CCR Production

CCR #1 and #2

For the first 2 CCRs, I'm planning to film myself being "interviewed on the red carpet". Once the paparazzi snap some pictures of me, a reporter will approach me. They will initiate conversation and they will ask me both CCR question #1 and #2.

I will likely use the front door of my house for filming this part. I will be wearing a dress, suggesting a formal vibe to the video. A red blanket would be placed on the floor to indicate the red carpet setting. The flashes at the beginning of the film suggest paparazzi are taking pictures of someone important. The lighting will be unnatural but bright, this suggests a nighttime event that uses indoor lighting.

CCR #3 and #4

For CCRs 3 and 4, I came up with the idea of doing a "YouTube video" where I read and respond to fan mail. My initial idea was to do a video of myself and the part where I read the letter and respond would be in a voiceover until I realized I wouldn't actually be talking to the camera.

For these CCRs, I will break the 4th wall by talking directly to the camera. Youtube videos have a light and welcoming feel, so I plan to film them in my room. I will introduce that today my "channel" I will be reading and responding to fan mail. In the video I open a fan letter and read the letter out loud. I then respond out loud talking to the camera. The letter from the fan will contain the CCR #3 and 4 

CCR#4

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

Over the shoulder shot shows me, Brianna continuing to write the letter.

Brianna: (Voiceover of the words as she writes) For software, I didn't use many resources as I only stuck to using Adobe Premier Pro for editing. This helped keep my film organized by not using many different applications and having my clips all around the place. For hardware, I did a similar thing by only using one camera and a tripod. I used a high-end camera for filming and only filmed with that camera because I found that using different cameras for filming would create an inconsistent look, as different cameras also have different qualities. As for software, my group members and I used word to create and share our script, making it available for all of use to edit. We also used whataspp to share all of the clips, where we could easily download them to our phones, this makes the clips accessible to all of us. Thank you for writing to me, I'll answer any more questions you might have. Good luck in future filmmaking! Sincerely, Brianna

Brianna folds the letter and seals the envelope.

The mise-en-scene of the scene

CCR#3 Script

 How did your production skills develop throughout this project?

Scene opens in a room shooting the shot from behind me, Brianna, showing tons of letters and envelopes.

Door opens

Mom: Some more packages came in the mail for you today.

Brianna: Oh my god, more fan mail?

Mom: Looks like it.

Brianna: (pointing at the floor next to me) Alright, just set them down there, please.

Brianna opens a letter

Sender: (Brianna begins reading and a voiceover of the letter is heard) Dear Brianna, I've recently seen your film and it has really inspired me. I just love the message that it sends. I'm starting to get into filming, so if you don't mind, I have a couple of questions I would like to ask you. First of all, how did your production skills develop throughout this project? How did you integrate technologies – software, hardware, and online – in this project? Sincerely, Lily Everett

Brianna begins writing

Brianna: (Voiceover of the words Brianna writes) Dear Lily, I'm really glad that you reached out to me, I love hearing my fans' opinions on my films and I will gladly answer any questions for you. Throughout my project my production skills have developed in a variety of ways. As for the pre-production process, I've learned how to write scripts which has helped me learn how to balance exposition and intrigue in a short timeframe. I've also learned a lot about storyboards, which helps me plan each shot and helps me gain a better understanding of how I would like my film to turn out. During the production process I have become familiar with cameras, learning how to use them and how different shots and angles create certain effects. I have also learned how to use mise-en-scene to send messages, provide background, or convey feelings through my film. In the post-production process, I have learned how to effectively use editing techniques to maintain engagement as well as layering sound effects and dialogue to enhance the atmosphere.

What one of my shots will look like

CCR #2

How does your product engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text?

Reporter: I love that! One more question?

Brianna: (enthusiastically) Go for it.

Reporter: How does your product engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text?

