OWF Project

      The objective of the One Word Film project was to work in pairs to create a 1-1:30 minute film based on one word only. In preparation for that, we are also assigned a brainstorming sheet and a storyboard to help us plan out our project effectively. The brainstorming sheet would highlight the number of shots we'd use and the different shots and techniques we were recently taught, while the storyboard helped us visualize our piece. There is no dialogue or actual words allowed in the film, and no sound aside from optional instrumental music and sound effects. The word my partner and I were given was Concerned. 

      My approach began with the brainstorming sheet, which as I explained previously, allowed my partner and I to plan out and include our initial ideas for this project. Here is a picture of both front and back: 

        Next, I continued my planning with a storyboard. It allowed me to pre-visualize my project by putting my thoughts into pictures. This way, I could see which shots would actually work well together and which shots I'd like to change to better emphasize my understanding of all the techniques, shots, and angles & composition. 

      To bring all of this together, once I had my footage, I used the app iMovie to guide me through the editing process.

       I believe I did a great job at this project for it being my first time. I was quite proud of myself for eliminating any jump cuts and using my thinking to fit together all the scenes under 2 minutes. I really enjoyed the way I incorporated my flashback and how I edited it to get the message across. Each shot was perfectly sequenced, and I had much satisfaction with the overall project. Something I wish I could go back and change, however, is to take off the sound for one of the shots I took, which unfortunately, made it to the final cut. In a quick 4 second shot, I am heard saying, "Look at the camera real quick,'' and as the directions insist on no sound nor dialogue, I was very disappointed to find out I left one small mistake. I also think adding instrumental music would elevate my project by elevating the mood of concern as well.

Link to project-

OWF_Trinidad

Blog Posting Activity

     The Camera Shots Quiz consisted of 15 pictures taken horizontally that should tell a story. These shots emphasize our understanding of the shots and angles we have learned in class, each shot/angle being explained in a PowerPoint slide. My partner and I approached this method by thoroughly planning our shots beforehand and following that plan; We also split up the work evenly so it's a fair amount of work between both of us. I believe our project was well done but we missed one slide and unfortunately weren't able to submit in time. Aside from that, I think the idea shared throughout the pictures is well executed and all shots that were asked for were there.

Camera Shots Quiz.pptx