Blog Analysis

• I reviewed Ryan’s blogs and it was very engaging. What made his blog posts so engaging was the fact that he would add pictures of him in his costume, pictures of the plane he flew, and actual parts of his movie. Almost all of his blogs had pictures of something that had to do with his project which kept the blogs entertaining. The content in his blogs were also very descriptive. He didn’t leave a single piece of information out. He took us through his whole process, even the ups and downs.

  I definitely learned a lot from his blogs. I have to start incorporating many more pictures to keep my audience engaged and not make it bland. I could also make the content that I write more engaging by being descriptive and by talking to the reader. Throughout his blogs, Ryan had highlighted words. These words were usually specific equipment that he was going to use or in one case a specific location of where he was going to shoot. Once I clicked on the highlighted word it took me to a page that showed me the piece of equipment or the location. I found that really cool because it gives the audience extra information on the things he’s talking about.

   

  I reviewed Riley’s blogs. She did not have as engaging pictures of the filming like Ryan did but the content she wrote about was well spoken. She definitely did a lot of research because she sounded as if she knew exactly what she was talking about. Most of the pictures she put in her blogs were either about editing or her research. Realistically there was really no need for her to upload pictures of her film because in the Genre Conventions and Representation blog that she did, she explained what she used from the genre in her film and how it came together.

  What I learned is that her blogs were very organized and so was she. She had a well created schedule and according to the blogs she followed it. From her blogs, I learned that organization and planning is very important. I am also not very good at editing, and reading her blogs kind of helped with understanding not just editing, but also Adobe Premier.

Changing the Scenes and Script

 So I was really just thinking about my film and I thought I could make it way better. So I originally had the idea that a teenager found out she got cheated while being on the phone with her ex. I thought it wasn't a very good idea at first but then I tried to think of more creative ways people got caught cheating. Then Shakira and Pique came up to mind. I remember the story being that Shakira loved this certain food and only bought it for herself in the house hold. She bought the food, left it at home, then went on a trip. When she came back all the food was eaten. She was suspicious and later found out that Pique was having an affair.

So I decided to do that instead. I found that it's pretty creative and it will make for a great suspense. I think at the beginning of the film opening I will do my girlfriend and I getting married, and then she will go on vacation and come back to an empty jar of some food. I hate jelly so we will probably do an empty jar of jelly. I think this is a way better idea than I originally had and I have to thank my mom for telling me how Shakira and Pique broke up.

Script (definitely could change)

 Scene starts with showing the door to Zara room

Zara- (muffled) Tony they sent me pictures you can't deny it. I saw it with my own eyes.

Camera enters the room and the shot is of her sitting on the bed with her back facing the camera

Zara- (clearly) Just tell me the truth Tony. I just want to know who she is. Why her Tony? Was I not good enough?

She listens to what he has to say on the phone

Zara- (scoffs) I don't care, I don't care! Who is she Tony? Who is she!

Transition to her with her boy best friend looking at the picture

Zara- Who do you think she is?

BBF- How am I supposed to know you can't even see her face.

Zara- Does she have red hair? Please don't tell me a girl with red hair took my boyfriend. I have to find who this is.

Walks out of the house, gets her keys, gets in the car and starts driving

Radio- Have you recently been cheated on-

Changes station

Radio- Are you single and looking for new love

Zara- What? Changes station

Radio- After he cheated on me I was devastated

Zara- What the fu-

Black screen with title: 

CCR Brainstorm

     So today in class Ms. Stoklosa did a lesson on the CCR. When she first talked about it a couple weeks ago, I thought it was going to be like a whole paper on my reflection of the project. But I learned today that it is actually a fun way to reflect on the project. 

    She showed examples of how the CCR should be done. I loved them all but the one I liked the most was the talk show. I think that idea is simple yet very entertaining and engaging. While she was showing the talk show excerpt I was thinking about what I could do with the talk show. I was thinking maybe I could play two different characters, the host and the director. The host would be in a suit and a moustache played by me, and then the director could be a guy with a funny accent. He doesn't speak English well so it would add some comedy to it. And it would also be played by me. The other thing I could do is have my dad be the host and then of course I'll be the director.

    My second CCR could be the just the talking head to the camera. But of course I add scenes from other movies and from my movie to make it more entertaining. I could add images and clips as well, and not talk with a dull background.

Get to Know Antonio

     So this person is the main character but he is a big part in the film. His name is Antonio and he is Zara's boyfriend, well ex-boyfriend. This character will be played by my best friend since Pre-K, Matias Torres.

    Antonio is a 17 year old who goes to high school in Weston. He has been dating Zara for almost two years. He is a funny, confident guy who has many friends. He loves to go out and spend time with friends at parties and clubs. He plays sports and goes to the gym. He is a good guy, his undying loyalty to his friends and the people he loves is unmatched. But when it comes to relationships he is not very loyal. His unloyalty in relationships makes him question if he'll ever be able to settle down and get married in the future. To girls he is seen as a cocky asshole, but to guys he's seen as someone their willing to die for. He loves to travel and see the world. Climbing mountains, beautiful views, exotic locations is what he lives for.

    Here is a mood board for Antonio

Romantic Comedy Genre

     Romantic comedies, also known as rom-coms, have been the most popular subgenre of romance. Some of the most popular rom-com movies are, When Harry Met Sally, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and Something's Gotta Give. These movies typically do well because they rely heavily on their target audience. Which can change depending on the type of rom-com.

    Teen rom-coms are aimed at people ages 13-20. The setting is usually in a school and neighborhoods. An example of this would be The Kissing Booth. Adult rom-coms are aimed at people ages 15-40. They typically take place at a workplace or a family home. They contain crude humor and sex scenes. An example of an adult romantic comedy would be The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

    Traits that make up romantic comedies are natural dialogue and a well-written script full of humor and light moments. These simple traits have aged well for many years. Dating all the way back to a classic romantic comedy, Trouble in Paradise. This movie came out in 1932, almost a century ago.

    One movies I took inspiration from is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The movie is definitely not a complete rom-com but it does have some elements of it. I also want my piece to not be a full rom-com but I do want to implements some of those traits. I remember watching that movie expecting it to be funny because I saw Jim Carrey. But when I finished it I was left in complete awe. I thought it was going to be a cheesy romance film but it was not that at all. 

    This movie also deals with "cheating" in a way. With no spoilers of the movie, the girl Carrey wants is seen with another man. I want to recreate that feeling Carrey felt when he saw that man with her. I remember the face he made, I could feel all the emotions he was feeling. After everything they went through, it ended just like that. In a blink of an eye what was once Carrey's was no longer his. I hope to recreate this.
                                          

Get to Know Zara

    So here is the queen herself and what she is about. So the main character is a woman and she is played by my girlfriend Agustina Tolosa. In the movie however her name will be Zara.

    Zara is a short, 5'2-5'4, Hispanic girl who lives in the suburbs of Weston. Zara is 17 years old and goes to high school with her boyfriend Antonio. She has been dating Tony for almost two years now. When she grows up she wants to study interior design. She loves to help people and is more worried about others than herself. She is a very sensitive soul and loves to party. She moved to Weston about two years ago from Argentina. When she got here is when she met Tony. He was the only person to be friendly and kind with her when she first moved here. She loves animals and has a dog herself. 

    

    Here is a mood board for Zara