Final reflection

I am DONE! I am at the end of the final project. Mostly happy and slightly relieved that it is all over, I'm in awe of how far I have come throughout the entire process. From brain nights of thinking to myself, "what am I even going to do?" thinking of a storyline. As I am at the end of editing and working on personal CCR productions, I realize the full-circle moment at every stage of this project, which has led me to create something so creative and unique. With my blogs showing every step, research, finding, footage, and bloopers along the way, it was surreal to look back now that it was the end.  Maybe one more shot, or one more day, Emma's house filming the same scene over again 20 times! Emma wanted to have a lot of shots of one scene. The nights when my group and I would spend time talking while trying to lock in and finish the necessary information research needed for Static.  I love our story. I want to write more stories like Static in the future.

There's no feeling like coming up with an idea of your own and bringing it to life. I've always wanted to explore more of my creativity. Shocking what most subjects won't teach is being creative! I'm very grateful that this class allowed me to learn more about Media, but also showcase my ideas and thoughts within Media! I believe Static, hopefully, documents my inspiration and growth over my year 1/2 in this class.  You just never know, you could be the submission or student that makes a quirky, fun, and cool production that you thought of and created. I am so happy.

After this project, I won't edit anything for a long while. I love doing everything except editing my CCR.

Thank you for everything!

  Final post

This is the end of my portfolio project journal.  I'm done.

-The link for the film opening-

Static Portfolio Project

or

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15beRfUftoQUiMhhQgNcuRDts8S_TgYND/view?usp=sharing 

-The link for CCR Q1 & Q2-

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LRU5Mm_lCn0OJYWf4S6umKuPTMYDnFuj/view?usp=sharing 

-The link for CCR Q3 & Q4-

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pGz1uTjapOAup52-7JDRf2DOAW6IM7U5/view?usp=sharing 

Editing Of CCR Production's

 With this being the most personally dreaded part of the entire project, there were many ups and downs in the production of my CCRs. Starting on a good note, the entire creation and editing of my first CCR was ok. Besides, most difficulties of editing sound (which is a pain), as well as finding non-copyrighted footage of the films I wanted to mention within my video. I hate editing. It was really hard to edit the sound because I had to make different shots.

On my second CCR, it was easier to edit because I took fewer shots. I added pictures to my blog,  the AICE Media project, etc. I still had a hard time with the editing of sound, but it was easier than my first CCR. I feel better with this video than the other one. 

This video took 3 to more days to edit.

Yes, surprisingly, despite my serious downs during editing, there were some positives. I did enjoy the entire production of both of my CCRs coming together. Seeing the raw footage and hearing myself embarrassingly mess up. I had a good laugh and felt proud of how far I had come in this class. While the year was wrapping up, I was shocked and surprised by how much I learned and gained from this class. This was the right motivation to keep me going during my hard times of filming and editing. Knowing it would be worth it in the end with the results of both my projects. 

                     Production of CCR's!

Within all productions, there has to be a script! Therefore, I wasted no time in writing mine for CCR Productions. I kept my script in a blog post, easy to access and to quickly make changes to my answers to the CCR. I kept both scripts for my CCR videos in different posts, so I didn't get confused. Writing the actual script answers was actually pretty easy since using my blogs on each research for the CCR already set me up with the content and answers needed to answer each question. When recording my script, I faced many issues in memorizing and speaking coherently. So, I rephrased my answers for certain lengthier questions that required certain vocabulary. While I did struggle with recording the script itself, creating it was a lot smoother.

CarolRabaCrepa200928: CCR Video 1 Script Q1 and Q2

CarolRabaCrepa200928: CCR Video 2 Script Q3 and Q4

CCR1-

As discussed in my previous CCR post, my first production is a video-based project. I had a script for this CCR.  My first idea is an officer police who is a substitute for Officer Garcia. He would come in. Ask me (Avery), then he is going to froze and I am going to look at the camera and say that my name is not Avery, but I could answer the questions. Then I will get up and leave the room while answering the door. (It will be Officer Smith.) The actual contents of the CCR video are video and pictures.  I chose Clipchamp for its familiarity with the software, editing, and overall number of elements and designs it has to offer. The videos below will showcase my editing and footage of the progress of my editing. My hopes for creating the first CCR video this way is soft launch and an informational way of displaying the questions of the CCR and showcasing Static within them. 

