Welcome! Today we will be discussing how I decided to change the font for my short film. When I first started working on the project, I chose “Bodoni 72 Oldstyle” and “Chalkduster” as the primary fonts for the title and credits. At first glance, they seemed fitting. "Bodoni 72 Oldstyle" had an elegant, classic feel, while "Chalkduster" added a playful, handwritten element. However, as the project developed, I realized these fonts didn’t align with the vibe I wanted to create. Instead of conveying romance, the fonts gave off a more horror-like atmosphere. The group and I noticed this during the early review stages. We discussed how the typefaces shaped the tone of the film. "Bodoni 72 Oldstyle" was too formal and stark, which paired with the script, felt eerie. "Chalkduster," while casual, had a rough and unsettling quality that leaned toward a thriller or horror genre. The realization hit me that the fonts were unintentionally misleading the au...
Welcome! Today we will be comparing another short and full-length movie. Part 1: Video Takeaways The video provided a fascinating look into the storytelling techniques of La Jetée and 12 Monkeys , demonstrating how two films can explore similar themes through very different methods. La Jetée , a groundbreaking French short film, tells a hauntingly powerful narrative using only still images, yet manages to evoke deep emotions and a sense of tension. It serves as a remarkable example of how simplicity, when paired with a strong narrative concept, can result in a profoundly moving experience. In contrast, 12 Monkeys , a full-length feature film, expands upon La Jetée 's concept by incorporating live-action scenes, dialogue, and more complex character interactions. Both films dive deeply into themes of time travel, memory, and the struggle for survival in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic world. Part 2: Article Takeaways The article further deepened my ...
Welcome! Choosing an editing style for the project was one of the most important steps in bringing the story to life. I wanted to create a specific mood that would enhance the emotions of each scene, so I spent a lot of time experimenting with different filters and effects. Initially, I tried using bright, high-contrast filters to make everything pop, but it didn’t fit the tone I was aiming for. It made the film feel too loud and overwhelming. After discussing it with the group, I decided to take a more subtle approach. I experimented with softer filters that muted the colors slightly. This gave the scenes a more romantic, dream-like quality, which was perfect for the narrative. The group and I agreed that this style complemented the story's reflective and emotional elements. Another aspect I focused on was color grading. I chose warm tones for the happy moments, adding soft golden hues to emphasize the warmth of those memories. For the more intense or emotional scenes, I le...
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