AICE Media Studies

    When filming our video, my group and I were not completely sure how we wanted to do it. This is because our storyline could be a tad confusing. For example, we had a flashback in the middle of the storyline and was unsure how we would show this. Another reason is because we have never been fully together in a group throughout this process. So before filming, we all sat down and discussed our visions. Which, helped clear up a lot of confusion. On our walk to the coffee shop where we filmed, we also discussed roles. Also, how we would like the the characters to be betrayed. In the end, we decided that I would be the director, due to my lack of acting skills. Natalie would play the male role, due to her outfit based off of spirit week. Leaving Hayley to be the main character. We also decided that since they would be playing the main roles, I  would also be playing the cop and the other woman. To play these roles but still make it seem like a diff...

         After what felt like forever, my group and I finally got the chance to film. This process took us about three hours to do and we still have one more scene to film. To begin with, when school got out, we all walked to The Alchemist, a coffee shop near the school. To get there, we originally wanted to take an Uber. However, there were some issues and confusion. This is because the person kept getting lost and we were unaware of where to be picked up. After a while, we decided to just to walk to the coffee shop. This took about thirty minutes because the coffee shop is 1.1 miles. When we got there, we got right down to business and began to make our props. This video did not require too many props, so this process was very easy. Prior to this day, for example, I made the signs shown in the background and beginning of the video. This is because we wanted to make sure the audience knew exactly what we were doing and where we were. Thanks to the people at the...

       Like said before, my group and I have had a difficult time choosing a date to film. This is because all of us are busy. For example, when one of us is in town the others are out. As well as when one of us is out, everyone is in. So, it can be said that this first step to production is giving everyone in the group a difficult time. However, despite these issues, we are still trying to find the perfect date to film. Another issue that popped up in our group is that our group member with a car and license, had her car break down a week prior to our set production day. This was an issue because the title of the song is "Getaway Car." Meaning, that we needed a car as our main prop to show the full story in the song. But, we are still trying to improvise and figure out how to fix these topics. For production, we also needed several props. These included an old time phone, handcuffs, fake money, and fake money bags. While these things were in the visio...

     During the past few classes, my team and I have been trying to decide what we wanted to do for the music video. We decided to show exactly what was happening in the song, unlike how Taylor Swift meant. However, we knew that this story had to bring a connection to the audience. In order for the audience to understand what was going on, we decided to do a flashback in the middle of the music video. This would not only show our camera and editing skills but also show tie the whole thing together. This flashback would show why the main character is telling the cops where her boyfriend is. This way, the audience won't be confused why she was mad at him. Overall, we believe that this music video will show a clear storyline in a creative way. Which, will be used by making and filming with props. We also wanted to use specific camera angles to heighten the videos content. Some angles would include a pan and a behind the shoulder point of view shots. This is to show the ...

  1. Couple is seem leaving bank with bags of money, running.  2.  Then shown sitting at the bar laughing and seem to be in love. 3. Text box saying, "bathroom" pops up and woman is seen gathering her stuff then leaving the man. 4 Music stops as she is walking out. Uses old phone prop to call police and says, "he is here." 5. Music begins to play again, screen fades to a flashback. 6. Man is shown t a restaurant with another woman, holding hands and laughing.  7. His girlfriend is at another booth hiding behind a menu, seeing it all. 8. Jumps back to present and shows woman getting into a car and turning on the radio. 9. Shows a pan shot of her driving off, leaving 10. Cops pull up to the bar and are shown walking towards the boyfriend. 11. cops arrest the boyfriend, he begins to struggle and resist.  12. Boyfriend shown walking out in handcuffs. 13. Cuts to woman in the car singing to music holding all the money in the bag. 

  When researching and analyzing the different music videos in relation to our genre of music there are various convections that stood out. As mentioned the song all of us came up with to use for this project is Getaway car by Taylor Swift. And the genre is pop/singer-songwriter. In which music videos from songs such as Drivers license and Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo. Give us a good insight into how in that category the specific usages of breaking the forth wall in the music videos. Using A LOT of tracking and over the shoulder shots as well. In this specific genre of music we need to be drawn to the artist or what the artist is explaining the emotions of. Almost if not every lyric should be able to match part of the song, to get the visual representation. It can be as simple as a prop that correlates to the main part of the song, a specific costume that shows value to the character or the makeup that can really capture the emotion the person is trying to showcase. With all of those ...

          When beginning this process of creating the music video, the immediate thought was to do a song by Taylor Swift. This is because all of us  enjoy her music and believe she would be the perfect match considering the wide spectrum of genres her music has. The song Getaway Car immediately came into someones mind and we all agreed that it would be perfect. Since the song is very upbeat, catchy and semi-popular, we figured that it would be easy to portray the storyline in our own way for this assignment. When finding the section of the song we would want to use, the decision came down to two options. Finally, however, we all agreed to one and began to picture what we wanted to do. The first thought that came to mind was to act out specifically what was being said in the song. Meaning we would need props such as a phone, fake money, keys, and a bag. These would all help the audience to understand what was happening. Given the title of the song, it ...

     Including myself, the group I am in consists of three people. My first partner, Natalie Obando has been a close friend of mine since the beginning of high school. I believe that we work well together. Also, we have the same idea in mind for this video. So, it should be executed well. The reason I decided to be in a group with her is because I have seen her work ethic in other classes. She cares about what she is putting into the project. Also, Natalie and I are usually able to agree on things easily.  My other group member is Hayley Maier. Hayley and I are in the same period of Media Studies, which is a very important addition to the project in my opinion. This is because we can discuss and edit things together in class when we have the teacher with us and assisting us. The reason I chose Hayley for my group is because she is very easy to get along with and seems to be very flexible and reasonable when it comes to disagreements. This is important to have because...

         Hi! My name is Reagan, and although I am not completely sure on what I want to do for the rest of my life, I have learned some things about myself.     S pending my free time in nature is something I have come to enjoy. My happy places include the beach and the mountains, while very different from each other, these two places are where I have created my most fondest memories.  From playing mermaids in the ocean during sunset, to gathering around a fluorescent fire with friends, the outdoors is for sure the root to most of my happiness. However, with these memorable moments also comes things that I am not so appreciative of: bugs. Given that I have spent all this time outside, I have had several run-ins with natures finest, mosquitos. Even with bug spray it seems that they never are properly repelled and their constant biting results in uncontrollable itchiness, something that is no where near joyful.       Hanging...