ANN R

8/28/2019

- I'm Ann, I aspire to become a Visual Developer for a gaming company or cartoon. I always find myself getting interested in artistic categories which is why on my free time or in any chance I draw.

- For a little i did want to become an animator and i have started on the path but over time i realized character design suited me more due to the fact creating a new character would be stressful, I enjoyed it at the end and would have no problem with making even more designs, character plots, backstories, etc.

- I'm hoping that from Film 1 I will gain knowledge upon how to properly build a story-line. I hope to as well build upon and improve on hobbies such as photography, editing, and writing.

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Anastasia (Ann) Romanova

8/30/2019 02:38:10 pm

How do film-makers develop and convey stories within the mise-en-scène?

1) Give a fact from early film-making that inspired our work these last few weeks.

-First ever film shot was from a one-shot perspective as known as where the camera is shot from one area with no movement side to side or up and down/ cuts to other areas.

-A way film-makers would transition from clips they would use a slow fade effect onto the next frames.

2) Define and describe at least one concept regarding the Elements of Art that artists use while creating their films.

-All Elements Of Art are a key part towards making a film but the most common that play a role in the making would have to be Value, Color, and Space. Value allows our eyes recognize what is dark and what is light. Color brings films to life making them appeal to the viewer. Color can also change the mood of the film as bright hues make people happy where dull hues can make a viewer sad. Space can give the scene a feel or reality as if you are in the scene yourself. It as well makes the film feel less empty and more for us to look at.

3) Also, consider the art works you filmed and edited; discuss your experience filming with a group and editing using new software.

-Filming was a challenge but yet also fun. The experience of filming can bring you together with others as we would have to remake parts from silly mistakes. Editing through Adobe After Effects so far has been enjoyable as well. I already have been editing for quite a while myself because of editing my own videos for a youtube channel i had as a kid.

4) How, if at all, has your point-of-view shifted in regard to the art of film-making?

-At first i was scared of being in the class after hearing we would have to participate in the films themselves and expected that we would be only doing editing. After 2-3 days of being in this class i actually really enjoy it because it lets me do the things i love and practice speaking more often which i really do need as my communication skills are not the best. Film making makes me feel more at ease as i get to draw, edit, and not worry about heavy responsibilities or problems.

Anastasia (Ann) Romanova

9/13/2019 02:34:00 pm

Why is cinema both the most realistic and also the most artificial of the arts?

1) Consider the shots and camera movements we've defined, shot, and edited. Which is your favorite from those you captured for your commercial and why?

-As i was not there for the process of the film making, My favorite out of all the shots would have to be the water bottle zoom up and spinning. Despite how silly it looks the movements of both spinning and zooming in added onto the scene.

2) Also, which is your least favorite shot/camera move and why?

-My least favorite shot would be the tracking shot. It was not done neatly and smooth enough to have the illusion of tracking.

3) What has learning about all these shots/moves taught you about cinematography?

-It brought upon the knowledge as to how certain angles can truly change the way a movie is. It can add more of an impact and overall is a good element of filming with suspense and so on.

4) How do you feel shot type and editing play into the "reality" of film?

-Despite it not being real it still feels just as real because it did happen in the end it was just cut to a different part and organized to make more scene for the audience like as if they were there in the scene experiencing it.

Anastasia (Ann) Romanova

9/27/2019 02:28:09 pm

How do filmmakers utilize the theory of montage as a part of cinematic language? And, how does this compare to continuity editing's voice in the cinematic language?

1) Describe montage in relation to how the shots are combined and compare/contrast that with continuity editing.

-Montage best described would have to be a series of shots put together to create unnatural movement. Continuity editing is footage put together made to look completed natural and raw. Both are a form of putting footage together but one goes for a realistic aspect as another wishes to go for an unrealistic aspect.

2) Use example sequences from your "TV Show Pilot" to bring these two dialects of cinematic language to life.

