CCR Questions 4

Technology was implemented in every aspect of our production, from preparation through the last cut. While shooting, we utilized a camera to get good images, and clear images despite our poorly lit setting. Because we filmed our first movie in a night garage, we had a problem with lighting and were forced to incorporate various forms of lighting technology to create a spooky yet visually clear setting. We utilized LED panel lights and dimmed their brightness to avoid overexposure but yet maintain the thriller atmosphere. Additionally, practical light sources, i.e., porch lamp, were utilized to make the scene realistic as well as suspenseful. To get static shots in the event of an extreme emergency, we utilized a tripod but also employed deliberate handheld panning to convey the panic of the escape scene. From an auditory point of view, we utilized off-camera microphones as opposed to the camera's onboard audio in an attempt to achieve better dialogue and ambient sound quality.

Foley effects were also crucial in the film—after filming, we incorporated additional sound effects such as footsteps, heavy breathing, and struggling noises to enhance it all the more thrilling. We edited the sequence using [editing software] in the post-production process and experimented with various cutting patterns to build suspense. Quick cuts, sound layering, and color grading were employed to give the thriller-action sensation. Online courses were also very much a part of the project. We discovered thriller tropes on websites and online tutorials, color grading effects to add to the look of our film, and royalty-free music websites to find a soundtrack that created suspenseful tension. Online collaboration tools also helped us to share draft versions, get feedback, and work on our final product successfully. Using all of these technologies enabled us to create a professional-looking and engaging thriller sequence, showing just how much hardware and software went into what became the final product. For each of these questions, I am considering doing a creative skit in which a man shows up at my door and inquires about my profession.

I'll be like, "I do opening films," and he'll be like, "Oh really? Explain." Then I'll go on to explain how my skills were built up over the course of the project, talking about things like cinematography, sound design, and editing. I'll break it down in simple terms informally, like I'm speaking to someone who's interested but doesn't know anything about filmmaking. As I explain, I'll intercut some scenes from my first movie to demonstrate my point, for example, camera angles, lighting, and how I improved my editing. It'll make it more interactive and personal and allow me to demonstrate my improvement with ease. For question 4, I'll have the man ask me, "How did you use technologies – software, hardware, and online – in your project?" And I'll respond by just explaining the process I undertook for each of the technologies.

I'll talk about the software I used to edit and design sound, the camera technology I used to film, and how I used online facilities to learn new things and debug. When I mention each of the technologies or the tools, I will include footage of the software, hardware, or web tools being utilized, and how they assisted in getting the film made. I will try to keep it relaxed and conversational, as if I am speaking with someone who is interested but not a tech person. This will allow me to discuss the technical information without bogging down the viewer.