HELLO EVEYBODY!!! I wanted to give a special thank you to all the people who helped and supported me throughout the journey of developing this portfolio project. I cant believe that we are approaching the end of the road with this AICE Mediastudies AS class... It has been quite the journey for sure.
This will be my last post, concluding the making of this project. I hope you all enjoy!
Film Opening "Barely Beautiful"
Hi everyone! Today I will be sharing my script for the last two CCR questions! I can't wait for you to see the finished product, enjoy! :))
Reflecting on My Film-Making Experience with "Barely Beautiful"
INT. BEDROOM– DAY
(The setting is casual but clean. I’m sitting comfortable on my bed. I’ll “scroll” through fictional comments as I talk to my viewers along with my "editor" Amanda Lakeworth.
ME
(smiling warmly)
Hey guys, welcome back to my YouTube channel! For those of you who are new, I’m a film producer, and since I just released a teaser for my upcoming film "Barely Beautiful,” I thought it’d be cool to sit down and reflect on the whole experience, from the creative process to some challenges I faced along the way while I read some of your comments!
(glances at screen)
I wanted to start off saying that I’ve been reading some of the feedback people have left… and wow. You guys definitively did not hold back on the critizism.
(pretend to read comment)
“Why does she keep touching her glasses? It’s so annoying.”
(laughs lightly)
Yeah, well, that part of Camila’s character was fully intentional! I wanted her glasses to be symbolic and kind of like a security she keeps clinging to. Every time they are seen on screen, it reflects her identity, and the loss of it when she chooses not to wear them. Small details like that helped me subtly build her character.
(scroll again)
“The lighting is too dim. I can barely see what’s going on, was that necessary?”
(leaning forward slightly)
Okay, that one made me rethink things a bit. But the dim lighting was actually an important choice I made. I used ring lights and played with shadows to reflect Camila’s emotional state. The darker, moodier tones represent her insecurity and isolation, meanwhile the brightness during the first scene represented not just hospital lighting, but the idea that she was surrounded by family. The rest wasn’t supposed to look bright and cheery, instead it was meant to feel heavy and personal.
Honestly, making this film taught me a lot about planning and adaptability. I started out with this super clear vision in my head, but I quickly realized that not everything goes as planned.
For example, I originally wanted to shoot in my sister’s room, but once I started setting up, I realized the layout didn’t match what I had storyboarded. It would’ve made some of the shots look awkward or messy. So, I had to switch to my own room. That meant removing all my personal decorations to create the plain, structured look I wanted for Camila’s environment. It took way longer than expected, but it actually made the space feel more connected to her persona.
(smiling slightly)
I also learned that improvising is a big part of the process. Since my room had a different layout, some of the shots I planned didn’t work as well. I had to adjust my camera angles and rethink certain movements. It was a reminder that film making isn’t just about executing a plan, infact, it’s about problem-solving on the spot.
(Now, let’s talk about the tech side of my production. I kept it simple but effective. For editing, I used Adobe Premiere Pro, which made the whole post-production process a lot smoother. I found it really straightforward, and when I didn’t know how to do something, I relied on YouTube tutorials. It saved me so much time and helped me quickly learn new editing tricks I hadn’t known before.
(pretend to scroll through another comment)
“The cuts are too choppy—it doesn’t flow properly.”
(raising an eyebrow)
I get why someone might say that, but honestly, the slightly abrupt cuts were intentional. I wanted the editing to feel a bit disjointed at times, mirroring Camila’s sort of fragmented mental state. The uneven pacing during some sequences reflects her growing internal struggle.
I also wanted to add that for filming, I used my phone camera, which actually worked really well. I paired it with a handheld stabilizer for smoother movement and ring lights to control the shadows and highlights. Many people think you need a fancy camera to make a good production, but I learned that with good lighting and framing, even a simple phone can create great cinematic visuals when using all its features smartly.
(pretend to read another comment)
“The sound effects were super basic. You could’ve done more.”
(nod thoughtfully)
Fair point. I kept the sound design minimal on purpose because I didn’t want the film to feel overwhelming. I pulled sound effects from Pixabay and used the intro music from Free To Use, an excellent website for finding free music that doesn’t have any copyrighting, and I made sure the audio was subtle, letting the visual storytelling take the lead.
(leaning slightly forward)
Beyond the tech, making this film taught me so much about patience and flexibility. I had this super clear vision going in, but as I started filming, I realized that sometimes, you just have to let the story evolve naturally on its own.
