Mise-en-scene 

       In this activity, we were given a few characteristics of a person, and we had to create a character that would have these characteristics, but also have a backstory, a personality, and feelings. My character is called Violet. She is very shy, and she just moved from Florida to Alabama, so it's being really hard making new friends. But, what people don't know, is that she is a superstar, who is famous for always covering her face with a mask. Violet has an artistic name, which is Scarlet, and she never shows her true identity because of paparazzi and threats. 

        My group created a mood board, to show a little bit about who she really is, and her perspective of life. We also made her mask, because it is a crucial part of who she is, and what makes her feel safe. The most important thing was her diary, where it had all of her personal thoughts, and actually showed Violet's true personality. In our character station, my group organized the four computers in a circle, and set the items in the middle. We wanted to make sure everyone could see and touch all of our items, so the presentation would be more interactive. 

        I would say my group did a great job. All of us had to bring somethings from home, and we were able to equally split the tasks. In the end, the project turned out really good, with a very interactive presentation. 

Genre Research

 

    The fantasy film genre is made of movies that use magic, or things that are not real as a main part of the story. Unlike science fiction, fantasy does not try to be based on facts or future science. It is a world of pure imagination where anything is possible.

    Fantasy films usually target kids, teenagers, and young adults. The genre is very popular because people can run away from their daily lives to see new and impossible things. Because these stories of adventure are timeless, fantasy also has an audience of all ages.

    These films follow familiar rules, in what the story is about, and how the movie is made. The stories are usually about a conflict between good and evil. The hero is the main character, a normal person, often young who has been through a lot of challanges. The plot usually involves a big adventure or a long journey to protect a magical item or save the world. The action is often set in a fully imaginary world with its own rules. 

    To bring these imaginary worlds to life, fantasy films uses specific techniques. These movies are usually given a very large budget because they need to look real. They use a lot of special visual effects to create the magical creatures, spells, and impossible scenarios. 

    Because fantasy films cost so much to make, they are marketed in very specific ways. Posters and trailers focus on showing off the magic, the battles, and the fake worlds to attract the audience. Movies are often released as a series to keep the audience invested and coming back.

Film Sample #1: The Lord of the Rings

This movie is the best example of high fantasy. It is set in the imaginary world with its own history. The plot is about an unexpected hero, that must go on a long journey to destroy an evil magical ring and beat the villain. The movie used CGI and sets to create a world that felt real.

Film Sample #2: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 

This movie is an example of a hidden magic world. It starts in the real world but then takes the main character to the hidden magical school of Hogwarts. Harry is an orphan who discovers he is a famous wizard and must fight the dark power that killed his parents. This movie uses special effects for the magic spells, flying broomsticks, and mythical creatures 

Other fantasy movies to consider:

1-The Chronicles of Narnia Series

2-Alice in Wonderland

3-Frozen

4-The Wizard of Oz

5-Aladdin

6-Percy Jackson & the Olympians

Blog Posting- Sound

        During the sound lesson, I learned that most sounds are produced after the shooting of a scene. They can add emotional impact, drive character personality, and complement visuals. For Sound project #1, we had to create a scene but only use sounds to produce the project. For Project #2, we had to add sounds to a scene we had already done. 

        For Sound Project #1, I had to choose the sound very carefully because they alone would tell a story. Every detail had to be included. The brainstorming helped a lot because it made me visualize the scene better and chose the audios more accurately. The outline was very useful to know what sounds i had to make foley, and where I should position them in the scene. I used Clipchamp for editing. I think I could have made more sounds myself, instead of finding them on the internet.

BustamanteGil_soundscape_per2

 

        For Sound project #2, I had to look at every shot, and imagine what sounds would be the best. While brainstorming I was analyzing my scene and trying to come up with sounds that would make sense. The outline was necessary to help me organize all of my ideas, and the time that the sounds would appear. I used Clipchamp for the editing. Maybe I could have added more background noise to make the scene more realistic. 

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