by Thesis Mentor | May 7, 2021 | Alexa Smoller, blogs, screenplay, thesis2021, video projects
I finally finished creating my film. I love the way it came out. There’s suspense, mystery, and horror. I had a lot of fun editing this project. Typically on my projects I don’t really know the direction I want to go in and I just mix and match until it feels right....
by Thesis Mentor | May 7, 2021 | Alexa Smoller, blogs, position papers, thesis2021
Dystopian films are grounded in reality based on how their depiction of class division, abuse of power, and youth led resistance accurately reflect historical trends. Class Division “Each district supplies the Capitol, like blood to a heart. In return, the Capitol...
by Thesis Mentor | Apr 22, 2021 | Alexa Smoller, blogs
This week I shot my film. After a scheduling conflict I ended up having to recast my film and due to the availability, I ended up having to rewrite my script. I am a little iffy on my rewrites since they were so last minute, but I am hoping they will come together...
by Thesis Mentor | Apr 12, 2021 | Alexa Smoller, blogs
This week I began to test out how I would like to edit my video. It’s important for me to try out different editing techniques before officially beginning to film, so I can figure out what angles and how I would like to shoot. My main concern with editing my project...
by Thesis Mentor | Mar 26, 2021 | Alexa Smoller, blogs
This week I focused on the mood I wanted to create with my story. I started developing a playlist of classical music. I plan on using these songs to juxtapose what the audience is seeing, to give a more eerie feel. I am also currently physically going through my...
