AICE Media Studies

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is doing well.   Let's get right into it! Today I did some more editing on the Music Video. As I mentioned last blog, the video was not yet fully edited due to additional filming that needed to be done. From my previous editing, I went overtime by one minute. This is probably because I got carried away while editing and had too much fun. Because of this, I needed to cut some of the unnecessary scenes and focus more on the most important ones. Moreover, I needed to shorten the transitions between scenes as well. As a group, the girls and I decided to cut some scenes to keep the video within the time limit. So,  I suggested scenes to cut and then discussed what should be kept and what should be removed. The team debated whether or not certain scenes had to be cut out of the story to maintain the cohesion of the overall plot. In the end, I removed the scenes that needed to go and left what should stay.  Because of all of this cutting, I had to...

  Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having a good day. This week has been a little overwhelming due to the constant amount of assignments I had. However, I started some of the editing for the Music Video. Although the group had not yet finished shooting, I began editing anyway. The first step in this process was reviewing the footage. I put the collected footage into Capcut, my editing software, and meticulously organized, reviewed, and selected the best takes. The timeline began to take shape as I synchronized the music track with the video clips. I organized the video clips with each scene according to the storyboard. With the use of various effects, color grading, and transitions, I was able to create a cohesive narrative that flowed in harmony with the emotional arc of the music. To create the smooth and seamless narrative I wanted, it required careful attention to the effects, color grading, and transitions. The timing of the transitions between video clips and music track pl...

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having a good day.  On Monday, the group finally started filming! The majority of the scenes intended to be filmed were situated around Mela's house. So, she decided that the group should go to her house after school to film pieces for the Music Video. The only issue was that I couldn't stay overnight, but that didn't hinder successful filming! The main scene that I wanted to film was the car scene. In order to accomplish that, the group needed to borrow Mela's dad's car. I filmed most of it using my phone and used a tripod to keep the footage stable. I made sure to ensure that everyone was visible in the shot by adjusting the phone. I made sure to get all the shots needed before moving on to the next scene. The opening scene lasted for around 15 minutes. After that scene the group and I walked to Galleria Mall and set up the tripod in H&M. I told the girls to act as if they were actually shopping for the scene.  I got plenty o...

  Hello Viewers! Today, we've encountered an unexpected obstacle that's preventing the group from filming – construction. My group had planned to film on Thursday (10/19/23) but the location chosen, Galleria Mall, was under construction. It was frustrating having to cancel filming but there was nothing I could do about it. The group considered to still go the mall regardless of the construction but the noise from the construction would make it impossible to record clear audio and scenes. Everyone was disappointed that things didn’t go as planned and that the shooting was postponed. Not only that, but the group would need to adapt the previous schedule to accommodate this delay. However, the construction situation serves as a valuable lesson in adaptability. This obstacle helped my professionalism shine as I adapted to the situation and re-planned the schedule for filming. The group was still planning to film on Monday and Tuesday, so I started to prepare to make sure everything...

Hello viewers! I hope everyone is enjoying themselves. Let’s dive right into the progress made for the Music Video. The main task I was in charge of was brainstorming ideas for the Music Video. Although the whole group was in this process, I took creating ideas to the next level to make sure that the message was clear.  It was an exciting and creative process that allowed me to dive into the world of visual storytelling.  I began the brainstorming session by listening to the song carefully, letting its lyrics and melody inspire me. I knew that I wanted the video to capture that same feeling. So, I came up with the best plot ever!  As ideas were thrown around, I started by visualizing key scenes that could complement the music. The group considered various settings and themes, like an abandoned lot, a forest, and more. Each location would help convey a different aspect of the song's emotion and I was the chooser for the final selection of scenes. Collaboration was key in t...

