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Prop Prep

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To begin filming, procuring props became our first task. Considering varied scenes, we made a comprehensive list of necessary props. A crucial prop was a car, thankfully one of us had a license and access to a car. The car would feature prominently in the initial scenes of our movie. Board game scenes required a game accommodating three players with money involved. After a brief search, we found a Monopoly game with the required elements. We studied the game's instructions for efficient setup during filming. The script demanded scenes of us searching for amusing activities discreetly. The hunt for funny and unexpected places led us to consider spots like a washing machine and see-through glass cups. In line with our comedy theme, we decided on both smart and hilariously wrong locations. Selected places included a flowerpot, a cabinet, and behind pillows on a couch. Preparing these areas posed challenges due to clutter and unwanted objects. Some spots required complete emptying to e...

Day 1 of Editing

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Welcome back! Today marked our group's first editing session. Challenges arose as conflicting schedules prevented us from meeting in person. To address this, we utilized a group chat and phone calls for remote collaboration. Our choice of editing software, Cap Cut, stemmed from its user-friendly interface and accessibility. Given our limited editing experience, the simplicity of Cap Cut suited our needs. We strategically began editing from the movie's start, avoiding confusion with random clips. Starting with the title screen, we organized and edited the clips in chronological order. Nathaniel suggested a comic sans font for a playful and comedic tone in the titles. With the title screens finalized, we proceeded to edit scenes, like the living room and kitchen. Longer scenes posed challenges due to camera setup intricacies during filming. Coordinating shots with all three of us in-frame required careful camera placement. Despite these challenges, we successfully edited the livi...

Day 2 of FIlming

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 Welcome back to my blog. We have now completed our final day of filming. We had a minor set back though. My group member Alex was confused about where we are stopping in or filming process. We had a debate but could not come to a conclusion on our own. This wasted time and we had to resolve it with our teacher. Nun the less we finished our filming. I feel we have compiled enough clips to finish our project. If not we are p repared to use another day to edit and adjust our script how we need. I don't believe we will need to do this.  Despite the setback with Alex, the final day of filming was a success, and we are excited about the progress we've made. It's common for disagreements to arise during collaborative projects, but we managed to overcome it by seeking guidance from our teacher. Time management is crucial in filmmaking, and we learned the importance of effective communication to avoid unnecessary delays. The completion of filming marks a significant milestone in ou...

Day 1 of Filming

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 Welcome back to my blog. Since the last time I posted we have completed a day of filming. It went well due to our good planning and teamwork. We were able to film more than half the project in around 2 hours. We also had time for a lunch break in between. The camera we used was an iPhone 13. This was very easy and portable. In some cases we made our own tripod with whatever we could find. This allowed us to customize what angles we wanted to use. Also our prior knowledge of angles allowed us to be creative with our filming. I would even say we came up with our own filming style. Because we are doing a comedy. We had many funny angles that will work well with our plan.  In the midst of our filming journey, we encountered unexpected laughs and spontaneous moments that added charm to our comedy project. The iPhone 13 continued to prove its versatility, capturing the essence of our humor effortlessly. Improvising tripods from random items became a quirky tradition, giving us the ...

Filming Prep

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Starting a film project with busy schedules is tough, but your group's planning deserves credit. Planning not only speeds up setup but also makes filming more focused. It's important to expect issues, like equipment problems or unexpected locations. Having backup plans helps your team handle challenges. When filming begins, a positive group atmosphere is key. Good communication and support make filming enjoyable. Use each member's skills to solve problems creatively. Remember, planning effort pays off in a successful video. Being adaptable is crucial for handling surprises. Make a checklist for potential issues, from weather to permits. Regular check-ins help adjust your approach. Keep an eye on the timeline to manage resources. Expect the unexpected, and your adaptability defines your project's resilience. Balancing work, personal life, and creativity needs teamwork. Open communication helps manage everyone's availability. In case of equipment issues, having backup...

Storyboard

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  Scene one Box one (Arthur (Alex D), Tony (Alex N), And Marcus (Nathaniel G) are ready to go inside and have fun) Box two (Arthur is winning like usual and the group starts to have an arguemnet.) Box three (Tony get mad because Arthur wins and filps the board) Box 4 (Tony explains that board games are getting boring) Box 5(Arthur then asks what else they could do.) Box 6 (Tony then walks away saying there has to be something to do). Scene two  Box one ( Tony tells the group he has an idea. Box 2 (Marcus and Arther make fun of his last ideas) Box three ( Tony tells them its a serious plan) box 4 (he tells them they should look around the house for something to do) Box 5 (Tony said they should search Marcus's house for something to do) Box 6 (Marcus is against the idea entirely). Scene three  Box one (Arther and Tony are questioning why) Box two (Marcus is explaining about privacy) Box three (Tony explains that they have been friends for four years) Box four (Marcus still ...

Planning Blog: Script

  Modern Love  Alex D's dining room (classroom):  Nathanial Greene (transgender girl): Hey! my name is Natalia, What yours? Alex N: Hey what's up, my name is Luke.  Nathanial Greene:  Did you just transfer here recently because I have never seen you around school before, I'm sure I would have remembered a face like yours (giggles Ugly). Alex N:  Nah, I'm from Wisconsin.  Nathanial Greene:  Oh, South African! how exotic! I have never met a Wisconsian before, I'm from Florida myself.  Alex N:  Hey nice, how far away are you from school? Nathnial Greene:  Bout 23 minutes and 53 seconds.  Alex N:  How uh, do you know that exactly.  Nathaniel Greene:  HahHAHAH good one.  Alex N: What? Nathanial Greene: Oh, silly I thought you knew! I guess because your Wisconsian and all you didn't know that I'm kina a big deal around here. I am competitive speed walker, I place ninety-ninth thousandth out of one hundred Thousand...