Reflection on Commentary

The conflict was between a desperate man and a desperate woman but it was hard to completely identify it since there a lot of scenes missing. One of the shots that contributed to the rising action was when the guy said "I don't want to do this." and also when he pulled out his gun. The woman also seemed to be very scared. You could use suspenseful orchestral music in the background to have a greater effect to viewers. There was no resolution since it was not finished. We especially liked the beginning shot when the guy first walks into the room; it was very suspenseful. We can't really give many suggestions since we have no idea what the point or the story of the film is. Add missing scenes, add music, and add credits. -Luis and Lizzy

Anonymous said...

The conflict was between putting the guys name on the list for a kidney transplant, or not. Some shots and dialogue that contributed to the rising action is: when the door squeaks, when there’s just a shot of Mario's face showing he is very angry, when he pulls out the gun, and when Hayley says "oh my gosh."
We think once you put in Hayley's parts, the rising actions will be more effective, but right now just with Mario's shots it is really intense. We think if you add some dramatic music, the tone and mood will be even more intense.
The climax occurred we guess when Mario pretends to shoot Hayley. But it is kind of unclear, because Hayley's parts are not added yet.
So far there is no resolution because the video is not finished yet, but we are sure the resolution will be very good. We think if you have some either happy or sad music for the resolution (depending on how the resolution ends) it will really add to the tone.
We especially like the shot of just Mario looking really angry because it helped emphasize the idea that Mario is really serious. We think when Mario pulls out the gun, you should do a close up on Mario's expression, to show he is really conflicted and he does not want to shoot Hayley. This will help emphasize the idea that Mario has to choose between shooting Hayley and losing his wife.
So far with the clips you have, we think you did an 8 on your editing. One edit we would change is cut some of Hayley writing, it drags out a little and making it shorter will help keep the audience's attention. We think for transitions straight cuts would work since it's a conversation.
We think you should definitely add music, to help make the mood really intense.
We think your title is pretty good, but you could show more intensity, because the title right now seems pretty happy and just shows the setting, and the film is not happy, from what is shown through Mario's clips. We like the font of the title, and we think it was pretty effective. Once you do add credits we think you should use the same style.
Overall, we thought your film was okay, once it is all put together we can judge it better. What we liked best was Mario's acting, because he looks and sounds pretty intense. Our strongest suggestion is to add Hayley's clips, and add some intense music.
-Alicia Fernandez and Jorge Chavez

The conflict in the video was between violence and doing right. The back and forward shots between Mario and Hayley added to the suspense. When Mario walks into the room an eerie effect is added by the squeaky door closing behind him. Some things you could do to contribute to the rising action are maybe having a shot before the video starts showing Mario putting the gun in his pocket. The climax occurred when Mario takes out the gun raises his voice and says "I don't want to do it." A resolution was not evident in the draft. We liked the close up shot of Hayley after Mario pulls out the gun because it gives off the emotion of fear. The audience doesn’t know what she is going to do. We don’t really want to rate the editing yet because the video is not complete but the editing so far is really good. The shots used seemed to go well and I wouldn't change anything. Music was not included in the draft of this video but it would definitely help set the tone of the video. Even though there was not any music, the silence really gave off the sketchy feeling. No titles were in the draft but something bold would add to the mood. Overall your film looks like it has a lot of potential and brings out a strong message. What we liked best was the way Hayley and Mario portrayed their characters. Our strongest suggestion is to just make the titles stand out and to add some music.

Elissa

Cristabel- Jessica.
The conflict was between the man and the woman. The value is unclear at this moment because the video is not complete.
Here are the shots, dialog and actions that contribute to the rising action.

1. The opening scene we think the squeaky door helped establish the mood which gave off a scary vibe.
2. When he raises his voice
3. The scene where he pulls out the gun.

4. When she gets up out of her seat.
Here some suggestions about adding to the rising action,
1. You could add suspenseful music/sounds.
2. You could also shoot a close up on the man’s expressions to show he’s afraid of what he’s going to do. The climax was unclear because the video is incomplete.
The resolution was also missing.
You could add to the resolution by creating one.
We especially like the shot of the door from the top because it helped emphasize that something fishy was about to happen.
we think that you might add a shot right after he pulls out the gun to maybe a close up to show the woman’s expressions.
On a scale of 1-10 we rate the editing a 7.
NO MUSIC.
We think you could try using suspenseful music or sounds.
NO CREDITS.
We think that if the title had a certain different text it would have reflected better on the content. We liked the silence during the title it gave off a dead sort of feel.
Overall we thought your film was ok. What we liked was the opening shot but adding the missing clips and adding music would help.

