Filming blog: can’t film

Hey guys!
So right now we’re in a very unique situation. All schools are closed and we are resulting to online school for the time being until we can return to school. This affects my film because of the fact many parents aren’t letting their children out the house. I’m resulting to using all of the siblings for the dancing scene. It will also be difficult to edit, I have a way to film and will go accordingly. This puts a huge set back on editing but I’m working as hard as I can to get this film done. Everyone please stay safe and healthy. I’ll try to get some filming content for you soon. Stay safe everyone!
-Taylor

Filming blog: can’t film

Hey guys!
So again, I couldn’t film. It is very hard for me to film throughout the week due to my extra curricular activities. But due to all after school activities being cancelled I will now be able to film during the week. I’m going to finally begin filming the dance scenes this weekend and begin editing on Wednesday. I will reshoot and re-edit in places that are needed, and will soon be able to turn in my film. Can’t wait for all of you to see my film, this film includes things I’m very passionate about. I hope you all will enjoy the finished product and will be patient with me. Filming and editing will pick up every fast in the coming weeks. Unfortunately I cannot film not edit over spring break but I will quickly get on it when we return to school.
That’s all for tonight!
-Taylor

Peer Review

Hey guys!
So we’ve done our peer reviews and the group that I got was group number 6. We were asked multiple questions about their film and what was there and what wasn’t. One of the things that I really liked about this groups film was, the storyline. The whole way the story was developed was very intriguing to me. The way they used the props depending on the scene and what was happening was great. They really put a lot of thought and time into the film and it shows. Each scene was almost perfect. I loved it. One thing I do suggest to this group is, in the opening scene instead of running along with the runner, use a car and slowly follow them, creating suspense. With their type of storyline suspense is key to what they do. So little things such as slowly following in a car, like a POV shot creates more and more suspense. Even more when the camera goes over the shoulder to read the text. But other than the building of suspense I love this film all and all.
That’s all for today guys! See you soon
<3 Tay

Film blog: couldn’t film... again

Hey guys,
Me again. Yes I know you’re so sick of these non- filming blogs. I’m so so sorry! It’s difficult to find
During the week due to how late I get home, and my homework. I promise, I will have a filming blog for you on a Sunday and an editing blog for you on Monday. I’m going to film over the weekend, do a quick edit on Monday along with peer reviews. I’ll have that blog for you by Thursday. I’m so sorry for this you guys. I know how much you look forward to how filming goes. I promise I’ll have something for you by Sunday! Enjoy your night. Look forward to Sunday’s blog!
Much love, Taylor

Filming: Camera Died

Hey guys!
So unfortunately before I got a chance to film at least the beginning of my film, the camera died. I charged it over night so hopefully sometime during the week or this coming weekend I’ll have some interesting stories for you. So while the camera was charging, my sister, one of the actors in my film went over the the script and the lay out of how the beginning of the film would go. We will do the same again tonight. I’m hoping to get the beginning next to perfect. I’m still very excited for how this film will play out. I will go over the script with my other two sisters who are also actors in my film. I will do the same with my brother. Over the course of this week we will work on blocking and the script. I will do the same for my dancers, I’ll teach them the choreography just so they’re not completely new to it. So this week will be very eventful and busy for all. Hope to have some more exciting stories for you next time! Till then.
-Tay

Filming Blog: Couldn't film

Hey Ya'll,
So over the weekend I didn't get a chance to film. On Friday I didn't attend school due to the day being used to honor the fallen angels from MSD. Due to not going on Friday I didn't a chance to check out a camera so that I could film. Since I didn't film over the weekend, I mainly thought about the process my film would undertake, and what would have to happen. I also worked on some of the choreography in my free time. I envisioned in my head what needed to be done to make this film work and become my idea. I've also been working outside to make sure the area where we'll be dancing and filming looks nice and ready for the film. I worked out details with my sisters and parents as well. I made sure that everything was set in stone so that when I do get a chance to film, everything will be ready and perfect. I've also been working with music and the music that will go into the film. Even though filming wasn't able to be part of my weekend, I still worked out the things that needed to be fixed for the film process to be able to run smoothly. This weekend or next I'm hoping to be able to film so that I can quickly get to editing so that I can be ready for our peer reviews.  The filming process shouldn't take more than and hour to an hour and a half. We'll take 2-3 takes of every scene to make sure that it's absolutely perfect. I'm excited for the film process because I get to combine the two things I love, dancing and being able to make my ideas come to life on a screen. The best part about it is I get to do it with the closest people in my life.  So the plan is to hopefully film in the next two weeks and get editing by at least next week Friday so that I have what I need for peer review. Tomorrow I'll check out a camera and converse with my actors to see what I'll be able to film for the weekend whether it's just the scenes that take place in the house or if it's just the dancing scenes for that day. So this is my plan, and I'm excited for how it'll all turn out.
yours, Tay <3

Planning: Storyboard

Hey ya'll,
So today's blog is my storyboard. A storyboard is a quick sketch and explanation of the sketch. Sometimes storyboard involve the types of angles and shots being used in the film. In my storyboard, there are 10 storyboard sheets. Each explain a quick breakdown of scenes along with a quick sketch of it. This storyboard breaks down each scene, and details the story line more and more. It gives a brief idea of the film, and the connection that all the actors share with each other. I hope you all enjoy!