AICE Media Studies

 My short film is a mystery-thriller that tells the story of a girl who is in the process of moving, however this night takes a dark turn. As the night progresses, the girl starts noticing things around the house that are unusual. While in the process of moving, the girl is trying to get things done while also trying to figure out what is going on. In the end, the unexpected plot twist being that someone was within her house and followed her to her new place shows the uncomfortable reality that danger is everywhere and that this is a scary world we live in nowadays. This not only serves as a plot twist but also serves as a mirror reflecting the inherent flaws of the human psyche. Furthermore, the film subtly addresses the pervasive issue of mental health and its intersection with criminal behavior. Through the character of the stalker who is revealed to be following and harassing the main character, we are prompted to consider the complexities of mental illness and its potential to...

  Thank you for staying tune and watching my journey. This was a fun and challenging experience but nonetheless I enjoyed it very much! Website:  https://shinglettejaniaya.wixsite.com/someoneshome Postcard: Movie Link:  https://youtu.be/NjLY1_ulruo?si=swGksnIWH8N_iEW7

 I am finally back to film. It is the weekend now and all of my actors are free. This means that I can finally get to film some of the last bit of scenes that I need to wrap up my short film. Which is what I did. After the transition I wanted to film the ending of the escape room. Finally, the weekend has arrived, granting me the opportunity to resume filming with all of my actors available. With everyone's schedules aligned, I'm eager to capture the remaining scenes necessary to complete my short film. The prospect of bringing the project to a close fills me with excitement and anticipation. Setting up for the filming session, I ensure that all equipment is in place and ready to go. The atmosphere on set is charged with creativity and enthusiasm as we prepare to dive into the final scenes. The completion of these scenes marks a significant milestone in the filmmaking process. After meticulously planning each shot, we begin filming the concluding moments of the escape room sequ...

 Due to one of my actors working this entire week, I’ve decided to work on something else. And my film I wanted to film the beginning of the escape room and have a transition into the end. So this is what I decided to do. Since I can no longer do any filming until my actors are free, I decided to work on this. For this, I had to download an app. Due to me, working on prior projects, I feel as though this will come to me naturally. Which I was right. I took the time to get this transition out-of-the-way so that my next step could be to do the last bit of scenes and just wrap it up and then finish it off with my editing. Given the scheduling conflict with one of my actors, I've opted to shift my focus to another aspect of the film. Specifically, I've decided to work on creating a transition sequence from the beginning to the end of the escape room scene. This decision allows me to utilize my time productively while waiting for my actors' availability. To accomplish this, I ne...

 Today's filming plans were disrupted by an unexpected setback stemming from one of my actor's work commitments. Despite this hurdle, I remain optimistic and proactive in addressing the situation. Rescheduling filming to the upcoming weekend ensures the participation of the full ensemble, preserving the cohesiveness of the scenes. While setbacks are inevitable in filmmaking, they are manageable challenges that can be overcome with resilience and adaptability. Postponing filming allows me to focus on refining other aspects of the project, such as script improvements and location scouting. This setback serves as a valuable reminder of the complexities involved in coordinating a production and the importance of careful planning. Open communication with the actors about the revised schedule fosters cooperation and understanding, minimizing disruptions to the workflow. Embracing setbacks with a positive mindset underscores my commitment to delivering a high-quality final product. De...

 Encountering a minor setback in the filming process proved to be a valuable learning experience. While the setback disrupted our plans for the day, it did not deter our overall progress. One of the actors had prior commitments, necessitating a rescheduling of the filming session. Despite the setback, I remained determined to make the most of the day by focusing on other aspects of the project. Recognizing the importance of maintaining momentum, I redirected my efforts towards refining the schedule to accommodate the delay. Clear and open communication with the actors ensured a smooth transition to the new filming date, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. This setback underscored the unpredictable nature of creative endeavors, prompting me to embrace adaptability and resilience. Rather than dwelling on the inconvenience, I viewed it as an opportunity to grow and improve as a filmmaker. Channeling my energy into productive tasks allowed me to optimize our time and ...

I'm back! After pushing back filming I finally get to resume. My actors and I have only shot a little bit of a short film. Due to that today I wanted to get to work. I left no time for anything to happen. I wanted to go perfect so that we could have more stuff done. Which thankfully went well. Today I got to film some more of my actors. The scene that I had to film today it was more entertaining. This scene also has introduced to the audience. What is going to go on. Today I had filled my actors beginning to participate in the escape room. I wanted to film this because I felt as if it was more calm. I liked the fact that it felt more calm because I wanted my film to start off like that. Resuming filming after the brief hiatus filled me with renewed determination and excitement. With a clear vision in mind, I ensured that every moment on set was utilized efficiently to capture the essence of the scene. The introduction of the characters to the audience through the escape room scene ...

