CCR (Creative Critical Reflection)

 

Heres a day in the life video I filmed to review my group's process through our production of our film. Enjoy!

Final Task

Heres our final task enjoy!

Production Blog

 

Hey everyone! Finn here, back on the blog with some exciting updates! Today marks one step closer to our video going live, and I couldn't be more pumped. Now, onto today's mission: finding the perfect song. With time running short, getting permissions for a song seemed like a stretch. But thanks to Renato's help, we stumbled upon "Phoenix" by Scott Buckley on YouTube. It's a chill instrumental piece that'll slide right into the background of our early scenes. With the song locked in, it was time for the real fun – syncing it up with our footage. Renato and Conner dove deep into the process, tweaking timings and transitions for hours. It was a challenge, sure, but seeing everything click into place was beyond rewarding."Phoenix" turned out to be a gem, blending seamlessly with our visuals while adding that extra emotional punch. It's been quite the journey, from brainstorming to filming and now editing. But working alongside pals like Conner, Renato, Isaiah, and Leo has been the real highlight. Their input not only leveled up the video but also made the whole experience a blast. As we inch closer to wrapping this project, I can't help but feel grateful for the creativity we've shared. And to all of you following along – thanks a ton! Get ready to feast your eyes on the final masterpiece tomorrow!

Production Blog

 

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the blog! We are nearing the end of my final project, and today's post is all about seeking a fresh perspective on my video. While it's almost complete, there's still a crucial element missing, and I needed an outside opinion to pinpoint it. So, I turned to my friend Leo, who's got a sharp eye for editing. During class, I showed Leo the video, and his feedback was invaluable. He really connected with the emotions we're trying to convey – a mix of humor, determination, and courage. Overall, he thought the video was solid, but he suggested a few tweaks to smoothen the transitions between clips. One thing Leo pointed out was the need for another song at the beginning of the film. Up until the training montage, there's no background music, just the ambient sounds around Renato. Leo made a great point – a background track could amplify those emotions even more. With the submission deadline closing in, finding a non-copyrighted song that fits seamlessly will be a challenge. But I'm confident it'll elevate the video. That's it for today's blog – short and sweet. Tomorrow's post will be jam-packed with updates as I implement these changes and more. Stay tuned for the penultimate blog before the big reveal!

Production Blog

 

Hey everyone, welcome back to the blog! Today, I'm excited to share more about the final touches we've been adding to our film. After Conner worked his magic with the editing and color grading, it was time to focus on sound design. We wanted every sound to enhance the viewer's experience and evoke the right emotions. I curated a soundscape that elevated each scene. From the subtle rustling of leaves in the background to the crisp sound of boxing gloves hitting the bag, every detail was carefully crafted to immerse the audience in Renato's world. One particular challenge we faced was finding the perfect balance between dialogue and background noise. We wanted Renato's voice to be crystal clear, yet still feel grounded in the environment. I experimented with different audio levels and filters until we struck the perfect harmony. Another aspect we paid close attention to was the soundtrack The melodic notes intertwined seamlessly with the visuals, enhancing the emotional depth of Renato's journey. As we pieced everything together, we couldn't help but marvel at how each element contributed to the overall narrative. Every frame, sound, and color served a purpose, guiding the audience through Renato's transformation. With the finishing touches in place, our film was finally complete. It had been a labor of love, filled with challenges and triumphs. But seeing it all come together was incredibly rewarding. We couldn't wait to share our creation with the world. Thanks for joining me on this journey.

Production Blog

 

Welcome back! Today, I'm excited to dive into the process of editing and color grading our film. Color grading, in particular, was a crucial step in shaping the emotional journey of our story. Conner as our tech guy has adobe and is the main editor. He approached this process with a clear vision of using color to reflect the emotional arc. He showed me as he started with a blue hue in the initial scenes, symbolizing melancholy and struggle, echoing the despair. As the story progressed, especially through the training sequences, we gradually shifted to brighter, vibrant tones to signify hope and confidence. Integrating the boxing scenes we filmed was a difficult. We wanted them to seamlessly blend into the narrative without disrupting the flow. One technique we used was an L cut during the interview scenes, overlapping the audio to smoothly transition into the boxing scenes and maintain continuity. This not only helped the film flow better but also trimmed a few seconds off the runtime. Since the boxing scenes were filmed in different lighting conditions, color grading was crucial for consistency. Conner spent a lot of time meticulously adjusting the grading to ensure smooth transitions between shots. It was a lengthy process, but the effort paid off in maintaining the film's visual coherence. Overall, the editing and color grading process were about enhancing the narrative and emotional impact of our film. We're all proud of how it turned out. Thanks for tuning in, and I can't wait to share more about our filmmaking journey in the next blog post!

Production Blog

Hey everyone, Finn here. We finally wrapped up filming for our movie. You might remember from yesterday's blog that we were facing a major hurdle with the final scenes, which required us to shoot in a gym with a boxing ring. The catch? None of us had a membership to that gym. But thankfully, our friend Alyssa came to the rescue. She's a member at "The Zoo," the gym we needed, and generously offered us guest passes. We still needed to coordinate our schedules to find a time when all of us could make it. After some back and forth, we settled on a Sunday, and Conner volunteered to drive Alyssa and everyone gym. The scenes themselves weren't overly complicated, but we knew we had to nail them since we might not have the chance for reshoots. Renato's entrance into the ring was all about capturing his determination and readiness to win. Conner set up the camera behind and at an angle below Renato to give that powerful perspective, with the ring in the background adding to the intensity. Then came the knockout scene, where I, well, knocked Renato out. We wanted to make sure we had plenty of footage to work with, so we experimented with different camera angles – close-ups of Renato taking hits, two-shots of both of us in action, and an over-the-shoulder shot of me standing over Renato. And just like that, we wrapped up filming! It's been quite the ride, and I can't wait to see how these scenes come together in the final edit.