This post is from Kayla and Hayley.
The positive comments that were most meaningful to us were from Elissa and Jorge and Alicia. Elissa told us that “The back and forward shots between Mario and Hayley added to the suspense,” and that was helpful because it showed that she understood what we were trying to do. In addition, Jorge and Alicia told us that “What we liked best was Mario's acting, because he looks and sounds pretty intense,” and that helped us see that we conveyed our mood well.

The two best suggestions we got were from Luis and Lizzy and Cristabel and Jessica.
Luis and Lizzy suggested that we, “Add missing scenes, add music, and add credits.” We agree with this suggestion, and our plan to address it is to insert the scenes and add in the music we have already found. Cristabel and Jessica suggested that we, “We think that if the title had a certain different text it would have reflected better on the content.” We agree with this suggestion, and our plan to address it is to change the title and possibly the font too.

Reflection On Rough Draft

FAST FORWARD TO 4:18 WHEN VIDEO ACTUALLY STARTS
The reflection we posted to Laura's blog did not work out well because we used the wrong sequence. We had two sequences with similar names and chose the wrong one. The one we used was from set upwhen we were trying to see where to put people, props, and how to make everything come across for our audience. A better version can be found on computer 8.

1) We are trying to portray knowing the difference between right and wrong. This is shown in the script when Rand says that he does not want to shoot Jenna, but he does it anyway. We want people to learn by example. Look what happens when you don't do the right thing.
2) We were creative, and that was our best asset. It helped us work with limited resources.
3) We need to do our final edits, but so far we know that we have a lot of great shots and sequences. Some of our greatest shots actually came from test runs that we were doing. Little did we know some of these would actually be better than our intentional filming.
4) I am interested in feedback pertaining to how we used our setting and if we used what we had to the fullest. Were we convincing? Did it just seem like a boring classroom shot?
5) Our biggest challenge as a group was working together once everyone started getting tired, stressed out, and at the end of their ropes. Again there were times when personal problems outside of this project came into the work place so to speak. Our biggest filming challenge was just trying to find somewhere to film. I think that alone took about a week away from filming. Once we found our location we had to come up with a routine and configure the room each time which took some strategy and getting used to.

College Money: Over The Shoulder Shot

Reflection:
We used one of the blocks out in the quad to help get our angles correct, because Hayley was so much taller than I am. We even made sure that I would look tall enough before we started filming each shot. If I was too short, we adjusted. What I feel is really important, is being extra careful when your subjects have a substantial height difference.
We were very close to having perfect "Rule of Thirds" shots. I I had moved a little more to the right side of the screen, it probably would have been exact, but in my opinion, the set up was very close. We also should have moved Hayley more to the left side of the screen.
Over the shoulder shots give each character a chance to take center stage and be the most important figure in the video. They also resemble a third party perspective. If you want a reaction from one person while still making it obvious that there is another person there, the over the shoulder shot is helpful as well. You get some of the less important figure, and get more from the focus.
The dialogue seems very random, because there isn't much set up behind it, you just go straight into the conversation. It is easy to film back and forth over the shoulder shots because the lines are so short, and they aren't overloaded with details. Facial expressions were the hardest thing about editing, because you don't want to make someone look crazy or spaced out.
There is a tone of comedic impatience, and sometimes ridiculousness. This came through just because of the personalities that Hayley and I have. The final product was all about how we read and interpreted the lines.
I have realized that over the shoulder shots can be maybe one of the best options for filming an ongoing conversation. They are less plain then just a two shot, because they are a way to compare and contrast words with reactions.
Trying to act the part and putting some personality into the way you read lines is really important. You can have the best shots, settings, and costumes, but if you don't have good actors or good attempts at acting then it all goes to waste.

Final Reflection

I am most satisfied with the perceptions that we were able to give to the rest of the class, and the way they said it made them react.People gave us comments mainly on our sound, and we were able to change that. I was not able to be there to work on the final editing, but i know my group worked with the sound, the credits, and the formatting of the titles, in my opinion, that is all we could have changed or needed to change.I think I would give myself more time on this project, and try to add more special effects. I learned mainly how to use all of the material we have practiced in our workshops as a whole, and I learned more about using the camera. I think the filming part is actually my favorite.