Today I was setback. Today I had another mishap with my filming. Today was the first day of the week and one of my actors has to work this week. Unfortunately, as a result to my actors work schedule, I have to push back the filming. I have to push back the filming to this weekend so that I can have all my actors together. This may be a setback, but it is not a major one. It is one that can be easily fixed. As I have done before I am going to just push back the filming schedule and just work on other aspects of my short film. Encountering setbacks in the filming process is an inevitable part of the journey, and today was no exception. The scheduling conflicts arising from one of my actors' work commitments required a swift adjustment to our plans. While it's disappointing to postpone filming, I recognize the importance of having the full ensemble present for the scenes. Adapting to unexpected changes demonstrates resilience and flexibility, essential qualities in the world of fi...

 Today we had a minor setback. We had a minor set back in the filming process. Nonetheless, we are going to continue on another day normally. One of my actors in fortunately had plans today. One of my actors having plans resulted in us, having to put off the filming for another day. even though we had a setback, I still continued, and did work. I decided that I wanted to work on my film even though I wasn’t going to be able to film. Just because I wasn’t able to film doesn’t mean that I wasn’t going to be able to at least get some work done. In order to get the perfect film that I am trying to achieve I need to put in the effort. So today I was working on the schedule trying to rearrange everything since we have this little setback so that we can continue on without any mishaps. Encountering a minor setback in the filming process served as a reminder of the unpredictability inherent in such creative endeavors. However, rather than dwelling on the inconvenience, I chose to channel m...

 Today’s the day. today’s the day that I started the filming process with my actors. After discussing with my actors their schedule, we decided that today could be the perfect day for us to film. My actors were all on the same page that they were free today and were willing to be filmed. today was a short filming session, but nonetheless, we got some progress down. Today we filmed the opening scenes. By opening things I mean where the audience gets to see what they are doing and who are these people. I decided to make sure that in my script that they said each other’s names so that the audience would be able to know who my actors are. The scenes that I recorded today were mainly just them hanging out together excited for their plans. The group of friends were excited for their plans also talking about their plans, which were to go to the escape room. Embarking on the filming process today filled me with a mix of excitement and anticipation. Witnessing the actors bring the character...

  I have decided to talk to my actors as my second step. I made this decision of doing this next specifically, because today is Friday. I told to do this today because this gives my actors a heads up. Which also gives them a head notice. When I say, I talked to my actors, I mean, I let them know that I want them to do this film. I let them know that I wanted them to do this film and what my phone was about. I made sure that they were interested in being in my film and that they could. We talked about their schedule to make sure that they are free for the days that we want to film. I moved my filming schedule around my actors to ensure that I was actually getting my work done. If I had not done, so, then I would’ve had a harder time filming due to the fact that I need everybody together. Which is why I need to figure out their schedules so that we can all come to a common ground, where they are all free at the same time. Communication with the actors marks a crucial step in the film...

 I started the process. I have finally started my short film. When I say that I mean, I have started taking action about it. So far, I am really just planning everything out making sure everything is sorted out. What I mean by this is where this is all going to be taking place and just everything I need in order to film. this is what I decided to do to start off this whole process. I decided to do this because since I decided to work by myself, I wanted to make sure that I have every little detail planned out in perfect so that I am lacking in no areas. I feel as though since I am working by myself I need to work 10 times harder. I need to work 10 times harder because I don’t have someone else to pick up the slack or do something for the short film. I chose to do this first to ensure that everything was perfect and nothing was last minute or not given my all. Starting the process of creating a short film is both exhilarating and daunting. As a solo filmmaker, every aspect falls squ...

These storyboards show the layout of my short film. As of right now this is how I would like my short film to be. Each scene is prominent to the story in its own way. The photos provided help show how each scene should relatively look by the finished product. This short film is called “Escape room of doom”.

  In this blog I will be discussing how I have my filming process planned out. I intend on filming whenever I can. Which this will most likely be during the weekend. I say this due to the fact that the actors who are going to be in me short film I usually see over the weekend. I will also need to figure out my actors work schedules to make sure my filming schedule goes along with it. The location of my filming will be in my aunts house. I chose this location because this is usually where we are always at. This is a fitting locations because of the different rooms inside. Which we can use to do all of the filming. My participants will consist of my 2 friends and my cousin. My cousin has a 50/50 chance of being in my short film due to him being busy majority of the time. The health and safety of everyone in this process is ensured due to the fact that nothing within this process puts them at jeopardy. As of right now the props are not known for certain. That is an area where I would ...

