Session 5 Year 2024 Production Project

SUMMARY

Role

Director

Intention (SMART Goal) for the Session

By May 10, as part of TEAM 5 as , I will have evidence of DIRECTING REALISTIC CHARACTERS by following Aaron Sorkin – How To Develop Characters for Session 5.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

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

Wes Ball – Maze Runner movies, Planet of the Apes movies

Primary Source

Secondary Source

Training Source(s)

Project Timeline

Pre-production Milestones

  • Reduce story
  • Complete script
  • Cast characters and extras

Production Milestones

  • Thing 2
  • Thing 3

Post-production

  • Thing 1
  • Thing 2
  • Thing 3

Proposed Budget

A budget will be completed during Session 5, 2024

Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions

Place screenshots of the following…

  1. Trello Board
  2. Storyboard (FILM) (with comments for each role) OR other planning documents like sketches, flowcharts (GAME DESIGN), etc.
  • DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED ABOVE AFTER COMPLETING THEM

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

Skills Commentary

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

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

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

Reactions to the Final Version

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

Grammar and Spelling

Editor

Someone or Thing Fighting Someone or Thing for Someone or Thing Pitch

LOGLINE

  • A group of survivors fighting AI cyborgs in the woods to survive and find a separated group member

PROTAGONIST 

  • Javier Campos
  • A strong, yet sometimes unsure leader, set in his goals, “no one gets left behind,” holds a lot of guilt from past actions
  • Is a leader because no one else would step up to the role

PROTANGIONST CORE WOUND / MOTIVATION 

  • Had to leave behind a family member, doesn’t want to relive the pain and memories of leaving someone else behind. He wants to find the missing person to not only save himself from grief but also to prove to himself that he is capable of saving someone. In a way, he almost sees it as honoring or apologizing to his late family member, showing that he has changed into someone who is no longer willing to leave someone behind.

GENRE

  • Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

INFLUENCES and EXAMPLES

  • James Cameron
  • Terminator, Maze Runner :3

PLOT DESCRIPTION (FILM)

  • The story begins with a survivor running through the woods from the enemy cyborgs. She is saved by Javier after a close encounter and reunites with the rest of the group.
  • The protagonist, Javier, reunites with the bigger group and fights the cyborgs alongside them. He discovers that a group member has gone missing and calls for the group to join him in searching for them. They engage in a heated argument in which one of the survivors mentions Javier’s late sister. This enrages Javier, as he breaks into a speech about never leaving people behind, as he could not bear the pain of losing another person as he had lost his sister. The group hesitantly acquiesces and chooses to follow their leader, as they have nothing and nowhere left to go.
  • The group then treks through the forest in search of their missing member. Despite searching for hours, and tracking footprints in the dirt, their efforts remain fruitless. As the sun begins to set and night falls upon the darkened forest, Javier is ready to accept that he must leave this person behind. When all hope seems lost, they suddenly hear a shout in the distance; one that everyone seems to recognize. They rush over to find their friend being attacked by a cyborg. It is quickly terminated and the group rushes to check on their friend. The man with whom Javier had argued previously now shows his respect toward him, affirming him that he was indeed correct in staying persistent. The story ends with the group running off into the forest in search of safety, now reunited with their friend.

TREATMENT (FILM)

  • The world in this story is cruel and unforgiving. AI has taken over and has begun to attack the human population. Society as we once knew it has fallen, leaving any survivors from the initial incident to fend for themselves. The survivors look exactly how you would expect: rough and beaten down, messy and unkempt. Minimal supplies and weapons will show how scarce these valuable resources have become.

Recommendation for Zayvier

Very seldom do you meet someone with such talent at such a young age as Zayvier. In my former team, Zayvier exceedingly fulfilled the role of editing our team’s films. Zayvier’s ability to track and blend elements is unlike anyone else I’ve ever worked with. As well as his editing talents, his sense of humor, work ethic, and outgoing personality make him a very fun and easy person to work with. Regardless of whatever employable role you are looking to fill, Zayvier is my number one recommendation.

Session 4 Year 2024 Production Project

Manilla Road at Metal Magic” by Septikphoto is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

SUMMARY

Role

Director.

Intention (SMART Goal) for the Session

I want to create a death metal music video that incorporates depictions of war that coincide with the lyrical content between performance shots. I will know if I successfully met my goal if we create an enticing and coherent music video with incorporated war footage. I do think this goal is achievable if I hold myself accountable and apply myself 100% into this project. I am setting this goal because I want to learn how to create interesting and unique music videos.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

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

Bill Pope and Michael Salomon – Metallica – One

  • Monochrome color grading
  • Cuts between movie footage and performance shots

Death – The Philosopher

  • Fast cuts between performance shots
  • Slow motion shots
  • Dutch angles
  • Cuts between story footage and performance shots

Training Source(s)

Project Timeline

  1. START PRE-PRODUCTION
  2. Pick role
  3. Research leaders
    • Take notes
  4. Watch video tutorials on how to become better at chosen role
    • Take notes
  5. Watch the aforementioned music videos
    • Take notes
  6. Create plot for the story
  7. Create project storyboard
  8. Recruit musicians to film full band performance
  9. Rehearse the song
  10. PRE-PRODUCTION
  11. START PRODUCTION
  12. Film individual and close-up performance shots
  13. Film full band shots
  14. Film the story
  15. END PRODUCTION
  16. START POST-PRODUCTION
  17. Edit footage
  18. Align all video clips with music
  19. END POST-PRODUCTION

