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Production Blog- Can a creator be truly, omnipresent?

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 Me and my teammates were given the choice to all edit the video. Which our group would then choose the one that corresponded best with our idea. With rough drafts for all of us and except the main editor. Then the different drafts were sent to the main editor for them to see. If they liked one of ours better, then they would keep it and maybe add some things. But if it wasn't good enough, then they would recreate it. From the clips sent and then the team would use that for the video. Since I was in the video and not the recorder. I didn't get the clips until later.  When editing later on I had another idea. Because of this idea, I immediately texted my teammate hoping someone may go back to the location. I needed some photos of certain areas to make this work. Due to having more time. I can only hope that the pictures can be taken before the due date. The websites that I'll be using to edit are apps such as Capcut and iMovie. The way I would edit it, is a way in which the

Production Blog- What's a place if not a location?

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 Filming is finished at this point. There were some issues such as outfits. An as said before with the other people which were supposed to be acting. See for outfits, it was ideal that I wear all white dress as a goddess. The problem was I didn't have an all-white dress and we couldn't find one. Which matched the aesthetic we're going for. There was a bit of miscommunications on both sides. Where I believed the god might be an outer being. My teammate's idea was that it was a residual god which rested on earth. So, there were certain idea's I had to adjust to. Though both of us had the same idea for how the god acted. The god is a jealous person wanting the means to control their favorite human. Someone they watch and wants, if not the life the person lives, then the human themself. As said before a god is omnipresent and because of this communication error. There were a few reruns of certain scenes. A god's presence is based on where the god is. Since the idea

Production Blog- A double rainbow, where?

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 The filming is going well so far. Me and my teammates and working together and coordinating the areas. Although some of my own scenes are difficult to edit. As said before I am playing god in my groups video. By far one of the harder roles. If not one of my teammates playing gods favorite. While acting like a god I have to look from a high view point. Just like how a god is omnipresent, I have to be similar in a sense. Continuing this idea I also have to show how the god is watching their favorite person. Furthermore ,while filming some couldn't make it so we had to adjust the amount of people in the group. My group and I had to look for certain locations in the mall which would be quiet. Another thing me and my group looked for was loud area's. As this should be based off a young girls normal life. But also off how a god watches from a high view. Because the god wants to see how their favorite person enjoys life. As well as how a normal human goes their daily life. When filmi

Production Blog- The sky is the limit, to what exactly?

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  During the process of this music video. I have chosen the props to build the idea of the video at full. While also working with the person directing the video. I have been able to choose what goes into each scene and where each prop shall be placed. The props chosen in the planning blog are as the essentials. After all, the music video is based off a persons normal life. But specifically a gods, favorite persons normal life. In that aspect, the props had to be things or items one uses daily. Counting the locations, we had to find a way to make it see like it was normal. Chairs because that's what most sit on, and if situated properly can look like a room. There was also electronics as most use them daily, playing video games, talking, doing school work or even reading. Furthermore, since this is a normal persons life they should have a backpack. Most people that are young go to school. Normal school and not home school on that prospect, backpack became a prop. Then on the fact th

Production Blog- Why in these places?

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 During this music video, I needed various locations. Due to this there had to connect it in some sense. Why? How? What is the reasonable connection of why the actor may go somewhere. The song God Complex is about someone who is obsessed. Not only obsessed but cares greatly about this person. In a way which a god looks down upon their people. Watching from above and keeping an eye as they plea. Not only plea but want for more, need more. Wishing to be blessed and graced with affection. The music video is the configuration of the fact. In which a god watches their people. Sometime even having a favorite human, a human they always watch. This person appeals the god, not only them but some others who may surround this human as well. The god watches, the human as the person carries on with their daily lives. The locations are following this aspect of a person in their weekly life. Going to school, leaving home, walking somewhere or visiting the mall with their friends. God carries on watch

