As the music video project assigned by Mr. Katz (the Aicemedia teacher) comes to a closing, ensuring that this is a successfully finished product is of utmost importance. The project is due on Monday, December 9, 2019, and should be on Mr. Katz's computer to be graded. The objective is to use the tools given in the editing software to enhance the beauty and art of the music video my group and I put together. My group decided we would all take on the role of being the editor for this project so we could showcase the skills we already possess. I also wanted to be the editor to broaden what I am already capable of and learn new things from editing this music video. This will show my teacher and the Cambridge graders that I am learning and improving in Aicemedia and the media field overall. The editing of the music video, however, must contain several things for a decent grade. The length of the music video must range from 1:05 to 1:15. This is to ensure students give a great deal of effort in this music video and not just give short, lazy work. Clips must also be in the correct order which is evident. This will make sure the music video makes sense and not difficult for the viewer to understand.
In addition, there should be transitions included, but they must not cause choppiness. The music video should be smoothly done and scenes should flow after one another. I plan on using transitions such as dissolves or spins to introduce a new scene in the music video. There should be titles and special effects to enhance the project. The titles help viewers understand what is taking place. In the original music video for T.L.C.'s song "What About Your Friends", they used colorful letters that somewhat glowed and had a spray painted look. They also had colorful effects that caused your eyes to follow all the movements. The special effects allow the music video to be more bearable to watch and also gives something to enjoy. These help videos to be most likely to be remembered and rewatched. We want the Cambridge graders and our Aicemedia teacher to constantly replay our video in their minds and probably even recommend it to others.
To end this blog, I would like to add that my group and I will ensure that the filters we might use for the scenes compliment the colors. Charli, who will also assist greatly in the editing process and help make sure this music video is one to be remembered and even pondered on. We plan on adding the main component, the non-diegetic music to run in the back of the video. The music will line up to what is being sung in certain scenes. Because Imovie requires that you have access to Itunes to include certain songs, I came up with an idea. Amina would record the parts of the original song that we need for our music video and air drop that to my computer. Then, Charli would use only the audio and add it to our music video. This will save us the difficulty of trying to find a way to add the song in from the Imovie app itself and also save us money as you have to purchase the song to use it from Itunes. In the editing process, I hope to achieve a music video that is full of creativity to add to the message behind the song. Editing allows me to think beyond my imagination and do more than what I would usually do. Although, I didn’t do all the handy work on the computer, I gave input on what we can include to give the music video more substance. I also helped with fixing any problems Charli had when editing in Imovie.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Monday, December 2, 2019
Filming Blog
The second filming blog on the music video is set to be due today, Monday, December 2,2019. As stated by the title the blog is supposed to consist of what I as an individual did in the filming process for my group's and I music video. The music video project is coming to an end because the due date is near. My group and I originally planned out ahead of time how we were going to approach this project so we could be done with extra time to spare. However, that isn't the case and we now find ourselves trying to accomplish as much as we can with the little time left. The first filming blog didn't actually consist of anything we filmed because we didn't begin filming at the time. As Aice students we haven't been as productive as we wish to be. I've been out of school for quite some days in the past weeks so its caused me to miss lessons or something that might have been important. However, I am now feeling better than before and ready to finish our second project in Aicemedia. I already anticipate starting the project after this because I enjoy the job of someone in the media field.
As stated before, my group and I was supposed to film. We scheduled to film on November 23,2019, but we weren't able to so we rescheduled. The new date was December 1,2019 at around 4:00 P.M. So, I left church around 3:00 P.M. and headed to my grandma's house for a family dinner we had planned. The dinner didn't last long because some people had to leave including myself. I had to go home to prepare for the music video. I had to get into character and wanted to achieve a similar look compared to the actual artist I was playing as which is Chilli from T.L.C. In the "What About Your Friends" music video, Chilli wore her long black hair with a headscarf on top to decorate the look. In addition to that, she had clothes bigger than her actual size because that's how the Hip-Hop culture was during her time. I borrowed clothes from uncle and a head scarf I already had at home.
After getting dressed my group and I set out to meet at the designated location to film. We found a spot that has both a playground and a mini skatepark in one. Charli and I arrived around the same time because we both lived in the same area. Charli also had the props that we needed in the video so it was necessary she reach on time. The last member, Amina, had ride issues and found it difficult to get to the location. On her journey to the park, Amina’s mom had to turn back home for some reason and left the group no choice but to cancel filming for the day. It was for the better because it had gotten dark and the lightning would be very dark to film. The group and I then decided to film during the week on Wednesday, December 4th. The project is due on the 9th of December so time isn’t something we have to waste. The music video is going to be a success because my group will put in all the necessary effort.
As stated before, my group and I was supposed to film. We scheduled to film on November 23,2019, but we weren't able to so we rescheduled. The new date was December 1,2019 at around 4:00 P.M. So, I left church around 3:00 P.M. and headed to my grandma's house for a family dinner we had planned. The dinner didn't last long because some people had to leave including myself. I had to go home to prepare for the music video. I had to get into character and wanted to achieve a similar look compared to the actual artist I was playing as which is Chilli from T.L.C. In the "What About Your Friends" music video, Chilli wore her long black hair with a headscarf on top to decorate the look. In addition to that, she had clothes bigger than her actual size because that's how the Hip-Hop culture was during her time. I borrowed clothes from uncle and a head scarf I already had at home.
