Critical Reflection

Here is our critical reflection.

Final Project

Here is our final project: Escape Route

Editing Finished

We finished our editing today and I could not be more pleased with the outcome. I think that we used shots that suited the theme of the film well. I really loved the beginning of the close up of the car parking with my feet getting out and walking to the trunk. I am overall very satisfied with our film.

Filming

Yesterday we filmed our project and I believe that it came out exceptionally well. We used the dolly that we created for our opening shot, and used lamps and other sorts of lights to make the lighting look right. We used a tripod for many of the scenes as well as a shoulder mount for some to give it sort of a steady but shaky appearance. Since the whole project is filmed, all we have left to do is the editing. I am looking forward to seeing the end result of the film and messing around with sounds to make it perfect.

Revised Film

After reviewing the film again, we have decided that we are going to make the bank robber calm and relaxed throughout the whole film. Our original plan was to have the man enter the house calmly, and as soon as he sees his face on the news he'd go into an instant panic. Instead of this, we decided that the man would remain calm the whole time. When he sees his face on the tv, he will looked shocked but still remain calm as he reaches into his bag to pull out the shotgun. He will then walk over to the door, calmly cock the gun, and stand there with it in his hands.

Editing Programs

During my software of high school, I was in a class called television production where we would film and edit videos. Throughout the year, my partner and I both used Adobe Premiere Pro and became accustomed to the way that the program was set up. At the end of the year, we had an exam to certify us in Adobe Premiere Pro for our final exam, and we both became certified. I think that since w both have prior experience in using this program, we can edit it fluidly together with ease.

Searching for Actors

After going over our film, we have decided that we would like an actor who appears to be anywhere from 20-30. We are in search of a male with an average build. Since this opening scene does not have any lines, my partner Brandon and I have been considering using one of us as actors. We have no experience in acting, but since this opening scene only has facial expressions, we believe it'll be simple. It consists of the actor getting out of the car (only showing his feet), making a bowl of cereal, sitting down, and then getting up and standing at the door. I believe that I could possibly fit this role.