Post #29- Practicing Micro-elements 3(cinematography)

In this clip, I practiced what is known as a tracking shot. This technique will be implemented into my documentary in several locations. Like discussed before, lack of practice is a common mistake amongst producers and with this knowledge, I have decided to conduct an immense amount of practice to avoid making mistakes that are a result of lack of practice. In this shot I followed my actor while she walked through the Hudson high school hallways. However, in my Final Cut, my tracking shots will be used to showcase the cheer team during times of action like performing stunts. By using a tracking shot during these actions, audiences are encouraged to get engaged in the content and its meanings due to camera engagement. By engaging in the content, the encoded meanings stand out to viewers because it is amplified through this shot. In the practice I have conducted, I have recognized that I thrive in tracking shots and conducted a near perfect shot. This gives me confidence as I begin to approach the filming phase of my production. Using this technique is a remarkable way to convey meaning to audiences through active engagement.

The shot below highlights my skill in handheld shots. Handheld shots are a camera technique where the

operator records the shot without the help of a tripod or other stand. This creates a naturally shaky effect. In my excerpt, handhelds will be used to convey excitement to audiences during inserted clips of competitions and practices. By using shaky film during competitions, it can be understood that the people present are feeling excitement as the team heads to victory. By providing the visuals of shaking due to jumping for joy, viewers feel prompted to feel the same. In doing this, audiences are aided in understanding that cheer brings happiness and joy to cheerleaders, which is a deep meaning I have encoded. In my practice I depicted urgency through a handheld by showing shakiness due to intensity or fear. After studying this clip, I have concluded that there is room for improvement within my skillset. The biggest issue I saw was the angle of the camera. In my Final Cut I will integrate a pod shot with the handheld to create a more realistic appeal, causing audiences to feel present and engaged. This allows the encoded meaning to be conveyed seamlessly. With all points being considered, handheld shots are certainly significant in sports documentaries, and I have recognized their ability to transfer correct interpretations of encoded meanings.

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Post #64 -Critical Reflection

The process of constructing this documentary required extensive research, planning, editing, marketing, and further refinement. When researching other products labeled as sports documentaries, I was able to identify what conventions would and would not be included in my products which in return link s to audience engagement. Conventions are elements that are commonly used within a specific genre, and audience engagement refers to the interest, involvement, and emotional connection someone has to a piece of media. I also identified what social groups and issues I would be targeting. During the research phase I studied the documentary " Starting 5". When studying the micro elements within the film, I recognized that the documentary failed to address the emotional aspect of basketball. Instead, the practices and principles of the sport were explored. This ...

Post #25- Gantt Chart For Documentary Excerpt

A Gantt chart is utilized to allow producers and their crews to visualize their schedule and the time in which each phase is taking place. These charts may represent past phases, present, and future. For reference, the Gantt chart attached above is a chart that I have constructed, and it depicts the timeline of my production process. This shows the dates in which I started researching, ended researching, the dates in which I started planning, the date I plan to end planning, the scheduled date to start filming, end filming, and enter post production which leads me to the final upload of my documentary excerpt. By creating this chart, I am able to keep myself on task and follow this timeline so that my audiences build trust in Pridgen Productions, encouraging them to spread positive press and maybe even create fandoms. This can be connected to Henry Jenkins' theory because he believes that audiences are active media consumers who share, interpret, and apply content within fi...

Post #32- Interview Questions

I have reached the stage of my production process where I have begun to consider what questions my interviewees will be asked in order to inspire their responses in which will develop the meaning I have encoded. To ensure I evoke immense emotion from my interviewees, I have constructed meaningful questions that will develop the deep narrative rather than surface level content. Since I have encoded a deep narrative, I have decided to use this as my unique selling point. This is considered a unique selling point because a common mistake many producers make is not including a deep narrative to their film and instead focusing on the principles of the sport. Therefore, including this detail makes my product appealing to a significant amount of people and creates emotional connections between the audience and documentary. After taking these factors into consideration, the following questions are being considered to include in my final product. - What is cheerleading and what...

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