After getting dressed my group and I set out to meet at the designated location to film. We found a spot that has both a playground and a mini skatepark in one. Charli and I arrived around the same time because we both lived in the same area. Charli also had the props that we needed in the video so it was necessary she reach on time. The last member, Amina, had ride issues and found it difficult to get to the location. On her journey to the park, Amina’s mom had to turn back home for some reason and left the group no choice but to cancel filming for the day. It was for the better because it had gotten dark and the lightning would be very dark to film. The group and I then decided to film during the week on Wednesday, December 4th. The project is due on the 9th of December so time isn’t something we have to waste. The music video is going to be a success because my group will put in all the necessary effort.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Filming Blog
As stated by the title, this is the first filming blog for the new project, the music video. This blog should entail what an individual and their group filmed and the details that come with it. On the other hand, it wasn't necessarily required to film so if filming didn't occur the blog should be about that and why. In my last few blogs, I mentioned how my group and I planned on getting a headstart and shooting our T.L.C. inspired "What About Your Friends" music video. The video would be shot at various locations such as a local skatepark, the Popeyes' restaurant, and a junkyard. We planned to film the new project for the weekend because most of the availability we had on our personal schedules. The Aicemedia group and I would meet on Saturday, November 23,2019, and begin the filming process. Doing so from so early would give ample time to dump and begin editing the footage. Soon or later it would be ready to be reviewed and turned in to the class email for a final grade. The only thing that would be left to do is wait for a grade and the next project.
Although all of this was planned and expected to take place, this wasn't achieved. My group and I did not get to accomplish any of this, unfortunately. Life happens and everything doesn't go as planned no matter how much effort you put into planning it. I have been ill for weeks due to the flu. It's caused me to miss school, extracurricular activities, and my job due to breathing complications, tightening of the chest when I cough, nauseousness, and even headaches. The typical person would probably see a doctor from having the flu for more than two days, but when growing up in a Caribbean household, it's believed that almost anything can be fixed with a home remedy. Caribbean parents find it easier to make their own medicines rather than bring their children to the doctor. This is said because sometimes the doctors recommended overly price medicines that aren't affordable. However, in my case, it's probably wiser that I see someone professional to analyze the severity of whatever flu I ave caught. It is safe to say, however, I'd wouldn't like to know I am the reason someone at school or work is sick and in need of hospitalization.
Despite all of this I still try to stay on top of all my schoolwork and work outside of school. I wasn't present in class on November 22,2019, but I was still aware of any assignment the class had. I was also the individual to ask my group for the address of the location of where we would meet to begin our filming. In addition to that, I inquired about what time we would film. I was just eager to get filming out of the way so that editing could begin. However, all of my group didn't respond (hopefully because of serious matters). One member did and said she wasn't sure if she would be able to go tomorrow because her mom was being complicated with the whole thing. This is relatable because parents can be overprotective sometimes. With human trafficking and death at an all-time high in society, our parents are trying to be alert for us. So many young black girls (people in general) are going missing daily and it's somewhat horrifying. This only means my group has to reschedule on a day everyone would be available and present.
Although all of this was planned and expected to take place, this wasn't achieved. My group and I did not get to accomplish any of this, unfortunately. Life happens and everything doesn't go as planned no matter how much effort you put into planning it. I have been ill for weeks due to the flu. It's caused me to miss school, extracurricular activities, and my job due to breathing complications, tightening of the chest when I cough, nauseousness, and even headaches. The typical person would probably see a doctor from having the flu for more than two days, but when growing up in a Caribbean household, it's believed that almost anything can be fixed with a home remedy. Caribbean parents find it easier to make their own medicines rather than bring their children to the doctor. This is said because sometimes the doctors recommended overly price medicines that aren't affordable. However, in my case, it's probably wiser that I see someone professional to analyze the severity of whatever flu I ave caught. It is safe to say, however, I'd wouldn't like to know I am the reason someone at school or work is sick and in need of hospitalization.
Despite all of this I still try to stay on top of all my schoolwork and work outside of school. I wasn't present in class on November 22,2019, but I was still aware of any assignment the class had. I was also the individual to ask my group for the address of the location of where we would meet to begin our filming. In addition to that, I inquired about what time we would film. I was just eager to get filming out of the way so that editing could begin. However, all of my group didn't respond (hopefully because of serious matters). One member did and said she wasn't sure if she would be able to go tomorrow because her mom was being complicated with the whole thing. This is relatable because parents can be overprotective sometimes. With human trafficking and death at an all-time high in society, our parents are trying to be alert for us. So many young black girls (people in general) are going missing daily and it's somewhat horrifying. This only means my group has to reschedule on a day everyone would be available and present.
Monday, November 18, 2019
Storyboard Blog
To begin, this week's objective was to complete two blogs which were the Planning and Storyboard Blog. Both blogs were due by today, November 21, 2019, by 11:59 P.M. I prefer this method of submitting work rather than submitting a blog by the end of each class period. Submitting by the end of each class somewhat rushes us as individuals. This new method gives me time to thoroughly plan what I want to say and express in my blogs. I finished the Planning Blog within the same class, but I had to wait for the storyboard to be completed to begin the Storyboard Blog. Charli, the person in charge of formulating the scenes for the music video, was to create the storyboard with the assistance of Amina and I. With the storyboard completed and this blog, we plan on using all of this to guide our group when we film our music video this weekend. So before I go into details about the scenes that are going to occur in the T.L.C. inspired "What About Your Friends" music video, here is a copy of the storyboard.
At the beginning of the music video, the skatepark will be the establishing shot. A pan of it will be taken with non-diegetic sound and probably the video in slow motion. Next, there will be scenes that introduce the main artists. To start off the T.L.C. group and in the order of how they rap in the song, T-Boze is first. There will be a close-up shot of her with a fade. Following is Lisa Left Eye who will also have a close-up and fade after. Last, is Chilli who I will be playing in the film. The close-ups will make the audience feel as if they know us personally. There will be a wide shot to show back up dancers and the group singing and dancing. There will be a high angle to spice up the filming. There will be another wide shot after this with a low angle that will make viewers feel as if we are on top like being on top of the world.