Lower Third Title

This is an example of a lower third title. This title can be used to add textual information to an image or scene that is on the screen, without getting rid of the image. It is kind of like putting in a subtitle.

Default Still Title

This is an example of adefault still title inserted as an introduction to the video. You might use this for an introduction, a conclusion, or maybe in the middle of your video to present information in the for of text. I made this title a little long, but The basic purpose is still conveyed.

Template Title

This is an example of a Title Based On Template, which means that it is a template that Premiere Pro has already made available for your use, and all you have to do is enter your text. You might use this if you want a title that has a theme, or color scheme that will go with the contents of your video. They are more creative, and look less generic in, in my opinion.

Insert Edit

This is an example of an insert edit. An insert edit places a clip in a gap that you create between two pieces of footage that you have split up. To do this, you press control and drag the clip where you would like it to go in regards to your other clip. I decided to insert the 2nd clip where I did because I like the suspense that was created, when I just stopped her as she is about to make her jump, and the viewer gets to see more of her individuality and personality in the meantime. An insert allows you to put another clip in to your original one without recording over a portion. You are simply just makeing a gap or pause and filling it in. I think that I like inserting clips a little better just because I don't worry about cutting out a little piece of the movie that later will look like a mistake. If you are ok with losing a piece of footage because you record over it, then overlaying works, but if you pprefer to keep all of your footage and just add more, then you want to insert. I realize that I did not save this as aidescreen, and I promise to not make the same blunder on my next task. I finished this project with the help of Haley Barker.

Overlay Edit

This is an example of an overlay edit.  An overlay edit places a clip over another.   To do this, you drag the clip from the source panel directly on to the timeline.  I decided to overlay the 2^nd clip where I did because I felt that breaking it up directly in the middle provided somewhat of a before , middle, and after effect.  I realize that I have not saved this project as a widescreen and I plan to make sure this is done correctly next time. In fact Dr. A even showed me the reminders of how to save it in that format. I believe that I attempted to overlay a few clips on a Premiere Pro project  in a different class, but I did not have the tools, and ended up having to just get rid of the idea all together. It is nice to know that now, I won't have to do that.  When you use an overlay, it just plays over the footage that you drag and place it over. This keeps you from creating  a ripple, which later if you choose to get rid of an insert, you would have to delete. I finished this project with the help of Haley Barker.

What I Think About Project 2

Project 2 was a great deal of fun, and I feel confident about the quality of my final product. I know that Dr. A had mentioned to keeping all of these clips as one common theme, but I felt that this video would mean more if there were a variety of things mentioned about the school. I have learned how to choose videos, based upon character, and how they will effect their viewer. Sometimes editing can be a trial and error process, but I have learned to appreciate that fact. I have experienced the trial and error in this project, and in a way it lead me to be more creative, and learn more about Premiere Pro, filming, and editing. I want to learn about more effects or additions that I can add to my videos in order to personalize them, or make them more unique.

I did not have a partner for this project, but I did have a partner who along with myself was given the responsibility of filming, and dumping the video clips so that the class had something to work with. I think that working with Luis was a lot of fun, and he was definitely helpful. We kept each other entertained through the whole filming process, and were really good at bouncing ideas and suggestions off of each other. And as far as learning from this project goes, I learned best through trial and error, and I don't feel so confined in my use of technology. I am not afraid to think outside of the box or use more advanced technology as it comes to me.

Baler Interviews!

Hope you all enjoy this! Reflection to follow.

Reflections on Project 1

1. The final product for this project in my opinion turned out very well, except for the fact that I had to edit someone else's video. I was hoping to edit my own, but when I went in to look for it, it was not working. I think that this final product was a testament to knowing how to use the controls in the Premiere Pro editing program. I feel like now, I look at this program, and know exactly what to do, in order to get my desired result. I want to learn more about how to enhance the aesthetics of these videos

2. My partner, Cesar and I worked really well together in my opinion. We helped each other to memorize the next couple of steps in order to work more efficiently, and we pointed the other person in the right direction if one of us made a mistake. The power point tutorial that Dr.A provided for us was extremely helpful in my opinion, and kept me from getting stressed out. As I mentioned before I was unable to edit my actual video, because it was not working that day, and that was something that really disappoints me.