CCR Script #2

Today I will write the script for my second CCR. For the last two questions, I will create a video were I'm acting like the Cambridge Portfolio Project is a secret mission and filming the second CCR is the last part of it. 

Secret Mission CCR

CU of folder 'Top Secret'

Opening folder

CU of all the mission parts complete except the last one

Ms. Travers behind Omer

MS. TRAVERS: You only have one part left.

OMER: I know. Do you think you can help me?

MS. TRAVERS: This one you have to do on your own... But I can film you.

Cut to Omer walking in the garden

Graphic: How did your production skills develop throughout this project?

OMER: My production skills improved a lot throughout this project, starting from research and planning to making a whole film opening. At first, I studied other film openings and genre conventions to understand better what I'm creating. I also spent time planning and creating a storyboard to keep everything organized and easier in the production process. However, as I started filming, I had to make changes along the way.

One big change was in casting. Originally, Mr. Travers was supposed to be played by my dad, but since he wasn’t available, my group and I had to adjust the character to Ms. Travers, played by my mom. This meant changing some movements and costumes to fit the new personality, which taught me how to adapt while still keeping the story the same.

There were also other challenges, like fixing lighting issues and adjusting camera angles to make scenes look better. For example, filming Ben's legs walking to Travers' office was incredibly hand since the the angle was so low I had to lie on the floor and it ended up looking very shaky. But at the end of the day, through this process, I became better making creative decisions to improve the final project.

Looking back, I can see how much I’ve grown. Earlier projects in class, like practice with editing music videos and foley sounds, helped me prepare for this. Those experiences taught me how to plan well but also be flexible when things don’t go as expected. I started this project focused on just getting everything done, but by the end, I learned that making changes and problem solving are just as important in filmmaking.

Graphic: How did you integrate technologies – software, hardware and online – in this project?

OMER: Technology played a major role in bringing this project to life, from software to hardware and online resources. At first, I used Pixabay to find royalty-free sounds that fit the mood of my film. This was especially helpful for creating teh mysterious atmosphere without worrying about copyright issues.

When it came to editing, I originally tried using Adobe Premiere Pro, since I used it before for other projects, but for some reason I struggled with basic tools like changing a font. I wasted a lot of time trying to edit on Premiere and found it difficult to work efficiently. Because of this, I switched to iMovie, which was much more user-friendly. While iMovie has fewer advanced features, it was the best choice for me to be able to work efficiently with less frustration.

For hardware, I used a phone and shot everything handheld. This wasn’t due to a lack of resources, but rather because it was the most convenient option given the locations and filming schedule. Using a phone, I had more freedom to move quickly and capture scenes naturally without having to set up a tripod. 

Overall, I learned how to work with different tools and adjust when things didn’t go as planned. Even though I had trouble with editing at first, I found a way to make it work, and I used both online and hardware tools to complete my project successfully.

Cut to table with Omer and Travers

Omer chaking the last box on the list

TRAVERS: You're all done!

Omer and Travers smiling and high fiving each other