When getting somewhat close to the ending of our music video, we will relocate from the skatepark to the Popeyes restaurant. Here we will take a handheld video in slow motion of us enjoying a meal from Popeyes. This scene will describe our personalities as genuine, food-loving, and always ready to have a good time almost anywhere. We want to embody this because the members of T.L.C. were similar to this. Next, there will be a scene of an art wall that will be handheld and shot at eye level. This take will also be done in a flash pan to make those watching the music video want to wish they could see all the details from the fast back and forth motion.
There will also be an E.S. of a junkyard to show that we're at a different location and also the theme of the music video which is edgy and carefree. Following this will be a T.S. of my group and I on cars singing and having fun all of which will be shot at eye level. The second to last scene will be God's view shot. This shot is expected to be above us and a great way to close the video out. Finally, E.C.U of Charli, Amina, and I. This is the ending of the storyboard and also the music video that will be followed up with credits to acknowledge the rightful owners.
 |
| The first page or first 30 seconds of the music video. |
 |
| The second page or the next 30 seconds of the music video. |
At the beginning of the music video, the skatepark will be the establishing shot. A pan of it will be taken with non-diegetic sound and probably the video in slow motion. Next, there will be scenes that introduce the main artists. To start off the T.L.C. group and in the order of how they rap in the song, T-Boze is first. There will be a close-up shot of her with a fade. Following is Lisa Left Eye who will also have a close-up and fade after. Last, is Chilli who I will be playing in the film. The close-ups will make the audience feel as if they know us personally. There will be a wide shot to show back up dancers and the group singing and dancing. There will be a high angle to spice up the filming. There will be another wide shot after this with a low angle that will make viewers feel as if we are on top like being on top of the world.
When getting somewhat close to the ending of our music video, we will relocate from the skatepark to the Popeyes restaurant. Here we will take a handheld video in slow motion of us enjoying a meal from Popeyes. This scene will describe our personalities as genuine, food-loving, and always ready to have a good time almost anywhere. We want to embody this because the members of T.L.C. were similar to this. Next, there will be a scene of an art wall that will be handheld and shot at eye level. This take will also be done in a flash pan to make those watching the music video want to wish they could see all the details from the fast back and forth motion.
There will also be an E.S. of a junkyard to show that we're at a different location and also the theme of the music video which is edgy and carefree. Following this will be a T.S. of my group and I on cars singing and having fun all of which will be shot at eye level. The second to last scene will be God's view shot. This shot is expected to be above us and a great way to close the video out. Finally, E.C.U of Charli, Amina, and I. This is the ending of the storyboard and also the music video that will be followed up with credits to acknowledge the rightful owners.
Planning Blog
Today's Aicemedia class objective is to begin a planning and storyboard blog for our new project, the music video. Today, which is November 18,2019, is different from other class days. Usually there's a blog due by the end of the class so there's no time to waste. However, the blogs are due by 11:59 Thursday, November 21,2019. Many students didn't begin, but I have nothing to do and would rather not wait until last minute. Also, the fact that I missed last class I can't waste my class time even if I wanted to. However, thanks to the group I was caught up with what they decided to do for the music video. The song chosen for the project is T.L.C. "What About Your Friends". The Planning Blog should consist of information on the location, health, safety, props, costumes, and the schedule for this project. This blog allows me as an individual to see and be aware of what needs to be accomplished before the music video's due date. Myself and those in the group I'm apart of can use this planning blog as a guide for what we need to achieve each day we use for this project.
To begin, the music video's shoot will take place at a skatepark in North Lauderdale and a nearby Popeyes. The exact name of the skatepark isn't known but it still gives some idea of where my group is heading. We chose the skatepark because it's creative and close to what T.L.C. did. The famous girl group shot their video in various locations such as a restaurant and what looks like an abandoned construction site. At the skatepark, backup dancers will dance behind us as we shine for the camera the same way Chilli, Left Eye, and T-Boz did in their music video. Shooting at Popeyes will give our video a sense of humor because we'll be eating fried chicken and sandwiches, items very well known in the modern day. For the health and safety part of this project, there isn't much of a problem. We'll be sure we are allowed to shoot our video in a public skatepark and ensure only safe activities take place. If there is an unfortunate incident, a first aid kit will be present. Popeyes isn't a health issue as it is a well known food chain that many people dine at daily. For our props, not all of them are finalized, but we may use a regular sized radio to embody the 90s music culture. We may have microphone stands if Amina, a member in the group, is able to get them.
In addition, for the costume category of this project, it's not too much of a difficult task. We will be dressing like T.L.C. who's outfits were eye-catching but simple at the same time. The girls wore T-shirts and jeans probably three times larger than they were. Along with this, they wore hats or du-rags and accessories such as glasses and jewelry. For my character, Chilli, she had straight hair shoulder length with a du-rag. Her clothing pieces consisted of colors like navy blue, teal, orange, and a few others. My goal is to try to achieve her whole look as close as I can. The last thing to discuss in this blog is the schedule for the project. Beginning from today, November 18th, it’s based on the planning and storyboard blog. Until the 21st, this is the assignment. On November 25th, filming the music video is expected to begin, but my group plans on filming on the weekend before this. On December 2,2019, filming is also allowed. On the 6th of December the finished music video is due and to be emailed to Mr. Katz, our Aicemedia teacher. This will conclude the schedule for the project.
To begin, the music video's shoot will take place at a skatepark in North Lauderdale and a nearby Popeyes. The exact name of the skatepark isn't known but it still gives some idea of where my group is heading. We chose the skatepark because it's creative and close to what T.L.C. did. The famous girl group shot their video in various locations such as a restaurant and what looks like an abandoned construction site. At the skatepark, backup dancers will dance behind us as we shine for the camera the same way Chilli, Left Eye, and T-Boz did in their music video. Shooting at Popeyes will give our video a sense of humor because we'll be eating fried chicken and sandwiches, items very well known in the modern day. For the health and safety part of this project, there isn't much of a problem. We'll be sure we are allowed to shoot our video in a public skatepark and ensure only safe activities take place. If there is an unfortunate incident, a first aid kit will be present. Popeyes isn't a health issue as it is a well known food chain that many people dine at daily. For our props, not all of them are finalized, but we may use a regular sized radio to embody the 90s music culture. We may have microphone stands if Amina, a member in the group, is able to get them.