Storyboard- A book with no pages

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  Shot 1: The character playing "god" or G watches characters A, B and C. It would cutaway from G to A, B, C; the whole thing would be at eye level. While it was drawn at full body, the three shot could be a medium long shot.  Shot 2: This would be continuing from the three shot of A, B and C meeting a new person, character D to all of them going through some doors. This would be a tracking shot and at eye level. If you wanted you could make this one an over the shoulder shot (or D).  Shot 3: G is getting up (from there sit at the end of a tree) to follow the quad. This would to from an eye level angle to a low angle. Other then that, everything stays the same.  Shot 4: A jumpcut to inside the building, a mall where G watches (what looks to be) the camera. This is at a low angle, with a tiny zoom. This can be a medium long or medium shot.  Shot 5: Long shot of where G is in comparison to A, B, C and D. This is right before either a cut or zoom into the next shot. Shot 6: A sc

Planning Blog- Then sun reflects off society

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 PLANNING Props - Clouds/Fluff - Chairs - Backpack  - Paper - Laptop - Phone/General Electronics  Location - Galleria Mall - Neighborhood -Garage  Schedule -10/15/2023 -10/22/2023 Backup Plan - In the case of missing a date, the actors can record scenes alone. - If the schedule doesn't work for some reason, we can discuss and rework around.  - When the editor can not finish something, the other teammates can take over. With the idea of what needs to be done. Costumes  - White clothes for the person playing a god.  - A darker more dark academic type clothing for others - School clothes 

Research Blog- The moon is truly a reflection

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 Research Blog Name of Song: Lolita by Violent Vira Cams: high angle, low angle, eye level, close-up, medium long shot, and tilt.  Editing: Insert, and Cross cutting. Shown in certain areas when showing a scene again, cross cutting shown when she's in two different places.  Sound: Non-Diegetic Mis-En-Scene: Costume (Chains and outfit), Set (Jail like area and walls), Makeup (Black streaks from eyes), and Lighting (Bright when outside and shadowy when inside).  Name of Song: I don't care by Violent Vira Cams: Tracking shot, medium long shot x2, medium close up x2, medium shot, low angle, Pan and long shots. These are the different types of cams which take place in the video. Editing: Cutaway and Jumpcut. There isn't many editing due to it mostly having Jumpcut's with flashbacks.  Sound: Non-Diegetic sound through the entire video.  Mis-En-Scene: Costume (Wedding dress/wear), Set (chapel area and piano), Makeup (blood on face), and Lighting (Dim)

Group Blog- Time for new friends

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 Hello again, buddies! With the Music Project coming up you're probably wondering who I'm working with. I will be working with three other individuals, Alexandra Soto; Kaylee West; and Honey Savage. I also believe I'll be able to work with them well. They're my friends and greatly efficient. As well as us being in class together allowing us to work better and faster with the time given. Sharing the same class with them allows quicker understanding as the situations update. Making things move faster and more smoothly due to sharing the same period. This way I can bring up new ideas to help lengthen and contribute to the video. The song chosen after much discussion was God Complex. Looking through the songs made by Violent Vira after a suggestion from one of my partners. Ended up working out as the song was chosen and I had an idea immediately. At first it was difficult as there were three songs to choose from. I had a hard time looking through, seeing what could be used.

Intro Blog - Here comes the Music Video

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 I enjoy the sun and the moon, but really the moon more since it's refreshing. My favorite color is blue, but I enjoy going into depth that it's Airforce or Egyptian Blue. I've been on a swim team more than half of my life. I like sports, and video games. I dislike bullies and people that harass others for no reason. I'm an ambivert, siding to extrovert but not fully. I enjoy writing and drawing; I also enjoy watching anime as well. I've taken many different classes that most wouldn't, and one was Digital Art. This way when I draw, I can show it to others in different ways. Animation is a hobby I have, although I've only done two so far. My favorite animal would be either a fox, cat or has to be a viper. Especially the Bush Viper, it's one of the most poisonous animals in the world but in my opinion it's adorable. If we're talking about mystical creatures, then mine has to be a dragon or wyvern. Their similar but not, wyverns only have 2 legs and