CCR

Oops!  Almost forgot my CCR!

(Prepare for cringe...)

It's been a struggle.  To be honest, I'm glad it's finally over.  I am NOT a fan of filming myself.

So, with that being said, you guys can totally do this.  (And, if you can, PLEASE partner with someone!  It's way easier that way, because I had a hard time doing this by myself.)

Well, guys, this is the real goodbye.  You can all do incredible things if you put your mind to it.  

Love you guys, peace, and stay arimazing!!✌❤😃

Final Product Revised (Now you can applaud)

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Hope your day is going well!

It’s time guys.  After a major setback, it’s time.

Please clap it up for: my film opening!!

Enjoy!!😊

The End is Near, My Dear Friends...

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Hope you are all feeling great!  

Dang...it's almost over, guys.  I can't believe it!  It feels like we've just started this project...this friendship...it's all moving so fast...

I just want to say a few things before our time comes to an end.

Let's dive in!  (Omg...my intro line.  I will remember this when I leave...😢)

Okay, so because this is basically my last post, (other than my final project and CCR),  I wanted to take a moment to bring the memories back from my filming adventure and reflect on how the journey was for me.

When I first heard about the new project Cambridge wanted us to do, to be honest, I panicked.  (Not that it’s a surprise…I panic and worry about almost anything.😂). Thoughts began to run through my head, like: 

• This seems like a lot of stuff…
• What if I’m not good enough to film?
• I’ll need all the help I can get.
• WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME?!?

Okay, maybe not the last one.  But all the others are accurate.  When it comes to projects, I always get nervous about the time constraint and all the requirements that need to be completed.  Also, can everyone agree that due dates give anxiety? (No? Okay, fine then.). In the process of doing this project, however, I now understand the whole purpose of a project: to teach us about responsibility and procrastination!  At least that’s what I learned from it.  

Besides the education materials and tips such as constructing a film opening, learning about the different shots, angles, compositions, etc., and some editing skills, I learned a lot about myself.  (I know that sounds cringey or weird or both, but it’s the truth!  Sometimes you can learn more from an assignment than any book, speech or tv show.  Sometimes all you have to do is just live life and lessons just comes out of the blue, if that makes sense.)

This project was difficult…I can believe I got it done!  I was panicking in the beginning of the project (I know…already?) because everyone had an idea of what they were going to do, and of course, I didn’t.  But now I realize it takes time to get an idea, and by taking that time, you are more likely to develop something great!  Think of it as drawing-if you rush your art, it will look like trash.  But, if you take your time and get everything just right, your art will look ten times better!

The most challenging part for me was definitely the editing.  Ugh…it took me forever to do this!!  The worst part was some of the softwares weren’t compatible to my computer, so I had to try other ones.  Then, when I finally found Premium Rush on Adobe, I had the hardest time figuring out how to use it.  (Let me just say…YouTube is a lifesaver.😄)

The easiest part was creating the advertisement and the letter, thanks to my absolute besties, Canva.  I cannot thank it enough for making my life so much easier.  It is literally my favorite website ever!!😆

Lastly, I just want to say how fun it was making my blog.  At times, I did NOT feel like doing them, but I really enjoyed it for the most part.  I got to have a conversation and be myself without anyone judging.  This is something that I cherish, and I was actually thinking of starting a blog for real so that I can share what’s on my mind with some people who might understand me.  The blogs were my favorite part of the project, and I’m glad I got to express who I am.  

So…there you have it guys.  This is my last “real” blog post.  Wow.  This is really happening.

I want to thank you guys for reading my blogs and being here.  It means a lot to me that people care about what I have to say.  I couldn’t have done any of this without your support.❤😊

Thank you guys.  Goodbye, and I hope your project will be as good as mine.  (Last cringey joke before I leave!)

And remember…

Stay arimazing!! 🥰

(Love you guys.)

Last Minute Tweaking

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Hope you are all doing well! 

So, I wanted to update you guys on my progress...I wanted to do some last-minute tweaking on my film.  

Let's dive in!

So, I noticed that my films were a little...dry.  To be honest, it's kind of boring, and I need some more...spice.  So, I'm trying to do some last-minute stuff to make my film more enjoyable and more interesting.  

So, this is what I came up with.

1. I am going to start my film with Stella and her mom arguing.

2. I am going to show more of her talking about the disagreement between her parents and her.

3. I am going to show a letter I made and her signing off it.

Here is the letter I made:

Cute, huh?  I like the colors, and I worked very hard on this!  THE DEDICATION I HAVE TO CANVA IS INCREDIBLE!😄😄

Anyways, that's all I got!  Be sure to subscribe and share with your friends and family!

