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Spring Break

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  The week that just passed was spring break and it allowed for time to get everything together. Even though there was no filming done, there was a gathering. I was suppose to film but, a very important event happened and filming wasn't possible on the weekend. Also, during the week I was working a lot. On the weekends I was also going out now that I finally had my weekend free without having to do any homework or classwork for school. I focused on myself more during the break. I decided to put school completely to the side even though I did think about my project. The gathering I did was on saturday when I hung out with my family. We decided on the date we were going to film. Also, I made sure that they had their outfits ready for the filming date. So, this spring break was used more for the benefit of me forgetting all about school. It was a week of relaxation and releasing all the stress built up. I was able to gain focus this week by not multitasking everyday. Almost everyday I...

Preparing for filming

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 During this week being the week before spring break, I was busy all week working on assignments. Also, I was trying to fix my grades this week. It took up a lot of time this week. But, I used some time to work on preparations for the film. My clothing still hasn't arrived to my house so, I still can't film. The clothes is supposed to arrive either next week or the week after that. The clothes is important because it is considered the costume we are wearing. We need to look like a narco cartel and the clothing is essential to bring those vibes out. Or just look like a mafia but the clothes is very important for my final project. But, that didn't stop me from working on my project. I looked over my story board and added more details. Also, I went through my whole script and added more talking in it. Most of my scenes have little to no dialogue. I wanted to add more talking because it was going to make it look better. Regardless, there will be music or sound during the whole ...

Family Gathering

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 This weekend I didn't film. I used this weekend to get together with my family since we all gathered together for a party. I used this time to make sure who was going to participate in the film. I already knew who was going to be in it I was just making sure again. I discussed briefly how the film was going to be recorded. I describes some of the scenes to them so then can get an idea. I also found someone that would help with the filming because she volunteered to do it. I also discussed the outfits we were going to wear. The outfits are going to be different for the nanny, the child, the bodyguards, and me and the guest wear the same thing. The bodyguard outfits are still undecided. It's either in between wearing all black or dressed mexican. I am going to be dressed a certain mexican style they call "buchona" which is a term to describe a female narco way of dressing. Also, the guest are going to be dressed like narcos. So, this weekend was used for talking to my ...

No time to film

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 This week has been a very stressful week. The whole week I spent it taking care of my nephews while doing school at the same time. I had to wait on doing homework which lead me to sleep very late and be tired. I was busy everyday with my school work. Many teachers gave me assignments that I had to do which took me a couple of hours to complete. I was overloaded with homework which didn't make my week any easier but, more stressful. Especially with the quarter coming to the end I wanted to do all my work and makeup work if I missed any assignments. I didn't have time to make space for filming. If I had any spare time I didn't want to film personally. I went to go watch soccer games or hang out with friends instead of filming. Also, it is hard for my family to be at my house during the weekdays. Not everyone lives super close to me so, it is difficult for some to come. They also work during the week so they won't be able to make it. Everyone has a busy schedule during th...

Production blog

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 I still haven't started filming. I am still waiting on the clothes I ordered for the filming. The clothes is important for the film. The reason it is important is because it helps with the background of the characters. Also, since I just finished doing all my planning it was going to be difficult to start filming right away. I needed the weekend to plan more stuff out. For example, I had to think about the clothes I and the rest of the actors in the film have to wear. Since I used up the weekend planning other things I couldn't film. I can only film on the weekends because that is the only time everyone can get together. During the week I babysit and do school. The other people who are going to act either work or live somewhat far. This makes it difficult for filming during the weekdays. This makes the weekends the only dates available for filming. The film will take longer to film because there is only time on the weekends. The film once recorded will come out to be super goo...

Planning Blog: Storyboard

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The story board greatly helps me with making my final task so much easier. I have the layout so when it is time to film I already know what I am go to be doing. In the first page introduces the person that is getting kidnapped. The whole film is going to start with a black screen and then it's going to fade into the film. In the last page is where the most action happens which includes the kidnapping scene.

Planning for final task: Script

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                                           SCRIPT  Scene 1: Pan movement to focus on me sitting on the couch looking at my phone Medium shot is taken during that film. I put my phone down while there is a pan movement to the left tracking Kailey running towards me. SHe then proceeds and sit on my lap and we talk. Then I call out for the nanny. Scene 2: Tracking shot behind the nanny as she walks towards me from a hallway. Long shot of me and the Yuli and Kailey. Yuli takes Kailey outside. Scene 3: Yuli walks Kailey to the spot she's going to play in. Medium shot of Kailey playing in the sand. Scene 4: Medium shot of me outside with a bodyguard next to me. Tracking shot of another bodyguard walking towards me. Side shot of me and the bodyguard having a conversation. Scene 5: Bodyguard is seen opening the door and welcoming the guest in. Walks the guest outside to meet me at ...

Planning for final task: Planning

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 Location: I will be filming at my house. Also, on the street I live on. Schedule: 1st day of filming 3/13/2021. On this day I will film scenes 1-5. 2nd day of filming 3/14/2021. On this day I will finish filming the rest of the scenes 6-10. From 3/15/2021-3/18/2020, during these dates I will edit my film. From 3/19/2021-3/21/2021 I will finalize and revise the whole project and fix anything I missed I will also work on my reflection questions. Participants: Actors Liliana Rubio, Daniela Paredes, Lalo Rubio, Cathy Tamayo. Filming is going to be done by Liliana Rubio and Jessica mar. Editing is going to be done by Liliana Rubio. Directing is going to be done by Liliana Rubio. The safety team is Yuliana Tamayo and Daniela Paredes. Makeup artist is Liliana Rubio and Daniela Paredes. Health and Safety: For safety reason my oldest cousin volunteered. I am also a part of it to keep everything safe and organized. For the car scenes someone with a driver's license will ...

Final task: Titles

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 Production Company: Guanajuato Production Studio: Mexico Universal Movie Studio Actors: Liliana and extras Film Title: The Evening Music By: YOLO studios Edited By: Liliana Produced By: Liliana Story By: Liliana Written By: Liliana Directed By: Liliana The title of the film is going to be called The Evening as of now. I am going to put the title in all capitals and in a super bold color either white, yellow, or black. The names are going to be a different color then the rest of the body to be different. For example, Film Title: The Evening. All the titles will disappear after 2-3 seconds. They will all be typed onto the screen and come faded in and it is also going to disappear by fading out. I will be using a western font for my titles.

Delayed filming

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 Starting on the process of filming my final task has been postponed. An unfortunate circumstance occurred and I had to delay everything. I had to leave the state and put this project on hold for a couple of days. I still am currently working on four very important blogs. Those blogs are the storyboard, script, titles, and planning blogs.  My family for me comes before education which is why I took the time off. I had to be healthy mentally before I was ready to start working on the project again. The filming process wouldn't been able to be done since I didn't have everything planned out. I wasn't done with the script and not 100 percent sure of what I wanted. Plus, I wasn't even home and the location that I set on wasn't available since I wasn't home. I was in a completely other state. Also, even if I started filming the parts that were set I couldn't because my extra actors weren't gonna be there. Since I am also working by myself it has taken me more...