(pretends to read another comment)
“The pacing is way too slow. It drags.”
(raises an eyebrow playfully)
Yeah, I get that. It’s definitely not a fast-paced film, but that was intentional. I wanted the slow, deliberate pacing to reflect Camila’s internal struggle. The repetition of her routine—getting ready, walking, adjusting her glasses—was meant to feel a bit monotonous, symbolizing the emptiness of her daily life.
(smiling softly)
One of the biggest things I learned is that small details matter. Whether it was Camila’s glasses, the gradual mess of her schedule, or the subtle lighting shifts, these small elements added depth to the story without needing a lot of dialogue.
(pretends to read a positive comment)
“I loved the symbolism of the glasses! Such a clever detail.”
(grinning)
See? Not all the comments were mean! It’s really cool when people pick up on the little details you intentionally include. It made me realize how much power there is in visual storytelling—you don’t always have to say things out loud for them to resonate.
(pretend to read another comment)
“Camila’s struggle with her appearance felt so real. I could totally relate.”
(smiling slightly)
That’s honestly one of the best comments to get because relatability was the whole point. When developing Camila, I wanted her story to reflect real struggles that many teenage girls face, especially in places like Colombia, where plastic surgery is often seen as a casual solution for self-image issues.
It’s interesting because this aspect of the film actually ties into David Gauntlett’s identity theory, which I used as a reference point for my story. Gauntlett argues that media doesn’t create identity but reflects it, and that’s exactly what I aimed for. Rather than inventing an unrealistic story, I tried to mirror real experiences including but definitely not limited to constant self-comparison, the desire to fit in, and the pressure to conform to beauty standards.
So, when people say that they can see themselves in Camila, it shows that the film successfully captured a genuine social issue, making it feel authentic and relatable.
(leaning back slightly)
Overall, this project was a huge learning experience. It taught me how to adapt, problem-solve, and use technology creatively, even with limited resources. I’m super proud of how "Barely Beautiful" turned out, and I can’t wait to apply everything I’ve learned to some of my future projects!
(smiling genuinely)
Thank you so much for those of you who stayed here this far, and I’ll see you all next time! Don’t forget to stay creative every day, and most importantly, stay inspired every step of the way in this life. Bye guys!
Hi again! For my post today, I will introduce my idea for the last two CCR questions (which I will develop onto a singular video).
These two questions are:
Hello readers! This post is a follow up on my response to the first two CCR questions. I have created a script that I believe will be engaging for the audience to watch.
INT. SURGEON'S OFFICE - DAY
The setting is clean and professional. The surgeon, dressed in scrubs, is sitting on a chair at her desk. A small sign with the surgeon’s name is visible on the desk. The interviewer is off-camera.
INTERVIEWER (O.C.)
Doctor, thank you for your time today. To start things up, I must ask: how do you manage balancing your work as a surgeon with being a producer for the hit film “Barely Beautiful"? That sounds like a tough combination of jobs.
SURGEON
Oh, it definitely keeps me busy! Surgery is my day job, but film making has always been a hobby I am very passionate about. It’s surprisingly similar, though. Both require precision, attention to detail, and a lot of patience. Producing "Barely Beautiful" was personal for me because it reflects some of the struggles I’ve seen firsthand in the OR.
INTERVIEWER (O.C.)
How often are these nose jobs seen?
SURGEON
Well, these nose jobs, formally known as rhinoplasty procedures, are performed over 48 hundred times a year on individuals under the age of 18. Its most commonly seen to be done for cosmetic purposes rather than for serious issues where the surgery is necessary.
INTERVIEWER (O.C.)
That’s fascinating. Let’s talk about the film itself. How does "Barely Beautiful" use or challenge conventions, and how does it represent social groups or issues?
SURGEON
(nods thoughtfully)
Well, the film plays with conventions by starting at the end which is a technique you don’t often see in many coming-of-age dramas. We open with Camila, the main character, lying in a hospital bed with her face wrapped up in bandages. This immediately makes the audience wonder how she got there, which challenges the typical chronological storytelling style.
CUT TO A CLOSER SHOT OF SURGEON
(leaning slightly forward)
In terms of social groups, "Barely Beautiful" focuses on teenage girls, especially in Colombia, where there is growing pressure to meet certain beauty standards. The film highlights how these pressures can push young women toward extreme measures, like plastic surgery, just to feel accepted. That’s why Camila’s journey is a reflection of the emotional and social struggles many teenagers face when trying to fit in.