“The Wanderer” by Mark O’Brien and Jake Wilkins is also a short film that falls under the mystery/thriller genre. This short film has many elements that fit into our chosen mystery genre. This short film is based on a male traveler who arrives at a secluded house in the evening. While looking for shelter, he meets a young couple who appear to be around his age. They invite him to dinner, but later the women become uneasy. This leads to questions like: "Is it possible that the nomadic serial killer plaguing the area has invaded their home” "Will they survive the night” ``The Wanderer'' was produced in such a way that the reader asks the question, ``What happens next'' In this case, sound/noise is used. The film is quieter and less noisy, allowing readers to maintain a less abrupt approach. Background noise plays a huge role in the   mystery genre approach, but in this short film you hear even more questionable background noise. This is often seen between genres...

  In this blog we will be watching a mystery short film titled "The Last Note". I plan to explore and study the conventions of     this short mystery film to     help me apply these conventions to my short film. So let's get started. The first thing you notice at the beginning of the movie     is the music used. The music used in this film was very dark and suspenseful, and the pace was constant throughout. We also paid attention to lighting. The lighting was very dark and     looked like it had been filtered during editing. You can see     the music     playing throughout the     beginning     of the movie. You can see various camera edits. There is a lot of overlap between scenes as the dialogue takes place as if in flashbacks. I noticed that     the lighting in these flashback sections was even darker than     the entire movie. You can see that a different editing technique  ...

  The movie I wanted to see was "Whittling Away" by True Intent. The film has an interesting use of camera angles, movement, and mise-en-scenes. The first thing that struck me was the use of sound. The film begins with the soothing ambient sounds of a forest. This gives the film a very calm and relaxed atmosphere. Light, relaxing, lo-fi teenage music     begins to play, adding a sense of calm to the movie. The sounds suddenly stopped as the     girl revealed that she had a knife. The sudden turn of events is shocking and tells the viewer that this scene may not be as peaceful as it seems. This is a common trick in mystery movies to make the viewer believe that everything is normal. As we transition to the next scene, the setting changes from the forest to a seemingly normal house. With this change in environment, the lighting changed dramatically, moving from the cool tones of the forest to the bright, warm lighting of the home. Dark forest lighting is common in...

  This video is all about family. The two daughters are shown lying in bed, but their interest is piqued when they hear mysterious sounds coming from the house. It turns out that her mother has gone insane, so the two daughters must fight for their     safety and survival with their mother out for her blood. The most common camera angle     in the film was a medium-angle camera shot, focusing primarily on the upper body of the daughter as she tries to solve the mystery of the sound. Tracking shots were also rampant as we followed the same girl as she stood up and walked towards the commotion during the investigation. Surveillance cameras returned to her daughter when she realized that her mother had killed her father. These tracking shots give the impression that everything was filmed in one long take of her, as if the audience were there with her daughter. Atmosphere was paramount in this photo, and all we     heard was the     rain falling ...

  "Write what you have the resources for" is a powerful adage to follow when creating plots and screenplays. We can only write with what we have we are limited in what we can do due to the lack of cameras and microphones for filming. I know it takes time to edit and pace a movie since you only have 5 minutes, you have to be careful about how much to photograph and how much to cut. Overshooting is the best option, but you need to make sure the plot     doesn't need to be fully fleshed out to make sense. There needs to be     some balance, every scene needs to contribute something towards the ending, there's no room for fill-in-the-blanks. Also, the movie isn't very predictable, but it could use a Groundhog Day-type plot, which makes this difficult. While adhering to the theme of the story, there are bound to be     scenes that the audience doesn't expect. Theme determines the plot and must be understood by the audience. You also need to maintain tone ac...

  Today I would like to talk about the comparison between La Jetée and 12 Monkeys. I found Le Jetée to be a fascinating lo-fi sci-fi time travel story.    Le Jetée is considered a photo novel and    not fully a film. A cumulative power is created when images flow together with sound. In fact, the entire film is a meditation on the passage of time. Le Jetée has more than 400 images, some of which are repeated, but it is the variation in    usage that makes the overall effect so effective clean cuts for traditional shots, orientation for reverse shots, and dissolves or dissolves for a more dream-like atmosphere. Long retention times allow you to capture and explore specific images. Sound is usually used very subtly, and sometimes visual elements are emphasized more clearly. Both 12 Monkeys and Le Jetée reach their climax with the description of a child's haunting vision of witnessing the death of his own adult. Terry Gilliam in 12 Monkeys used distorted ...