Monday, April 27, 2015

Funny Moments...

(I will be posting some funny moments that happen during filming.)



When you draw a blank...



Sunday, April 26, 2015

Technology...


Can be so stressful! So many things can go wrong with it. I have a windows 8 touch screen tablet that turns into a laptop... and it's driving me crazy! It's really testing my patience. Let me give you an example... I try uploading my scene onto the movie app and it tells me I can't, or I can, but it only lets me once. But threw the bad I've had good times.






When starting this project I wasn't quite sure if I'd like filming. I love to act, but it turns out I like filming also. It's pretty fun. I think I will definitely film some more movies in the future. I have experienced filming the same scene over and over again to get it right. It takes time... definitely to get it some what decent.






During the moving making process, I have learned a lot. I have learned how to edit videos, trim videos, making transitions some what smoothly (haha), and even how to make fake blood (which I will post a video of me making it for one of my scenes soon).

Sunday, April 19, 2015

The Process...

 
      I have started filming! Let me just say it's a long process. You can't really pick up a camera and start shooting, there's definitely more to it. Figuring out where exactly you want your movie is a big part of it. Also, coming up with sound effect, and even with that you need to be precise on the timing. Another being, is making sure transitions our accurate, making sure they flow correctly.
      I'm having to figure this out all on my own. It's definitely a challenge for me, but it's pretty fun. Maybe I will continue with movie making after this project. If so, I know I will definitely learn so much more and even get better at it, like my parents always tell me, "Whatever you put your mind to, you can do."



      Currently, I am working with an free app called, "Movie Edit Touch 2." It can be used for all sorts of stuff, like... power points, photo album displays and making movies. So far it's been a pretty good app. And for a beginner, it's pretty easy to figure out how to use it. For the special effects, I'm Just downloading free ones. There's so many free resources available theses days that are easy to use.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

  Genius Hour Project Presents: Into the Cellar




         Can I Make a movie?


      Well It's definitely a learning process, but a great one at that. This is a big challenge for someone with little to no experience, though I plan on succeeding. Doesn't everyone? For Genius Hour I wanted to choose something I would enjoy, but that had something to do with acting (which I absolutely love).

     What Is Genius Hour You Say? 

          Genius Hour Is a school project that many schools around the world participate in. This is an opportunity to learn or do whatever you like. This gives the students freedom to engage and learn about anything that they wish, as long as it's school appropriate. From learning to play the piano, to finding out your genetic background! I personally love this project. It's a fun way to learn! Wish we had more of these, right?


          For my Genius Hour project I'm making a scary movie. I'm currently in the process of writing my script. So far so good. This at first was challenging, because I had to figure the plot for my story. I've gone threw so many scripts that I have written or thought of, and picked the one I thought was best. I'm also in the process of picking the actors for my movie. I have been thinking of some movie titles and so far I came up with, "Into the Cellar." I don't want to give too much away, but I will say that there is a cellar scene in this movie and it's a big part in it.