In addition, for the costume category of this project, it's not too much of a difficult task. We will be dressing like T.L.C. who's outfits were eye-catching but simple at the same time. The girls wore T-shirts and jeans probably three times larger than they were. Along with this, they wore hats or du-rags and accessories such as glasses and jewelry. For my character, Chilli, she had straight hair shoulder length with a du-rag. Her clothing pieces consisted of colors like navy blue, teal, orange, and a few others. My goal is to try to achieve her whole look as close as I can. The last thing to discuss in this blog is the schedule for the project. Beginning from today, November 18th, it’s based on the planning and storyboard blog. Until the 21st, this is the assignment. On November 25th, filming the music video is expected to begin, but my group plans on filming on the weekend before this. On December 2,2019, filming is also allowed. On the 6th of December the finished music video is due and to be emailed to Mr. Katz, our Aicemedia teacher. This will conclude the schedule for the project.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Research & Genre Convention Blog
Today, which is Thursday November 14, 2019, I was expecting to spend the whole day at school. This meant that I would be able to attend class and find out the plan for the new project in Aicemedia. However, due to the fact that my immune system has been struggling greatly I wasn’t able to be present. The flu has been going around and it made sure I didn’t get a pass. Due to the heavy rain in South Florida and people in my environment constantly coughing and sneezing in the atmosphere, I caught the same thing. I had to travel to FLHS’ nurse because I was having a difficult time breathing. My nose was clogged to the point where I now had to use my mouth to inhale and exhale which isn’t that effective. The nurse then said that my blood saturation was lower than the average which meant my breathing was abnormal. She suggested I contact my mother to pick me up immediately because if the breathing saturation got even lower the school would be forced to contact paramedics.
Thanks to friends who had this class in previous periods I was able to find out the designated assignment. After finishing and submitting our FLHS Fright Night Commercial on Tuesday, my group and I immediately began brainstorming ideas for this new project. At first we were going for something in the comedy category. A music video that would make its viewers laugh uncontrollably. However, for some reason we became stuck on the idea of doing an old school R&B song. If no one knows this, I absolutely love old school R&B. I started thinking of artists like Bobby Brown, New Edition, TLC, Whitney Houston, Boyz 2 Men, Kelly Price, Aaliyah, and much more. I listen to Bobby Brown and the New Edition group religiously so I immediately began suggesting songs like “Cool it Now” by New Edition, “Every Little Step” by Bobby Brown, or “Scrubs” by TLC. These songs are vibrant and fit the group’s personality because we enjoy having fun and feeling upbeat. These music videos make the audience want to be in the artists position. If you can’t sing or dance, you definitely wanted to learn how because of these videos. They make you want to either sing your heart out to someone you love or express that you can handle this world all on your own. These artists are often seen as just famous people portraying a role they took on when they got into the music industry, but they really are trying to get the audience to understand them and the message they’re trying to put across.
Now because my group has a hard time communicating things at times, I’m not sure what song they chose without me being present. This means I have to select a song I’d use for the music video. That song would be “Cool it Now” by one of my favorite groups, New Edition. This group consisting of originally 5 males tell a story in the song. Associated in the Contemporary R&B genre, the song is very relatable to teens. The young boys in the song are having mix feelings about loving a girl and all the issues that come with it. 4 out of the 5 boys try to warn their friend not to move so quickly with this girl the 5th boy seems to be in love with. They believe he’s going to lose control and fall in love. The boy, however, believes his pals are hating and doesn’t care for their opinion on someone he truly likes. In the music video, the singers and other actors are found wearing bright colors in a style that young people in this generation would see as hideous. The costumes don’t match as the boys are wearing different pieces of clothing throughout. They obviously like to stand out and are doing a great job at it. The video’s lighting comes from our basic source of energy, the sun, because the boys are outside playing basketball. Although they are somewhat acting to give the music video some structure, this is also how they would behave if it wasn’t a music video. So while they are roughly playing basketball as typical boys would, the female lead is acting in a way that makes her extremely cute and attractive to one of the boys in the New Edition group. The boys trying to convince their friend that he’s making a bad decision are doing a great job at acting because they are very convincing. It’s difficult to tell if they have on make up because there isn’t any extreme close ups in the video. Props used in this video are very little compared to how artists in the modern day use to make their videos more appealing. In “Cool It Now” the only present prop is a basketball that the boys used to play with. The setting of the music video is a basketball court surrounded by a park area for teens to hangout. The video’s camera angles vary from low angles to high or two people shots to show the in love boy and girl. These different camera angles and shots make the eyes continue to move and makes the audience want more action. The editing is pretty simple as people in the 80-90s probably didn’t care much for cool art tricks and effects like kids do now.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Final Blog For Commercial
Today on November 6, 2019, I decided to begin my blog for the editing process. Last class which was November 5, 2019, the Aicemedia class was given the task of beginning to edit the commercial to get the finished product. However, I wasn’t present in class so I couldn’t help edit although I had a role in editing. Due to health issues for a few days I felt too ill to attend school. I was suffering from a stomach virus most likely caught from other family members who’s health was attacked previously by the virus. The virus caused me to have symptoms of vomiting too often, headaches, and another which I wish not to mention. This led to me having to go hospital and get checked. In the end, I had a stomach virus and I was extremely dehydrated. While at the hospital, being the typical teen,
I decided to use my phone to find something interesting to watch before I remembered school was taking place. I then texted a classmate about the assignment given by our Aicemedia teacher, Mr. Katz. I was told to write on why I wasn’t able to be present in class as a part of the blog.