INTERVIEWER (O.C.)
Wow. That’s such a touching and important message. How else do you think the film engages with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text?
SURGEON
(smiling slightly)
I think the film connects with audiences because it’s very raw and emotional. It doesn’t rely heavily on dialogue, therefore it uses subtle visual storytelling, like the gradual breakdown of Camila’s structured schedule on her wall. The sound design also draws viewers in, with small but powerful details like the dependency of using diegetic sounds like her glasses clicking or her heavy sighs, making them feel her isolation.
Oh! And for distribution, if this were a real media text, I’d picture it starting as an independent festival film. It has a strong social message, which makes it perfect for these smaller events to start catching people’s attention. From there, it could be picked up by some popular streaming platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime, where socially relevant films often bloom.
On another spectrum, this film could even be used in schools to spark discussions about self-image and societal pressures.
INTERVIEWER (O.C)
That’s incredible insight. With such a powerful project under your belt, do you ever miss being part of the film industry full-time?
SURGEON
(grinning)
Sometimes. There’s definitely something magical about seeing a story come to life. But in a way, I’m still telling stories, just in a different form. Every patient has their own journey, and I get to help them feel more confident, hopefully without the drastic lengths Camila had to go through.
INTERVIEWER (O.C)
(Reaching out his hand)
Incredible. Thanks so much for your time, Dr. C.
SURGEON
(smiling genuinely and shaking the interviewer’s hand)
It is truly my pleasure.
Hey guys! As we approach the last days of the Cambridge portfolio project, we must answer 4 questions in a test portion called CCR (creative critical reflection).
My teacher suggested that we make two videos, each incorporating two of the CCR questions together at a time.
These questions are:
Hi everyone! In class today we had a group meeting to help each other out with ideas for our CCR videos.
First up, Emi introduced her two beginning ideas. For one video she wants to pretend to be a super famous actress who will unbox fan mail like gifts, letters, and more. For her other one, she has the base idea that she wants to make it an interview, but she doesn’t have the idea developed all the way yet.
Next, Jano mentioned how he wants to make his video of him self being interviewed in the car and getting asked what he does for a living, where he will incorporate his two questions. For the other one, he will make a YouTube vlog of him talking about his film on-set and showing a behind the scenes video of his process.
Later, Mariana mentioned that she wants to do a Vogue: What’s in my Purse Challenge where she either takes out props from her film or CCR questions. She is still struggling to find a second idea for her CCR.
After, Isa thinks that her CCR ideas can be a fake mock trial where she will be the witness as the producer. Her second CCR idea was to be interviewed as a football player after defeating their opposing theme. She planned to dress up with football gear
Lastly, Sofia was thinking of making a breaking news report, where she will be interviewed, which she said would go along well with her film opening. For her second CCR video, she wants to bake something food related to answer questions and the idea is that what she bakes is a symbol of her film and the hard work.
Overall, this group meeting helped me develop my final ideas for my CCR posts, which i will mention on my next post.
Hi readers! I have been off of posting for the past week due to not having any content filmed, which has set me back on my project.
The set for my movie is my sister's room, as I explained earlier in my posts, but it has been a bit conflictive because neither one of us have been home (due to both of our different extracurriculars) at the same time so that she can clean and we can film together. We talked it out, and tomorrow we are taking the day off and dedicating it to the filming process.
We had to come to an agreement and concluded that I would help her clean so that we can film quickly and still have time to do any other homework assignments. We are going to spend around an hour filming so that I can have at least 2/3 of my filming needed so I can also start to edit.
Hi guys! Here’s a quick little post about what equipment i will be using to record.
First, I would have to ask my teacher for permission to borrow these things, but I would like to use a stabilizer and a tripod.
At home I already have my own tripod, but its very old, so if I have any issues with it I will most likely have to borrow one from class. I would use the tripod for shots where Camila is looking at herself in front of her mirror.
I would most likely use the handheld stabilizer for all my other shots, since I want to make the film opening look as organic as possible in comparison to any similar situations in actuality. I would provide this look with smoother movements and natural moving so that the shots flow together and aren’t entirely still the whole time.
Hello readers! Small post today, but I will be speaking of who my cast will be for this film opening.
To fit the Hispanic physical traits, I will use my own sister to act for the character of Camila. She has the traditional thick black hair, she has dark eyes and relatively tan skin.
