CCR's and Film opening link

 Well, after all this time. I have finally concluded my project. Hope you love it!

Film opening

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I5aRaZUqpZT4Nz7BdT8lG3mW8ewymXdH/view?usp=sharing

CCR'S

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QYXmIl0y-xU1guvmZVV26rZnhdbbAQnB/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bg9jwlEimzDS-QKbuK86cdh9jLwmd-Z8/view?usp=sharing

Final Reflection

 On today's blog post we mark the final stretch before the submission that being the reflection. 

Before I say anything I would like to thank my entire family being my mom, dad, and sister who is the absolute MVP of the entire project as she did a lot of work and assisted me through it all. She provided the amazing computer and acting.

I feel the garage was a perfect place to film, I loved the concept even if it underwent many changes and I am proud of the CCR's I've developed along side my family.

At some parts of the project I wanted to start banging my head on the wall out of frustration but did not because I knew I would pull through.

To close out, I have no regrets in my productions and I am proud to say I am finished with the project.

Post Production

Nearing the end of the project as I have finished the editing. I will go over the process in todays blog.

The editing process was very lengthy. I might even say it took longer than filming itself but it is finally complete. Take a look at the program with everything finished!

Thanks to my sister I was able to use her very good laptop to edit everything Ive made thus far. I will use google drive in order to submit the opening along with the CCR's as I found it to be the most convenient.

I did not have trouble with the editing, instead I found it time consuming rather than hard making the filming process the real obstacle.

Production of CCR's

 I have been on the topic of my CCR's for quite some time now. Today, I will be going over my production of the CCR videos and how I made them. I will then go over the post production in my next blog.

Where did you film it?

I found the perfect room in my house to film these CCR questions in. The laundry room. I chose the laundry room since it has a white backdrop with no distractions on screen and although a little cramped, it works perfectly and setting up chairs was no problem. Fun fact, this room is right next to the garage where I filmed my opening!

Here are pictures!

How did you film it?

I used a phone stand pointed toward me and the interviewer or talk show host (Both being my sister) which also showcased the white back round. This of course only covers the short shots of just talking.

But the real MVP of filming these CCR's will be the scripts I came up with in the past couple of blogs. Although the scripts and what was actually said where quite different it still gave me and my sister a good idea of our dialogue reminding me of earlier in the year how truly important scripts and storyboards are.

(I will also include a CCR question #1 script which was not in a previous blog.)

Check out the rough drafts of my scripts from my past blogs! 

CRR question #4 Script

 This is my script for the CRR question #4 

What is CCR question #4?
How did you integrate technology-software, hardware, and online in this project?

How will you answer this question?

It will be in the same format as in question #3 within the same video as well. This mean it will be a continuation of the last script from last blog post.

The Script

(Things are prone to change)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oz_CVhPzTXsAap3eQGXTzSPQeezFugFs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100684126400514872815&rtpof=true&sd=true

CCR question #3 Script

 Today ill be going over the script for my CCR question number 3!

What is question #3?

How did your production skills develop throughout this product?

How will you answer the question?

It will be an interview with the director with examples from the production featuring even bloopers and looks from the set. With these bloopers I will touch on how I improved my production skills during the project.

The script

(Things are prone to change)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hLOIFxjV4RHDEL2QAMyvg5TKsTgctTtF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100684126400514872815&rtpof=true&sd=true

CCR question #2 Script

 Now that I have a good idea of what a CCR should be and how I should format one. From now on I will be going over the questions providing a script rather than research like I did on question #1. So in that case, today I'll be talking about CCR question #2!

What is question #2?

"How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text?"

    With the question my main focus will be discussing my target audience and distribution mostly

How will you answer?

  I will answer questions #1 and #2 in the same submission that being the format of a Talk show as it would fit the best for the questions. How will it be creative? I plan on answering these CCR's as the main focus of my film opening the "Scare crow" in costume answering the questions with video examples as if he was real.

The script

(Things are prone to change)

CCR question #2 Script.docx

Group meeting #2

Today, we had a second group meeting but much later on in the project's life time rather than when we just started. I saw familiar faces from last times group meeting heres a photo!

My group consisted of me, Peyton, Kamila, Micheal, and Lee

Unlike last times group meeting, we spoke more about our CCR instead of what our opening credits. We spoke about how we would format it and I will be providing not only mine but their ideas too. 

I wanted to format my first CCR in a presentation with voice over starring the main antagonist in my film opening talking over the film and providing the examples.

Kamila and Peyton wanted to do presentations and include questions as well. Lee wanted to do an Oscar award format where the prize has been bestowed upon her and answers questions. Micheal wants to do an interview with the format of someone asking him what he does for a living.

I saw this group meeting to be much more successful than last as everyone had an idea of what they wanted to do and how they did.

CCR question #1 research

 Hello again blog, today i'll be doing something a little different. I'll be going over the research of the first question of the CCR post. Although it's different from my past couple of posts having to do with filming I promise its just as important.

What is a CCR? What's question #1?

CCR stands for Creative Critical Reflection. It is done to reflect on our production in a way that expresses personality with creativity and avoids being dull.

Question #1 asks "How does your product use or challenge conventions and how how does it represent social groups or issues?

How I plan on answering

I will answer question #1 in a Director with voice over format while giving examples from my production.

