Production Check #2

Pitch and Approval: While I had previously planned upon working alone, this is no longer this case. For the production of this film,  I will be working with both Ali Banach and Pranava Mallu. Instead of working on a sole idea presented by my group mates, we have decided to combine our original three ideas into one. Our overall concept is the human experiences (more specifically, coming of age), but the concept of beauty will be incorporated. The latter of the two ideas mentioned was my original concept I was going to represent within my film. We decided to combine ideas & not simply stick to one because we deemed one's understanding/perception of beauty to be a large portion of coming of age. A person learning & understanding to love their own beauty from the beauty of those around them is something to be learned when aging, but does not cease past teen years. Plot is fairly simply in that we decided upon two separate characters with lives that juxtapose one another.  By having such characters, this will allow for an analysis of the similar and different aspect each human experiences.  What wish to accomplish through this is the acknowledgement of common issues that most can identify with when regarding the human experience. This is why the idea of beauty and beauty standards fits in so well.

 Physical Production: For this task, roles will be rotated. However, those strongest in certain areas will be sure to take the lead here & there to make sure our final product is as desired. I decided upon the role of sound designer while both Pranava and Ali are interested in cinematographer. If possible, one of them may shift to director. Writing and editing will be done as a group so that all input regarding how the film should be display is taken into consideration. For the larger contrast we wish to portray in our audience, I think it would be extremely interesting to have two actors that appear completely different. This further drives home this idea of beauty. For example, one character could desire to look completely opposite & vice versa, showing that what these character do not find attractive about themselves may be enviable to other. I imagine my other group mates have ideals they wish to incorporate for cast, locations, etc. which will be worked out when creating our story board and script.

Technical Planning:  The focus on coming of age is large enough to reach out to those who have already come of age. If not that alone, the integration of the human experience is something that most viewers should be able to identify with (unless, of course, they're aliens...). Seeing as coming of age is already a genre, we will follow the conventions of it to make sure it is a well fitting film that abides by the already laid-out themes. Despite attempting to focus largely on the differences, many similarities will be brought to light to convey that deep down many of us are similar. I believe sound can be effective in conveying this, for similar or even perhaps completely opposite sounds can be utilized when portraying the daily routines of our character's lives. Perhaps harsher sounds for one life, more pleasing sounds for another. Our schedule will follow the one we have been given in class.


Reflection, Evaluation, & Integration of Choices: I think my decision of focusing upon sound design will add a unique element to my group's film. Sound (primarily music) can easily change the mood of the film, which will be especially relevant in the editing stage. My concentration is the use of color. In regards to a strength, my choice in sounds can make a scene all the more memorable. When it comes to weaknesses, I think having partners that are little less enthusiastic about sound can make it hard to get input on whether or not I have chosen the correct score or perhaps simple sound effects. However, I think this is only a minor weakness and can easily be overcome.