CCR Script!! Things are going DOWN!!😆

Dear Readers, 

Hope this week has been treating you well, I am barely holding by a thread. KIDDING. No but seriously, this week is full work mode. I am only focused on finishing the project this week which means filming, editing, and posting on this blog. Depending on how much I have to say I might post another blog this week. Anyways, I finished the first script of my first CCR, quick recap, I need to film two CCR. I am blessed to have great classmates who gave me the idea for my second CCR (which is questions 1 and 2), a directors commentary, but obviously fun video. Like a reaction/commentary video, but fun. Most likely in a PowerPoint format so I can get all of my points down straight. I am kind of going into that commentary like aa podcast were a write an outline of the shots or things I want to point out when I react to the video. I could start filming that part as soon as today, which looking at my schedule I will. I am going to try and see if I can project the PowerPoint on my large TV and wear a suit and tie and be fancy with it. 😁

• How does your product use or challenge conventions and how does it represent social groups or issues? (Directors Commentary/React Video)
• How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text? (Directors Commentary/ React Video)
• How did your production skills develop throughout this project? (Mockumentary Style Video)
• How did you integrate technologies – software, hardware and online – in this project? (Mockumentary Style Video)

Okay now that we are hopefully on the same page of what I need to do. Lets talk about the mockumentary script. I filming this week and getting everything edited as soon as I am done filming. I am talking,  coffee on hand in the middle of the night. I want to get everything done as soon as possible so I can double check and fix anything if need. Reminder that this script is meant to be lighthearted and fun, The Office and Abbott Elementary inspired. 

Creative Critical Reflection: The Mockumentary

Written by: ME!

MARIA

Throughout this month, I been working on my film opening. It has shown me a lot regarding my skills as a creative and what I need to create my own pieces of media. The process has definitely been rewarding 

(SHOW A CLIP OF MY FREAKING OUT EDITING, STRESSED OUT)

MARIA

Currently I am working on editing.

(SHOWS A SHOT OF THE BACKGROUND/ PUBLIC PLACE)

I know its not ideal, but I don't really have time. My friends seem to be supportive though

LEE

Maria been working on her, AICE project. Recently,  like a lot. Its the only thing she seems to talk about. The other  she has shown me some of equipment and hardware she has been using, seems to work well?

(SHOW SHOT OF ME SHOWING THE MICROPHONES I BOUGHT FOR MORE CLEAR AUDIO, ZOOM INTO ME USING THEM. I SPEAK ON HOW TO USE IT)

OTHER FRIEND?

She also used a LED LAMP thing. (LOOKS AT PIECE OF PAPER). Oh, an LED SUNSET LAMP, she bought it off of amazon, worked surprisingly well.

MARIA

I have become a different person after this project…It’s crazy. Well I am joking for the most part. To be honest, this project has given me a lot of hands on experience with production, which honestly is very intimidating. 

You know that every action or shot you make will create a butterfly effect and affect your project, what I mean by this is that this project made me think forward and question every decision and action. It also made me work on my problem solving skills when it comes to editing, what can I do to improve certain points, can I fix it with editing or do I have to reshoot. These are the type of questions and ideas that I need to keep in mind. 

(SHOW BEHIND THE SCENE MONTAGE OF ME WORKING ON THE PROJECT. FROM DAYS OF FILMING OR ME EDITING AT MY OWN HOUSE)

Long story short, I improved my problem solving and decision making skills when it comes to production.

MIKA (THE CAT)

I have noticed that she uses Premiere Pro a lot. From what I gathered, this editing software is her go to when it comes to post-production editing.

MARIA

Okay I will be honest, I used premiere pro, which I know seems like a basic option, but in my opinion, it was the better option. Using premiere pro for editing was easy due to my experience and knowledge already with the software. I also used photoshop to help create things and plan out things like the logo. Adobe in general is a great tool for me and for other people who are interested in editing and creating.

(SHOWS SHOTS OF ME EDITING)

Sure did it crash and didn't save my work sometimes. Maybe this project taught me patience.

OTHER FRIEND

Y'know I weirdly believe that Maria production skills improved. The other day she told me so. Something along the lines off...

FLASHBACKK

MARIA

Yeah I definitely. Honestly this project has definitely improved my editing skills. Like I think it was mostly my incorporation of the music and editing to the music and editing are synchronized together. Editing to the beat. Like that one project we did last year for TV.

OTHER FRIEND

Yeah something along those lines. (LOOKS AT SOMETHING OUTSIDE THE CAMERA). Is she done editing? 

(CAMERA PANS TO ME ON THE COMPUTER)

MARIA

Yes! I am done, thank god. Please save my work.