I have finished my last and final step of the project, CCR #2! This creative critical reflection is about me taping my ankle while I answer the last two questions of the CCRs.
Here's some BTS pics:
(Materials to tape: scissors & tape)
Since I was recording this all alone, I used my dad's camera holder
(aka the black stick in these bts pictures)
As you can see from the photos, I used three different angles to film this video. This is because I wanted the CCR to have more motion, instead of just being static and boring with just one camera angle.
Doing this alone was quite challenging because I only had my phone camera, so I could only record one angle of me taping my foot at a time. If I had another phone, I could easily film two angles at once. However, to not waste any tape, the second angle I recorded, I actually took off my tape and just reversed the video. Reversing the video made it look like I was actually applying the tape. This clever idea made it easier and less time consuming to film.
Here's the original clip vs. the reversed clip:
(Aftermath of the tape when I took it off)
Tape my Ankle with me, while I answer some questions about my upcoming production, "Mind over Mat".
Ok first question! *Opens roll*
How did your production skills develop throughout this project?
Throughout my filming process, I learned how to become a better actor as well as a better editor. Although it was my first time acting, I managed to portray Allie the way I had envisioned her to be. Additionally, I realized that it was very time consuming to decide which types of shots and scenes I wanted to include into the film opening. That being said I believe the storyboard was one of the most challenging processes for me. However overtime, when I knew more about my story, it was easier to come up with the scenes. Directing my friend, Alexis, my cinematographer, was also more difficult than I expected. I already had pictures in my head of what shots would like, however, it was quite challenging to explain certain shots with words. As a result, the filming process took slightly longer than what was planned. While editing, I learned how to time music with the credit sequence, as well as the strikes, blocks, and punches, making the final product look nicely assembled.
Just like how I need to nicely assemble this taping job.
Alright moving on to the next question.
How did you integrate software, hardware, and online technologies in this project?
To record my whole project, Alexis, my videographer used my phone to film. I chose to use my phone because I could comfortably transfer all the footage to my computer, without needing use a USB or any other complicated technology. Using an iPhone was also easier to move, as it is smaller than a professional camera. This allowed me to do creative shots such as the POV shot into my failed flash kick attempt. To edit my project, I used Clipchamp. This editing software was accessible to me through Office365 since I am a student, and it provided an abundance of tools to help me assemble my film opening effectively. To create my production logo and my title, I used Canva. This online program helped me design and personalize my logo and title to my liking, as it contains many features for different fonts, colors, gradients, and objects. I had also created a mood board for Allie through Canva as well. And of course, I used Blogger.com to organize, research, and plan out my project over these past few weeks.
Ok! And we're all taped up! See you guys on the mats!
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