Production Process 1

 Production Process 1 

Hi there! So this week we started filming some of the scenes for our project. We took advantage of some of the time we had at school to shoot the introduction scenes when our main character, Maddie, was walking around school. We had so much fun interacting with each other and working together on this journey. 

Recording our first scenes 

As we previously discussed, Maddie's wardrobe is mostly composed of cool tones of clothes and she wears mostly dark colors which reflect her feelings and internal emotions, therefore we kept that idea on the actual scenes we filmed. 

We wanted to start the scene in the school hallway, where Maddie can be seen alone, she is not so close to the camera, yet her sadness and melancholy can be detected from a far distance. We decided that she would wear only black clothes and I actually believe it was a great idea, not only because as we said, it reflects her feelings but she could be easily identified by the audience regardless of the distance between the camera and the character, she stands out not for vibrant colors, but for an emptiness of color. 

Behind-the-scenes videos

These are some of the videos I took while we were in the process of filming. 

In conclusion, I am really happy now that we have started filming, I think it is one of my favorite parts of the project and to be able to interact and share my thoughts with others. 

Costuming Options

 Costuming Options 

Thursday, February 27th, 2025

After much discussion and brainstorming about this project, I was most excited about the costuming options for our characters. 

As a quick recap, our story occurs on the last day of school before summer break. Therefore the weather is very warm and sunny. We wanted to make this contrast between the main character Maddie and the other teenagers. Since there is a lot of heat and humidity in the weather, Maddie wears baggy clothes and very dark colors like black and gray. We wanted to show the contrast by showing the difference between Maddie and the other students since they wear intense vibrant and colorful clothes. Therefore, the clothes’ styles are a direct representation of the characters. 

Maddie 

Based on our research and personal experience and taste. Although her clothes are not part of her priorities, she considers comfort a key factor when it comes to dressing. These are some of the outfit ideas we have thought about. We wanted to keep it realistic and relatable for high school students. 

Inspiration Ideas

Teenagers and Students

The rest of the students apart from Maddie,  consider the aesthetic and the exterior opinions mostly into account when it comes to their outfits. Taking into account the atmospherical weather, they used to wear more revealing pieces of clothing, with vibrant colors. We wanted these characters to represent unrealistic standards that many teenagers use to compare themselves to.  The different colors used represent their happiness and enjoyment of life. 

Inspiration Ideas 

Maddie's Mom

At the final part of our film opening, Maddie's mom tries to animate her daughter, trying to spend quality time with her and hopefully get a smile on her face. She is a stereotypical mom, yet she is very loving for her children and though she doesn't have much time to spend with her, she wants to make sure that her life has meaning and wants her to feel supported. Her clothes are pretty casual and intermediate, not super colorful, and not colorless. 

Inspiration Ideas 

Images sources 

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Project Script

 Project Script 

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 

After some planning and discussion for our project, we came out with our script for the project. 

Script 

Planning ideas for audio

 Planning Ideas for Audio 

Week 4, Blog 4 

Friday, February 21st, 2025 

As a quick recap, Maddie, a junior in high school, struggles to cope with her new life, trying to adapt and go through her teenage years. Feeling isolated and disconnected from her surroundings, she finds some sort of comfort in her diary, where she expresses her emotions, memories, and longing for her past life. As Maddie navigates her new reality, she must confront her nostalgia and find ways to adapt, grow, and discover her true self.

Therefore, we want our songs to represent that sense of nostalgia, trying to adapt kinds of songs, we are still unsure of which song we will choose but based on some discussion, these are some of our inspo songs. 

Ideas and Inspo songs audio

What Was I Made For? - Billie Eilish 

Evermore - Taylor Swift 

Making the bed - Olivia Rodrigo 

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Although we will not use these songs specifically; however, we believe that the melodic rhythm, beats, and melodies embody what Maddie is experiencing at that point in her life. We are still searching for the specific soundtrack we will use. We desire more of an acoustic, folk-style melody and rhythm, and we would like to include it as non-diegetic sound for the scene when Maddie is driving home. We are still considering whether we will use more than one soundtrack.  

Mise - en - scene element 2

 Mise-en-scene element 2 

Week 4, Blog 3 

Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Based on our conversations and planning,  my partners and I have planned some of the mise-en-scene elements we want to include, in this post, I will discuss the most important set prop, Maddie's diary. 

What is mise-en-scene? 

"Mise en scène is the arrangement of scenery and stage properties in a play. Translated from French, it means "setting the stage" but, in film analysis, the term mise en scene refers to everything in front of the camera, including the set design, lighting, and actors. Mise en scene in film is the overall effect of how it all comes together for the audience." 

