AICE Media Studies Blog

 Today, I did the first three panels of my storyboard for my Commercial out by the senior patio near the cafeteria. It was very hot outside and I should have considered how hard it'd be to film on my own but I found my way around it. For prop set up all I really needed to do was have my sketchbook out under my arm and the Sprite bottle itself, of course, nothing major props are very simplistic for this commercial. Before I began filming I looked through my storyboard thoroughly to see and plan out how I'd be able to pull some of the camera angles I have planned to film in. After I did that I tried coming up with ways to set up the camera, First I tried my backpack to place it on but it didn't really work ou t so I put my phone against a pole across the vending machine where I was going to walk across to get to the machine just how my storyboard is laid out and that worked out just fine. It took me a lot of takes just for the first scene, I had some perfect ones but it was i

 First Scene-  During this scene there will be a Medium close up shot of me walking towards the vending machine, spending about 3 seconds walking and then 2 seconds stopping in front of the machine to put a dollar in which then cuts to the second scene. Second Scene-  This scene will include a close up shot of the buttons on the vending machine, having me pressing the buttons on the machine to purchase the drink, again cutting to the next scene. Third Scene- In the third scene the camera will be placed towards the bottom of the vending machine showing a medium close up shot of where the drinks fall out of. The sprite will already be in the shot and I will get down to take it out of the machine. Fourth Scene- In the fourth scene the camera will cut to a medium close up shot of me walking with the drink and my sketchbook to the benches outside of the cafeteria.  Fifth Scene- In the fifth scene the camera will be at a medium close up shot, I sit down on the bench and set down my sprite be

 Props:  The main focus prop for my commercial will be a can or bottle of Sprite,other props may include a sketchbook, a bag, some pencils, and erasers. Costumes:  For costumes, I will wear a simplistic outfit. A skirt, and a sweater, pants/shorts, a t-shirt or a dress. As well as regular low-top converse shoes or mary janes. I will add other accessories to make the outfit a little bit more standing out to the audience in question. I will also wear my hair up in pigtails or a ponytail. Schedule: On 9/20/2021, I created my blog and I worked on the Intro and Group blogs 9/22/2021, I worked on research for my project as a blog and planned out the commercial in this blog 9/24/2021-9/28/2021, I will work on my storyboard and work on my storyboard blog. 9/30/2021-10/4/2021, I will begin filming my commercial and work on completing the filming blogs. 10/6/2021-10/8/2021, I will begin the editing process for my commercial and work on editing blogs. 10/13/2021, I will work on the CCR Reflection

 - I am doing a Sprite commercial. In these commercials, the audience usually sees people partaking in hobbies and activities the individual shown on-screen enjoys (dancing, music, art, etc.) * The people in these commercials wear simplistic everyday outfits like t-shirts, pants, sweaters, tank tops, sneakers, etc. But it is dependent on what activity they are doing. * Props include the Sprite drink itself, Notebooks, Pencils, and Other props depending on what activity the person is doing (ex. Music, would include Keyboards, etc.)  * Their appearances show them heavily focused on what they are doing *The score throughout the commercial is calming beats that convey the calm and focused energy to make the audience feel motivated to follow their dreams and passions. - Conventions and Codes in Sprite Commercials include inserting a shot to show the person in the medium close up shot drinking a can or bottle of sprite, showing them being refreshed from the drink, and cutting to their slogan

 For my Commerical Project, I will work alone. I think its the best way to go for me because I'm not really trusting of other people because I have no actual clue if they'll do the work or not and in the past I've had lots of issues with people not completing what they're supposed to be doing even with my friends. I can't really rely on others so that's why I'm holding full responsibility for this project. Working alone isn't terrible either, on the bright side I won't have to nudge people into doing their work until they get annoyed with me because I hate being a bother to others as well. Being independent also means this project will be my own unique thoughts without interference. I like working out ideas by myself although critique is necessary I want this project to be my own authentic piece and my own authentic ideas. Having other people's ideas doesn't really make this my own and I may not like what others come up with so I trust myself

 Hello, my name is Jennifer and I am a Sophomore at Fort Lauderdale Highschool. I am currently 15 and I am about to turn 16 this week on September 26. I was born here in Florida but my parents are from El Salvador, most of my family members were born there too and have recently moved to the U.S including my two older brothers. I have a cat named Don Gato who was originally a stray but we took him in as a part of our family, he is a really sweet and loving cat and I love having him around for comfort. In my free time, I usually enjoy playing rhythm games or playing random games my brother recommends to me from time to time. I also like napping through most of my days it's a good way to clear my head and to get productive with things after I've awoken. For hobbies, I enjoy editing and drawing, I've always liked drawing since I was really young and I got the inspiration for editing from people on youtube who made cool edits or amvs of random stuff I used to like in the 4th gra