Brianna: Well, my product engages with audiences through messages that may resonate with them. As it is a coming-of-age film, it tackles the challenges that many teens face. As the audience has likely faced similar challenges themselves, it engages with them through relatable messages. I plan for my film to be distributed on several streaming platforms, such as YouTube, Peacock, Netflix, and Hulu. This will make it accessible to more people. It will also be aired on cable channels for scheduled viewing.     

Reporter: (agreeable tone) That's a good idea; that way, your film can reach a larger audience. 

Brianna: Exactly!

Reporter: Well, thank you for your time. Have a great night!

Brianna: (Happy) Of course. Goodbye!!

What CCR#1 and 2 should look like

Group Meeting #2

Today in class we had our second and final group meeting. My partners were Gabriel L, Julia, Ryan, and Hannah. I think we did a good job putting our ideas out there.

Something we discussed was the CCR, and we all had good ideas for our CCR. Julia, Hannah, and Ryan all said that they are thinking of doing a podcast, while Gabriel is thinking of doing a gameshow. Another thing we focused on were obstacles each of us faced while filming and how we fixed it. For example, Hannah tried to make fake blood for her project, but it turned out really runny and not the right color. She and her group decided they should try to make a new batch and luckily that one looked much better.

A picture of the group meeting and my group member Ryan K.

CCR #1

Question

How does your product use or challenge conventions and how does it represent social groups or issues?

Script

I walk onto the red carpet of the Oscars 2026, as the paparazzi flash pictures of me and thousands of questions fill the air.

After I strike a pose, a reporter approaches me to interview me.

Interviewer: Brianna Federici! I know the night just started, but how's your first Oscars going.

Brianna (me): So far it's been really fun. I'm genuinely so honored to be here and have this amazing opportunity.

Interviewer: That's great, now would you mind be asking a few questions?

Brianna: (enthusiastically) Of course not, go right ahead!

Interviewer: I was wondering, how does your product use or challenge conventions and how does it represent social groups or issues?

Brianna: (Passionately) I'm actually really happy you asked that. The main message in my film is the pressures of being a teenager and the struggles that come along with it. As it's a coming of age film, it explores the theme of self-discovery, bullying, and peer pressure through the main character's, experience as she tries to find her place in the world and deal with the peer pressure of her so-called "friends". The mise-en-scene we used for Sammy reflects how she's different from the other girls through her all black outfit, contrary to Sophia and Vicky's bright pink outfits. Coming-of-age films also demonstrate relatable experiences where audiences can connect to the characters' struggles. The montage in the beginning of the film is used to capture a teenage-like feel, which is consistent for coming-of age films as they are mainly centered around teenagers.

Interviewer: (enthusiastically) Wow, I really like that!

Brianna: Thank you!! Yea, so in my film the main character is a girl who's slightly different from the other two characters. She's kind of shut off from people and doesn't try hard to fit in, while the other two characters are classic mean girls. In the film, the two mean girls pressure the main character into drinking alcohol for the first time. It really conveys the issue of peer pressures and it dives into the life of teenagers and the classic cliques. The purpose in my film is the represent teens and show the struggles they face silently and the overall pressures of being a teen.

Interviewer: Yea, bullying and peer pressure is are both really strong messages, I definitely think there should be more awareness of it, and your film seems to capture that.

Brianna: I completely agree, my hope is that my film successfully spreads awareness and we all just try to do the right thing and treat others with kindness.

Post-Production Editing #2

The previous blog discussed the start of the editing process. Yesterday, as we began editing, I first focused on the sound and cropping scenes. Today, I'm starting to edit the opening shots and putting the majority of the clips together. 

As the opening scene is a montage, no sound will be needed, so when editing, I had to mute the shots. Once we get copyrights to the song, we will edit the song into the scene. I also had to crop a few of the opening shots so that they didn't run too long and so that the sound of "3,2,1" wasn't in the background of the beginning of the scene. I also began putting all of the clips in order and editing them together.  

Editing the clips together

Muting Montage scene