Today, on November 7, 2019, editing the commercial was continued. We been by logging onto a computer. The computers at school, however, function very slow so everything takes a while to load. This somewhat affects the process because today is Professional Study Day. This means that class is shorter giving us less time to finish editing the commercial. While editing, we decided to arrange the clips in order and remove unnecessary takes or scenes shot during filming. With the commercial not being due until the 11th of November, we decided to not rush the process of finishing the commercial and just simply take in the experience we are getting from creating our own short film. During this short class we just did as much as we could before we have to switch to our next period.
Today was honestly not as progressive as ours may have been. Less was accomplished than usual but I am in a group filled with ambitious students who will get the work done no matter what. Our commercial isn’t completely edited but it is getting there. I didn’t do much today in regards to the editing process except give input where needed and complete my blog. With the completion of the commercial at the forefront of my mind, a critical reflection on the process also has to be properly done. This reflection is going to be based on the beginning of formulating a commercial to the finished product itself. The thought of almost being finished causes me to be very anxious but also excited. Seeing what my group and I have creatively put together is a sight to behold. Saying this with confidence, I know the Cambridge graders and my Aicemedia teacher won’t be disappointed.
I decided to use my phone to find something interesting to watch before I remembered school was taking place. I then texted a classmate about the assignment given by our Aicemedia teacher, Mr. Katz. I was told to write on why I wasn’t able to be present in class as a part of the blog.
Today, on November 7, 2019, editing the commercial was continued. We been by logging onto a computer. The computers at school, however, function very slow so everything takes a while to load. This somewhat affects the process because today is Professional Study Day. This means that class is shorter giving us less time to finish editing the commercial. While editing, we decided to arrange the clips in order and remove unnecessary takes or scenes shot during filming. With the commercial not being due until the 11th of November, we decided to not rush the process of finishing the commercial and just simply take in the experience we are getting from creating our own short film. During this short class we just did as much as we could before we have to switch to our next period.
Today was honestly not as progressive as ours may have been. Less was accomplished than usual but I am in a group filled with ambitious students who will get the work done no matter what. Our commercial isn’t completely edited but it is getting there. I didn’t do much today in regards to the editing process except give input where needed and complete my blog. With the completion of the commercial at the forefront of my mind, a critical reflection on the process also has to be properly done. This reflection is going to be based on the beginning of formulating a commercial to the finished product itself. The thought of almost being finished causes me to be very anxious but also excited. Seeing what my group and I have creatively put together is a sight to behold. Saying this with confidence, I know the Cambridge graders and my Aicemedia teacher won’t be disappointed.
Monday, October 28, 2019
Editing the Commercial
Today, October 28,2019, the objective was to edit the clips from the commercial and see (possibly) the beginning for my group and I skills in the media industry. This is said because this commercial would show us what creative qualities each of us possess. Finishing the commercial would calm my anticipation about seeing the finished product of this commercial. So with all of this in mind, when I got to class, I logged into the profile of my classmate that our takes are saved under. When trying to access Pinnacle Studio and from what Ms. Katz said to the class, I discovered there was a issue with the software. This means that this was going to prevent me from editing the commercial. This isn't a major setback because all other assignments were completed in a timely manner. The only thing that can be done is to make the best of whatever is given to be done. Technology has its mishap because nothing is perfect. Instead of looking at everything as a big bummer, our Aicemedia improvised and gave us a different assignment to complete to make up for the editing blog for today.
To replace the goal of editing the clips today, the clips were to be removed from the computer and dumped onto a flash drive or a google drive. One of the members in my group, Josh, volunteered to put it into his google drive. However, I had my flash drive on hand if we needed to put it on there instead. Before he could do all of this we had to go on the profile the videos we shot were under. I logged into the profile they were under which is Amina's (who plays the innocent cheerleader in the commercial). I found that I couldn't find the folder the clips were in. The solution to this was login on the computer they were initiatively dumped on.
Josh, who was already at the correct computer, logged in with Amina's info and located the folder that contained the footage. I didn't have much of a task in this process because the footage wasn't being dumped into my google drive or on my flash drive. I watched as Josh signed into his google drive to proceed with the next steps. He then dragged the necessary clips into his google drive. This was quite simple because they were all in one folder labeled "Media Folder." If the folder wasn't created then the task of moving footage to the google drive would have taken much more time to do so. He ensured he dragged everything to the correct location and I did too as I quietly observed what was being done. Since that was all that could be done in relation to the commercial, I decided to start writing this blog on what took place today. Hopefully on October 30th, Pinnacle Studio will be functioning effectively and editing the commercial can begin.
To replace the goal of editing the clips today, the clips were to be removed from the computer and dumped onto a flash drive or a google drive. One of the members in my group, Josh, volunteered to put it into his google drive. However, I had my flash drive on hand if we needed to put it on there instead. Before he could do all of this we had to go on the profile the videos we shot were under. I logged into the profile they were under which is Amina's (who plays the innocent cheerleader in the commercial). I found that I couldn't find the folder the clips were in. The solution to this was login on the computer they were initiatively dumped on.
Josh, who was already at the correct computer, logged in with Amina's info and located the folder that contained the footage. I didn't have much of a task in this process because the footage wasn't being dumped into my google drive or on my flash drive. I watched as Josh signed into his google drive to proceed with the next steps. He then dragged the necessary clips into his google drive. This was quite simple because they were all in one folder labeled "Media Folder." If the folder wasn't created then the task of moving footage to the google drive would have taken much more time to do so. He ensured he dragged everything to the correct location and I did too as I quietly observed what was being done. Since that was all that could be done in relation to the commercial, I decided to start writing this blog on what took place today. Hopefully on October 30th, Pinnacle Studio will be functioning effectively and editing the commercial can begin.
