group meeting

Group meeting

 Juan 

doing like purge type of thing, like a disaster is happening outside killing is legal, and he started filming last week all he has done was set up the setting in a basement with pizza and chips not much done yet.

Trisha 

phycological thriller the villain is technology, when she tries to come in her house to get something, she's not able to get in her house due to the technology a lot happens with the tech and everything electrical is like acting weird to show technology is dangerous in a way. she wants music and the background sounds.

jake

Horror thriller and she's hiking, a park ranger comes up to her and says it's not safe at night her family is telling her that there is a killer. she looks up and sees a shadow, but then he's gone, Jake says it's hard to get everyone together. Also having trouble with the audio.

Manuela

A family is sad about the loss of their son, and they don't believe it actually happened. Having trouble with the actors.

Camila

fantasy village she's animating it. It's a village that gets destroyed by a dragon the main difficulty is time management. Sound affects with the dragon and sad music.

Agustina

coming of age starts with a flashback and the kid wanting to be an artist. but she's losing her love for art, and she has not been able to film yet because of difficulties with her mom not being home she's going to be the artist when she's older. It's a flash back.

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production day 1 part 2

 Hi blog welcome back to my post on my production day1 (part 2)

glove scene

Last scene we filmed (fist from for the film opening), the glove scene, this one to me was a cool shot didn't take to many tries and was quite simple we put on a glove and just filmed the shadow. We purposely used the rule of thirds for the.

                                

      mise- en- scene

What we did for the actual set was simple but affective. We put a YouTube video in the background; we were trying to make it look like a science lab. One of the videos was playing some types of moving organisms under a microscope and the other video had like moving number. We got some of Santis medicine and scattered it around, so it looked like a messy environment the lighting was also strategic we used dark lighting to illustrate that the man in the lab was alone. I use the word a man in the lab because this is a mystery after all. Ok back on topic the man was doing this with no supervision, for the most parts labs a well lite and organized.

 

reflection on day 1

That was a complete run down of film day 1 thanks so much for stopping by.

References: 

Reza Malek. (2022, July 14). Data science free background video [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPs2SoDx51s 

Walt (oneminmicro). (2022, November 23). Surface of a bubble under the microscope – extended version! [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbIQ_hoWMRs 

production day 1

Hey, blog welcome back

supplies 

 Today was a great day for filming, it was the first day we started by getting lunch and straight to the store to get all the supplies for the day. We got food coloring,viniger,backing soda and like glycerin. The glycerin did not really work but that ok. It was fun getting everything ready and we were already brainstorming in the car.

Getting started

After we got all the supplies we went to Santis house and got started on getting everting ready, like where we were going to film and testing the reaction of the backing soda with the vinegar like the correct amount and stuff. One thing I suggest was not to dilute the substance, they were adding water and I knew that was altering the reaction. But we ended up getting everting right at the end.

Actually filming

We agreed to film on Santis desk, at the started Jalin wanted to be the one with the gloves, but I ended up takin that roll so he could do the poring of the substance. We tried many different thing I mean everything you could imagine we did many shots, so many takes, to the point where we ran out of vinegar, and we had to use apple cider vinegar, and it smelt horrible and it somehow also worked better, but we had a good laugh. We thought a tracking shot worked best this scene, the red food coloring in the medicine was just supposed to impel that something went wrong in the experiment. Also, this is the second scene, so we are going to be putting the credits on this scene. The second shot we did was a close up of the vinegar reacting (third scene).

                               

glove scene

Last scene we filmed (fist from for the film opening), the glove scene this one to me was a cool shot didn't take to many tries and was quite simple we put on a glove and just filmed the shadow. We purposely used the rule of third's for the credits.

overall I am very proud of today's filming and next week we will be done with the actual interview. 

Character background

 
                              

Maverick

Maverick is the type of guy who came from nothing and built himself up. He has a strong presence and people notice him without him even trying. He has been through a lot, so he is tougher than most and does not get scared easily. He carries himself with confidence and has that aura that makes you pay attention. That is why his reaction in the film matters. If someone like him is thrown off, then the situation must be serious.

