Film Opening & CCRs

Film Opening : Film Opening Link

CCR #1 Questions 1 & 2 ( Sebastian Fernandez de Gaeo and Alejandro Gonzalez helped me make the CCR #1) :CCR #1 Link

CCR #2 Questions 3 & 4: CCR #2 Link

Post Production of the CCRs

Editing the CCRs was the next step, after recording them to improve clarity and organization. First, we edited the first CCR into a talk show format to create a natural flow, by removing excess pauses, timing adjustments for questions, and ensuring that it flowed smoothly like an actual talk show.


Small adjustments were made during the editing process. As we recorded the CCR in specific clothes to be like a talk show vibe, we wanted the end product to appear polished and professional. So, we needed to have a number of things to do to achieve that goal. First, we had to trim clips carefully to make sure that each clip had proper framing. Second, we had to ensure that all of the clips were viewed as clearly as possible by the audience.


The second CCR, for the editing portion I created a PowerPoint presentation. Then I added the voiceover recording for each slide to explain what each slide was about.

Final Reflection on the Project

Looking back on the whole project I feel that working through the process was a good experience. From the beginning planning, writing the script, to filming to the final editing of the CCRs I learned about how much effort goes into making like even a short film opening. At every stage of the project there was planning and teamwork involved to make sure that each part of the project ended up fitting together as part of the final product.


An important part of my experience was gaining knowledge of the technical aspects of film production, how to use a Canon camera, as well as recording devices to get the best footage as possible. In addition, I learned that various editing techniques including sound syncing and color grading would impact the pace and emotional tone of a scene.


I am very content with how the project turned out. There were many stages of production like pre production, Production, post production, and making the CCRs that will allow me to better understand how to produce a film and how certain creative decisions will affect the final outcome.

CCR Production Process

We wanted our CCR to feel engaging and different than a typical interview, so for the production of our first CCR, we made this week in a talk show format, similar to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, by having a host interview a guest about their film and creative process.


In order to better fit the vibe of the interview format. We wore formal clothes like business suits to appear more like an actual talk show. By doing this, we made the overall look and feel of the interview more professional, which made the CCR better than what we expected it to be.

My second CCR, was done in a PowerPoint. The PowerPoint has a voice over talking about my ideas. The PowerPoint slides explain how I developed as a producer and used technology in the production. I chose to do it this way because it allowed me to arrange my ideas in order with images, while I would give narration for everything.

CCR #2 Research

Our way of reaching our target audience was through the genre of the film. Since the film is an action/comedy it can get the attention from many different ages, young viewers are a very strong part of our target audience due to the theme of cars and the underground racing culture. Most older viewers don't typically have much interest in modified cars or loud street racing.


When deciding how we were gonna approach the project, we wanted a audience that would connect with how street racing from the early 2000s felt like. Paulie, the main character is someone who viewers can connect with because he's a teenager in search of a cool looking modified car to become part of the car culture.


We are amateur filmmakers, and need a way of making out film public so that people can see. This will allow the audience of the film to watch and share it easily. In addition, we plan to use YouTube, because its an affordable place for people starting off to use.

CCR production ideas

For my first CCR, which will has questions 1 and 2, I am creating a talk show style video. My inspiration for it was The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where there is a host interviewing a guest about their films.


I choose this method because I thought it would be better to whoever is watching it. Also, rather than just reading the answers, they way we will do the interview will allow for a better explanation of the ideas through conversation. Further, this format gives an opportunity to create a more entertaining video, while still being able to answer the necessary questions regarding the film.


For my second CCR which has questions 3 and 4 I will make a presentation that I can give examples of how my production skillset has evolved, and the technologies that I utilized throughout the course of my film. In addition to my voice, the slides that will have behind the scenes of the project.

CCR #4 Research

CCR #4: How did you integrate technology – software, hardware and online, in this project?

While producing the project, we made use of technology. We used snapchat and WhatsApp to communicate between our group. For editing we used Premier Pro. As for our equipment we used a canon camera and microphones.


Like I said before, I am certified on Premier Pro, so it just made sense to use it. Since I have a lot of experience with the program, there wasn't too much trouble when editing. This is one of my first messing with color grading.


Our equipment definitely helped us a lot to get that crisp look at our project. The camera helped us get better quality in our shots. As for the microphone, it helped us get that incredibly good sound quality for the car sounds, the car sounds play a significant role in the film. Getting that sound of the cars right is so important because you don't first see a modified car, you hear it far away screaming at that high RPM and then you see it.

CCR #3 Research

CCR #3: How did your production skills develop through this project?

My production skills developed a lot while working on this project including filming, shot planning and use of editing software. When we first began this project, my shot planning skills wasn't the best and I didn't really have any experience thinking about how each angle of a shot might affect the outcome of a scene. I found while filming that shot composition and camera placement was really important to make a scene look more professional.


What I learned the most, is how to prepare before you shoot a scene properly. By thinking of what the shots are going to be. I also learned how important the places you shoot at matter when filming. For example, all the scenes we shot were at places I scouted before filming to make sure that the footage would look good.


Since I didn't finish my presentation for the CCR, I didn't developed my script yet. After I finish my presentation, I will build a script to go with the slides. This will help to make sure that what I say matches the points in the presentation.