GABRIELA C

8/28/2019

I am Gabriela. Coming into Film 1, I was anxious and did not know what to expect. From learning more about the course, I am very excited to begin. Before, I never had many interests in art and film, but this class has sparked my curiousness in these areas. From Film 1, I hope to gain a better sense of creativity and efficient editing skills.

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Gabriela Costantino

8/30/2019 12:28:53 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. - Early filmmakers and directors got to control everything within the mise-en-scene. This fact from early film making has inspired our work for the past weeks by allowing us to be in charge of what we choose to do with our work and allowed us to explore of creative ability.
2) Define and describe at least one concept regarding the Elements of Art that artists use while creating their films. - One Element of Art used in film is space. Space is used in film by allowing the director to choose what he wants his viewers to focus on. By making something bold or directly in front of the camera, he is using positive space. Everything else behind the main focus is the negative space.
3) Also, consider the art works you filmed and edited; discuss your experience filming with a group and editing using new software. - Filming in a group was not difficult for us because we easily agreed on ideas. Although, when there was a problem or disagreement we came together to fix it. On the other hand, using a new editing software has been very difficult. It is a lot of knowledge to retain.
4) How, if at all, has your point-of-view shifted in regard to the art of film-making? - My point of view of film has not changed much, but I have come to appreciate it more. Just by doing a one shot, it was very difficult. I appreciate the hard work and energy that goes into making any types of film.

Gabriela Costantino

9/13/2019 12:24:50 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?
- My favorite shots and camera movements that I have shot and edited for my commercial was the medium close up. This is my favorite shot because it allows the audience to be up close and personal with the subjects, but it is not "too in their face."
2) Also, which is your least favorite shot/camera move and why?
- My least favorite shot that I have filmed is the handheld. Often times, it is hard to keep the camera still as you walk so the footage comes out shaky and bumpy.
3) What has learning about all these shots/moves taught you about cinematography?
- These shots/movements have taught me that cinematography requires a lot of skill. Before, I thought it would not be that hard to just film with a camera, but there is a lot more to it that I did not realize before such as, finding the rights angles to fit the mood for the scene.
4) How do you feel shot type and editing play into the "reality" of film?
- I think the shot type and editing plays into the "reality" of the film because it shows things in different perspectives.

Gabriela Costantino

9/27/2019 12:18:27 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 is not similar to continuity editing in the sense that, continuity is usually shown a a chronological time sequence that maintains a very clear idea of what is happening. Whereas, a montage breaks the confines of space and time. Although, a montage can be similar to continuity editing in the sense that, they both provide ideas that correlate to each other.
2) Use example sequences from your "TV Show Pilot" to bring these two dialects of cinematic language to life.
- In my "TV Show Pilot" we use a montage consisting of a closeup of our soccer player, the ball, and the defending player. This is to show the tension of the scene, and how it will be disappointing if the offensive soccer player messes up. Continuity editing is shown when their is dialogue between two characters. To maintain a clear narrative and dialogue, we switch the camera back and fourth between the two people speaking.
3) How has your film-making, in regard to the process (writing/planning/filming/editing), grown since the beginning of the term?
- My film-making, in regard to writing, planning, filming and editing has grown since the beginning of the term because I am learning new techniques for all of these processes.

Gabriela Costantino

10/11/2019 11:47:43 am

On your blog share the ups and downs of your film making so far and how you plan to continue to grow in the second half of the class.
1) Do this by writing about your two biggest psychological barriers when it comes to making films, referencing ideas from the article "5 Psychological Mistakes that Beginning Filmmakers Make, & How to Avoid Them". - My two biggest psychological barriers when it comes to making films is, not making enough narrative content, and worrying about failure.
2) For each, provide an example of a barrier you encountered this term as well as a solution you plan to initiate in the second term to overcome this barrier. - Often times I find myself not making enough narrative content due to my lack of ideas or creativity. This can also tie into, typing too much. Although, even when I am out filming and hands on with the camera I still find it difficult to find a story. I worry about failure often times when I am out filming and trying to come up with the perfect idea. It adds unnecessary pressure to myself and others when you are too worried about if it is going to be good enough.
3)Then, finish off the entry by recalling the biggest success or ah-ha moment you've had this term. Provide details about what made it a great moment for you and how you felt you grew from the experience. - My biggest success this term has been my montage midterm edit. It was really fun to work with and to try to match the beats to cuts of clips. I feel like I have grown from this experience because before doing this edit, I was still unclear on the idea of a montage. But, working hands on and actually doing it myself was eye opening in the sense that I finally began to understand it.

Gabriela Costantino

10/25/2019 12:07:12 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? - In pre-production, having a mapped out idea on paper has worked the best in my short film projects. Having actors that understand what they are doing has been the most successful thing when actually filming. While editing, it is important to already have an idea of how you want your clips to look in order to make the process go by efficiently and quickly.
2) What's something new you've gained from pre-production and filming this project that has helped you to expand your creativity in filmmaking? - Pre-production has helped with the creativity process of filmmaking by allowing this to be a time were group members can share ideas, and we can all come to a conclusion of how we want the overall film to look. It provides room for more creative ideas to be discussed.
3) To what extent has using the studio changed the way you think about your filmmaking? - The film studio has changed the way I think about my filmmaking by allowing me to realize that there is a lot of effort that needs to be put into making sure every little detail looks good enough to be seen on camera.

Gabriela Costantino

11/8/2019 12:22:46 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.
- Classic genres that we studied were created post-war, because audience's were tired of seeing the same old happy movie couple. These new genres reflected on what was going on in the world.
2) How do you see this classic genre influencing film/TV/media today?
- Classic genres such as musicals, comedies, and action films are still being made all across the world today. They are being made at a higher level due to the mew technology that has been developed over the years.
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"?
- We are blending Film Noir, Horror, and Silent. To make it Film Noir, we are making it black and white and adding artistic shots.For our silent portion of the film, no one is talking and there are exaggerated hand movements. In horror, it is a murder scene.

Gabriel Duran

12/13/2019 12:10:05 pm

Best Editor and Best Teammate!

Angel R

12/13/2019 12:15:07 pm

Best lighting.

Patrice Yimbo

12/13/2019 12:18:41 pm

You're the best director BC when you were in our group we got stuff done. You're still a traitor for leaving our group.

Katelyn

12/13/2019 12:26:49 pm

Best Director

Kristian

12/13/2019 12:33:18 pm

She helped me with my work.

Jose Cuevas

12/13/2019 12:36:36 pm

She is very helpful but she is a traitor

Dixie Normous

12/13/2019 12:40:19 pm

You would have scored more than 3 points if u didn't become a traitor

PewDiePie

12/13/2019 12:43:13 pm

JK
you get best edits

GABRIELA C

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