Why journaling and its importance? 

Based on the information gathered, journaling can offer the following advantages: reducing stress and anxiety, increasing self-awareness, improving emotional processing, encouraging introspection, gaining clarity on thoughts and feelings, reaching goals by monitoring progress, increasing creativity, improving writing abilities, and offering a space to process trauma or challenging experiences.

Symbolic representation of the journal/diary as a mise-en-scene prop

Symbolic Representation

The diary represents Maddie's thoughts, feelings, and emotions, providing a window into her inner world. Writing in her diary allows Maddie to express herself, process her emotions, and communicate with her inner self.

Narrative Function

The diary reveals Maddie's personality, values, and backstory, helping the audience understand her motivations and actions. The diary may contain clues, secrets, or revelations that advance the plot and create tension or conflict.

Emotional Resonance

The diary creates a sense of intimacy between Maddie and the audience, allowing us to experience her innermost thoughts and feelings. The diary provides insight into Maddie's struggles, making it easier to empathize with her and become invested in her story.

Visual Storytelling

The diary can become a visual motif, appearing in key scenes to represent Maddie's emotional state or symbolize her growth. The diary's design, layout, and contents can provide clues about Maddie's personality, interests, and background.

Sources 

• STUDIOBINDER. (2020, September 13). What is Mise en Scène in Film: Definition and Examples. StudioBinder. https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/mise-en-scene/

• University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. (2020, December 30). 10 Ways Journaling Benefits Students. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. https://www.usa.edu/blog/ways-journaling-benefits-students/

Sources Images 

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Mise - en - scene element 1

 Mise - en - scene element 1 

Week 4, Blog 2 

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 

Based on our conversations and planning,  my partners, and I have planned some of the mise-en-scene elements we want to include, in this post, I will discuss lighting. 

What is mise-en-scene? 

"Mise en scène is the arrangement of scenery and stage properties in a play. Translated from French, it means "setting the stage" but, in film analysis, the term mise en scene refers to everything in front of the camera, including the set design, lighting, and actors. Mise en scene in film is the overall effect of how it all comes together for the audience." 

Why is lightning important when it comes to mise-en-scene?

 Both light and shadow are produced by film lighting. Character definition, scene mood, and the cinematic space on screen are all influenced by the way light and shadow interact.

During our film opening, we want to show the contrast between the lighting when our main character, Maddie, is at school and when she is home alone and in her room. 

School and outdoor lighting 

When it comes to school, we want to include warm tones and a lot of warm hues for various reasons. First and foremost, we want to implement warm tones to show that the summer season is starting and, therefore, there is a lot of sun and a warm environment in general. During these scenes, we want to use natural lighting and then, with the implementation of video filters, make it look a little more orange of lightning. A more analytical reason why we want to use warm tones for lightning is that according to the psychology of color and color theory, warm hues represent happiness, oppressive heat, energy excitement, and optimistic feelings. 

Examples and inspiration in films 

Moonrise Kingdom 

Le Bonheur 

Indoor and Bedroom Lighting 

When our main character gets home. The lighting will be very minimal and dark, showing that she is home alone and there is a lack of happiness and life. When she goes to her room, she will light a lamp when she writes in her diary, and the light will be of a cold tone. This decision was made since these colors symbolize passive, calming qualities that aid concentration. 

Examples and inspiration in films

Blade Runner 

Sources

• STUDIOBINDER. (2020, September 13). What is Mise en Scène in Film: Definition and Examples. StudioBinder. https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/mise-en-scene/

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• Aldredge, J. (2021, May 25). 5 of the Most Visually Warm, Nostalgic Films Ever Made. The Beat: A Blog by PremiumBeat. https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/visually-warm-nostalgic-films/

Sources Images 

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Character Development

 Character Development 

Week 4, Blog 1 

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

After a lot of planning and brainstorming, me and my group did further analysis of who is our main character and her essence. 

What is Character Development? 

The process of giving fictional characters the same nuance and complexity as actual people is known as character development. To completely develop the characters that make up their stories, the author will develop a variety of character traits throughout the writing process.

Backstory

Our main character, Maddie is a teenage girl in high school in the United States of America. She still holds on to many old friendships and memories because she and her family are from South America. She also struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and is constantly filled with nostalgia. Our story will begin at school, where it is clear that the main character is lonely compared to her surroundings. 

Flaws

As with any human character, Maddie has some negative aspects and traits as she learns to cope with her emotions and thoughts. She tends to isolate herself from her friends and family. Maddie's most important way of understanding her life is through journaling and being able to translate those thoughts into images, vibrant colors, or handwriting. She has mostly negative thoughts about how she wants to handle her inability. 

