Research for CCR#3

CCR#3  How did your production skills develop throughout this project?

At the beginning of this project, I had a limited understanding of film production. I had some experience with filming and editing but, this project pushed me to enhance my planning, editing and storytelling, and technical skills. 

Pre-Production & Planning : 

Initially, I struggled with planning. I couldn't properly create myself a schedule, and we had to change our storyline multiple times. This taught me the importance of decision making and problem-solving. Due to poor planning, everything came to the last moment. This project basically taught me the importance of planning accordingly, sticking to a schedule, and making last minute adjustments. It also taught me how different shots, compositions, lighting and angles can contribute to a suspense/ thriller film. 

Filming : 

Filming with my S24 Ultra has allowed me to explore all the cinematic effects, camera features, and settings that create vibrant colors, immense angles, stable shots, and high quality footage. I also experimented with different shot types, including close-ups, long shots, mid shots and POV shots. I also learned how lighting can create different atmospheres and mood. 

Editing:

My editing skills have improved. I focused on basic trimming and cuts, but integrated transitions, title cards, and effects. I also learned foley, or creating audio from everyday sounds. I also learned how we can utilize multiple editing softwares to bring out the best of our film. Using both premiere and cap-cut allowed me to create smoother transitions, adjust lighting and add suspenseful sound effects.