CCR2-

As discussed in my previous CCR post, my first production is a video-based project. I had a script for this CCR. My second idea is to finish setting up an 18th birthday party, which connects to our film because our character just turns 18 years old. I like answering the question while setting up the party. It is going to be a lot of moving.  I want to make sure that there will not be that much more than other setup parties in real life. The actual contents of the CCR video are video and pictures.  I chose Clipchamp for its familiarity with the software, editing, and overall number of elements and designs it has to offer. The videos below will showcase my editing and footage of the progress of my editing

          CCR Video 2 Script Q3 and Q4

-Script-

The camera has come to me, setting things up. 

 

Me- Oh, hi. My name is Carolina, setting up my sister 18 th birthday party. Oh, you have some questions about my film project. What are the questions?

Some will give me a paper. 

Me- Oh, How did your production skills develop throughout this project? And how did you integrate technologies – software, hardware, and online – in this project?

I go to another place to set up something also.

Me- For the first question. Entering AICE Media Studies with no prior experience, I have successfully gained a wide understanding of camera techniques, editing, and film concepts. Through hands-on projects like the Music Project, Mise-en-scène character assignment, and Foley Sound Project, I practiced these new skills while also getting useful feedback from my teacher and classmates. This growth is most shown in my final project, where I have improved my skill these areas to analyze production details and execute pre-production tasks like scripting, acting, and storyboarding, where i see which scenes it is.  Also, I see how my teammate Emma is executing every shot we need for our film, and I know how I will do this shot for my future projects.  Although editing remains a challenge, I have teamed up with my classmates, Emma, to do the editing, and Emma also has provided me with valuable technical tips and better workflows. I am very proud of the opening storyline for the film opening that we have developed in eight weeks, and I truly enjoyed the entire creative process, from research to filming.

Me- Oh come on, I have to set up something else.

Then I move to another place to set up something different.

Me- For the last question, the answer is - Our project began with a digital blog that served as both a procedural roadmap and a comprehensive archive for our research and planning. For the branding phase, we used Canva Pro (software) to design our company logo and the official poster for Static, with a strong focus on visual marketing. The production was captured on a Nikon T7(hardware), using its dual-lens system to achieve a high-quality, cinematic aesthetic with versatile zooming. During the post-production, our editor transitioned to Adobe Premiere Pro(Online), which allowed for precise control over color grading, sound design, and contrast adjustments. While the technical process involved steep learning curves and late-night tutorials, these struggles ultimately built my confidence in handling professional-grade tools. This seamless blend of hardware and software was essential in transforming our initial concepts into a polished, final production. Well, that's how I integrate technologies into the production process.

Then I stop setting up things.

 Me- this party looks great, and thank you for asking those questions. Come back if you have any more questions.

                 CCR production ideas

Today, I am going to talk about my ideas for my CCR production videos. I have two different ideas about it. 

          My first idea is an officer police who is a substitute for Officer Garcia. He would come in. Ask me (Avery), then he is going to froze and I am going to look at the camera and say that my name is not Avery, but I could answer the questions. Then I will get up and leave the room while answering the door. (It will be Officer Smith.)

CarolRabaCrepa200928: CCR Video 1 Script Q1 and Q2

My second idea is to finish setting up an 18th birthday party, which connects to our film because our character just turns 18 years old. I like answering the question while setting up the party. It is going to be a lot of moving.  I want to make sure that their will not that much more than other setup parties in real life.

CarolRabaCrepa200928: CCR Video 2 Script Q3 and Q4

Research and Script for CCR Question #4

Question #4 

How did you integrate technologies, software, hardware, and online-in this project?  

Integration of technology: 

Answer: Using our blog posts to schedule and write the steps and procedures of our production progress. Within this being a grade, it forced us to use it not only as a resource but also to keep our research, planning, and findings for the production. For initial promotion efforts and creating a poster via Canva Pro. Using this app for editing and making our poster for Static, and creating the company logo. 

