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SHES HERE Critical Reflection

Hey Blog!    Now that I have completed my short film journey , it is time to do an overall reflection on my process. With that, I present to you my CR.   Introduction The process of creating my very own short film was difficult, yet exciting. While producing this product, I learned how to collaborate with another to create a piece of art. From that, this art can be something bigger. Something that engages with social groups and challenges conventions, while still creating an overall brand. So, in this essay I will reflect on how exactly I went about this short-film project, as well as what I learned and what I would change.  Representing Social Groups and Issues One of the main characters in my short was a young girl with a disability. “Lana” is mute. So, throughout the film she communicates to her babysitter through a notebook and pen. Then, the babysitter often dismisses her as she warns her. This can be seen in. The act of brushing off the young girl demonstr...
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SHES HERE Short Film Package

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Hey Blog! Im so excited to present to you my short film package! https://youtu.be/A5WP8aNJN5Y?si=prFx2lqLlIhSdyoB https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhSo0UBoA/4ApFXWvijeaXEo6lOXq4oQ/edit?utm_content=DAGhSo0UBoA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebut ton https://karinapsanchez27.wixsite.com/shesherefilm
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Editing Blog: Final Touches

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 Hey Blog!     Today I will be adding final touches to my blog.  Once the main editing was done, I knew I had to give my film that final touch to make my short look polished. Color correction was something I didn’t really understand at first. I didn't incorporate this into my short last year, so I decided it would be a good idea this year. I quickly realized how important it was in making the film look cohesive. Some of my shots were too bright, while others were too dark, and I had to adjust the exposure on certain scenes.      I played around with the contrast and saturation to make the colors pop, but not too much—too much saturation can make the footage look unnatural. It was a simple balance, but I wanted the film to have a specific mood, so I chose a warmer tone overall. I spent a long time adjusting the shadows and highlights to get the right look for each scene. The color grading process was like adding the final layer of paint to a canvas, giv...
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Production Blog: Working on a budget!

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 Hey Blog!      Today I will be sharing how exactly I made my short work, on a budget.  I didn’t have access to fancy lighting equipment, so I had to get creative with natural light while shooting my film. The first day of filming was a challenge because I had no idea how to make my scenes look good without the right gear. I learned that the time of day is crucial—especially based on the story line of the film. I tried to plan most of my scenes during the night, but sometimes I had to shoot in harsh midday light, which made things tricky.      One of the best tricks I learned was using a simple white sheet or wall to bounce light onto the actors’ faces, softening the shadows. I also used trees, buildings, and other objects to block direct sunlight when it was too bright. Inside, I relied heavily on curtains to cover the light coming through windows and I had to be careful about shadows.       In some shots, the light coming thr...
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Editing Blog: Power in the Transition

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 Hey blog!      Today I continued editing my short film. When I started editing, I didn’t think much about transitions. I figured I could just cut between scenes and it would look fine. But as I worked on my film, I realized that transitions are way more important than I thought.       The first time I added a fade between two scenes, it was perfect—it made the film flow seamlessly. I experimented with different transitions, like wipes, dissolves, and even simple cuts, to see how they affected the pacing. Some transitions worked well when switching between two fast-paced scenes, while others felt more natural for slower, emotional moments. I quickly learned that the type of transition you use can completely change the vibe of a scene.       For example, a sudden cut between two opposite shots can create tension, while a slow fade can evoke a sense of sadness or contemplation. I also realized that overusing transitions can be di...
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Music blog: Making Big Choices

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 Hey blog!      Today when I started working on the sound for my short film, I realized how crucial it was to set the right mood. I knew that music could make or break a scene, so I spent a lot of time finding tracks that matched the emotions I wanted to convey. I didn’t have a composer, so I used royalty-free music from online libraries, but picking the right pieces was harder than I thought.       At first, I just added random tracks to see how they fit, but I quickly learned that the music needs to support the story, not overpower it. I started with a dramatic piano piece for the emotional scenes and a slow, scary track for the suspenseful moments. Then came the sound effects—things like footsteps, doors creaking, or things falling chirping. I had no idea how important these small details were until I started adding them in.       I had to experiment with different volume levels to make sure the sound didn’t overpower the di...
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Editing Blog: Choosing the Best Clips!

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 Hey Blog!     Today  I started editing my first full short film and I had no idea how much work it would take. Making the intro last year was hard, but this was worse. I had tons of footage, and the thought of sorting through it all was a little overwhelming.       The first step was organizing everything—naming my files and separating the good takes from the not-so-good ones. I quickly realized that not every scene worked the way I had imagined, so I had to be picky about what I kept. Some of the footage was a little shaky, and I had to cut it down or use techniques to stabilize it. It was hard to let go of some shots that I thought were cool, but I had to make sure the film flowed smoothly.       I learned that trimming scenes was just as important as shooting them. The more I cut, the more I saw how the story started to take shape. I spent a lot of time finding the best shots that matched the energy of the scene, even if th...
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