’m switching to a simple PowerPoint where I talk through the slides. These questions are more about my production skills and the technology I used, so the PowerPoint Iam doing it on Canva thought because it looks more professional. format makes it easier to explain everything clearly. It’s straight to the point and lets me break down what I learned and how I used different tools during the project.

https://ifilmthings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Production.jpg

ccr question 4

 

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

Tools and Technologies Used
Software, Hardware, and Internet
We utilized hardware, software, and internet tools to complete our project. As for hardware, we used the podcast station as it contained the cameras, microphones, and the large orb light that allowed us to film the interview scene seamlessly. The other scenes only used our personal phones which allowed us to easily get quick shots and various angles.

When it came to software, iMovie was primarily what I used. I edited the lighting/brightness of the scenes and completed them within iMovie. Canva was used to make our credits and production logo more aesthetically pleasing. I used Mixkit to find sound effects such as keyboard typing and clapping to make the interview feel more like an in person studio session. We wanted to use Videobolt to animate our logo but we did not end up using it in our final product.

We also used internet tools to complete our product. YouTube videos were used in our glove scene to allow our space to look like an actual lab. Google Docs allowed us to collaboratively write and edit our script. And finally, my blog is what we used to present our project to Cambridge. Everything we used worked together to make our project feel more professional than just filmed clips compiled together.

script

For this project my production skills got a lot better because I had to actually do everything myself. I learned how to plan filming days, set up the podcast studio, and make sure the mise‑en‑scène looked right. I also improved at writing dialogue that sounds real and using things like silence or slow zooms to make moments feel heavier. Editing is where I grew the most, especially matching lighting, fixing brightness, and adding sound to build tension.

For the technology part, we used the podcast studio cameras, the mics, and the big globe light for the interview scene, and our phones for the other shots. I used iMovie to edit and fix the lighting, Canva for the credits and the logo, and Mixkit for sound effects. We were going to use Videobolt but didn’t end up needing it. Online tools helped too—YouTube for the microscope videos in the glove scene, Google Docs for the script, and my blog to show the final project to Cambridge.

ccr question 3

• How did your production skills develop throughout this project?

Hi, blog welcome back. 

I will be answering this question simply by walking outside.

Honestly, this project pushed my production skills way further than I expected because I had to dive in and do everything myself. Right off the bat, I got better at planning and leading my group. In the beginning, we were a bit all over the place, but I figured out how to set filming days, organize props, and keep everyone on the same page. Even picking locations and tweaking things in the podcast studio taught me to think ahead. Set design was another area where I grew a lot. Every time we filmed, I’d move stuff around, try out different angles, and mess with the background until it felt right. That glove scene, for example, really showed me how tiny details like tossing in YouTube microscope videos, medicine bottles, or using darker lighting can totally change how real a scene feels. Before doing this, I barely knew what mise-en-scène even meant, but now I get how much it shapes the mood. Scriptwriting got more interesting for me, too. I started writing dialogue that actually sounds like how people talk. I also learned how to use silence, slow zooms, or just a look to make a moment hit harder, instead of packing in a bunch of lines. But editing is where I improved the most. Patching the clips together, I noticed right away how lighting can make or break a scene. Some shots were way brighter than others, so I picked up tricks to match the brightness and keep things looking smooth. I threw in sound effects from Mixkit, used Canva for the credits, and all that made the opening look way more put together. I got the hang of pacing, picking the best takes, and setting the right mood for the interview scene. Working with my group taught me a lot, too. We split up editing Jalin took care of credits, Santi worked on the main sequence, and I focused on lighting and mood. Watching their process helped me get better at working with others and giving feedback. At the end of the day, I went from knowing almost nothing to actually understanding how planning, set design, writing, sound, and editing all fit together to make something that works.