Stay arimazing!! 

FoNtS!

WHAT UP Y'ALL!? Welcome or welcome back to my blog!!😁

Hope you are all having a good day!

Back to school...yay.😬 (This emoji represents my forced smile.😀)

Anyway, I hope you guys had a great break and did some fun things!

So...I put up a disclaimer for the video.  I tried to post it, but it was too large to export.  I am debating whether to take it down or not...I feel like I should keep it because it shows that I'm not perfect and that I am dealing with some obstacles of my own.  So, I'll just keep it up for now.😊

You know what a good topic to talk about right now is?  (No, guys, I'm seriously asking.  Just kidding!  I am always prepared for these kinds of situations.)

It's time to talk about fonts!!

Let's dive in!

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Fonts are very important when it comes to films.  They help attract the audience, and they are the FIRST thing a consumer sees in a film.  Finding the right font for your particular film will also share the emotional message for your film.  So choose wisely soldier.😄

According to the Purdue Writing Online Lab, "Fonts can create mood and atmosphere.  Fonts can give visual clues about the order a document should be read in and which parts are more important than others."  Fonts are just more than words on a paper...they portray meaning.

So, I wanted to make my font stand out while correlating the high-spirited, groovy feeling this movie gives, especially in Stella.  

When looking up the significance of fonts, I came across some sample fonts that could help me.  

Here are some examples from this url: https://designshack.net/articles/inspiration/best-movie-fonts/

All of them share a different story...I wanted mine to say "dance"  if you know what I mean.  The ones above don't say "dance" or "rhythm" or "groove."  None of them were right...

Then I thought, "Instead of looking for free fonts online, why don't I just make one on Canva?"  (Sometimes I wonder if I have a brain or not.😅)

So I did!  And here it is:

(applause in the background)

Don't you just LOVE IT!?  I know I do!  It's beautiful...😍💖

Well, that's all for today folks!  Be sure to subscribe and share this with family and friends!  

I just want to apologize again for the last post.  I have to warn you that technology and I have an on-and-off relationship.  Sometimes it loves to help me, but other times it ignores my every command.  It sucks, but that's part of learning, right?  Don't worry; I'll get it soon enough!  Preferably when the project is due.😄 (But hopefully next post.)

Stay arimazing!! PEACE!✌

SOURCES (research):

https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/font-psychology-emotions/

https://designshack.net/articles/inspiration/best-movie-fonts/

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/visual_rhetoric/using_fonts_with_purpose/index.html

Final Product...(Time for Applause!)

 WHAT UP Y’ALL!?  Welcome or welcome back to my blog!😁

How are you all doing?

I can’t believe the break is almost over…I'm going to miss not waking up at 2:00 pm.😀

Anyway, I hope all of you had fun, and if you're just starting your spring break, then lucky you!

Today, I went to the fair!  It was so much fun!  I went on so many rides with my brother and sister that by the time we had to go home, we were EXHAUSTED.  But it was all worth it.😊😁

So, I wanted to show you my finished product, but the file is too large to export...as soon as I find a way to put it on my blog, I will show you guys.  Sorry for the inconvenience!

Still stay arimazing, though!!

Filming and Editing!

 WHAT UP Y'ALL!?  Welcome or welcome back to my blog!!😁

It's Friday!! I hope everyone is great!

(I know the Spring Break is coming to an end, but I choose not to talk about that.  For those of you that are just starting your spring break, have fun and enjoy!!)

Last post, I listed some sounds that I wanted to use for my project.  In this post, I will use it to show my editing.  

Let's dive in! 

I showed you some screenshots of my filming process, and guess what?  FINISHED!!

It took a LOT of work to make, but I did it! (with a little bit of help from my fam😊)

And now it's time for editing!

Editing:

Here are some screenshots from editing.  Looking good huh?😄

I am using Adobe Premium Rush; my teacher gave me access to several apps on Adobe Creative Cloud if you're wondering why they're all free.  If you want to use a free app, then I suggest DaVinci Resolve for Macbooks or PC's, but if you have a computer like mine, I think it would just be safe to use iMovie on your phone.  It's simple and easy to use!  

But, yeah, I will make a post that will share the final product in the next post!  Talk to you guys then!  Make sure that your family and friends subscribe.

Stay arimazing!!