Personality 

Maddie is extroverted and affectionate around people she trusts, but shy around strangers or people she doesn't know well. She is private and introverted; she frequently keeps her feelings to herself and uses journaling as a way to express them. Also, she is sentimental, creative, and nostalgic, comforting herself by holding on to things and memories from her past. Despite having friends, she experiences emotional loneliness because she finds it difficult to open up, even though her family is supportive. Her diary gradually shows signs of her lack of motivation, with colors fading and handwriting getting sloppy.

Worldview/ Philosophy 

Emotional isolation, nostalgia, and the conflict of being divided between two cultures all influence Maddie's worldview. Because she feels that genuine connection is uncommon and that the past is more comforting and meaningful than the present, she views life through a perspective of despair. Despite having people around her, she experiences emotional detachment because she romanticizes her early years and struggles to accept change. Her drive to keep going declines along with her sense of belonging and she starts to wonder if life is worth living. Her journaling, however, points to a hidden yearning to comprehend who she is and discover her purpose. Her journey might eventually lead her to make peace with her past and find new ways to engage with the world.

Physical Traits and Appearance 

Maddie has brown hair and presents as an average-looking high school student, blending in with others in terms of appearance. However, her sadness is evident in her facial expression, which shows her vulnerability. She often wears baggy clothes and layers herself in a way that hides her body, perhaps as a subconscious attempt to shield herself from the world. This might cause others to perceive her as distant, reserved, or even shy, though it could also evoke a sense of mystery.  Some may notice her as "just another teenager," but those who are observant might sense the emotional struggle, seeing her as someone who is emotionally isolated or going through something deeper.

Morals and Values

Maddie's primary sources of refuge are her culture and memories from the past, and she values sincerity, emotional connection, and family. Although she finds it difficult to establish close relationships in her new life, she believes in their importance. She appreciates honesty with herself and finds comfort in holding onto the past, even though it makes her present more difficult, despite her emotional loneliness. 

Sources 

• Glatch, S., & Smith, J. (2021, October 26). Character Development Definition + 40 Character Traits. Writers.com. https://writers.com/character-development-definition

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Storyboard

 Storyboard 

Week 3, Blog 4 

Friday, February 14th, 2025

After long conversations and brainstorming, along with my partners, the storyboard helped us to visualize each detail of our Film Opening and specifically plan each shot and decision. 

As a quick recap, our protagonist is a teenage girl in the United States of America who is a high school student. Because she and her family are from South America, she still holds onto a lot of memories and friendships from the past. She also experiences constant nostalgia and finds it difficult to adjust to her new environment. Our story will start at school, where the main character's loneliness in comparison to her surroundings is evident. 

She finds it difficult to connect with others, even though everyone around her seems content since summer break began. The girl's home will be the next location; she is by herself there, and we can get a better look at her personality, emotions, and coping mechanisms for her depressing feelings.

Storyboard 

Summary of Project Idea

 Summary of Project Idea 

Week 3, Blog 3 

Thursday, February 13th, 2025

Summary of Project Idea

Based on multiple conversations among my partners and all the information gathered based on research, this is a summary of the Project Idea. 

Dramatic Genre 

Our chosen genre for the project is drama. We chose drama since it enhances the different characteristics that we wanted to implement and portray the story through. Some of the characteristics of this genre that we found the most interesting were the major conflict presented, in our case, we want to portray a social issue among teenagers, such as isolation and coping mechanisms toward emotions. 

Our plot will increase as the story progresses, showing more and more details in depth as well as more and more profound layers of the social and internal issues presented. Finally, we chose this genre since it gives a deeper focus to one character, in this case, the girl, who will show her isolated life, emotions, and coping mechanisms regardless of whether they are morally right or wrong.

Project Title 

Our title is "Dear Diary;" we decided to choose that title since the main character uses her diary and writing, in general, to express her emotions, preserve her memories, and track her life. The diary is a symbol of her life and struggles. We decided to include a semicolon since it is a symbol of survival for people who attempted to put an end to their lives, yet they survived those moments, which is what our main character also represents.

Main Character 

Our main character is a teenage girl who is a high school student in the United States of America. She and her family are from South America therefore, she still conserves many memories and past friendships in her memories, and she constantly feels nostalgia and is unable to get used to her surroundings. 

Settings and extra characters 

Our story will begin at school, where the isolation of the main character can be seen compared to her surroundings. Although people around her seem happy since summer break started, she is unable to connect with others. The next setting will be the girl's house, she is home alone and in there we can see more in-depth who she is, her personality, her emotions, and her coping thoughts or actions towards her sad feelings.  

