Graphics

     As discussed previously, we are taking heavy inspiration from The Blair Witch Project. In class we sat down and began creating the intro graphics needed for the project. We first tried using canva or photoshop but found it too difficult. One of out group members proposed we use the powerpoint in order to create the graphics. This was a lot easier due to us all being comfortable with the software, and how it works. Here are the graphics:

    These graphics are placed about 30 seconds into the film opening after the climax is briefly show to provide context for the viewers on what is currently happening.

Quick Road Bump!

     Our group previously planned to begin production today, March 13 however it did not go as planned. Due to me and my partner Ben Stone getting called into work we were not able to fit in the time to begin production this week. This really set me back as we really need to begin production due to the due date coming up soon. We communicated amongst each other and planned to film another day. 

    So many conflicts and issues have been thrown our way so far and we overcoming them as a team. We plan to film some time this week and utilize spring break as time to film due to none of my team members leaving on vacation. This project has improved my team working skills as I am learning to accommodate other people and work around everyone schedule.

Editing

     When editing our project we plan to take an interesting approach. To keep up with the raw footage/lost tapes idea we plan to use as little editing as we can to keep the idea alive. Since the film needs to be as raw as possible simple jumpcuts and transitions to move the plot along from the climax to the introduction. Simple graphics will be added into the film such as the "Warning" graphic. This graphic is inspired by this photo.

Our warning graphic will emulate this one however the text will be differently as it applies to our film. This graphic is from The Blair Witch Project, as this movie serves as a massive inspiration. The graphic will be displayed for a few seconds and will be transitioned to the beginning of the film via a fade transition.

First Production Date Decided!

     After multiple attempts to schedule a day of production, we finally settled on a time to begin production. We are a little behind on the production schedule meaning we need to work even harder to ensure we finish by our expected date. We communicated via Snapchat and decided to begin production Sunday March 13th around 7pm.

We are planning to film the introduction to the film (the scenes at night). This is going to be the hardest part of the film introduction to film as it requires the most actors and misc en scene elements as it is the climax as of the film. Im very excited to see how the project comes out.

3/6/22 Location Scouting

     Today, me and my friends went location scouting trying to find the best and safest place that resembles the Everglades ecosystem. After a process of trial and error we stumbled upon the perfect place to film. The location is far away from people allowing us to get the best footage and audio of the everglades ecosystem. Here are the photos:

3/5/22 Meet Up

     Me and my partner Ben Stone, met at a niche coffee shop to discuss the logistics of the project. We worked out the script and finalized the storyboard. We encountered a few bumps in the road and we were not able to film last Wednesday, due to a few of our group member having other entanglements to tend to. We reschedule our first day of production for next Saturday. This upcoming week we will scout out possible shooting locations to ensure we are ready for Saturday.

Storyboard