For the voice that speaks during the end of the hospital scene, I will ask my mom to say it, since she speaks fluent English, but still has a small accent whenever she speaks, which many Hispanic teenagers’ parents have. She won’t have any on-screen time, which will make it easier for us to take as many shots as needed to make the fit exactly like how I had it in mind.
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.
Hey there! For my post today I will write about important aspects of the credits.
Something that I was wondering as my teacher spoke about credits for our opening, was whether the order of the credit imported. Upon my research these are a few conclusions that I have come up with.
Main actor credit should be placed first when the scene begins. I would like to begin with my credits as soon as Camila sees her new face in the mirror, to symbolize that she is that main actor and add individualism to her character, separating it from the other credits.
I also researched what are many important credits to use in the into credits and stumbled upon a website that helped me widen the list of credits I had noted in class.
Websites used for research:
Film credits unveiled: Your complete guide to acknowledging contributors (Descript) - https://www.descript.com/blog/article/structure-opening-and-closing-film-credits-the-right-way
Hi reader! Since I have already made a previous post regarding my plot, which included a brief development of my character (Camila), I will be writing about the elements around her that make her who she is.
Family:
Camila's parents have strong Hispanic values and focus on discipline and education. They support her on everything, but also have high expectations for her, usually putting off the importance of developing a social life to simply focus her studies. Although they financially support her, they do not discuss issues like self-image, and she is left to reflect on her physical image on her own.
Friends:
Camila prefers to keep to herself and concentrate on her studies rather than having a circle of friends. She, at times, talks with students, but she finds it hard to build strong relationships because of her awkwardness and quiet personality. Even though she has no aspects of popular people, she still wishes to be like them and be a part of their group.
School:
Camila stands out as a student in her competitive high school. She feels that all the hard courses she takes overpower her everyday life. Beauty standards are reinforced in the school she goes to, since many girls follow a particular lifestyle and appearance aesthetic. Although Camila's intelligence is seen as very significant, she still feels segregated by her appearance and insecurity.
Extracurriculars:
Camila plays an instrument (like the piano or violin) as an escape from the stresses of her everyday life. Despite loving music, she barely ever expresses her love for it to others because she views it as just another chore on her intense schedule. She eventually loses interest in her passion for her instrument as she becomes busier with changing her image.
I’m going to try to include these elements along the opening sequences to add a more developed storyline to the plot.
Hey guys! Today I will share my thoughts on how I will develop sounds onto my film opening.
First off, since the very beginning of the story and the first shot(s) has such an intense impact onto the rest of the film, I was thinking of adding somber instrumental music onto it. This would be necessary since this whole scene would be filmed with little to no dialogue. My music choice for this scene is taken from the website https://freetouse.com/music/, which provides music that is free to use as long as the correct credits are given, which the website formulates automatically. I spent around 5 minutes browsing their music library and came down on the decision to use the song Technology Corporate by Aylex.
The credits I must give for using this piece are:
Music track: Technology Corporate by Aylex
Source: https://freetouse.com/music
Vlog Music for Video (Free Download)
As the opening of the film progresses, I was thinking of not including more music and making all the sounds diegetic to add a natural aspect to it, making it seem more organic and relatable. The only moment I will be using music is during the first scene, and up until the end of the title sequence as reality sets in to the real beginning of the story.
Hi everyone! Today’s post will be about my costuming ideas for my film opening.
Opening up the film, I will use bandage from my first aid kit at home, along with an arrangement of bandaids along the actor’s nose to seem as if they just got it done. I will also use makeup to make it look as if the facial area around the nose is all bruised. I will also try to find clothes similar to hospital gowns, but if it doesn’t seem realistic enough, I was thinking of going to my pediatrician and ask if I could have a discardable one for the purpose of this project.
Later on, as Camila is in her room when she gets up, she will be wearing simple black and white clothes as she doesn't want to stand out and is overall a dull person. Later on, she will change to a bright pink shirt to represent her personality change and new train of thought.
Hi readers! Today I will be blogging about how I plan to make certain parts of my film seem as realistic as possible using my set, props, and specific lighting.
Hospital scene(set+lighting)- I was thinking about using ring lights to include as much light as possible within the hospital bed scene so that it seems like the real pale lighting within an actual hospital. I will make sure to keep a close up shot so that not many elements can be seen other than the girl's face to not give away how it's not truly being filmed within a hospital.