Themes

The biggest theme of our project is isolation and nostalgia since our main character is not only physically isolated but also emotionally and mentally.  She is a nostalgic girl since she misses her past friends, experiences, emotions, and life in general. 

Symbols 

One of the main symbols, as previously mentioned, is the semicolon, we want to show it directly and indirectly around the project, around written texts visible in the background, the diary itself, and using the ";" shape in our favor. 

The diary itself, as written in the title of the project symbolizes our main character's desire for communication and a reflection of her mind. The colors, and organization of her words in the diary also are a tangible representation of her life as it progresses. 

Images Sources

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Media Theory

Media Theory 

Week 3, Blog 2

Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

Active Audience Theory 

"Active audience theory is a concept in media studies that suggests viewers are not passive recipients of information, but instead actively engage with and interpret media content based on their own experiences, beliefs, and social contexts. This theory emphasizes the role of the audience in making meaning from media, suggesting that individual interpretations can vary widely even when exposed to the same material."

Characteristics of my Opening Film that suggest individual interpretations 

Technology 

Although social media and technology are commonly perceived in the same way by an audience, we consider that they can also be profoundly analyzed and interpreted by the audience. During our film opening, we have considered including a variety of shots that show technology, such as phones, laptops, headphones, social media apps interaction, TV, etc. We consider that some individuals might have a connection to technology as a way of entertainment since the variety of content shown on social media and the multiple apps that include games that require problem-solving/ analyzing data will eventually lead to this percentage of people feeling identified towards our characters.

 Based on our brainstorming, we came to the conclusion that a large percentage of teenagers have a strong mental and physical dependence on technology, especially their phones. Throughout our film opening, we are going to show how our main character is in constant need of her phone in her hand therefore, the audience might identify with the constant use of technology by our main character since many of them might feel dependent and addicted to it. 

Social Pressure 

The interactions and experiences that are to be presented in our film opening are taking place at school. People could perceive the behavior of our main character based on their own experiences at school. For instance, people might identify with her because of social anxiety they might have experienced before. Others could identify with her being constantly bullied or pushed away from others. Sadly, but probably, some of our audience might identify with the people who bully and enhance the isolation of others. 

Family and Home 

Most of our shots will take place at our main character's home. She will be alone most of the time, and we consider that the audience might interpret her isolation based on their own experiences, such as teenagers who have a weak connection towards their family, young individuals who became independent from a very young age, and people who years earlier experienced isolation and lack of connection, resulting of being always home alone.  

Diaries and Journaling 

The main character's journal is one of the most important symbols in our film opening. People in our audience might identify and interpret journaling as a childish behavior of teenagers, while others, based on their proper experiences, might consider journaling as a waste of time, others might consider it as a supremely important coping mechanism, finally, others might be introduced to a way of entertainment and therapy. 

Sources 

Active audience theory - (Television Studies) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations | Fiveable. (2025). Fiveable.me. https://fiveable.me/key-terms/television-studies/active-audience-theory

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Character Background

Character Background 

Week 3, Blog 1 

Monday, February 10th, 2025

In the previous blogs, I have done some introductory research about how the drama genre works in general, including its characteristics and target audience. Now it is time to focus on our main character and what drives this person to act and make certain decisions which are mostly influenced by the character's background. 

What is the Character Background? 

"Background, for a character, includes the elements of his or her history and experience. Things such as family history, education, work experience, hobbies, etc. can fit into a character's background." 

Who is our character?

Among my partners Fatima, Santina, and Julia, we decided that we wanted our main character to be a teenage girl, and these are some key factors from her past that might have affected her present. 

History and Education 

We consider that our main character is a teenage high school girl who is an immigrant. She is a student from a high school in the United States. She is from a Latin American country in South America.  Her family moved to the United States when she was younger, a couple of years ago. She still keeps with her heritage and her culture. Although it has been some years since she moved, she still misses her past experiences, yet is unsure about how to express them. This double connection to her past and her now present affects her stability and personal growth as a young woman. Her lack of motivation for living is then demonstrated. 

Family and Friendships 

Our main character's family supports her, yet she is alone most of the time. Although sometimes her family tries to communicate with her, she finds it difficult to express herself and open up, she misses the connection she had when she was little and how easy it was before. She feels connections with her friends, yet not at a deep level of trust. This makes her feel not physically alone at all times but it does make her feel lonely emotionally. 