Pre-production Milestones

  • Establish performance setting and opening shots
  • Recruit musicians
  • Rehearse song

Production Milestones

  • Film close-up and solo shots
  • Film full band performance shots
  • Film story

Post-production

  • Align clips with music
  • Edit clips to create a cohesive story
  • Be done

Proposed Budget

Film Budget Sheet

Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions

Place screenshots of the following…

  1. Trello Board
  2. Storyboard (FILM) (with comments for each role) OR other planning documents like sketches, flowcharts (GAME DESIGN), etc.

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The FILM

Reduced To Slaves

Evil thrashing death metal music video.

Skills Commentary

Team 3a Slideshow

I was the director for this film. I focused on directing the cinematographer to achieve my desired end result. I set up the stills and close up shots as well as setting up the lighting. I have had editing experience in the past, so I also edited my own cut of the music video, focusing mainly on fast cuts and transitions between shots. I chose to edit the film in black and white because I felt that it fit the dark atmosphere the song provides.

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

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

One of the ways I had to problem solve was having to relearn the editing software I used in a short amount of time. Jumping back into editing after years of having not done so was a challenge.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

Reactions to the Final Version

The lighting was well done and consistent throughout every shot. The cuts and edits felt somewhat meaningless and started to all feel the same after a certain point. Some shots would have benefitted from having been let to linger a little while longer.

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

I agree with the editing critiques. I will admit the editing was a bit rushed due to the limited amount of time I had on the computer at home, and also because of having not edited any videos on the program I used in 6 years.

Despite everything, I am mostly satisfied with the final result; it was born through the labor of love for the music I have created, and I look forward to creating more and growing as a filmmaker in the future.

Grammar and Spelling

Myself.

Editor

Session 3 Year 2023 Production Project

SUMMARY

Role

Director

Intention (SMART Goal) for the Session

NOT SMART —> I want to learn how to direct actors and cinematographers in an action film while filming fight sequences. I will know I successfully met my goal if the actor’s actions are shown to have purpose and the cinematographer’s choices compliment the film. I believe this goal is achievable if I research efficiently. I am setting this goal because I want to learn how to become a better director. <—- FIX IN PROJECT TRACKING SHEET (PTS), FIRST THEN COPY AND PASTE HERE.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

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

J.J. Abrams – Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Training Source(s)

Project Timeline

Pre-production Milestones

  • Plot thought out
  • Script written
  • Lightsaber duel choreographed

Production Milestones

  • Filmed the choreography
  • Filmed the demo for the final film

Post-production

  • Edited the footage
  • Made it look good

Proposed Budget

Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

Light Saber Fight

Skills Commentary

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

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

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

Reactions to the Final Version

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

Grammar and Spelling

Editor

Production Project Session 2

SUMMARY

Role

Director.

Intention (SMART Goal)

To create a film with my teammates by the end of this session.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

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

George A. Romero (“Living Dead” Franchise), Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead), Jonas Åkerlund (Various music videos, Lords of Chaos).

Training Source(s)

YouTube, Google.

Project Timeline

Proposed Budget

$00,000,000.

Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

Skills Commentary

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

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

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

Reactions to the Final Version

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

Grammar and Spelling

Editor

Production Project Session 1 2023

SUMMARY

Role

Director

Intention (SMART Goal)

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

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

Training Source(s)

Project Timeline

Proposed Budget

Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

Skills Commentary

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

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

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

Reactions to the Final Version

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

Grammar and Spelling

Editor

weird ambient song feedback

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12YnbH3pzviX5YXkVtKs8mXW02l5IaDuq/view?usp=sharing

summary

wanted this one short because i was thinking of using it as an interlude or something. written about someone i know. untitled for now. first time producing something other than full band type stuff in logic.

lyrics:

take your time before we coincide

its been a long road

what will it take to get there?

feel the tide, it calls us

to the same place

our intersecting storylines

if i let you inside

would you stay here or would you run away?

questions

are u digging the beat?

do the melodies sound good?

feedback

suicide is a dangerous game to play alone feedback

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NpEYmnDNv3X4eRGnyKDObe2CfLvkNReG/view?usp=sharing

summary

unfinished. planning to rerecord the vox without clipping. written about falling into depression with someone you care about, specifically a partner.

lyrics so far:

your expressionless gaze

im falling into your emptiness

your emptiness

so you wait

for an answer to come

we’re fading as one

so we lay, forever falling into

what we have become

questions

does the mix sound good?

are u digging the effects?

feedback

Untitled black metal song feedback

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kJSyxAAd1qXaR1fL0AXE6TSlVo8GmWJo/view?usp=sharing

Summary

have not recorded anything past the ending but there will be a tempo change and faster sections. heavily inspired by mayhem’s “freezing moon.”

lyrics (so far):

alone in the cold

surrounded by darkness

flames burn but feel so cold

eyeless faces watching me

so distant as if from a dream

Questions

what do u think of the overall mix?

Peer Feedback