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 CCR is now completed and ready for the world. This was not so fun but I'm glad its down now . 

Here's the complete film, this has been very fun experience as well as stressful, Im just glad that's it's over now. :)

 To begin, I'd like to acknowledge that filming began and concluded today, and I couldn't be happy than I am right now. Now that it's over, I'm relieved of a lot of worry, and I'm looking forward to seeing everything edited. When we were trying to film, there were a lot of stressful and annoying moments, but I'm glad we were able to get through them. There have been so many issues involving groupmates being irritated by one another, and I'm glad we can finally get this resolved. I really didn't like staying after school to go to the park to film but hey it got the job done and I barely made it home before the sun went down so it was a win win. On both sides I'm sure all groupmates felt the same way about our plans on filming. To be really honestly No matter how much I rather be at home its was quite enjoyable to spend time after school with friends. It was nice to mess around and laugh while filming. It was awkward when more people arrived at the par...

On this day, there wasn't much to report on as we didn't do much one this day. We did talk about what we can do about the filming process. Mostly arguing about the filming dates that we can make promise too. But they usually failed due to life and personal reasons on my side. But we did can to some type of agreeable factor. That we will try to film on a PST day and get it all done in one day. We were sure we can do so and get this done and have Vanessa with enough days to edit. That is what we are currently looking out for. Letting Vanessa have enough time to edit because that the most important part in this final assignment. It's amazing that I'm still able to remain ahead of them and turn in homework on time; it's amazing what a struggling high school student can do. But, if I can get this conversation back on track, I'll start with the current music video creation. So far, everything has gone smoothly, and there has been no preparation or pacing issues. There...

 We are now in our editing stage and  with the due date approaching I'm glad we are here for it. there were a lot of rough spots during this entire project mostly due to personals reasons. But I'm glad we were able to work it out and get to were we are now. Like I said in the last blog the person who will be leading the editing process will be Vanessa. I'm still so glad to have her on our team through out the year she have been such a great help. And we wouldn't be able to get this far without her and editing skills. As well as her willingness as a group mate. Though we had rough patches with planning and filming we had so much fun together. Glad to have her as a friend during this process. I chose great when forming this group. I'm glad I didn't chose to wok alone when the option was given because I don't think I will be able to get this far without groupmates. its nice to have someone have your back in a assignment. So you don't have to worry as much i...

 Due to the tremendous amounts of rain that fell that day, we were unable to film. It's a pity that things have to go backwards, but as a team, we're determined to get through this. However, I dislike the fact that we are still unable to complete our assignment. I'm hoping for the best so that we can finally get started and finish filming. Since this is the final work, I personally hope that we can do it as quickly as possible and that it meets the grading standards. Despite the fact that we were unable to film, we were able to make some progress. I was thinking about potential filming sites and one that sprang to mind was a park near my house. It's a great park with plenty of area to film in, and it could be the perfect setting for the film. However, due to the significant distance between my house and my school, that idea was regrettably shelved. As a result, due to scheduling conflicts, we were unable to complete the task. It would be difficult for all of us to organ...

We as a group were able to start filming and finish in one day and I cannot be more happier for group. I'm glad despite the many troubles we have to go through to get this done that we are now moving on to the stages of editing. The filming process is really fun to do and I had a great time doing it. We were able to communicate very well and chop down more ideas that we had to do it just right. I'm glad everything went smoothly and we were able to finish. And just in time too because right after filming it started raining really hard. So I'm really glad we were able to get it done so fast and so easily as well. The person who is going to start editing is Vanessa as always and I'm sure she's going to do a great job. She started talking about ideas for how she's going to edit it and I think the thing she came up with was very good. I'll just leave it to the expert really because honestly I can't edit for the life of me. So I'm glad she was able to step...

Its been a while since the last blog and many things have happen that I would love to update on about. There has been changes on how we would like this film to be created. Personally I liked the style of being able to have the feel of an actual recording of a person being stalked from their pov. Meaning the person holds the camera acting as someone going on with their day. And in the background we would just have the stalker being there only noticed by the audience and not the character. Though this Ideas will have some complications but with hard work it can be done. Even if we can exactly preformed this idea I would like to do something similar. Also I bring very exciting news we have began filming and I'm we can do so now. There have so many problems keeping us from filming. I'm glad we were able to overcome them and set an actual filming date. This is every exciting news for me and my group. Being able to do something just makes even more happier. We would like to take this...

