AICE Media Studies

 Welcome! Hello everyone today we will be discussing the group and I's second day of filming. Filming at Tree Tops Park was quite the adventure, but it came with its challenges. The first hurdle was finding transportation. Since the park was a bit far, getting everyone there on time was tricky. I had to organize rides and coordinate schedules, which took longer than expected. Once the group and I finally arrived, the next challenge hit us immediately—mosquitoes. They were everywhere, buzzing around constantly. Despite bug spray, it felt like they were determined to follow us wherever we went. The scenery, though, made up for the inconvenience. Tree Tops Park was stunning, with its lush greenery and towering trees. The sunlight filtering through the leaves created the perfect backdrop for our shots. Each scene we captured had a natural beauty that elevated the visuals of the film. I was excited to see how it would all look in the final edit. However, nature also presented another ch...

Welcome! Hello everyone, today I will be sharing the soundtracks I've selected for the film and how each will enhance the scene they are in.  Choosing the music for my film was one of the most important parts of the process. I wanted each song to connect deeply with the emotions conveyed in the scenes, ensuring the right atmosphere was set. I explored various royalty-free sources, eventually narrowing it down to "BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music" and "Infraction - No Copyright Music." For the opening scene, where the boy and girl meet, I wanted a track that felt warm and lighthearted. I found a song with a gentle melody that conveyed the innocence and excitement of a first greeting. It was essential for this piece to feel like the start of something beautiful without overpowering the visuals. When it came to moments of joy between the two, I aimed for something upbeat but not too fast. The balance was key, as I didn't want to distract from the dialogue...

  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! Join me to talk about my editing process for the first scene of my short film.  After wrapping up our first scene at the library, the next step was diving into the editing process. It’s always exciting to see how raw footage starts coming together, but as any filmmaker knows, editing can be just as challenging as filming—if not more! It’s amazing how different the raw footage can look compared to what I had imagined while filming. The lighting was mostly great, but there were a few shots that needed color correction to make everything feel cohesive. One of the trickiest parts was syncing the audio with the video. We had some background noise from the library. I spent some time cleaning up the sound to make sure the dialogue was crisp and clear, which really helped the scene flow better. As I edited, I noticed how the multiple takes we did ended up being so helpful. Those extra angles gave me the flexibility to cut between different shots, making the scene more dynami...

 Welcome! My friends and I finally filmed the first scene. Our first day of filming at the library was an exciting and rewarding experience. It took us about three hours to wrap up the scene, but it was worth every minute. The library staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, allowing us to film without any interruptions. Their cooperation made the process much smoother, and I was extremely grateful for their flexibility. However, like with any shoot, things didn’t go perfectly on the first try. The group and I  had to do multiple takes to get the camera angles just right.  Whether it was adjusting the lighting or tweaking the position of the camera to avoid glare from the windows, it was a process of constantly fine-tuning the setup. I quickly realized that every little detail, from the angle of a chair to the framing of a book, made a big difference. Each take brought us closer to capturing the scene exactly how we envisioned it. An interesting note is that I use...

  WELCOME ! Here is the script: BROWARD LIBRARY SCENE 1 - Bookshelf’s are seen and both JENNY and HANYA are in frame. Jenny has a clipboard and HANYA is holding a stack of books behind her - HANYA: This is your third time being late, keep this up and you won’t have a job. - Camera zooms in and freezes on her - JENNY (VOICEOVER): This is Hanya Miller, my best friend, coworker, and headache.   - JENNY turns to her - JENNY (VOICEOVER):  And that’s me, Jennifer Baker, an art major at FAU, romantic virgin, and sarcastic freak. JENNY:   I know *sluggish* - JENNY grabs a book hands it to HANYA and checks it off the clipboard - JENNY: The deadline for my final is coming up but I haven’t been able to draw anything. HANYA: Well, what inspires you? -JENNY reaches for another book meeting the gaze of JAMES across the bookshelf - JENNY: Eyes. HANYA: Eyes? *Questioned look* JENNY: Take over. *Quickly hands over the clipboard and book* - JENNY rushes over to the other sid...