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Planning for the Final Task: Title Design

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The opening credits of our film will be in a cursive font. The name of the font is Writing. This font will be used for the whole opening credits. The titles will fade into the screen, then it will fade away. It will be on the screen for about 5 seconds before fading away. Since its only a few words, I believe that's a good enough time to read. This is how the titles will appear on the screen throughout the opening credits: “ 𝒯𝒽𝓇𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒮𝓉𝓇𝓊𝑔𝑔𝓁𝑒” The titles will be displayed onto the screen in purple and white with a Script MT font. I chose cursive and purple because purple is known for a majestic vibe. My film circulates around the royalty of all black women in the world and how they should be seen as queens and nothing less. If needed, back up fonts will be “Monospace”. Here’s how it looks. For the font size, we decided that we didn’t want to make the font size too big or too small. So we chose the font size 20-24. We don't want the words to look like they a

Planning for the Final Task: Location, Health, Schedule and More

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Schedule 3/16/22- We will start filming the first five scenes. We will also film scene ten so that we can record the one voiceover of the film. We will also use this day to mark where the next scenes will be filmed. This will make it easier for the next set of scenes to be filmed. 3/18/22- We will complete the filming process. We will film the remaining scenes and then review the scenes to check if they need to be done all over again. 3/22/22-  We will start editing the film. We will just be placing the film in order and making sure the scenes were done in a way so that the film can run smoothly. We will also take this time to see if anything should be added or not.  4/01/22- We will use this day to make sure we film any scenes that needed to be reshot after we made note of them the first time we were editing. If no scenes need to be retaken, we will continue editing this day. 4/09/22- We will finish editing the film. we will be placing background sounds and voiceover wherever they are

Planning the Final Task: Script

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Sound Script The natural sounds of objects moving around can be heard throughout each scene. Scene 1 No dialogue Scene 2 No dialogue. Scene 3 No dialogue.  Scene 4 Jayden- ...hello?  Treneé Parker -...uhh...hi, how can I help you? *Stands up and dusts off her pants* Jayden- Yeah, I was wondering where your boss might be? Treneé- That’s me. *says confidently* Jayden- You? You’re the owner of Parker’s Automotive. *says shocked but impressed* Treneé- Um…yes? Jayden- I didn’t know a little lady like you could do a man’s job. *laughs* Treneé- What’s that supposed to mean? Actually never mind just come into the store so I can assist you. Scene 5 Treneé- So what can I do for you today? Jayden- Can I get an oil change, tire rotation, and brake service. Treneé- Sure, give me about an hour for everything. Scene 6 No dialogue. Scene 7 Light dialogue as Treneé is on the phone with a hair client. Scene 8 Treneé- Can you take me over to your car please? Jayden- Oh yeah sure, my bad. Treneé- Nah you

Title Research: The Fault in Our Stars

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Website- vimeo.com What titles are displayed during opening sequences? The titles that are displayed is first, the company that presents the movie. This would be Fox 2000 Pictures. Then the title presents who the movie is in association with. This would be Temple Hill Entertainment. Then the director name is presented. Next, the names of the actors are shown. Each name is shown one by one. What images are prioritized in the opening sequences? Images like everyday things are shown. The night sky was shown in the beginning. Then a roller coaster was shown during the middle of the title sequence. Lastly, a school chalk board was shown. What connotations do these images carry? The images carry a happy feeling. Being that the movie was about how the two characters couldn't have a normal live, the everyday things that are shown in the title sequence gives a feeling of content. How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? From the music, you can already get the vibe

Title Research: Hidden Figures

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Website- vimeo.com What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? In the beginning of the sequence, the production company is presented. Then the actors names’ were presented one by one. The director of photography and the executive director were acknowledged separately. The director’s  name was presented followed by the name of the movie which closed the sequence. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The images were focused on things that involve with science. Things that the characters would use in the movie. Items like coffee, formulas, binders and more. They also captured a quick glimpse of outer space and astronauts. What connotations do these images carry? The images invoke a powerful and serious feeling. The way that they presented some items that a person dealing with science would use was moving.  How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? You would be able to easily guess that this film is a drama. In one of the images in the

