post production #1

Today we worked finishing on filming the scene where the main character gets caught sneaking back into the house. We used my mom to act as the angry Hispanic mom and honestly she did really good and made the scene feel more realistic. We even had a little script for her to read off of so she knew what to say and how to react when she catches me. Her energy really helped bring the tension into the scene and made it more believable.

We actually finished filming the whole scene, but after watching it back I realized my acting was kind of rushed in that moment and it didn’t turn out how I wanted it to. The emotions didn’t feel natural and it just looked like I was trying to get the scene over with instead of really reacting to what was happening. Because of that, we decided we want to redo the scene with my mom so it can look better and feel more realistic.

This showed me how important it is to take time during filming and not rush, especially in emotional scenes. Even though we already filmed it, going back and improving it will make our project stronger in the end.

CCR Question 1

 CCR Question 1 – Genre Conventions and Representation

The first Creative Critical Reflection question asks: How does your product use or challenge genre conventions and represent social groups or issues?

To answer this question, I plan to start by discussing the genre of my film and the conventions that are normally associated with that genre. Genre conventions include things like typical camera angles, lighting, characters, story structures, and editing styles that audiences expect to see. I will explain where I learned these conventions by referencing research I did on other films within the same genre.

Next, I will talk about which genre conventions I decided to follow in my own film and why I chose to include them. I will also discuss any conventions that I challenged or changed in order to make the film more unique or creative.

Another important part of this reflection is representation. I will explain how my film represents individuals, social groups, or issues and how those representations are shown through characters, dialogue, or visuals. I will also reflect on how these choices might influence how audiences interpret the story.

To make this reflection more engaging, I will include visual examples from my film along with examples from other films in the same genre.

group meeting #2

 Today we had our second group meeting. My group had lots of interesting ideas and suggestions

 Andres- young hacker teen that gets recruited to hack this big company.  "primavera productions" his company (final cut camera)

gianna-  love story school meet up then flashback back to house party where they meet and then bf comes and ruins the moment.

fiona- Is doing teen girl that is acting older than she already is she gets kicked out of like a club and she is like falling apart lots of thought into costume and character development 

matias- wants to do swimmer sports films experiencing burn out but still wants to play the sport he loves. Focused alot on playing with sound. Production logo was "this has to be a joke" it was very nonch and i like it alot.

Ranveer- wanted to do like a dumb and dumber comedy inspiration from 21 jump street.

production #2

For this part of our production we took a picture of the lake because we want to film the sunrise there for our opening scene. The idea is to have the sun rising and then slowly fade our production logo into the sunrise. We thought this would look really cinematic and also set the mood for the beginning of the film. It gives a calm vibe before everything crazy starts happening in the story.

We are also planning to use different outside shots around the house, like the door and the area outside, to show the main character sneaking out. These shots will be filmed in quick succession with different angles so it feels fast paced and intense. It’s going to show him leaving the house quickly and trying not to get caught, which builds tension right from the start.

Taking the picture of the location really helped us visualize how the scene will look and how we want to frame everything. It helped us plan the lighting, camera angles, and timing of the sunrise so the transition with the logo looks smooth and realistic. Overall this planning helped us see how the setting and shots outside the house will help tell the story visually.

production #1

 For the bedroom starting scene we really focused on the details to help tell the story and show what kind of character he is without even saying anything. For the bed we used a bunch of stuffed animals to make it look like someone was sleeping. I literally have like 10 different Mickey Mouse stuffed animals so we made it look like a whole army under the covers. The blanket is pulled up but you can still clearly see the stuffed animals, so it makes it obvious that someone tried to fake being in bed and the mom already figured out the trick. This shows the sneaky rebellious teenager idea.

We also made sure everything on the desk looked like a messy teenager’s space. We placed random things like an ID, a cup, bracelets, and other objects to make it feel realistic and natural. Nothing was placed randomly, everything was there to help show personality and make the environment believable.

Another important detail was the alarm clock showing 7 a.m. even though it wasn’t actually that time. We originally wanted to film at sunrise to get the best lighting and make it look more realistic, but our schedule didn’t really allow that so we just changed the clock time. The lighting we got still looks good though, and honestly it worked better for our schedule so we’re happy with it.

Overall, planning and setting up the bedroom made me realize how small details and props can help tell the story, show character personality, and create meaning without needing dialogue.

prop

 For one of our props Vale made a party poster that we are going to use in the computer chat between me and my best friend before I sneak out. This prop is important because it helps give context to the story and shows why the main character even wants to go out in the first place. Instead of just saying there’s a party, the poster makes it feel more realistic and believable.

The poster is going to show up in the messages on the computer screen so the audience can see the details of the party and understand the motivation behind his decision. It helps build the narrative without using too much dialogue and adds to the realism of the film because it looks like something a real high school party would have.

I think this was a really smart idea because small props like this help tell the story visually. It also connects to our thriller vibe because the audience sees the setup before everything actually happens. Overall the party poster helps develop the plot, gives background information, and makes the whole sneaking out scene more meaningful.

company logo

 For our production company logo, we wanted to create something that had a strong Florida vibe, especially inspired by Miami’s aesthetic. We decided to use bright warm colors like orange, red, and blue because they remind people of sunsets, the beach, and tropical weather. We wanted the logo to immediately give that Florida energy and feel fun and eye catching.

Our logo shows a sunset over the ocean with birds and waves, which represents the Miami environment and gives a relaxed but vibrant feeling. We chose this design because it reflects where we live and what inspires our creativity. The bright colors and beach imagery make it stand out and create a strong visual identity for our production company.

The name VAMB also has meaning because it comes from our initials combined into one word, which are Valeria, Andrade, Mario, and Borde. This made the logo feel more personal to our group and represents our teamwork and collaboration on the project.

We also focused on making the design simple but memorable so it would look professional at the beginning of our film. For the creation of the logos we choose to use Canva.

We also made different designs without thinking about the colors or small important details that much :