Filming Equipment

Hello!!
   So now that I know when I will start filming I need to think about what equipment I will be using. I    have been given the opportunity to be able to rent out professional filming equipment however, I    don't think that is the move I will take when it comes to filming this opening.
    I am going to film using my iPhone XS MAX due to its resiliant film quality as well as my exiting familiarity with the product itself. I felt that if I choose to use the professional cameras I would have struggled with learning how to use the camera itself rather than focusing on the outcome of the film clips. Furthermore, by using my phone I will have great ease not only because I am used to working the iPhone camera but because I also can airdrop the film clips from my phone to my computer quickly. This allows me to edit as fast as possible because I don't need to use any external sources to transfer the information.
   To edit my opening I will be using iMovie once I am able to get it updated on my new laptop. I     am having technical difficulties when it comes to this, however, it wouldn't be a normal film process if there wasn't a few bumps in the road. Therefore, I will get it figured out as soon as possible and be able to start my filming as well.
Let's get this show on the road!
Larissa Sallowicz

Starting.... NOW

Good Afternoon!
     So spring break begins for me tomorrow! Meaning that it is time for me to actually begin my filming. Now, I know that this is far different than the original filming schedule I had planned, but I    know I'll still be able to get it done with time to spare.
     My plan is to begin filming as soon as possible, meaning that I will send a message to my prospective actors to ask when they will be able to film this week. I plan to finish filming by Thursday as I leave to Pittsburgh Friday.
     So considering the plan I  outlined above I will send a text to those who I hope will be able to act in my film by the end of today. Furthermore, I will do the editing while I am on my way to Pittsburgh and on my way back on the flight as I will have some spare time.
Let's get this going!
Larissa Sallowicz

The Change I had Been Anticipating

Good Morning fellow bloggers!
     It is the start of a lovely Sunday afternoon, as well as the official start of my senior year spring break. Where has the time even gone? It seems like just yesterday I was in my teachers class discussing what the AICE Media Studies course syllabus. Now, I am about to begin filming my entire portfolio piece. It's crazy to think about. As a result of me going to college soon my parents gifted me a new MacBook Pro, meaning that I now have access to more editing and filming software than before.
     In addition, to me having new software to play with I now also have the ease of airdrop and other apple tools. Instead of me needing to email myself each video clip I take I can now just airdrop it to my computer and begin editing right away. I am beyond excited to be able to use my new computer and play around with iMovie in a way I  was never able to before.
I will let you know how it goes!
Larissa Sallowicz

Film Opening Script

Good Morning fellow bloggers!
     So I stopped by at a coffee shop this morning to get myself a sweet drink before school and I had the sudden burst of inspiration to begin writing my script. Yes, the dreaded script. Last blog post I talked about how I was just missing three things until I was able to begin: a script, actors, and to begin filming. I am happy to say I have gotten one of those 3 things down. I was also able to find my female starring role, Ana Rubin in my AICE Media class. Below I attached an image of my informal script which provides a sneak peek of some of the lines said.
     Things finally seem to be falling into place however, I still need to find my male staring role. This is what is posing the largest challenge to me as I wanted my male role to appear more grown rather than just another high school student. I will continue to look for someone who suits the role and if I am unable to find them then I guess another kid from my class it is. However, I am excited about having Ana star in my film opening. Not only because she has the beautiful innocent look I was going for the female role but her dad also owns a local coffee shop. This enables me to be able to record at a real-life coffee shop without any worries due to corporate policies that are imposed at establishments such as Starbucks.
Hopefully, I can find this male role soon! We'll be in touch.
Larissa Sallowicz

Uh Oh

Good Afternoon my fellow bloggers,
    Okay so basically, I'm a bit off schedule. I'm not necessarily behind, just definitely not keeping up with the filming schedule I had set out for myself a few weeks ago. I think this could be because I underestimated how difficult it is to find the proper players for certain roles as well as getting the filming actually started. When I had originally written the schedule I had assumed this would be a walk in the park. Boy was I wrong.
    However, I'm trying not to get discouraged. I am attempting to start filming soon and maybe even sometime this week. I aim to be done with filming in the next week or two and I am hopeful that during spring break will be the best time for me to get all my work done as school and work take up most of my time.
    The next steps I need to take are to find staring roles for those in my film, write a script, and then begin filming. Once I get these three steps down I will finally be able to breeze through the production process. The issue is just getting those three done and started. My issue is that the vision I have I don't see any individuals who would be willing to take part in my film that look like what I want them to look like. Also, for the script, I know what I want to be said I'm just having issues converting the lines to paper.
See you next blog post, hopefully with one of these 3-steps completed.
Larissa Sallowicz

Production props- Mise en Scene

Hey!
   So when it comes to props I need for my film they are actually quite minimal. To begin with the coffee shop scene, I need 2 drinks for my actors to be drinking. I also need a computer and a cellphone for the female role. The male role can have a cellphone as well. Besides that, the coffee shop itself will have the rest such as a place to sit and the proper scenery.
   Once the actors leave the coffee shop they will need vehicles to get to the final filming location. That is all that is needed for my film. It is relatively minimal as the film itself is more based on a realistic occurrence and doesn't require any out of the ordinary props.
    I want to ensure that the movie reflects the current time period so new popular cellphones such as the iPhone XS Max will be used. In addition, the computer that the female role will be using will be a modern laptop. I want to ensure this movie has a as realistic feel as possible so it resonates with those who watch.
Catch you later!
Larissa Sallowicz

Costume Design- Mise En Scene

Hello, my fellow bloggers!

    So I'm here laying in bed just thinking about how I'm going to actually pull of this film introduction. I don't know exactly who I even want to be my actors or what exactly I want them to say, a mess I know. But! the one thing I do know for certain is what I want them to wear.

    For my actors to be able to blend in and play a natural role of being average individuals getting coffee they must dress that way as well. I want my actors to be wearing jeans and a casual top. The female may have on light natural makeup and her hair would be done in a downward manner. Basically, my actors are going to be wearing what is considered a generic outfit for young adults in 2019. I will be attaching some images below of what they would be wearing.

Happy blogging!

Larissa Sallowicz