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Storyboard Blog
The group started their storyboard on October 22, 2019. I, however, was absent because I went on a field trip. The field trip was to bring awareness to others about students who go hungry during the day. This is because their families cannot afford to pay for lunch for them. The trip took place at Hard Rock Stadium located in Hollywood, Florida. It was a great experience overall and made me realize I shouldn’t take things for granted. It was a sacrifice to go on this field trip because I missed an Aicemedia class. This means I missed an assignment also. The assignment giving was to create a blog on the storyboard process. The other members—Charli, Amina, and Josh— were able to complete theirs and conversation over the process.
Although I didn’t contribute as much to the creation of my group’s storyboard, I did give input when we originally started. The storyboard consists of different angles, movements, shots, and editing tools that will be used to make the FLHS Fright Night commercial a success. In the first box of the storyboard sheet ( or the first 5 seconds of the film) a long shot of Amina, the innocent cheerleader would be taken. After that, an over the shoulder shot would be taken behind Amina to show the killer, Charli, face. Then one would also be done over Charli’s shoulder. Next, a tilt would be shot as Amina gets up from picking up her pom pom.
The third storyboard box includes a pan and two-shot of the cheerleader and killer speaking about the fright night. An oblique angle will be used later on in the film to add a feeling of confusion as the cheerleader wakes up and is unaware of where she is. A POV angle will show her getting up and seeing the FLHS Fright Night party. Here, she’ll see students dancing and having a great time. To show this a pan will be used. Then another pan will be taken and she will see her killer at the party!
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Filming the Commercial
On Thursday October 24, 2019, my group , which consist of Charli, Amina, Josh, and I, set out on the journey to film our FLHS commercial. Before leaving out the class, my job was to handle the camera equipment and directing the filming process. It doesn’t seem like a big role as the actors or even the camera guy, but it’s also not a “walk in the park” either. The director has to instruct everyone of how they need to execute a certain scene or be firm. The director also stops the take because it isn’t displaying all the important factors as it should. Before we could get to all of that, however, we had issues with the camera. The first camera we received only had 15 minutes left on it which meant that’s how much time we had to record. I thought it could work so I began setting up the camera on the tripod. This took place outside of Building 20 and 21 but also near the media center. During the process the camera’s shooting time rapidly went down. Now it was definitely time to get a new one.
After going back to the Aicemedia classroom, we told one of the teachers, Ms. Katz, the problem. She handed us another camera which had 15 minutes on there giving us a total of 30 minutes recording time. However, during the recording process we had less than 30 minutes to film because the camera time was running out quicker than normal. Despite all this the film was slowly coming together! As Josh shot Charli and Amina in the beginning of the film, I instructed him on what type of shot was expected for each take. I was also there to help and show the crew what I was seeing and let them know if I had any ideas of what could be added into the scene. After shooting the scene where the monster and innocent cheerleader meet, I disengaged all equipment and packed it back into the bags. The group and I went back to the classroom to get another camera to shoot the ending of our commercial.
This time for the last camera it had a recording time of 103 minutes. This was a great thing because the film didn’t feel like it was being rushed because of the recording time on the camera. Before leaving the classroom we asked students to volunteer to be apart of our FLHS party. This was needed because one of the scenes in the Fright Night commercial is a party that the lost cheerleader wakes up to. Along the way to the senior patio, we asked more students to join the party scene to show the liveliness of Fort Lauderdale High students. In this scene, I didn’t have much of job besides helping in deciding if the film should be done again and how it should be done. After shooting the scene of Amina waking up, the party scene was the final take. As students gathered with drinks in there hand, I used my phone to play Micheal Jackson’s “Thriller” to make it feel like it was really Halloween night. I also joined the party scene to make it look fuller. After this I watched the take and saw that it was great! Then I took down the camera and walked back to class feeling pleased with the outcome of the filming. In class, the takes were dumped onto the computer. When trying to find them, however, some of them looked missing. In the end everything shot on the SD card was found. Editing is the next journey and I’m ready to embark on it!
After going back to the Aicemedia classroom, we told one of the teachers, Ms. Katz, the problem. She handed us another camera which had 15 minutes on there giving us a total of 30 minutes recording time. However, during the recording process we had less than 30 minutes to film because the camera time was running out quicker than normal. Despite all this the film was slowly coming together! As Josh shot Charli and Amina in the beginning of the film, I instructed him on what type of shot was expected for each take. I was also there to help and show the crew what I was seeing and let them know if I had any ideas of what could be added into the scene. After shooting the scene where the monster and innocent cheerleader meet, I disengaged all equipment and packed it back into the bags. The group and I went back to the classroom to get another camera to shoot the ending of our commercial.
This time for the last camera it had a recording time of 103 minutes. This was a great thing because the film didn’t feel like it was being rushed because of the recording time on the camera. Before leaving the classroom we asked students to volunteer to be apart of our FLHS party. This was needed because one of the scenes in the Fright Night commercial is a party that the lost cheerleader wakes up to. Along the way to the senior patio, we asked more students to join the party scene to show the liveliness of Fort Lauderdale High students. In this scene, I didn’t have much of job besides helping in deciding if the film should be done again and how it should be done. After shooting the scene of Amina waking up, the party scene was the final take. As students gathered with drinks in there hand, I used my phone to play Micheal Jackson’s “Thriller” to make it feel like it was really Halloween night. I also joined the party scene to make it look fuller. After this I watched the take and saw that it was great! Then I took down the camera and walked back to class feeling pleased with the outcome of the filming. In class, the takes were dumped onto the computer. When trying to find them, however, some of them looked missing. In the end everything shot on the SD card was found. Editing is the next journey and I’m ready to embark on it!