Title Research: A Star is Born

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Website- viemo.com What titles are displayed during opening sequences? There was only one thing that was displayed for the title sequence. This thing being the title of the movie, A Star is Born. What images are prioritized in the opening sequences? The words 'A Star is Born' are presented one by one. In each word a picture is presented within it. In the letter 'A' an eye can be seen. Then in the word 'Star', two figures are shown starring at each other. In the word 'Is', the two people are seen sitting on the floor working on what seems to be a song together. Lastly, in the word 'Born' you can only see one of the figures and they seem to be laying down. The images circulate around two people who seems to be interested in music What connotations do these images carry? The images gives off a memorable feeling. Knowing that the movie is based on a true story, the pictures of the two figures practicing gives a replay of something historical. How doe

Title Research: Watch the Title Website

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After visiting the 'Watch the Titles Website' I was wowed by many title sequences. I visited this website to conduct research on different title sequences for my two minute project film. I will be using different title designs for my project, so it is essential that I complete some research on it before I actually get started on it. I came across many different title sequences. They all included descriptions explaining what the title sequence was made for. It also explains the process the title sequence went through to be produced. I also saw the title sequences in motion. All of which I saw were unique and creative. I learnt that important title sequence such as the ones I viewed on the website takes a lot of team work to make. Overall, these sequences all look like they took a lot of time to perfect and it amazes me how much team work and effort it takes to produce such beautiful styles.

Title Research: Art of the Title Website

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After viewing the Art of the Title Website, I learnt so many new things about title designs. The main purpose I viewed this site was because I will be including and designing titles for in my two minute final task. In the website, I saw a variety of title sequences. These title sequences were made for a variety of genres. The title sequences included descriptions underneath which explains how the title sequence was brought up and who they were designed by. Some of the descriptions also have mini interviews where they explain how the designers get the opportunity to design for other projects. I learnt how different styles of the titles are told apart. For an example, some styles are recognized by year. There are styles named the '2020s' and styles named '1950s'. Overall the site is full of the great and unique styles.

Convention Research: Dreamgirls

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After watching the film 'Dreamgirls', I noticed they used the drama elements sound, thought, plot, and character. Deena, Effie, and Lorrell are a music trio originally naming themselves the dreamettes. They met a manger named Curtis Taylor Jr. who promised to take them to the top of the game. The manger then begins to take too much control from the girls and then began to cause them to break apart one by one. This is the plot of the film. This film uses a lot of music. Some songs that they include are 'Listen' which was sung by Deena. Deena sung this song to express how she was feeling in the midst of the whole situation. She felt as if the manger wasn't listening to her from within. Another song that was sung was 'And I am Telling I'm Not Going' which was sung by Effie. Effie sang this song to express the hurt that she was feeling inside. The music of the film helped express some parts of the film as well. The character of the film would be Curtis. Alth

Convention Research: The Last 3 Minutes

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This short film called, “The Last 3 Minutes” was about the last three minutes of a man’s life. It is a drama that features a series of cuts, natural lighting, and non-diegetic music almost throughout the entire thing. The beginning scene begins with low key lighting and a long shot to show the entire scene. That is common when a film starts just to show the audience what the scene looks like. Throughout the entire film, there is hardly any dialogue or spoken words at all.  Some angles used in the film are low angles, high angles, profiles, and even dutch angles which aren’t too common in dramas. For example, a low angle is used at the start when the man clutches his chest. This is showing that he is a victim of the circumstance he in. He is weak and essentially powerless because there is no one around to help him. Also, most of the scenes are filmed in from the point of view of the subject. As the man’s life is flashing before his eyes, his memories are in first person. The lighting us

Convention Research: Everything, Everything

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After watching the movie, 'Everything, Everything' I noticed they used the drama elements. thoughts, characters, and themes. Maddy, a young smart girl has never left her home due to her overprotective mother because of an "illness". Olly lives next door from Maddy and will do anything to get her to experience life. The life that she never was able to experience. This is the plot of the film. The film uses the element of character whom is Olly. If it weren't for Olly, Maddy would've never left her life. She would have never been able to experience the real joy of life. She would have also never figured out that her mom has been lying to her for her whole entire life. The theme of the whole plot was to never be too afraid too do something. Maddy went against her fears and her moms rules and she went outside her house with Olly. Lastly the film used the element of thought. So many things could have been interpreted after watching this movie. The main thing that I