 For production and filming, we filmed on a Nikon T7, which was our director/cinematographer's personal camera. Nikon T7 has two lenses, and the smaller lens is more compatible for zooming in and out. Has excellent quality for filming and gives the overall outlook of a cinematic look. The camera allowed for easy accessibility, holding, and angling. For the process of editing, our editor utilized Adobe Premiere Pro. Adobe helped transfer all the footage smoothly, as well as familiarize our editors with the software. Adobe made it accessible to make changes to the color, sound, and contrast within certain footage.  

 

 

 

 -The Script - 

How did you integrate technologies, software, hardware, and online-in this project?  

For the last question, the answer is - Our project began with a digital blog that served as both a procedural roadmap and a comprehensive archive for our research and planning. For the branding phase, we used Canva Pro (software) to design our company logo and the official poster for Static, with a strong focus on visual marketing. The production was captured on a Nikon T7(hardware), using its dual-lens system to achieve a high-quality, cinematic aesthetic with versatile zooming. During the post-production, our editor transitioned to Adobe Premiere Pro(Online), which allowed for precise control over color grading, sound design, and contrast adjustments. While the technical process involved steep learning curves and late-night tutorials, these struggles ultimately built my confidence in handling professional-grade tools. This seamless blend of hardware and software was essential in transforming our initial concepts into a polished, final production. Well, that's how I integrate technologies into the production process.

          CCR Video 1 Script Q1 and Q2

Script 

(Officer Smith(my dad) entered the room and went to sit down in the chair across from Avery Dawson (ME) )

Officer Smith - Hello, Avery Dawson. My name is Officer Smith. I am a substitute for Officer Garcia. I am here to ask you some questions.  

 

Short Pause

 

Officer Smith - Ok let's start. How does your product use or challenge conventions, and how does it represent social groups or issues? How does your product engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text? 

(Then Officer Smith freezes, and then I look at the camera and start speaking)

Me- Hey, my name is not Avery Dawson, but I can answer this question. 

(I walk out of the room and start answering the question)

Me - For, how does my group's product use or challenge conventions, and how does it represent social groups or issues? For our film, Static a use traditional conventions and the established frameworks of the mystery and psychological horror genres, utilizing a carefully crafted establishing shot to build an immediate sense of unease. By drawing technical inspiration from classics like Hitchcock’s Vertigo, the production highlights tension and uncomfortable visual techniques to honor traditional cinematic conventions. While the genre elements remain classic or the same of a typical mystery film, the film’s representation of youth actively challenges modern media tropes. Instead of portraying teenagers as rebellious or party-driven misfits, the story centers on Avery, a reserved and introverted girl who avoids social media and fashion. This subversion of the "typical" teenager allows the film to explore gender and social norms through a more grounded lens. You can see this in the way that she dresses herself. Ultimately, Static places this non-stereotypical main character at the heart of a graphic murder mystery, blending traditional horror structure with an unconventional lead character.

Pause 

Me- Well, that is the first. Let's answer the last question, which is: How does your product engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text? 

(I sit on my stairs)

Me - Well, By focusing on our target audience of primarily teens, and interests with mystery and thriller films captures their attention within the storyline of Static. Static centers on a teenage girl who is subjected to severe challenges, including murder and jail. The mystery and suspenseful aspects of the movie, especially attracting many viewers in this demographic group, are what draw in teenagers. In contrast to that, our distribution provider and marketing will focus on engaging and keeping up with the digital convergences that interest this specific audience. Like in A24, social media, and film festivals. A24, a company that welcomes and supports smaller directors and producers. With its distribution and marketing strategies, A24 is notable for attracting the attention of younger generations like Gen Z. The target group that Static also strives reaching is seen through their own personal websites and numerous social media profiles and influencers.Focuses on capturing the engagement within the interests and platforms that cater to our audience's preferences. 

Well, that's how we engage with our audience and how our product is distributed as a real media text.

Me- Well this are the answer for the questions that Officer Smith, or my dad, asked Avery Dawson. Thank you for watching.

