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Creative Critical Reflection 4

I recorded my film on my iPhone 8 camera. The quality was up to par but could have been better. I didn’t use any settings as I wanted a natural look to my film. For editing, I used iMovie. It is one the simplest editing tools, allowing me to to put my scenes seemlessly together and remove any excess or unnecessary film material. I also added music, titles, as well as a transition or two.

Creative Critical Reflection 3

My production skills developed positively throughout the film. At the beginning, I was organized and thorough. This helped me greatly as I could reflect on my film easily and see what I wanted to do. I learned the importance of camera angles and recording first hand. I learned that the dialogue is not always the most important step. Before I did my film, I was also nervous about directing my actors; however, it was a fun experience to have my film come to life through your visions and commands. 

Creative Critical Reflection 2

Engaging Audiences:
To engage my audience I could utilize DVD's, radio advertisements, magazine advertisements, theaters, and festivals. The films I used for distribution research used the same methods.
My marketing method is going to be somewhat off the grid, this is because I am not going to have any internet presence. I would begin with interviews and advertisements for the radio, as well as posters and magazine ads. Then, if the sales are enough, I would feature at festivals and theaters as well as stream on trusted sites. The films Wreck it Ralph, Teen Spirit, and Boyhood distributed successfully through DVD's, sponsored by large motion picture companies, and premiered at festivals.
Distributed as real media text: 
The traditional distribution model for my film would be online through streaming sites or if major, through theaters. The films Wreck it Ralph, Teen Spirit, and Boyhood distributed successfully through DVD's, sponsored by large motion picture companies, and premiered at festivals.
My traditional distribution model will hopefully be done with posters, magazine ads, festivals and eventually, the theaters. A digital distribution option could be streaming sites and radio interviews and ads.

Creative Critical Reflection 1

Use of Conventions:
I open the film with a wide shot, following the person walking; therefore, giving a relaxed, normal feel. The scene then slowly becomes a medium close up. I did this to show the tenseness that exudes from the main character as she is merely studying.

I also use a close-up shot when the main character is sending her college admissions to capture her facial expression of bliss. This is to show the calmness she feels because she completed her task.
I have no sound dialogue in the end clip because it shows that what the college admissions person thought of her admissions was not what mattered. What mattered is that the character made a stressful decision that was hindering her focus and completed what she needed to do.
Social Groups and Issues:
My product's social groups includes high schoolers because I have two high school characters. They and the teacher also represent anyone who is educating or educated. Social groups could also include people who are struggling to overcome something mentally like the main character.
My film addresses mental health and normalizes mental struggle. Therefore I am addressing the issue of people alienating those who have mental struggle.