Monday, October 14, 2019
Editing Lesson Blog
Today, October 14,2019, was an editing lesson in Aicemedia. The lesson focused on steps that leads to the completion of your video. These steps will help in making the teacher's and Cambridge graders' job easier and also give them less opportunities to score you low. As an Aice student, I came to the realization that it's my job to remember and study (if needed to) these procedures and tools when giving projects. These tools don't only have to be applied to schoolwork but can be used in projects outside of the class to broaden my skills and knowledge. To begin with, a folder that's going to consist of your footage has to be created. This is done by double right clicking, selecting new and clicking folder. After, the name "folder" at the bottom of the folder icon can be edited to whatever it needs to be. For example, mine is going to be labeled "FLHS Fright Night Commercial" or something of that sort.
Next, the SD card reader has to be inserted in the side of the computer. Then I will have to locate the DCIM folder to find my footage. If I don't see my footage, I can go to private and select something calls AVCHD. Then, I have to find stream, locate my footage and drag it to the designated folder. All of these steps are apart of the process called dumping which is when you retrieve footage from your SD card before turning in equipment. Importing is the next essential step necessary for a successful film. This is process where footage is taken from the computer and moved to the editing
software, Pinnacle Studio. In Pinnacle Studio, I'll go to desktop at the top and click the plus sign to import my clips so they can be edited. While on the editing software, my footage I plan on editing goes into AV Track 2. At the top, the edit tab allows me to add things to spice up my video's presentation. Transitions and effects are given and allow the editor to choose what they want. It could be a specific dissolve or even a flame of fire effect. This tool allows students to make their film even more creative. Footage can also be split in half going to the razor icon that allows you to do so. The red play bar, found in AV Track 2, allows you to move along the take and see it at your own pace. This navigation also helps in seeing what needs to be removed or added. Above AV Track 2, is AV Track 1 which is where the title of the clip is added. The title can be edited in endless, creative ways. In a tab named "Motions", different styles of how the title enters the clip can be chosen. Changing the color, font, size and much more is also enabled.
In AV Track 3, music, or sound overall, is placed in this track. The green and purple line are sound waves from the clip. Sound can be detached from the take. This is helpful if a voiceover is needed. After I'm completely finish editing, it's important to export the finished product. This process is the opposite of importing. The finished product is taken from Pinnacle Studio to the computer. The export tab at the top will be selected and I have to ensure the video is going to be exported in mp4. When the software ask where I want my video to go to, I have to ensure it goes to the right folder with the right name. The video will then take some time to be rendered. Rendering compiles everything you did in Pinnacle Studio and makes it smoother and not choppy. After that is done, the video should be viewed to ensure it was exported properly.
Next, the SD card reader has to be inserted in the side of the computer. Then I will have to locate the DCIM folder to find my footage. If I don't see my footage, I can go to private and select something calls AVCHD. Then, I have to find stream, locate my footage and drag it to the designated folder. All of these steps are apart of the process called dumping which is when you retrieve footage from your SD card before turning in equipment. Importing is the next essential step necessary for a successful film. This is process where footage is taken from the computer and moved to the editing
software, Pinnacle Studio. In Pinnacle Studio, I'll go to desktop at the top and click the plus sign to import my clips so they can be edited. While on the editing software, my footage I plan on editing goes into AV Track 2. At the top, the edit tab allows me to add things to spice up my video's presentation. Transitions and effects are given and allow the editor to choose what they want. It could be a specific dissolve or even a flame of fire effect. This tool allows students to make their film even more creative. Footage can also be split in half going to the razor icon that allows you to do so. The red play bar, found in AV Track 2, allows you to move along the take and see it at your own pace. This navigation also helps in seeing what needs to be removed or added. Above AV Track 2, is AV Track 1 which is where the title of the clip is added. The title can be edited in endless, creative ways. In a tab named "Motions", different styles of how the title enters the clip can be chosen. Changing the color, font, size and much more is also enabled.
In AV Track 3, music, or sound overall, is placed in this track. The green and purple line are sound waves from the clip. Sound can be detached from the take. This is helpful if a voiceover is needed. After I'm completely finish editing, it's important to export the finished product. This process is the opposite of importing. The finished product is taken from Pinnacle Studio to the computer. The export tab at the top will be selected and I have to ensure the video is going to be exported in mp4. When the software ask where I want my video to go to, I have to ensure it goes to the right folder with the right name. The video will then take some time to be rendered. Rendering compiles everything you did in Pinnacle Studio and makes it smoother and not choppy. After that is done, the video should be viewed to ensure it was exported properly.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Research for Commercial
My group and I decided to do our commercial on FLHS Fright Night. We chose this idea because we thought it would be a cool and different way to promote our school. This also recognizes an event that takes place in October all over the United States. For the research on Fort Lauderdale I didn’t have to conduct much because I attend the school myself so I know quite a few about it. Then I proceeded to watch commercials and get a feel of what they did and how they did it.
Fort Lauderdale High is a public school in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Here we are known greatly for our high academics and the programs we offer. The Cambridge program is a rigorous course that offers college credits and a full ride to Florida universities to students who pass 7 Aice classes and earn their Aice diploma over the course of 3 years. These classes aren’t as simple as the average honor or core class offered. The Cambridge program isn’t offered everywhere so we had a great advantage. Fort Lauderdale High also has the Law Magnet program where those who desire to pursue something great in the world of law. Students can embark on the journey of learning about law way ahead and not wait until law school to gain knowledge. In a commercial I watched pertaining the school, Fort Lauderdale strong academic and athletic talent was shown. However, this school is more than that. We are also strong in creative events and socializing. That’s why Fright Nights is a perfect ideas
Fright Nights consist of scariness and mysteriousness. The nights are filled with monsters, people hiding behind masks, and things to spook out those who attend it. In a commercial promoting this, zombies, mask killers with knives, girls and boys screaming and running, were shown. Because October is the month of Halloween, all of this was displayed in the commercial. Combining a memorable event like Fright Nights with our school is the perfect idea for a commercial because it’s like “killing two birds with one stone.” We get to promote our school and use an event associated with October.
