AICE Media Studies

 Hey Blog!      When deciding on how to go about this project, I was really excited to pick Karina as a partner as well as my actresses. Last year, I worked alone for my intro to short film because I thought I could be more organized. Yet this year, I thought having a partner could be kinda fun.     Filming this short was an awesome experience, but working with my friends on Set definitely had its ups and downs. It was just me and Karina on crew, so we both had to contribute a lot. The best part honestly was having friends here to help bring my creative vision to life. My friend and her sisters were excited to acting my short, yet the easily forgot their lines or got distracted. I had to remind them to stay in character, but they were patient and worked hard to get it right.     For example, sometimes someone would start laughing in the middle of a scary scene. Then we had to redo it a couple of times. But honestly, these bits of laughter kept ene...

 Hey Blog!     Now that I have completed two full days of filming, I think it would be good to share my struggles. Last year, when I first started filming, I thought I could just grab my phone and shoot whatever. This seemed to not be the case. In the last two days, I was once again reminded that there are struggles in filming.     First of all, my camera was so shakey! Maybe it was the nerves in me, but I realized this entire film could not be handheld shots. Then I had the idea that I would need some sort of tripod or stabilizer to make my shots more smooth. I tried balancing my phone on different objects around the house, but that was not the easily solution I had hoped for. Eventually once I calmed down a little, I found myself capable of doing the hand held shots.     Then, my lighting setup was honestly not ideal. It was supposed to be night in the short, yet I definitely filmed during the day. Upon that, one of the characters uses a flashlight p...

Hey Blog!     Today was my first filming day for our short film. It was exciting and nerve-wracking. Honestly, last night I had a hard time sleeping. I just wanted to make sure everything would go right.      Earlier today, my first task was to set up the location of everything, and it wasn't as easy as I thought. We filmed in my house, but I still had to rearrange my furniture to create the right sort of look for every scene. Yet once we adjusted everything, it ended up looking perfect! Karina and I spent hours today trying to figure the best angles to capture our ideas. I had to make sure I had enough space for the camera to travel smoothly.     My first few takes were awkward, but I realized that it's normal to have a little difficulty. This also happened last year in my intro to short film. It was also a little hard working with my actresses, making sure they completely got into camera. While filming, I found myself constantly checking lighting, ev...

 Hey Blog! Today I will be discussing where and how we will select clothes for our short. Hope you enjoy! Costuming plays a crucial role in defining each character’s personality and story arc, so I put a lot of thought into the outfits for Riley, Amane, and Lara. For Riley, we wanted something that reflects her role as a babysitter—casual, comfortable, and approachable. We found the perfect pieces at a local boutique, where we picked up a soft, pastel-colored sweater paired with jeans, which will allow her to move freely while still maintaining a warm, welcoming look. The subtle patterns and colors emphasize Riley’s nurturing nature, making her appear trustworthy and reliable. A pair of stylish sneakers completes the look, blending functionality with fashion. Amane’s costume is designed to contrast sharply with Riley’s, helping emphasize her darker, more sinister character. We chose deep blacks and deep purples to evoke mystery and menace, signaling that she is not someone to be un...

  Hey Blog! Here I will be giving you guys the plan for my title sequence! Name of the Studio Shimmering Screens Presents   Name of the MK Productions   Then comes   Actor's names Riley Stephonson , Amanne Toya, Talia Tin   Film Title Mariana Wright   Music by Karina Sanchez   Edited by Mariana Wright   PRODUCER or PRODUCED   BY, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Mariana Wright   STORY BY Karina Sanchez   WRITTEN BY Karina Sanchez   DIRECTED BY Mariana Wright   Hope you all enjoyed!

Hey Blog! Today I will be presenting to you our Storyboard for our short film. establishing shot of the house and sound of the storm   babysitter (Riley) and kid1 (Lana) in the living room   medium close up of rile talking to Lana   close up of Lana's facial reaction   over the shoulder shot of Lana flipping through her notebook   low angle of Lana writing something down   close up to the notebook   medium wide shot of Riley reading the notebook   pan shot of Lana pointing   jumpcut to the dark hallway   wide shot of Riley and Lana in the living room   close up of Lana shaking her head no   high angle of angle writing again   close up of the notebook    jumpcut to the hallway entrance (+ a giggle)   wide shot of Riley questioning Lana   tracking shot of Riley walking toward the hallway   Close-up of Riley grabbing the flashlight   tracking and close up of Lana grabbing riley   POV...