Month: October 2023

Session Number:	2
Week Number:	1
Total Estimated Hours Contributed this Week:	4
What is/was your overall goal for this week?	Begin Filming

Work Tasks 

Date	Task Description	Time Spent	Was / Were your choices and work Best Practices? Why?
10-23	Scouting Filming Locations	1 hour	This was a best practice because by doing this we were able to decide areas that we will  be filming in.
10-24	Practicing Filming	30 min	This was a best practice because it allowed us to practice filming shots making them easier in the future.
10-25	Planned Filming and Made Pitch	30 min	This was a best practice as we were able to get feedback on our project.
10-26	Filmed Rough Cut	1 hour	This was a best practice as we were able to get a sense of how the film will flow and look.
10-27	Made better storyboard.	1 hour	This was a best practice because it made the scenes more clear on what they are.

SUMMARY

Role

Cinematographer

Intention (SMART Goal)

Intention (SMART Goal): By Oct. 12, as part of team # as Cinematographer, I will have evidence of using shadows by following Cinematography Using Shadow for Session 1.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)

Roger Deakins is one of the most highly regarded and incredible cinematographers in the world. His use of complex lighting and color constantly adds an atmosphere unrepeatable by most cinematographers. He uses this to create in-depth scenes that accentuate the characters, plot, and world using cinematography.

Training Source(s)

• 0:22 Shadows are the absence of light.
• 0:41 I can use this technique to create a silhouette that can increase the mystery and tension of the film.
• 1:45 By lighting shadows on a face it can create a darker and moodier atmosphere.
• 2:45 Using shadows on a wall can give context to the time and setting of your scene.
• 3:16 Using a window can create dimensions.
• 3:43 When using a silhouette if the light source is further away it will look better.

Project Timeline

1. Create Script and Storyboard.

2. Go over the script and storyboard with the team and make changes as needed.

3. Scout locations and plan equipment.

4. Film.

5. Review and organize footage.

6. Re-shoot all necessary scenes.

7. Edit film and insert sound effects as needed.

8. Present

Proposed Budget

4$ for Bandages

Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AeAFC9_KL3VWn6Vj90_bmzvXBZMvSLCg/view?usp=drivesdk

Skills Commentary

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pVuF1_k32HgcRqvLTILGqyDurVZnyk21GfIo4PGwYfA/edit?usp=sharing

In our film “The Pencil” we worked to create a fun engaging film that would ideally bring some laughter to audiences. Some skills to look for throughout the film are the atmosphere and colors, which we worked to make bright and fun. This relates to my Smart goal of having color-full lighting that truly makes our film a fun, bright, and enjoyable watch.

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

Throughout the creation of our film, I was creative and innovative through my use of cinematography. This was largely through the framing of certain shots such as the stair scene and green screen scene.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

I was a communicator/collaborator through how I communicated with our team. This was specifically on what changes would need to be made mid-filming, such as altering the stair scene.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

I used tutorials in order to learn more about filmmaking. I was then able to translate these skills into our film production.

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

Throughout this Film, I developed teamwork and communication skills. These can be translated into future careers when working with others.

Reactions to the Final Version

Erik thought our film needed more coherency with the plot meaning that it should have had more plot beats referencing the pencil throughout the film.

Miles thought that the film lacked good lighting throughout the school scenes which I can work to improve in the next session

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

I believe that we have created a fun dynamic comedy that made audiences laugh. While there are certain aspects to improve on such as certain lighting and plot coherency I am overall very happy with the outcome of the film.

Grammar and Spelling

Grammarly

Editor

Audrey