       Research and script for CCR Question #3

Question #3:

How did your production skills develop throughout this project? 

Answer: Coming into AICE media studies, I had no experience whatsoever with any camera techniques, editing, or any film concept. This class has taught me all these things I have lacked, as well as learning a broader perspective on media as a whole. Working on many projects, such as the Music Project (Creating a Singer), Mise en scene character assignment, the Foley Sound Project, and quizzes and assignments on camera techniques, has helped me not only learn but also practice and work on these skills effectively. The necessary feedback from my teacher and my classmates in my class helped me learn and correct mistakes, as well as offer a new perspective on my work. 

With this being our final project with learning from these past projects I have improved in identifying key details and analyzing factors of adding details within the production. As well as developing and writing a script, storyboard, and drawing set design has greatly improved from my past projects. While I am not editing the production, as well as still struggling

 With editing, from a class friend, Emma Gonzalez, I have learned many tips and better ways to edit. Throughout this project, I am extremely happy with the entire concept and story line myself and team came up with during the course of 8 weeks. I enjoyed every moment from planning, filming, bloopers, researching, and watching the media. I'm surprised and grateful for the skills learned throughout the entire experience of this class.

-The Script-

How did your production skills develop throughout this project? 

For the first question. Entering AICE Media Studies with no prior experience, I have successfully gained a wide understanding of camera techniques, editing, and film concepts. Through hands-on projects like the Music Project, Mise-en-scène character assignment, and Foley Sound Project, I practiced these new skills while also getting useful feedback from my teacher and classmates. This growth is most shown in my final project, where I have improved my skill these areas to analyze production details and execute pre-production tasks like scripting, acting, and storyboarding, where i see which scenes it is.  Also, I see how my teammate Emma is executing every shot we need for our film, and I know how I will do this shot for my future projects.  Although editing remains a challenge, I have teamed up with my classmates, Emma, to do the editing, and Emma also has provided me with valuable technical tips and better workflows. I am very proud of the opening storyline for the film opening that we have developed in eight weeks, and I truly enjoyed the entire creative process, from research to filming.

CarolRabaCrepa200928: Sound Projects 1 and 2

CarolRabaCrepa200928: Mise-en-scene

CarolRabaCrepa200928: Music Marketing #1

   Research and Script for CCR Question #2

Question #2

How does your product engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text? 

Engagement:

Our target audiences are teenagers spanning from the ages of 14 to 18 years old. The film revolves around a teenage girl facing the extreme hardships of murder and jail. This film engages teens with the mystery and thriller elements of the film that captivate many audiences within this age range. With this audience as our target, it engages the audience themselves in the aspects of having the audience themselves be immersed in the story and events taking place. It ponders to the viewer what shall happen next? Evoking a sense of mystery, fear, and curiosity. With the pacing and visual aspects added within our film, its stars have all the necessary tools needed to capture our audience's attention. 

Distribution:

Distributing through A24, which accepts and is interested in smaller producers and directors. Their focus is drawn to talent and films that are unique and have meaning or a story behind the process of the piece. A24 is notable for capturing the interests of younger generations, such as Gen Z. With their marketing techniques and distribution. Through their own personal websites and many social media platforms influences and accounts help capture the exact target audience Static aims to reach. They could also use a film festival.  Therefore, making this distributor reliable and most suitable based on our interests and goals of who and where audiences will have access to our production.

Script:

While developing a script for my CCR, I have taken the answers to each question from my blogs, rephrased, and simplified the most important information. For example, the question discussed the conventions and representation within the production.  My plan is to break the script down into 3-4 sections for each question. Focusing on examples, references, and connections to Static. The goal, although my CCR will be presentation-based, is to showcase the answers and reasoning behind Static and my reflection. 

-The Script-

How does your product engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text? 

Answer: By focusing on our target audience of primarily teens and interests with the genres of mystery and thriller films captures their attention within the storyline of Static. In contrast to that, our distribution provider and marketing will focus on engaging and keeping up with the digital convergences that influence this specific audience. Like in A24, social media, and film festivals. Focuses on capturing the engagement within the interests and platforms that cater to our audience's preferences and familiarity. 

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