Room Decor (set&props)- To make Camila's room fit her initial self, I will use my sister's room, since it has mostly black to white decorations and not much color, compared to my room which I have decorated with pink things everywhere... With the black and white scale, I can create a more organized image for Camila, since it will look more clean. Also, as she will have many books stacked up on her dresser, I need to find whichever books i can find scattered throughout my room to add for this element so that she can seem like nerdy girl.
(I want the book stack to look a bit like this^^^)
Overall, I developed my plot and script to accommodate the layout of my house, also knowing what part of the house I will be using to film, so that everything can work well together in perfect harmony in the end.
PS: The hardest part now is going to be keeping everything clean and put away while I have recording sessions. I also have to find a way to make my sister act for this part; if not, I will play the part myself, and teach my sister how I want it to filmed, since I can't do both things on my own. My last resort will be to ask one of my classmates to help me out with filming. I really don't want to pick this route since I get distracted very quickly (which is why I want to do it with my sister because we live together so we can basically record at any given moment and not have to worry about having to schedule a reunion each time I want to film.) This also gives me the chance to go back and record shots all over again if needed, without any hassle.
Hey everybody! In today's post I will show you my script... hopefully it wont bore you.
In my opening I want to show a large contrast of Camila's different personalities as the opening progresses, which I will accentuate within the way she acts as well as the way her room looks. To make the film look organic, I am thinking of making many long shots without many cuts, which means a lot of practice takes when I truly film.
*important*: I want to accentuate how Camila doesn't wear her glasses anymore and sort of loses her identity. I want that to be able to be analyzed when watching the opening. I have to further develop those shots to add more meaning.
Next week, I will make my storyboard and have it displayed and explained on its own post, so keep an eye out for that!
INT- HOSPITAL ROOM- NIGHT
Lights flash onto CAMILA's face. It is covered in bandages from her surgery. She can't seem to be able to focus her sight as she suddenly takes a cutting deep breath in. Heart monitor beeping can be heard slowing in the background.
CUT TO: ECU of Camila's eyes slowly blinking shut as the heart monitor flatlines.
CAMILA'S MOM
(v.o.)
I wish we knew what was going on inside her head.
FADE INTO: INT- CAMILA'S BEDROOM- DAY
ECU of Camila in her bed at home waking up from her alarm.
Camila opens her eyes abruptly. ZOOM OUT. Camila has a tight slick-back hairstyle. She reaches over to shut off the alarm and grab her glasses.
CUT INTO: Image of her nightstand as she shuts off alarm and her hand reaching for glasses. CAMARA PANS LEFT as Camila puts the glasses on and gets up from her bed enthusiastically.
TRACKING SHOT as Camila walks over to see her reflection in the mirror
CAMILA (whispering to herself)
Today’s the day.
She takes a deep breath, staring at herself in the mirror.
CUT TO: Title sequence
FADE OUT TO: INT- CAMILA’S BEDROOM- DAY
Camila opens her eyes hazily. ZOOM OUT. She reaches over lazily to shut off the alarm and doesn't grab her glasses.
CUT INTO: Image of her nightstand as she shuts off alarm. CAMARA PANS LEFT as Camila rubs her eyes and gets up from her bed slowly.
She walks to her mirror once again.
The schedule, that was previously set up nicely on her wall next to her mirror, is now ripped off halfway and crumpled up on the floor.
Camila faces the mirror.
CAMILA
(v.o.)
(groaning) I can be different. I just have to try harder.
She looks at the stacks of books, knocks them down, then looks at her clothes: plain. TRACKING SHOT as Camila then walks over to her closet and grabs a shirt she had never payed attention to before.
CLOSE UP to her hands as they reach for a bright pink top, in contrast to her usual bland outfits. She hesitates but finally takes the shirt off of the hanger to put it on.
CUT TO: INT- CAMILA’S BATHROOM
Now dressed differently, Camila's hair is free from her regular hairstyle and styled slightly more “fashionably.” She looks at herself in the mirror. Camila smiles. She takes one last look and then walks out of her bathroom, grabs her backpack, and heads out the door.
Hi! My vlog today will be dedicated to how I will include the Identity theory within my opening.
Description of theory by David Gauntlett: People make sense of their identity through affiliation with larger groups. The media does not create identity but reflects them.