  Hello Viewers! Here is the storyboard for my Music Video. These are the scenes: Scene 1: In a bedroom, the girls find an old photo album of all their old memories of their friendship. Scene 2: In a car, one of the girl's old memories, click the radio and the song (for the Music Video ) starts playing. Scene 3: At the beach, girls are at the beach playing around. Scene 4: At the store, the girls are walking around, checking stuff out. Scene 5: At the pool, girls are having fun in the pool. Scene 6: Watching the sunset, girls are watching a beautiful sunset together. Scene 7: In the living room, the girls are watching a movie together with popcorn. Scene 8: At Galleria Mall, the girls are walking around the mall, looking at stores together. Scene 9: At Starbucks, girls are studying together with drinks and food. Scene 10: At the playground/field, the girls are hanging out together. Scene 11: Tennis court, the girls are playing sports together. Scene 12: Cafe/restaurant,...

Hello Viewers Let's dive right into the planning for this music video! Song: All the Stars by Kendrick Lamar and SZA PROPS: -Photo album -Car -Picnic blanket -Books -Pens and pencils -Computer -Phones -Headphones -Television remote -Popcorn Bowl COSTUMES: -Everyday casual clothes -Bathing suits -Pajamas -Athletic clothes SCHEDULE: 10/19/23- Mall scenes 10/22/23- Starbucks, playground, and tennis court scenes 10/23/23- Bedroom, car, living room, and sunset (empty lot) scenes 10/24/23- Beach, pool, restaurant, and gift shop scenes LOCATIONS: -Bedroom -Car -Beach -Empty lot -Tennis court -Pool -Mall -Playground -Living room -Restaurant -Starbucks -Beach gift shop BACKUP PLAN: We decided on filming at the ice skating rink or aquarium if we needed to use a new location. If the mall does not allow us to film, we will go into CVS and try to film there. We will film on a bridge for the sunset scene if the empty lot we originally planned is unavailable. If we cannot film on October 24, then...

Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is having a fantastic day. The song genre that me and my group selected was R&B. The conventions for this genre's music videos are ideally the same. The music videos generally feature slow or fast, emotional beats, and often feature powerful lyrics and stories. Here's the research we did on different music videos in the R&B genre.  All the stars - by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. CAMS Wide shot. Medium shot. Close-ups. Extreme Close-ups. Over the shoulder shot. Eye Level shot. CLAMPS Props: Ex. Phones, headphones, or journals. Costume(s): Tend to be simple and usually corresponding colors. Location(s): Old town, empty white field with panthers, black room filled with stars. SOUND Non-Diegetic Sounds: The music video song. Diegetic Sound. Dialogue: Usually the intro to the music video before the song starts. EDITING Slow transitions. Reverse Shot. Dim coloring. I feel it coming - by The Weekend. CAMS Medium close up. Wide shot. Close up. Lo...

Hello Viewers! I hope everyone is enjoying their day.  In class, I was assigned a Music Video project. I am excited to share my groupmates and our song selection with you. I believe this project is going to be a great learning experience and a way to deepen my skills.  The girls that I decided to work with are Emerson Botknecht, Mela Holton, and Lindsay White . When it comes to projects like this, I find that working with other people is more engaging and enjoyable than working alone. It would be very stressful to do all the work on a big project alone, but having a group is helpful for support. Working in a group also allows us to divide the tasks among everyone and work more efficiently. It will be easier to brainstorm ideas and come up with creative solutions that none of us could come up with on our own. Plus, it's more fun to work in a group! When it comes to creating a vision, these girls all share the same interests as me. I can't wait for all of us to work together ...

  Hello viewer! My name is Kemora.  Here is the rundown. I live in hot weather in Florida. I am a sophomore student currently enrolled in Fort Lauderdale High School. I love traveling, but I haven't been to that many places, and I love animals and reading.   Let's Begin! Initially, I had a strong passion for law, but this changed over the summer as I regained my pursuit of the arts. If I shared how I rediscovered my passion, I doubt anyone would believe me. Over the summer, I watched " High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ." Watching the show reignited my passion. The stories of how the characters realized their calling for acting and music made me feel like I was in the film as if the story was my own. I aspire to make people feel the same way. Since I was little, I had always dreamt of being an actress and even went to auditions.  Unfortunately, my dream was cut short. Helping people has always been my specialty, and for a while, I considered the only ...