Final blog post creative critical reflection

 

Final Movie

 

Post 35: Reflection

 This film project helped me grow creatively and hands on. I learned so much on how much planning goes into making even a short film, from storyboarding to editing. Seeing the project go from an idea we came up in the middle of our class period to a finished product was rewarding and made all the hard work feel worth it.

If I were to do this project again, I would spend more time on our sound and camera work. Overall, this experience helped me understand filmmaking on a deeper level and showed me how teamwork, patience, and creativity all come together to create a final film. I’m proud of what we created and how much we learned as a group throughout the entire process.

Post 34: Challenges & Solutions

 One of the biggest challenges we faced was time management. Filming took longer than expected, and it was hard to fit everything into our schedule especially while filming after school, we had to arrange rides, were unable to film on our club days or the days someone had work. To solve this, we prioritized the most important scenes and adjusted our shot list. This helped us stay on track without affect the actual quality of the film.

Another challenge was the sound quality. Some clips had background noise that made dialogue hard to hear. We knew we would have to fix this during editing by adjusting audio levels and, in some cases, re-recording sound or muting the scenes. These challenges taught us that some problems are normal in filmmaking, but what really matters is how you find the solutions to these problems.

Post 33: What We Learned as a Team

 Working on this film taught us a lot about teamwork and communication. Everyone had a role, and although it did fluctuate during filming, it only came out well when everyone did their part. If one person was unprepared, it affected the whole group. This showed us how important each responsibility is during a group project.

We also learned how to communicate better under the pressure. There were moments when we disagreed on shots or scenes, but we learned to listen to each other, take criticism and compromise. By the end of the project, we worked more smoothly together and trusted each other’s ideas. This helped us grow not only as better filmmakers but also as teammates.

Post 32: Audience Feedback

 After showing our film to our friends and classmates, we received tons of feedback that helped us understand how the audience viewed our work. Many people said they liked the storyline and thought the film had a clear message. Some viewers mentioned that certain scenes were emotional and easy to understand, which showed that our planning and acting worked well. 

However, we also received constructive criticism. A few people said some scenes could have been louder or clearer, especially the dialogue. Others suggested that we should tighten up a few scenes so the pacing felt smoother and so that it’d flow better. This feedback was helpful because it pointed out things we didn’t notice while looking back and even editing. Overall, the audience feedback helped us see our film from different perspectives and understand how it could be improved for the better.

Post 31: Behind the Scenes Reflection

 Being behind the scenes during filming helped me understand how much work goes into making a movie. When you watch a finished film, you usually only see the actors, but behind the camera there is a constant movement and decision-making on the spot. Crew members had to adjust lighting, camera angles, check and make sure the recorded sounds came out clear, frame shots, and make sure everything looked right before filming even started.

This showed me just how important each role is on set. If the camera wasn’t ready or the sound wasn’t clear, the entire scene had to stop. Working behind the scenes also taught me how important the communication is. Everyone had to stay focused and listen so filming could run as smoothly as possible.