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For the second CCR, the questions will be presented in a presentation format. Using Canva, the questions will be responded through text, and it will be simpler to include videos and pictures in response to the question.
It will not just be a blank, white, boring presentation, but rather interactive, with different transitions, similar to the digital notebook we were assigned to do throughout the year. So, when the viewers click on the link, the CCR will have a “title page”, and have a button linked to the different slides pertaining to the different questions.
This format will make it easier to see the responses/reflections to the film. Additionally, it is perfect to see how I utilized technology in this course, whether in the notebook, or creating a production logo for the film opening. My inspiration for this was from an example blog shown to class, which made me realize that a creative reflection of the film intro is not just a video.
What does the second CCR entail?
For the second CCR, the two questions needed to be answered are:
How did your production skills develop throughout the project?
How did you integrate technologies in the project?
So, for this CCR, it goes into the depth of “behind the scenes”. I took this and thought to create an immersive presentation with a voiceover and pictures on each slide (as recommended), to break down each question and make it evident of what I did throughout the project.
Final Thoughts…
So, for this CCR, I will initially respond to the questions in a separate document, gather the photos for the presentation and THEN put it in the slides. Luckily in Canva, voice overs can be done directly through their program, and each slide has its own voice over, as the voiceover is done slide-by-slide (and even better, it saves automatically). Canva is honestly so versatile, and I’m definitely going to miss having the version through the school (aka EDU version), because it opens up so much opportunity for me, not only to build my skills but produce creative media texts–it is still a bit rough when it comes to live action videos, but that is what CapCut is for.
The responses I have to the questions at the moment are:
How did your production skills develop throughout the project?
Since the beginning of this project/course, primarily my filming skills have been developed, specifically in the creative aspect and how to manage/balance my time.
My skills in the beginning were limited, and I had no idea on how to construct a film, or any of the sort. A key development was my film terminology, and that led to a further understanding of how to put shots and angles together according to a certain genre, and how to analyze media texts that utilize certain techniques and why the directors/producers of that media text chose to utilize them.
Creatively, alongside the incorporation of the new terminology I have learned, my skills in building plot structure increased. Throughout this course, I have done several projects when it came to filming and editing, and that has taught me how to not only shoot videos, but to create a proper narrative (linear).
Along with creating stories and narratives in these projects, I have also done scriptwriting in school (since freshman year), so that also aided in putting together the final storyline for the film intro. I have learned how to construct an understandable media text for an audience and that was due to the research and planning I’ve done on different movies such as It Ends With Us (2024), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997),Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and The Yellow Wallpaper (2021 ~ although the actual short story was published in 1892) to ultimately create my film intro which is Yeah, A Great Valentines…(2025).
Furthermore, my communication and management skills have heightened because of the schedule I have put myself under, and the organization techniques I have created to ensure my blogs are updated and concise (aka no fluff). This was achieved in the making of my production schedule and checklist, and the labels in Blogger, to keep track of my blogs [the amount of blogs and the type| i.e ccr, research/planning]. Communication wise, luckily I work alone so, working on others’ time and having to keep communication with them was not as constant (or stressful), butI had to keep in contact with my boyfriend (naturally) about the project to ensure we both have a day available in which to film that corresponds with the schedule I have in place.
Through having this class and also AS Level Travel and Tourism, I have learned the importance of putting as much evidence as possible, and revealing how much work I put into this component. The more the ups, downs, highs and lows, of this project, like what went wrong and what went right, and what changed, is the most important thing. Seeing the ”journey of our videos” is exactly what I wanted to do and what was achieved.
I have learned how to create videos in Canva
I have learned how to use the Blogger program, specifically with “labels” so that my blogs are organized
I have learned tricks in how to keep my camera stabilized, and how to improvise with the objects around me.
I have further developed my editing skills, from utilizing Canva
Ultimately, my confidence skills have developed, confidence in what I create, write, and do. Through this project, I learned the lengths of my abilities.
How did you integrate technologies in the project?
Technologies obviously used in the form of my phone, my computer, my stabilizer, and my ring light.
Firstly, technologies were integrated in my project through the use of my computer for research/planning for the narrative of the film intro. I also watched several film intros on my computer through YouTube, or websites that had articles with film intros embedded inside of it.
Also, on my computer, is Canva. I used it for my digital notebook throughout the year, for the film’s marketing (which i was reluctant to say in my previous CCR), that included a movie poster, a social media post, and a link to a website, which many production companies do in the time of their movie release, they create websites with all the information needed to know about the film (i.e trailers, release date, cast, producers, digital movie posters, and possibly merch, which is unfortunately not available for Yeah, A Great Valentines 🙁 ).
Most importantly, I used my computer to comprise the production logo, title card, and the film intro itself, and both of the CCR’s. It is safe to say that my computer was my best friend throughout this entire process. When it comes to the creation of this entire project, it was done on this computer, over several months, days, and nights.
My phone was used for recording both the film intro and the CCR (pt.1), using Canva when my computer was dead, taking photos for my blogs, and communication. My phone was also an important part of this project, as it holds all the raw footage for the film intro and CCR, and it is what I used to verbally explain how the film intro will play out. In the times where I was filming by myself, I would speak to the camera (aka directing, even though no one was there), so the narrative stays the same, and it was a way for me to keep my thoughts together.
When it came to the actual film intro, the stabilizer used for the first part of the film intro, was kind of a letdown, it kept on moving around (aka tweaking out), so it is mainly used a vessel to hold the phone and slightly tone down the shaky movement of the camera. In the film, the slight shaky-ness of the camera adds to the realness of the situation. For the second part of the film intro, the ring light and string lights in my room were essential for the dramatic conventions, the lowkey lighting. It set up the precedent that the film intro went from its happy, sunny, natural lighting to the darker lighting, and more stable shots. Representing one of the binary oppositions used in the film.
I have written plenty, so that each slide may be in depth, but it is just a draft at this moment, as I begin to put the presentation together, there will be edits along the way.Overall, this CCR is much smoother (and honestly more fun for me) and easier to do, since I enjoy putting together presentations.
January 18th-20th: Further blogs on idea
January 27th: blogs due
February 1st: chose filming location
February 3rd: Blogs due, reveal title of film intro
February 7th: ask Frances (again) to be in video and write the plot/dialogue [half done]
February 10th: figure out costumes, camera, and editing software (AND BLOGS DUE)
More like the 11th… (DONE)
February 14th: Get filming down for first 45 - 60 seconds of film intro
Will probably be moved to the 16th.. (DONE)
Things occurring on that day may interfere with filming
February 17th: Blogs due
February 24th: Blogs due
February 28th: Get filming done for the second half
March 1st: (need some parts done for the second half so will be done the 1st.) ~ NOT DONE
March 3rd: ALL FILMING DONE/blogs due
March 7th: Begin editing process
March 7th: See if you have time to stop by You Media. (no time 😡)
March 10th- complete CCR Pt.1/hard deadline on blogs
March 14th: complete CCR Pt.2
March 17th - 21st: Edit CCR and finalize the film intro
Monday after spring break [March 31st]: PORTFOLIO DUE
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