Genre Decision

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The genre that my group and I decided on for our final task after researching drama, thriller, and comedy, is drama. We decided on this because we  knew it would fit perfectly with our short film just by looking at our pitch. If we had chosen comedy, then it would have been harder for us to incorporate comedic elements into our short film. The same goes for thriller. When me and my group visualize myself doing the genres comedy or thriller, we realize that we wouldn't have a setting or actors to fulfill the elements because of how drama filled our pitch is. We also wouldn't have been able to fulfill the conventions of the film. We would have loved to film a comedic film because that is one of the best genres and my group’s favorite genre when it comes to film. It would have been fun. We also feel like drama will be fun to film in all honesty. We have perfect settings for the film. We can also can include comedy as a sub-genre which makes it a "win win" situation for u

Genre Research Blog: Comedy

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The third genre that my group will be researching is comedy.  Lighting used in comedic movies usually are three-point, high key, and low key lighting. The lighting is used to set the mood of the scenes and match the settings as well. For example, if someone is at a party, they will most likely use low key lighting to portray the fact that the characters are at a party. Camera angles most used in comedy films are high angles, low angles, and dutch angles. The low angle is used to make the person appear more dominate over someone or something. High angles are used to do the exact opposite of what low angle does for the actor. High angle makes the actor appear more vulnerable or make it known that there is something or someone higher or above the actor. Dutch angles are used to add an dramatic effect to either a confusing or awkward situation. Camera movements used in comedy films are pan, tilt, handheld, zooms and steadicams. These movements are all used to further emphasize the mood in

Genre Research Blog: Thriller

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The second genre that my group will be researching is thriller. Some elements of a thriller are a n action-packed opening, a  likeable protagonist, an unlikable antagonist, c liffhangers, character growth, a lesson, a t icking clock, which shows that the protagonist can be fighting with time, and an amazing, epic ending. Thrillers often have a race-against-time aspect to them – something that adds to the suspense and fuels the reader’s adrenaline rush. Whether it is a (literal) ticking time bomb or a criminal who will be sentenced to death in 48 hours if not proven innocent, this really adds to the pace of the book Lighting used in thrillers usually are low key lighting. The lighting is used to set the mood of the scenes and match the settings as well. This is used the most for a big dramatic effect. Camera angles most used in thriller films are low angles, high angles, close-up shots, long shots, point-of-view shots, and over the shoulder shots. The low angle is used to make the perso

Genre Research Blog: Drama

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The first genre that my group will be researching is drama.  Lighting used in drama are usually three-point or high key lighting. The lighting is used to set the mood of the scene and match the setting. Camera angles used in drama films are low angle, high angle, and canted angle. Low angle is used to make the person appear more confident. High angle is used to do the exact opposite of what low angle does for the actor. High angle makes the actor appear more vulnerable and less confident. Canted angle is used to add an dramatic effect on the screen. It is known to further express chaos or the madness appearing in the scene. Camera movements used in drama films are tilt, pan, and reverse zoom. These movements are all used to further emphasize the mood in the scene Makeup, costumes and props varies because of the different types of drama films. Drama films can include other genres and still be known as a drama because of its many conflicts and plots. Sounds in dramas can vary.  There can

Pitch Blog

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Our first pitch was about two female black super heroes.  our second pitch was about a black female mechanic.  We were interested in the first pitch because stereotypically most super heroes are men.  We wanted to make a statement that women are strong and just as equal as men are.  We also wanted to show equality in film.  There aren’t many black super hero representatives and we break that cycle.  Our second pitch is based more on real world problems.  We wanted to film this one because this pitch is representing a black women who is not only a person o color but also a mechanic.  We believed that this pitch would be  more relatable to real world problems that mostly black females face in society such as discrimination upon them just because of their gender and race.  It represents equality in color, and women empowerment.  This pitch has so much more of a deeper message that could be put into film .  We felt that this pitch would be more entertaining to film as well.  The fact that