As you can see, this is a massive project that requires a lot of time, preparation, and effort. Even though this was a hard assignment to complete, I enjoyed every stage of producing my project with my group and I believe that I have learned a lot about the inner workings of major films and productions. This is because I now know what decisions and actions must be taken when studios are given a deadline for a certain assignment they may have.
For example, me and my group had to create our own calendar to assess when we would most likely be finished with different parts of the assignment. We also would have to account for any mistakes or problems within our project, helping to add more realistic pressure to our assignment.
This preparation stage helped me to see the amount of effort and time that would be put into this project, helping to show me that I would be working on something that would be unparalleled in my academic career.
As our project shifted more towards the actual filming, I was very happy that I was able to use my film equipment from CBTV class. Not only was I experienced with handling the equipment, but I also knew that if used correctly, it would heighten the quality of our project significantly, helping to create something that we could all be proud of. However, I must say that the equipment would prove to be very annoying at times. This is because constant clicking noises being made apparent in the audio as well as other undesirable background sounds.
Here is an example of the clicking noises in the footage:
Then, when we were successfully able to finish our filming, we began to edit the project. Because I had the most experience with editing in programs such as Premiere Pro, I would be in charge of the editing with help and changes being provided by Jean Paul and Vanessa. However, when the editing process had begun, it would take a lot longer than expected because of those audio elements I was talking about previously. I had not realized the scale of it until the majority of the footage was in place. With the footage being side by side, you could tell that the auditory transition between each sequence was off, which had made the project worse. This in addition to the background elements I was talking about earlier had caused the project to be strong in its video footage, but lacking overall in its audio. So, after working to correct the problem, me and my group had managed to fix the audio to properly fit our footage in the opening.
When talking about the issues about my project, I would say that for the most part, the project had been relatively successful without any major mistake or flaw that had impeded or caused retakes to be made. For the audio, because of my experience with other projects, I had planned for the specific scenario of the background audio being an issue. In my previous film projects for other media classes, a main issue in editing the projects would be that I would not have enough background audio to replace certain sequences that had an undesirable sound element. So, through recording our surroundings when filming, we were able to ensure that this problem was prevented from any possible reshooting and delay in production.
For the research aspects of the project, I would spend a huge amount of time searching the internet, trying to find information relating to my research topic. For instance, for the "Lighting Schemes Blog Post," I had done, I used strong sources such as StudioBinder to provide me with a basis of information. Then, after becoming familiar with the topic through it, I would use it to then find openings that had exemplified certain qualities that I was trying to explain. In doing this, it would take up a huge amount of time and effort. However, I would also have a complete understanding of concepts such as lighting in movies, allowing me to properly apply it to my own project.
Finally, for my Creative Critical Reflections, I wanted to make something that would perfectly summarize my thinking of the project and the inner workings of it. Through advice provided by Mrs. Stoklosa, I decided to center my two Creative Critical Reflections around my actual opening. In the first video, Asher would be interviewed by the Police about two CCR questions, with him humorously not wanting to answer them. Then, in my second video, me and my dad would be doing a podcast while answering another two CCR questions. I think that through this, I was able to create something that would not only entertain, but provide a short and concise look into my entire production process.
Overall, through this project, I have been able to expand my knowledge of film productions and what is exactly required to make it as strong as possible. I am very glad to have been able to be a part of this project, because now through it, I can apply this experience towards any other more film projects I may have in the future, for both my own personal life as well as school affairs. This will then allow the project itself to be a pivotal and important part of my high school career and ultimately a memorable experience of my teenage years.
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