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Act I Shot List Having this shot list, helped to fully plan out this entire film. A shot list is basically a document that scheme everything that happens in a particular scene of a film, or video by narrating each shot in a certain film or video. For Instance, there's 3 beats. The beats are the opening image, theme stated and the set up.       

  Script Using the script helped the actors remember their parts and study it. In the image it's showcasing the beginning of the film. In the beginning, the main character Amari is walking while the main tragic events are being shown with a flashback.

  Audience Doing this section of this word document, topics like the demographics and psychographics were  discussed. To start off, the age for this film was 13+ or mature teenagers and adults. The social class/status is lower class. Additionally, the economic status is individuals who'll do anything to put food on the table. The audience was engaged by having a unique hook, promoting on social media platforms, OQ Codes and flyers, billboards and posters. Furthermore, the film was marketed by staring it in a movie theater, partnering with amazon and Netflix, advertising on Instagram, Facebook etc. This film is available on Hulu, regal movie theaters and tv screens.

  The Characters Amari appearance is black, African American, average 5'6 height. He's facial expressions is tense and angry. His voice quality is a low distinctive voice. Abilities- sneaky, cunning, good at basketball and football. Lifestyle interests- Starting a big family, moving loved ones out the hood and giving back the  community.

Different Scenes There was a tremendous amount of important scenes but these scenes in the image provided were more particular. Starting off, the opening image. In the opening image was Amari at PHS walking around thinking endlessly about his past. Next, the Theme-Stated, when the flashbacks of the traumatic events were shown. Such as, one of the flashbacks was Amari getting arrested. Thirdly, the Set-up. This was very crucial, the set up was in a sunny area where teenagers/high schoolers were. Lastly, the hook was Kandace saying she's pregnant.   

Firstly, here's the general information of this  film. During the process of this film, we made an extent amount of transformations as a group, one of them was the title of the movie. Before the title was "Blood on my block" then it was altered to "What Could've Been". Having this new title, impacted the film in a more positive light. You're probably wondering how? Well, 'What Could've Been" supports the genre more efficiently as well as the connotations that was displayed in the film.  

  Film Opening On this slide, the production logo was produced. Our production logo is called three-point production. Having that logo really represented our company. It was something simple, modern but also not too basic at the same time. The name is Three Point Production because it's three of us in a group collaborating.

  Script  During these scenes, tense moments were arising. Such as, after Kandace break the immersing news Amari stormed off. Then the aggressive officer identifies and arrests Amari.

  Me and my team created a storyboard about most of the scenes that's in our film. This helped to fully structure the film, as well as contributing to the outcome of the film. 

Camera Framing  Framing in a film is very essential. This is the arrangement and position of subjects in a shot. Some important elements of this are firstly, the size of the object. Next the association between the characters. Lastly, how balanced the shot is, for instance, the frame has elements on the left, right or both sides of the frame. Some examples of camera framing are a One shot, two shot, three shot etc. Starting off, a one-shot features one character alone in a frame, this can highlight key characters or the main character. Next a two shot is when 2 characters are visible in a frame. This can create a visible relationship between the 2 characters. Lastly, a three shot, this is when 3 individuals are in a shot clearly. It spotlights 3 characters.

  Camera Shot sizes  Shot sizes are how much of the setting or subject is presented inside a video, photo etc. IN class we made a storyboard that shows all the components of camera shot sizes. Such as, a establishing shot, Having an establishing shot is critical to a film. Pondering how? Well, it shows the location in the opening scene of the film. 

Camera Angles  Camera Angles can help to transform an entire shot. In the picture is a storyboard. Those are the elements of Camera Angles. Such as, Dutch angle, low angle, eye level shot etc. A Dutch angle shot is when the camera is tilted to one side. This can give the audience a sensation of discomfort or confusion. A low angle shot is when the camera placed below the eyeline and further, pointing upwards. Low angles shots can make the protagonist more powerful or the villain. Also, enlarge the height of an object.  Lastly, a eye level shot is when the camera is placed within the same height of an eye. This is used to initiate emotions from the audience. 

  Introduction Paragraph     The strongest elements are how the characters costume coordinate's and supports the genre of the film (horror). In Addition, the character Abraham (the doppelgänger of Gabe) was holding a bat. Which symbolizes that he's the bad guy/ antagonist. Adding on, red (the doppelgänger of Adelaide) was holding gold scissors throughout her part in the movie. Like the bat, the scissors also symbolizes that she is another antagonist. The audience can infer that could be used as a murder weapon too. The director supports the genre with the elements of makeup, setting, acting, costume, because the doppelgänger Umbrae.  (Umbrae)  (Abraham)  Second Paragraph Doing this activity was very informational. It gave me more if a background on things the audience doesn't realize. Something so simple can support a genre. Such as, the character's costume. Costumes can also, have the audience infer who the character is, or help give an insight o...

 Introduction Paragraph Setting in film is the time and place in which a story is told. Setting is significant because it can rapidly create a situation or mood. It can also, help the target audience recognize the actions and emotional lives of characters in the story. Moreover, the 3 elements of setting are time, place and surroundings. Also, setting can be identified through the exposition of a story.   Second Paragraph In this picture, in the movie Us, it took place Los Angeles, California. Adeliade Wilson (Or Red) stated that the family was going on a family vacation to California. The geography of the setting had a lot of flat land with a lot trees. Also, hilly mountains. The time of day in this scene, was during dark time. In the 2nd picture, the time period was modern times.  Reflection The modern values are family bonding times. It's good for family to spend time quality time with each other. In conclusion, this lesson was very helpful.

Introduction Paragraph Makeup in film is details used by the actors for cosmetics purposes and making characters into the proper appearance for the character their playing. Makeup is significant to film because it helps to convey the overall personality of all the characters to the target audience. Furthermore, it can help to certify that the actor can be distinguishable and also acknowledgeable by the undivided audience.  Second Paragraph   With these 2 examples, in this film they used makeup to support the film's genre. In these pictures, Umbrae makeup is dark black with black under eye.  Reflection  Additionally, black can symbolize fear, misfortune and rebellion. This connotation supports Umbrae character since she's one of the main analogists. This lesson was very helpful.