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As my final blog post, I will look at everything I have done in creating multiple projects in this collaborative effort. I will specifically look back at what I did in working on Trouble on the Trail, our horror/thriller movie trailer. I will answer some questions to show how I have improved and learned throughContinue reading “Creative Critical Reflection”

Due to recent pandemics, our plan to film the unnamed crime drama has been canceled. So, I have decided to further analyze Trouble on the Trail, our horror/thriller trailer. I will do the Critical Reflection Questions on this trailer. In reference to our crime drama, everything but filming and editing was completed, and unfortunately, filmingContinue reading “Some Setbacks”

The shot list is used to better plan the order of which we will film scenes. This is based on location, time of day, actors in the scene, and other factors. The shot list affects all aspects of shooting a film. Our shot list is relatively straight forward. Most of the scene go in chronologicalContinue reading “Shot List”

I was the story board artist. I drew the storyboard because I am also the cinematographer, meaning I used my vision to portray the camera angles, blocking and composition of the scene. During the filming, as cinematographer, I will use the storyboard as a guideline for lighting, angles, composition, and blocking. As editor, the storyboardContinue reading “Story Board”

I was co-screenwriter for this opening. I wrote the dialogue to make sense and be interesting to listen to. The screenplay also maps out the film, aiding in creating the story board, which I am to draw, and filming, which I will also do as cinematographer. Our screenplay has a good amount of action andContinue reading “The Script”

Although making a film is a collaborative effort, every individual has their own role to play. My roles are listed as: Editor- As an editor, I form the separate shots into a cohesive story. This role also includes sound mixing in dialogue, sound effects, and music. Cinematographer- The cinematographer, plans and executes the angles andContinue reading “My Role”

Propp Theory This theory focuses on the relationship between characters and narrative. He argued that character actions and decisions drive the plot forward and develop the story. He classified character into certain roles: Villain Donor Helper Princess False Hero Dispatcher Hero Time and Space in Narratives Manipulating time and space is a key part inContinue reading “Narrative Techniques”

An introduction to a film should set the tone for the rest of the film while also making the audience interested. So, when deciding what to do for an intro, you have to know what you are introducing by have a semblance of a narrative for a full feature film. There are infinite directions aContinue reading “Brainstorming Narrative”

Protagonist One of the most important aspects of a film is the protagonist. In specifically crime dramas, the main character is usually the most interesting and complex in the film. I believe that the most important aspect for a crime film protagonist is the level of sympathy the audience has for them. After much debate,Continue reading “Planning-Characters”

These are some common props within the crime genre. These props are representative of the era in which the film takes place. The clothing of the 50s and 60s, the cigars, and the weaponry all very accurately depict the time.