What are you representing?

In my production i'm representing the fictional healthcare system in the movie as corrupt as they will not tolerate the cure for major diseases being spread into the public as it would lose them profit. Our main character suffer's from this as he desperately attempts to cure his loved ones with out anyone finding out even if it turns out violent.

What are you challenging?

Im challenging the setting and character development of horror conventions. All throughout, horror classics are seen through the survivor's/protagonist's  perspective rather than the antagonist. In "The Scare Crow" Its up to the audience to see if the antagonist really is a antagonist or if he is justified in violence for the sake of curing his loved ones.

Fonts and music (Post production)

 Hello blog! I've been quite busy over the weekend and recorded a large portion of my project. With that said, it's time to implement editing from the recordings ive done. What do you mean? You ask, I mean the fonts and music. Today i'll list several fonts and non-copyrighted music and why I chose them.

The fonts

    I found these 5 fonts on the website

https://www.1001freefonts.com/

Why?

I chose the fonts and they all are pretty similar towards each other as they are all horror related tones and really pop. I am between choosing a more loud font or more subtle but still eye catching one. I will incorporate them during the credit sequence and title card of the film opening.

Backround music

https://pixabay.com/music/horror-scene-horror-background-tension-254885/

https://pixabay.com/music/electronic-dark-drone-intrigue-suspence-horror-drone-245048/

The 2 non-copyrighted music is on

https://pixabay.com/music/search/horror/

Why?

 The 2 music choices of mine both stretch out to the 2 minute mark and fit my setting of the opening. They are subtle and not loud fitting the setting of a dark and grimy situation.

Font

https://www.1001freefonts.com/you-murderer.font

https://www.1001freefonts.com/face-your-fears.font

https://www.1001freefonts.com/who-asks-satan.font

https://www.1001freefonts.com/forsaken.font

https://www.1001freefonts.com/bloodseeker.font

 

Credit scenes (Post Production)

Credits have been discussed since almost the beginning of my blog posts. Finally, I will list the scenes i'll implement the credits in and which ones.

How will it look?

The "Scare Crow" Will have various tools and medical supplies on his work bench and will be showcased with black credits fading in and out between the shots. Unfortunately the fonts have not been chosen yet.

Producer credits: me

(Matias Freytez)

Director credits: me

(Matias Freytez)

Writer credits me:

(Matias Freytez)

Cinematographer: My sister 

(Maria Macias)

Editor: me

(Matias Freytez)

Actors: Me and my sister

(Matias Freytez)

(Maria Macias)

Music: (Not yet known)

Foley sounds

 Today I want to share with you guys the foley i've developed. I am going to use foley in the scenes with heavy machinery and tools. Check em out for your self!

Starting off strong we have the drill sounds. I used my dad's drill and revved it to produce the sound. It was very simple but effective. It will be used as back round chatter.

We then have simple foot steps. You cant have a horror movie without em! I put on the shoes that the character will wear and, just walk.

After that, we have the loud banging noises the intruders made when they break in to the "Scare crow's" house. I banged on the door and stomped.

Lastly, and the most flashy. Is the grind stone. The loud screech of it, the sparks. It's perfect.

Costume making

 Finally, I can talk about the costume design I made for the "Scare crow" and why I chose each component of the costume. With out further ado, feast your eyes on the design!

Piece #1

The mask

The way he obtains the mask is actually of a scare crow in the garage. He snatches it off said scare crow when he hears the intruders coming in. I chose to use this mask as it does not arrive late and would work both on a human and scare crow. The only issue is the back side is exposed.

Piece#2

The under mask

I chose the black under mask to hide the back side of the care crow mask so it does not look weird or awkward with the back side exposed. It is very breathable despite having no eye holes.

Piece #3

The gloves

These are the "scare crow'" work glove. They are thick with a black and red design used to hold heavy machinery. I chose them as the look the most practical and run of the mill.

Piece #4

The jacket

I chose a very nice zip up jacket with a little bit of scruff to it so it has that "used effect. He will be wearing it all through out with the hood down and zipper up.

Piece #5

The pants

I then chose the bulkiest pants I have to kind of replicate what would be industrial work pants. They are quite big, but you can still run in them and have a light amount of usage as said for the last piece

 

Piece #6

The shoes

A very simple choice of worn black running shoes. They are runnable and comfy and have a subtle look to let the "Scare crow's" mask pop.

Obstacle/Issues

Of course you cant have a production without its issues. Today I will be going over the obstacles i've faced to complete production.

Problem #1

The costume

I of course wanted a scarecrow like mask that the protagonist takes off a scare crow in his garage when he hears intruders. That is not the issue, but rather is when it arrives. Unfortunately, it comes this Monday meaning I cant film the end shots just yet until it comes in 2 days. Take a look at what I ordered.

Problem #2

The editing

Since I am filming the opening on my phone I need to transfer it onto the computer for editing. The issue with this is finding out what program I want to use. I could just use Cap cut on my mobile device, or use Premier rush on my computer but has a longer harder process. The choice is the hard part.

Problem #3

The assets

For my last issue, I am having issue finding a good font and non-copy righted music. I am going to do further research but I must talk about this minor issue. I do have my eye on several examples I will discuss in later blog posts.