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Post-Production 2- “Wrapping Up”

  I’ve grown to be quite proud of my  portfolio. I have worked for quite some time on my vision from thinking of a basic idea, structure the plot and storyline, writing a script and finding actors, filming, directing, and then ed iting it.  Creating a short film is not an easy task to say the least. One thing I’d say I'm proud for going through with was letting my situation not dictate my idea. Instead  of trying to film the easiest or more accessible idea I could think of, I approached it as if I were a real  film  maker with a budget, crew, and unlimited time.   This made it difficult to produce the exact piece I envisioned, but I with what I had I’m proud of the technique, ang les, shots, writing, lighting, mis en scene, sound, and editing I learned about, incorporated, and perfected  along  the way.  

Final Draft: Justice For All

  https://youtu.be/ul41jOvPQD0

Post-Production 1- “Editing Troubles”

            After filming and editing my first rough cut of my portfolio, there was still some editing and revision to be don e. One of the first things I did to improve my portfolio was fading out the pledge of allegiance before the teacher sat down to avoid confusion and fill that plot hole.  I also raised the volume of Troy speaking in most of his scenes to try and make him sound clearer. One of my biggest critiques I received was that Troy’s  monologues   seemed too long  and scripted .  This was of course not my direct  intention;  I was aiming for a more  sophisticated and assertive tone to come off Troy, but then again, I can only work with what I have in a public high school. I decided to keep the monologues the wa y they were because, even though some of my classmates thought it should’ve been shorter, they aren't exactly my target audience. I w a n t to  keep  all  the lines I included be...

Draft: Justice For All

  https://youtu.be/ul41jOvPQD0