END OF THE YEAR REFLECTION P.3

I felt like the silent film was the least useful unit. It was least useful because I didn't learn anything useful.

END OF THE YEAR REFLECTION P.2

 The unit I enjoyed most was the sound effects project because it made me more knowledgable on a weak area for me.  The project was also the most fun I had because it was fun trying to complete a vision I had. I would still like to learn more about audio as much as I can because its still very difficult for me. I feel like theres nothing needed to be improved on this unit.

END OF THE YEAR REFLECTION P.1

I'm not proud of any of my videos because it seems like theres always potential and I never quite fulfill it because of something. I can't tell 3 things that I can do to prevent it but I do learn something new everytime I do a project.

INOCENTE - 2014 OSCAR WINNER BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY

This documentary is so impactful due to the gritty realness of the setting. She's talking into a camera and just speaking. One of the ways that the film makers communicated the struggle was the way she was talking to the camera. She is talking directly to the viewers. They also have her go on her everyday life. Its really real and heartbreaking to view that. They used great lighting, audio and b-roll but it never was too showy. It always stayed genuine throughout the whole documentary.

IF I DIE ON MARS

The techniques they used for this is odd. You can hear the person asking questions. These weren't in the keynote. The three techniques that we learned during the keynote that they used was lots of b-roll. The positioning of the camera and lots of voice over. They made this effective because they had a topic that was very interesting.

THEO JANSEN'S STRANDBEESTS

Is documentary is different because it has a narrator talking most of the time. Its also different because there isn't really a theme or driving questions. Its basically just really interesting information. The used a lot of interesting camera work. We light him perfectly and used plenty of B-roll.  This documentary uses them effectively by applying these techniques carefully.

REINVENTION OF NORMAL MINI DOC

This documentary is different because because its a very corky subject. Its not as serious as most documentary that we have seen The three techniques were a lot of were a lot of b roll, the lighting and the movements of the camera. They achieve this by being very careful because it looked great. They used a lot if animation.

THE OFF SEASON MINI DOC

This documentary seems more technical and thought out. This made me very annoyed because it felt like a cheap commercial. I didn't really believe anything this guy was saying. It seemed like just a bunch of corny things he came up with. We learned about the amount of b-roll they used was crazy.

ENJOY YOUR TRANSMISSION

They used very slow pan and slow music to create the tone. They used slow motion to also make a compelling story. They created a very mellow mood.

ALMOST EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT B-ROLL

B-roll is footage you use when you are cutting from something. It is important because it makes something to look at. When you shoot B-roll don't be afraid to move the camera. Also shoot as much as you can.

THE ART OF THE INTERVIEW

The three tips of interview is warming up, setting the parameters, and directing a subject. Warming up is important for getting the interviewer calm and relaxed and directing a subject help shapes the film.

INTRO TO 3-POINT LIGHTING

The presenter introduces us with 3 point-lighting. Key, fill, and back light are the 3 points. The key light is the main one. The fill light is to fill the shadow. The backlight is to bring the edges of the back. They are all important for each film you are making.

YOUR B ROLL IS YOUR A ROLL

Anthony take on B-roll is that it is more important than a roll. He feels like B-roll shouldn't be called B-roll because it is more important that A-roll. Calling it B-roll makes it seem secondary.

DOCUMENTARY PROPOSAL TEMPLATE

The three key things that you must keep in mind is tell a good story, have a least one major character development and a resolution. They are important because they bring a dynamic to the project.

WHAT IS B-ROLL?

B-Roll is basically like coverage. It helps you pull things out and edit into dull places. Its essential for this project because a documentary needs it. If there is no B-Roll there is nothing special about it. It would just be talking and nothing pleasing to look at. Don't be afraid to move, get a variety, and get as much as possible when shooting B-Roll.

WRITING A DOCUMENTARY TREATMENT

The purpose of a treatment is to get a huge safety leap step forward rather than just taking a huge leap of faith. He says that the narrative and the character is the two big things that matter in the treatment. These are the most important aspects because it is something to draw in the audience.

5 SIMPLE MISTAKES

Not asking a question or choosing a theme, using bad music and using poor technique is the worst sins to be committed while making a documentary. Not choosing a theme for the documentary shows nothing in the project. It basically is pointless. Also bad music is a result of not capturing a feeling.

COMIC BOOK HEAVEN SHORT DOC

The filmmakers make the mood very light and funny. It was really easy to watch and quite entertaining. The achieved this by the music. The color of the movie and the interviews was quite funny. They pulled the best of him out of the interviews.