Hobbies and Coping Mechanisms

Our main character finds it difficult to express her feelings and thoughts verbally, yet writing and journaling in her diary has been a coping mechanism in her life since it helps her to capture her exact feelings and understand them better. Her diary represents her life and all the changes she has been through. Some of the pages in her diary have some images and pictures, however, as the pages go on, the colors decrease, and her handwriting gets worse, representing her lack of motivation. She is someone who wants to hold on to her memories, it gives her a sense of comfort.  

Sources

• What is the difference between backstory and background? - Questions - Dramatica. (n.d.). Dramatica.com. https://dramatica.com/questions/what-is-the-difference-between-backstory-and-background

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Drama Target Audience

 Drama Target Audience

Week 2, Blog 4 

Friday, February 7th, 2025

In previous blogs, I have researched the essential characteristics of the drama genre and analyzed/discussed some opening film scenes and credit sequences. It's time to research, analyze, and discuss the genre's target audience. 

Demographics 

• When it comes to age, the target audience is mostly adults 24-45 years old.

• The target audience is both men and women. However, men might feel more interested in a specific type of drama film, like war dramas, but women in romantic dramas. 

• The target audience focuses on middle to upper-class people. 

• Many drama film viewers usually have at least some higher education because these films often require intellectual engagement.

• Usually, urban and suburban residents.

Drama War Film Example

Dunkirk (2017) 

Romantic Drama Film Example 

Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Psychographics 

• Most of its audience are people seeking emotional connection and the development of a character throughout storytelling. 

• The drama genre is also focused mostly on people who are interested in complex themes, social issues, and the morals of a character or group of people. 

• Many individuals also feel connected to or interested in drama films because they inspire them and support the desire for personal growth and empathy for others.

• Many individuals attend film festivals, book clubs, or engage in discussions about societal issues and art.

Specific Interests

• Among the fans of the dramatic films, there is a common admiration towards the art-house films as well as foreign, critically acclaimed films.

• People who enjoy cinematography and it's direction.

• The target audience for drama films also enjoys movies and shows that end up being recognized at award shows such as the Emmy Awards and Oscars.

• Fans seem to like mostly films made by Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan, and Wong Kar-wai.

Poor Things (2023)

Black Swan (2010)

Sources 

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Portfolio Project Schedule

 Portfolio Project Schedule 

Week 2, Blog 3 

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Today, after discussing with my partners, Fatima, Julia, and Santina, we were able to brainstorm ideas about the film, as well as share our responsibilities and times of working on this project. Therefore, we decided to create a schedule to organize everything. Time management is crucial, especially for a long-term project like this. Being organized and aware of when tasks will be completed is essential. In the next 8 weeks, you will see what my group and I will focus on to achieve this. 

To-Do List (in chronological order)

• 4 blog posts per week
• Decide on who will be the actor
• Find a place to film
• Finalize opening details 
• Create a storyboard
• Find music
• Record scenes 
• Find outfits for the actors, or decide on what they will wear
• Buy/create needed props
• Export/edit scenes
• Finalize video (male changes if necessary)
• Create the reflection 

All of these things are what we have to complete in 7 weeks since the first one was the last. This timeline of when everything will be completed will help us remain organized and productive. 

Timeline 

Week 1 (1/29-2/2)

• Complete 2 blog posts
• Start brainstorming ideas for the film opening 

Week 2 (2/3-2/9) 

• Complete 4 blog posts 
• Research film openings for the genre chosen (Drama) 
• Finalize idea of what the story will be about 
• Research on mise-en-scene elements we want to include in our film 
• Meeting with teacher to discuss ideas 
• Set filming dates 

Week 3 (2/10-2/16) 

• Complete 4 blog posts 
• Start working on props for video 
• Finalize actors and clothing they will wear 

Week 4 (2/17-2/13)

• Complete 4 blog posts 
• Start filming 
• Finalize what music we will need 

Week 5 (2/24-3/2) 

• Complete 4 blog posts 
• Continue filming 
• Fix any details needed in terms of production 

Week 6 (3/3-3/9) 

• Complete 4 blog posts 
• Edit/export everything needed 
• Re-shoot scenes (If needed) 

Week 7 (3/10-3/16) 

• Complete 4 blog posts 
• Finish editing film 
• Revise that everything is done
• Begin reflection 

Week 8 (3/17-3/25) 

• Complete 4 blog posts 
• Finish Creative Critical Reflection 
• Research info relating to the reflection 
• Any final touches to the project.

Thoughts

We are determined to support each other throughout this amazing journey. I have challenged myself to think outside the box and express my creativity. I am really excited about the next weeks and what we create. I am determined to learn from my mistakes and always try to do a better job.