 We were unable to film owing to the inclement weather and the absence of some of our scheduled items for today. It's a pity that things have to go backwards, but as a team, we're determined to get through this. However, I dislike the fact that we are still unable to complete our assignment. I'm hoping for the best so that we can finally get started and finish filming. Since this is the final work, I personally hope that we can do it as quickly as possible and that it meets the grading standards. This just gets me melancholy, and I often believe that we should cherish it, but enough with the rambling, we're getting off track. As I previously stated, I'm both enthusiastic for the filming portion of this and thrilled to be writing the subsequent blogs for it. I'll make do with what we have, even if I don't have much equipment for what I want to do with our planning. There's still so much to see and see that it's making me exhausted just thinking about ...

Unfountanly, we couldn't film due the massive amounts of rain that happen today. So sad that things have to set back once again but we as a team wish to push pass this. But personally I don't like the fact that we still can't do anything for our assignment. Wishing for the best to happen so we can finally start and get filming over and done with. Since this is the final task, I personally hope we can get this done as so as we can and for it can meet up to the grading standards.  Even though we couldn't film we were able to make some progress. I thought about different locations we can film and one that came to mind is the park near my house. Its a nice park with a lot of space to film in an dcan overall be perfect scene for the movie. But the only complication is that I live far from the school so the park is also far from the school. It would be hard for all of us to plan and schedule what day is right to film. I'm thinking during some weekend but we are going to n...

 With this blog there isn't much to report on. It's been a long time since I've written one of these blogs, and I'm still not used to it. But its need so I'll try my best to explain what we as a group have so far. But to complain a bit these blogs were always the ones I dread doing. Even though it's gotten to the point where the due dates are so close together that it's haunting me. It's incredible that I'm still able to stay ahead of them and turn in assignments on time; it's astonishing what can happen to a struggling high school kid. But, if I can bring this discourse back to the task at hand, I'll start with the music video's current production. So far, everything has gone swimmingly, and there hasn't been a single issue with planning or pacing. Their haven't been confirmed filming spots for the movie but we are working on it as quickly as we can. When locations come to mind we mostly think of somewhere secluded. Since our mov...

 When it comes to having a back up plan, we had a few ideas if something stops us and how we as a group can prevent things like it. Let's say we couldn't film due to the rain or any other weather problems. We can try our best to reschedule and get everyone back together again to film. Or maybe change the location to make everything more easier for us. Backups and archiving, disaster recovery, and business continuity are the three components of an effective backup plan. Backups and archiving on a regular basis should be your first line of defense. When data is created or modified, it should be backed up on a regular basis. And we will keep this in mind if we have to consider one. Despite the fact that we might not need one it won't hurt to be safe than sorry. When it comes to safety of our team, that is what we will focus on the most. As we are going to be filming a horror film a horror film in public. A lot of action can be taken out of context. This would be the last thing...

  Within the opening scene of the film is an establishing shot. This establishing shot pans to the right and then tilts up to reveal the 2 characters. Both characters are seen in a medium shot to be in a conservation. As the scene continues the conservation becomes more heated and turns into an argument. The argument is shown through reverse shots which break once the MC runs off. As the MC is running we get an over the shoulder scene and a reveal of the SC chasing after her. As the chase is revealed suspenseful music begins to play softly. The MC begins to move faster in an eye level angle. As she runs the music gets louder and more intense. Then we get an angle of her hip and down to her foot that transitions into a low angel of her running. As she runs the camera tilts and close up on her face. The sound of her out of breath breathing begins to over power the music.  The music stops and we can only hear her breathing. This allows the sound of a tree branch breaking to be si...

  Mc-Main character Sc- Side character  Scene 1-(unclear voices can be heard) establishing shot showing grass and the camera slowly goes upwards to view the characters. Scene 2- (taking place on sidewalk, diegetic sound of cars driving past can be heard) Our main character is having an argument. Mc: I don’t even know why you are so mad? Sc: You can’t be that dumb to not understand, you told my mom that I wasn’t at your house when I told her I would be there. Mc: You didn’t even tell me to cover for you, you can’t blame me for you being to idiotc to give me a heads up. Scene 3-(loud wind can be heard) Mc:(Pushes Sc then runs)(fast pace music starts) Sc: Oh really??? Your gonna be sorry(She starts running after Mc, her voice sounds louder here) Scene 4-(cars can be heard, and heavy breathing by those running) Mc:(turns to look behind her, then turns back) Mc:(in head voice over) I know she won’t stop following me. I need to try and lose her. Mc: (Turns corner into grassy area) S...

