Project name: MAKE EACH DAY SWEETER
Initial idea: The desire to make a more serious film.
Source of idea and importance: How do we cheer people up? Sometimes, it's from a smile. For me, I like to keep chocolates with me. When I see someone is down, I give them a piece in hope it may make their day a bit better.
Desired experience/emotion evoked in audience: Joy and distraught.
Synopsis of story: Character "A" is alone. She doesn't deal with anyone at all. Then Character "B" comes into the picture. "B" is the source of the light that brightens "A"s day. It continues on for weeks and one day "B" doesn't show up....
Theme/Premise of piece discovered after finishing it: When someone else brightens up your life, there's a chance that you're brightening up theirs, thus creating a bigger, more vibrant light.
Strengths in film: Strong concept.
Problem areas: Some of the cuts are awkward. There could be better transitions. There are some continuity errors with the lighting. There could have been more cut ins and inserts in the film.
Suggestions: Zoom in on the important motions. This will also help with the pacing of the video if it feels slow at times.
Notes on learning process, discoveries, and frustrations: A lot of frustration with this film. Everyone wasn't on the same page; there was a lot of communication issues. Too many ideas thrown without it being processed, er, clarified. A lot of spontaneity and experimentation. Also, we were filming when Study Club was happening on Sunday. It was interesting to go and film when other people were in the room and making it so it seems like no one else was in the room.
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