Week of April 24

This week was primarily focused on editing our film because we finished importing the last piece of our film i believe on Monday. With the importing done, i just had to edit and areli and natalie from 5th period came into class because i needed any opinions that they had in regards to the transitions i was using on the editing. They approved of it and we agreed on a music to transition as the individuals filmed because we did not want a quiet background to be while there was a change in the person since that seemed too banal. In addition, We attempted to begin thinking of new possible ideas that we can use for our next film because we need to move quickly since we feel we are a bit behind and because AP exams are approaching very swiftly. Ultimately, this week was productive because editing is something that i truly enjoy since i see the recording come together due to my editing and it seems quite smooth of a flow.

Week of April 17

This week was the most productive week we have had yet because we filmed about four more people for our film. In addition, we had Areli and Natalie from 5th period import the recordings that we did so that the next day we simply edited. There were people that were comfortable with us filming them so this made our job much easier. We did have a difficult time finding out a quiet spot to film because when we recorded there were children and music outside that were making a lot of noise which was coming out in our film. Once we recorded that people doing what they were required to then we asked questions and all of us four were present because if someone did not agree with the questions then we had to ask. As of now all we have to do is edit and review or retake any final shots we may need.

Week of April 10th

This week was very confusing for our group because the film footage we have recorded and imported into our computer is not all the footage we need. We need to film about 1/4 more because as of now we have 3 minutes worth of footage. I have been editing and putting together the chopped footage so that it looks and flows nicely. The problem has been that our group has been contemplating about changing topics in regards to our film and filming another short film instead and this film that we are working now can be for the second fim we turn in because we need quite a bit more footage and editing to do on this movie. In addition, i have been adding sound effects and different transitions to our movie but when i tried to use garage band and create a certain melody that i had in mind...i couldn't figure out the program as easy as it may be i was honestly having trouble. This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, my group and i will be filming again to gather up more scenes and finish the importing and editing of our film on Monday. We have signed up for the cameras for this weekend so it should be a smooth plan.

Week of April 3rd

This week was all about getting to work because our film has been mostly discussion but no action. During film this week Areli and Natalie (from 5th) were adding the final touches to our screenplay and any additional lines, while Jose and I drew for our story boards. Our story boards, sadly, were not finished this week because the screenplay was subjected to change after we read it during 2nd. Furthermore, yesterday was such a fun day because we got nearly 3/4 of our film done and all throughout the process we were laughing and having such a great time recording. This is really why I like film class because one gets to record a self-composed script and have fun with peers that make the time enjoyable. Since our film is one revolving around comedy we did last more than 40 minutes recording some scenes but it was only because for the most part I could not keep a straight face around Jose because he is quite the comedian but a great actor. In addition, our filming process was efficient because we got to film some of Areli's and Natalie's parts but any small mistake while filming that either would make, we would laugh and reenact it but extremely exaggerated. Ultimately, we nearly finished recording our film yesterday but will add the last scene or two next week. I look forward to filming again and editing the final film!