In Camila's story, the Identity Theory can be applied to explore how she discovers her sense of self within a society that prioritizes fitting in with particular beauty standards. According to Gauntlett, identity is not something that the media creates, but something people form through their association with larger social groups. For Camila, this theory works out as she gives in to the standards of beauty and popularity set by the other girls around her in school. Throughout the film opening, Camila attempts to transform herself, at first through smaller changes like clothing and attitude, before eventually takes the risk of undergoing surgery.
This shows the media’s importance in presenting certain beauty goals to the public and how people take them in to fit in with their social group. The media plays a large part in shaping the beauty standards that Camila believes she must follow to in order to be accepted by those around her. Camila’s surgery can be seen as an attempt to make herself line up with the image of a "perfect" teenage girl. By changing her appearance, she is trying to reflect back as the group she wishes she could to belong to, reflecting her mental struggle of finding her own identity and meeting expectations of others around her.
Hello! To help develop and elaborate ideas, my class had group meetings with different people so that they could listen to other's planning and let them know if they like it and how to improve it or what they should change.
Today my group was made up of my 4 classmates: Addison, Gaby, Renn, and Vicky. I will discuss their ideas and things I found interesting.
Addison was thinking about developing a film opening under the genre of psychological thriller. She wants to make her film fast paced and make it about a woman who murders her husband. She talked about her idea to make a fake body to really catch the viewers attention while watching this opening, and she even spoke about how she dedicated an entire post to the making of this "corpse." I like her approach to begin the opening by digging a hole in the ground, even though it might be a bit tricky, since there aren't any public places where a person could dig a hole in the ground. Besides this small setback, I think the overall idea will be really interesting to see being done in the end.
Gaby is making her film opening a coming of age movie about a girl that lost her brother. Her character will struggle with drug abuse and having a bad relationship with her parents. The mise-en-scene for her opening will be very important since she wants to reflect her character's state of mind by showing how messy her room is. The whole group really helped out with opening's flow by suggesting small things she can do to better develop the plot for her film.
Renn was thinking of making a western film opening about a cowgirl who was out for bounty in a society where it was not seen acceptable to be a female in the position of a cowboy. Renn hopes to make the film eye-opening and reflect the battle of defeating gender-specific stereotypes and ideas with this opening. I really look forward to seeing how this opening will look like in the end, since the western aesthetic for landscape might be a bit hard to find in our area.
Lastly, Vicky spoke about her idea to make a dystopian film opening about two friends who are presented with the chance of getting superpowers. Since this was the last member to speak, and class was ending, I didn't get the chance to get many notes on her opening's idea. However, I do know that she wants to make one of her characters be excited for this chance to gain superpowers while the other is still unsure. In the end, these superpowers would have to be used for fighting against crime.
In the end, I was very pleased with this group meeting. Although it started off a bit slow, I believe that we got the hang of how to present our ideas and give suggestions to each other. I also liked that everyone in the group had a different genre, as we can see how it affects the overall theme of the film and the type of scenery needed as well as type of character personality.
I'm really looking forward to having similar meetings in the near future!
Hi everyone! As you get to know about me, you should also know that I like to keep it organized; today I will post an overview of my plan for the next few weeks as I develop my portfolio project.
I will soon make a detailed day-to-day schedule for my filming & editing process and add it to a post once I figure out my filming days and have all my dialogue, casting etc. done and fully panned out.
Week 1 (2/13-2/19)
Research & Planning
• Research all main aspects of a film (titles, credits, etc.)
• Further develop my plot and characters
• Begin writing a script for the film
Week 2 (2/20-2/26)
Production Preparation
• Finish developing the plot
• Create a first draft for my storyboard
• Think of where I can film
• Decide who will act as Camila (most likely myself or my sister because of the convenience)
• Mark out what days I should clear my calendar to film
Week 3 (2/27-3/4)
Production
• Film most, if not all needed scenes
• Start mapping out how I will do my foley sounds (or which online platform I will use for pre-made sounds)
Week 4 (3/5-3/11)
Editing
• Finish my first draft of project
• Record foley sounds and start collecting sound effects online
Week 5 (3/12-3/18)
More Editing and Checking Back
• Review my first draft
• Edit again where needed to create best possible outcome
• Work in sound effects and make sure they are in sync
Week 6 (3/19-3/25)
Final Revisions & CCR
• Finish all edits
• Research for CCR.
• Create & review CCR.
HELLO EVEYBODY!!! I wanted to give a special thank you to all the people who helped and supported me throughout the journey of developing t...