Fort Lauderdale High is a public school in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Here we are known greatly for our high academics and the programs we offer. The Cambridge program is a rigorous course that offers college credits and a full ride to Florida universities to students who pass 7 Aice classes and earn their Aice diploma over the course of 3 years. These classes aren’t as simple as the average honor or core class offered. The Cambridge program isn’t offered everywhere so we had a great advantage. Fort Lauderdale High also has the Law Magnet program where those who desire to pursue something great in the world of law. Students can embark on the journey of learning about law way ahead and not wait until law school to gain knowledge. In a commercial I watched pertaining the school, Fort Lauderdale strong academic and athletic talent was shown. However, this school is more than that. We are also strong in creative events and socializing. That’s why Fright Nights is a perfect ideas
Fright Nights consist of scariness and mysteriousness. The nights are filled with monsters, people hiding behind masks, and things to spook out those who attend it. In a commercial promoting this, zombies, mask killers with knives, girls and boys screaming and running, were shown. Because October is the month of Halloween, all of this was displayed in the commercial. Combining a memorable event like Fright Nights with our school is the perfect idea for a commercial because it’s like “killing two birds with one stone.” We get to promote our school and use an event associated with October.
Planning Blog for FLHS Freight Night Commercial
Today, my group and I went over what exactly we wanted to present in our commercial. We also discussed how we would execute it in a way that was easy but fun to understand. In this commercial, we want audience to see how fun and creative Fort Lauderdale High students are while giving a little scare and laughter to it. For the commercial, Josh will be the person recording and I'll be an extra. Amina will be an innocent young girl who is in the hallway of building 21. Here she will bend down to pick up something and be approached by a scary person, Charli, with a mask on. Amina is going to be whisked away and wake up lost and confused. She's going to find herself at a party which is going to take place near outside of building 20 and 21. Amina will eventually start enjoying her time at FLHS Freight Night. During all of this, a voiceover will take place to add a more spooky feeling to the commercial.
As Amina and Charli created a storyboard just to get the ideas across, I began to write down what was going to be needed for props, costumes, scheduling, location list, and a backup plan. For props a knife for Charli. A knife is necessary because Charli is going to take on the role of a scary character. Cups are needed because those at the Freight Night party will be having a good time and the cups will give an even better understanding of what's taking place at the scene. For the costumes, Amina will wear a Red Riding Hood outfit to depict the innocent look. The basket is also included in costumes as Amina will use it to pick up something. Charli and possibly others in the crowd will have a mask on to appear scary and mysterious.
For the schedule, we start off by blogging our plan for our commercial and figure out who does what today which is Thursday, October 10,2019. By Monday, October 14,2019, the storyboard will be completed and ready to turn in. Tuesday, October 21,2019, we will film our commercial and take enough takes and shots so we have plenty to choose from. We will also use the storyboard to help guide us. Thursday, October 23,2019, is the day we will edit and make sure the commercial is worthy of being turned in. After that the project should be ready to turn in. For the location of the commercial, the beginning of it will take place in building 21 hallway. After we will transition to the party scene where we possibly end the commercial. The backup plan for this project is a commercial on Fort Lauderdale Cambridge students to show their daily lives and issues. We will show scholars sleeping, slacking on homework, and doing everything people don't believe they actually do.
As Amina and Charli created a storyboard just to get the ideas across, I began to write down what was going to be needed for props, costumes, scheduling, location list, and a backup plan. For props a knife for Charli. A knife is necessary because Charli is going to take on the role of a scary character. Cups are needed because those at the Freight Night party will be having a good time and the cups will give an even better understanding of what's taking place at the scene. For the costumes, Amina will wear a Red Riding Hood outfit to depict the innocent look. The basket is also included in costumes as Amina will use it to pick up something. Charli and possibly others in the crowd will have a mask on to appear scary and mysterious.
For the schedule, we start off by blogging our plan for our commercial and figure out who does what today which is Thursday, October 10,2019. By Monday, October 14,2019, the storyboard will be completed and ready to turn in. Tuesday, October 21,2019, we will film our commercial and take enough takes and shots so we have plenty to choose from. We will also use the storyboard to help guide us. Thursday, October 23,2019, is the day we will edit and make sure the commercial is worthy of being turned in. After that the project should be ready to turn in. For the location of the commercial, the beginning of it will take place in building 21 hallway. After we will transition to the party scene where we possibly end the commercial. The backup plan for this project is a commercial on Fort Lauderdale Cambridge students to show their daily lives and issues. We will show scholars sleeping, slacking on homework, and doing everything people don't believe they actually do.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Introductory
Hi, I’m Amelia Turner and this is my first blog.I am 16 years old and I attend Fort Lauderdale High School as of Sophomore year. For Freshmen year I attended Westminster Academy. I was born on September 1, 2003 to my mom Samantha and dad who isn’t in the picture. I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters. My mom is a single parent who raises all 5 children on her own.
I’ve always dreamed of becoming a successful lawyer like Annalise Keating in the television series “How to Get Away With Murder”. Depending on where life and God takes me I would want to pursue law at a prestige university like Harvard or Emory. However, I’m also a track athlete and I really have a passion for track. I want to pursue a track career in college possibly at UGA, University of Kentucky, LSU, and more. I was injured sophomore year and diagnosed with a stress fracture. This prevented me from running all of 10th grade and has set me far behind my competitors. I am now cleared to run but still feel a little pain. I really do hope I can pull through and earn a full ride scholarship to a D1 school for track and field.
I joined Aicemedia as a class to hopefully do better in the field of broadcasting. It’s always great to good at more than just academics and sports. I also do enjoy taking videos and pictures (of myself mainly) and editing. This class is going to help me understand the media world more and take advantage of the tools I’m being taught by my teacher and peers. If I do well in this class and the Cambridge exam, that would be a boost of confidence and reassurance that I can pursue something in the broadcasting field in the future.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)