 Now when entering the stage of creating a title design we have discussed the way we wished for things to be like. We did research on how title screens are made and best equipment would be needed to do so. I'm positive we can be able to do good with it, I do believe in Vanessa sills in editing. When doing research I found great advice on how a title screen should be made and I'll like to share some with you. With the advent of streaming technologies, skipping the title sequence and getting straight to the plot is now easier than ever. On Netflix, for example, all you have to do is hit the "Skip Intro" button and you're done. This might be discouraging for creators on the production side of things. After all, you devote a significant amount of effort in post-production to mixing audio, adding motion graphics, and polishing intro sequences. You want the audience to be engrossed and hooked right away, thinking to themselves, "Wow, that was a wonderful title sequ...

  What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? Things that were displayed in the opening sequence of the Titanic are the Ocean, Boats, names of the crew members and actors. Their names are put there in means of credit for their performance.   What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? Sound is crucial in a romance film because it allows the spectator to become absorbed in the many diverse circumstances depicted in horror films, as well as helping to set the mood of the picture and the environment around the characters on screen. Non-diegetic music is employed in the opening sequence of Titanic to reflect the story's original narrative events, and the song's strong but dismal presentation helps to contrast the ship's ultimate demise. The song is utilized to assist the audience associate the shot of the passengers waving goodbye to the rather sorrowful music, which helps to underline the scene shown behind it.  What connotations do these images car...

  What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?A title sequence (also known as an opening sequence or intro) is a means of presenting a film or television show's title, as well as important production and cast members, through the use of innovative graphics and sound (often an opening theme song with visuals, akin to a brief music video). This is often seen in fiction work like Harry Potter and is often seen in their movies and many other ones as well.   What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? In harry potter, there would be clips and images of characters that will take a big role in the film. Usually these characters are the main three, Harry, Ron and hermione. These being placed in the title screen or the opening gives credit where it's due for the audience to gather their attention and the crew mates as well.   What connotations do these images carry? According to cultural convention, imagery can represent feelings and mood. Words, soun...

  How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?  Which ones? In the opening sequence of the final destination there are 25 titles that are shown. They were designer, coordinator, music by, etc. They were used to give credit to the people who worked on the film. What connotations do the images carry? (how do you they make you feel) The connotations that the images carry are a scared and uneasy feeling. Seeing as though it is a horror movie that would be the case. The imagery used in the sequence is amazing. It shows people dying in x-ray vision. It is brutal and it is supposed to make you feel scared. It also made me feel concerned for the characters and what will happen to them. The images also made me feel scared for what I may witness as a viewer. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?   (Can you tell what genre the film is) The way that the genre is reinforced is by the fact that the sequence in itse...

  Title Website Research Hello again. Currently we are working on researching title sequences that are basically always in films. A title is an important part of a film. It lets you know the people who worked on said film. They tell who the important people are and give credit to them. They tell you about the producers, actors, editors,etc. They are way more important than they may seem. They also give you the vibe of the film. The people who create them try to make sure of that. For example take a horror film, they are usually scary so they will try to show that in the title sequence. They would use effects to also enhance the sequence. These effects sometimes are 3d to also make it cool and exciting to the viewer. Also title sequences should hint or foreshadow at what is going to happen to the characters. They want to give the viewer a feeling of excitement or make them want to see what happens later in the film. Features that are typically found in these title sequences are Typo...

  How many titles are displayed during the opening sequence to the film? Which ones?  Within Suicide Squad, a total of 34 titles are displayed on screen. The sequence includes the actors, directors, costume designers and producers. What connotations do the images carry? (how do they make you feel)?  The images give a sense of danger. The sequence begins with a scene that seems like things are being thrown at you immediately.Then the sequence begins to spin a multitude of objects that are associated with hazards for example, bullets, guns and bombs. Along with weapons, a showcase of skeletons and loose skulls began to show as the camera was drawn back. Another connection is the display of the actors. Along with the actors name prop are shows that refer to the character which contain weapons and fire.  How is the genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? (can you tell what genre it is) The genre is reinforced through sound and visuals. The ...