On Location

So, when team cinema went on location we had a very productive day. When we were there we set up with no problem. It was a very nice day on Saturday and we got out pretty early. It went smoothly because everyone chose which piece of location they wanted to take their shots so it was no butting heads with that. I loved the shots i got downtown. We then moved to our second location which was on the inside. We all remembered to change the white balance on the camera and then soon realized that we didn't do the same on the location outside. We were very disappointed and it was dark outside so we couldn't reshoot that day. The film came out a blue tint because we had the white balance on fluorescent. A careless mistake, made our footage not as nice! :( Although true, it was an overall nice experience, plus we went back and shot.

Group Time

So, Team Cinema has been meeting a lot and we feel pretty fruitful in our harvest. Over the course of the weekend we came together and really worked out the problems in our story. We even created a rough dialogue! From there Yubu and I came together and formed a more uniformed script with dialogue. Then we presented it to the rest of the group (Angelique, Aminah, and Christa) and we all finalized it. I feel that we got a lot accomplished and I am very eager to hear what Jill thinks about it.

Readings and Videos

I really enjoyed all the information that was posted on the blog. I really enjoyed the video showing the depth of field because in made a huge difference in the cinematic quality of the shot. Just the simple shots that he compared with the original footage and the polarizer inspired me and gave me more of a hope (not that it wasn't any hope before) that our group's movie can turn out amazing. "When White Balance Goes Wrong." I really enjoyed this on because of its dry humor and it was very easy to follow along with it. Jill was very right when she stated that the video focusing on the science of histograms had a very cheesy beginning yet the video was very informing. The beginning scenes, in my opinion, that were not needed, reminded me of a cheap porn film. I feel that i got some good notes down from the readings and the videos and every set of information interested me in its own way.

The Argument

I found an interesting video about a popular debate. Science versus Religion. This shows the one sided look on views from both sides and the outcome of these different views. It also show the extent one side will go at trying to express a belief.

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh115VGe82Cwm28z5i

Readings 2

The readings, worksheet, and character analyzation questions helped a lot in the process of creating our story. When going into detail with our story, we really were missing a lot. These things helped solve that problem of the flat character we initially had in the beginning. "What the audience needs:" This list allowed us to check off what we had. Although some of the links did not work, there was enough information to go to if needed.

Team Cinema

After a long discussion of what to include and take out of the story, we as a team came to a solid stopping point. I enjoyed the group discussion because it opened up so many possibilities we didn't even consider the first time we adjourned on a common understanding of what we wanted to do. Everyone had great input to include and each member was considered in the process of elimination in the film. Our group is going very well and hopefully we can keep this transition smooth entering into the actual script and execution of the film.

PLOT STRUCTURE SHEET

Who is the story about? (Hero/Protagonist) Elizabeth Fulton; pro life activist.


What does the protagonist want? Wants to fill an emptiness that she has internally.


What is in the way of the protagonist to get what he/she wants? Her basic beliefs and the thoughts of her fellow protesters.


What does the protagonist need? A new outlook on situations that may help her in the long run.


What is in the way of the protagonist to get what he/she needs? Her one sided view of the world.


What is the beginning situation (not more than 2 sentences). Elizabeth is lonely and considers insemination as an option. She feels that a baby of her own will solve her loneliness. 


1st turning point (1 sentence) One of her fellow protesters finds out that she is considering it and spreads it to the rest of the group.


New Situation (not more than 2 sentences) Elizabeth now has to face the crowd she protests with.


2nd turning point (1 sentence) She starts to have a possible realization of her actions.


Final Situation (not more than 2 sentences)s Leaves the audience a choice of what she chose to do with these thoughts.

This is Horrible but...I love it.

This "music video" captured my attention the whole way through. Does anyone know why?http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhl1kQoN17D1tI16xB

Readings

I really enjoyed the readings. I really was amazed at the script editing part of the readings. It really broke down how a script is formed and it was very helpful. When reading the script, i really could visualize every seen without even watching the provided clips (which actually didn't play because of plug-in problem)

The Team's Goal

So our group came to a decision that our goal would be to give every side of a story or opinion and let the viewer to take whatever thoughts he or she would like to take.

Group Names:
Aminiah
Yubu
Angelique
Christa