-The sequences i have been using to bring the TV Show Pilot to life would be superimposition and Point of view. With a superimposition i was able to overlap a scene giving an inside view what one of the characters was thinking about. With the point of view, the audience got to feel what the character was going through.

3) How has your film-making, in regard to the process (writing/planning/filming/editing), grown since the beginning of the term?

-With planning i have gotten more precise with what i wish to do and have more ease figuring out what will be in the edit and not. Planning ahead of time for me has helped me gradually with most of my tasks in this class and i am glad to have gained such knowledge.

Anastasia (Ann) Romanova

10/11/2019 09:22:36 am

-I have been editing footage for a while now and as a matching pattern the two biggest barriers always occurring during editing are patience and time. There is a constant urge to finish an edit as fast as possible but at the same time the goal is to make the edit aesthetically appealing to the eyes and the best possible making most of my projects feel rushed and half finished because I know i can do better but i just don't have the patience to sit there and do the same thing for a week straight as if i were to stop and take a break there is always a 80% chance i will not go back to finishing the project because of how much time it would take.

-Worrying about failure would be the top keen mistake I make as nothing makes me more scared and short tempered then not getting something on the first try as it takes time and constant practice to finalize a piece of your goal when the goal is much bigger than expected i rush the piece resulting in an artwork with holes and gaps being half incomplete.

-The biggest success i can recall is that over time i have been able to slightly improve with my editing and social skills as i would never dream of being on camera yet here i am. I got to make memories and learn knowledge about acting knowing the behind the scenes and secrets to manipulating the story and so on.

Anastasia (Ann) Romanova

10/25/2019 01:39:46 pm

Consider your likeness to Orson Welles as he broke the rules and invented new ones to rise to fame as one of the Golden Age of Hollywood's most impressive directors.

1) What's one of the things you've discovered over the course of making a number of short films that works well for you as you pre-produce, film, and edit?

-Over time of filming, I got to learn about the background information that make a film look the way it is just as transitioning, lighting, etc. As i do know some of the information because of artistic values i never knew that lighting had a specific name such a back light.

2) What's something new you've gained from pre-production and filming this project that has helped you to expand your creativity in film making?

-From the result of pre-production and filming the project my mindset towards planning had expanded and made me think out of the box during situations in order to get a certain scene that requires a challenging need such as location or actions.

3) To what extent has using the studio changed the way you think about your film making?

-The studio has shown me as much as filming may look hard it is actually fun when you know what you are doing and planning and making new ideas as you go along as coming up with new ideas for a recording only makes the film better. The studio expands on that with tools like green screens and lighting.

Anastasia (Ann) Romanova

11/8/2019 02:36:21 pm

What spurned the growth of various genres in mid-20th Century and how do they influence filmmakers today?

1) Describe why on of the classic genres we studies was created.

-The best way to grow is to take and look at things from the past and use its knowledge. It would not be possible to grow independently and in such various ways of unique ideas without some sort of inspiration of sort.

2) How do you see this classic genre influencing film/TV/media today?

-With classic genres media has been able to multiply with themes and ideas and even use the classics to this day. As said before looking back onto the past gives us knowledge upon knowledge stacked over by years of people working hard. It would be a shame if anything to let their ideas go to waste and now their genres can be seen from films in theaters to TV shows.

3) What genres are you blending in your "Genre Crossover" project and how are you bringing specific elements of the genre to the screen in your short film"?

-Genres we blend over in our crossover are horror and comedy. Both elements are extreme opposites only making the film better if processed properly. With horror being so extreme the comedy and haha moments balance out the moments which would be good for those who prefer a mellow horror film that isn't too intense on the heart.

Marryam Z :)

12/13/2019 02:16:31 pm

Hi. Ann is an awesome editor!

Diana

12/13/2019 02:21:51 pm

HI, ANN YOU ARE A GOOD EDITOR AND DIRECTOR and have a nice day :)

ANN R

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