Dr. Mueller

Dr. Mueller is the scientist behind the medicine. He’s respected, smart, and known for his work, but he carries a lot of pressure. His background is filled with long hours and high expectations, which makes his mistake even heavier. He isn’t a villain he’s someone who messed up in a massive way and can’t escape the guilt. His mysterious personality adds tension to the story.

The interviewer

The interviewer is the steady voice in the opening. He’s professional, calm and used to handling serious topics. His background isn’t dramatic. He represents the public asking the questions everyone else would ask and reacting to the news in a controlled way. He helps guide the scene and keeps everything grounded. He comes from a nice family, and he went to college nothing crazy.

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company logo

 Production Logo

making our production logo was actually pretty easy. it only took around 20 minutes since canva is simple to use, and we were all on the same page the whole time. we liked how clean it came out, nothing too crazy, just something that fits us.

our production name is SSJ Entertainment, which is just our initials: Santi, Sam and Jalin. we thought about calling it Weston bros since our school is in Weston Florida, but it sounded kind of corny, so we decided it. SSJ just felt better and more like us.

for the logo, the popcorn on the sides and the camera in the middle match the whole film and production thing we’re doing. I came up with the popcorn idea, and everyone liked it, so we kept it. since Santis the oldest in the group, we put “since 2008.” the blue was just because it looked good, nothing deep behind it.

I also used Videoblolt to help come up with the idea for how the animation should look, and then me or Santi are the ones that are going to make the video. I like this app because its free and it also looks very professional.

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we tried recording the whole process, but the screen recording didn’t save right. our teacher knows about it, but the video we do have isn’t the best quality, but it still shows what we did.

overall, we’re happy with how the logo came out, and the video of the process is below.

focusing on audio

 What’s up blog, Sam here. A lot of people do not realize how much audio affects a scene, but it can completely change the mood. Since our project leans into mystery and tension, we want the sound to feel real, and emotional.

How We’re Using Sound

The film starts with Maverick watching the podcast where Dr. Mueller is about to reveal the big news. The audio here is going to sound like it is coming from an actual device in the room, not like a clean studio recording. That helps the audience feel like they are in Maverick’s pov. Once the film transitions into the real show, the sound becomes clearer and more professional to show the shift. We are also adding a short clapping sound when the host introduces the show. It makes the broadcast feel real, having a real audience. When Dr. Mueller reveals the truth about the medicine; everything cuts to silence for a second or two. Silence is uncomfortable on purpose, and it makes the moment hit harder.

Character Reactions and Tension

 After the silence, we cut back to Maverick. His breathing, his voice and the way he talks to himself are meant to feel personal, like the audience is inside his head. Then we cut back to the show one last time with intense breaking news style music. It comes in fast and loud to show how crazy the situation is. when the show reveals that Dr. Mueller is suddenly gone, the sound helps make the moment even darker and shocking.

Foley and Original Sounds 

For the typing scene, we are not downloading a sound effect. We are recording it ourselves. Foley is when filmmakers create their own sound effects using real objects because you can really get what you want. and it makes everything feel more natural. Even something simple like typing sounds better when it is recorded in the actual space. Doing our own Foley also makes the project more fun and gives us more control.

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reflection

Overall, this is a good blueprint about what we are going to be doing with the sound, and thanks for stopping by.

citations

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diegetic

https://www.britannica.com/art/Foley-artist

mise-en-scene lighting and setting

 setting

The opening takes place in the podcast studio, that already has a clean and professional look. The equipment in the back and the layout of the room make the interview feel serious, like something you would actually see online. The other scenes happen in regular home spaces like kitchens and living rooms. These spots make the reactions feel real because the women are just going about their day when they hear the news. The mix of the studio and the everyday home settings helps show how far the announcement reaches.

lighting

The lighting in the studio starts off bright and calm while the doctor is talking normally. Once he starts admitting what happened, the light gets a little tighter on him, so the moment feels heavier. The shots of the women use simple natural lighting from windows or whatever lights are already in the room. It keeps everything looking normal until the news hits. The difference between the clean studio lighting and the softer home lighting helps build the shift from a regular interview to something way more intense.

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