Struggles

 Hey everyone! Today I'll be talking about some of the issues I faced while developing my project. 

One major obstacle I faced while developing my film opening was figuring out how to show Camila’s struggles without using too much dialogue. Since the story is about her changing herself to fit in, I had to rely a lot on facial expressions, body language, and small details in her environment to get the message across. This was difficult because I wanted to make sure the audience could understand her emotions without making it too obvious or exaggerated. I asked a friend what she thought I should do and she suggested I change her rooms appearance to reflect how she feels inside by making it messier.  

Another issue I faced was planning the setting and props to match Camila’s personality and struggles. I wanted her bedroom to feel plain and structured at first, but I had to think about how to make that look interesting on camera. Making sure her environment reflected her transformation also took a lot of planning, like deciding which objects would stay the same and which would change over time. Since I was working with limited resources, I had to get creative with what I already had instead of buying new decorations. In the end, I think these challenges helped me improve my storytelling skills and pay attention to small details that make a big impact on my storyline.