AICE Media Studies

Welcome to our filming blog, where we take you behind the scenes of our latest project shot at the beautiful Easterlin Park located in Oakland, Florida. Our story revolves around a mysterious case unfolding amidst the serene backdrop of nature. Let's dive into the storyboard breakdown to see how we captured the essence of this gripping narrative.   Scene 1:   Shot 1: We kick off with an establishing shot, showcasing the lush surroundings of Easterlin Park, setting the stage for our unfolding drama.   Shot 2: People gather, their curiosity piqued, as they observe something of interest.   Shot 3: Over-the-shoulder shot captures an intense conversation unfolding among our characters, hinting at the tension to come.   Shot 4: The group reaches a consensus on their plan of action, laying the groundwork for the investigation ahead.   Shot 5: A forensic photographer outlines their strategy, emphasizing the importance of their stay in the park.   Shot ...

 Hey there! Back with an update on our filming progress. We kicked off today by shooting scene 1, as we agreed to split filming across several days due to everyone's limited availability. Also, since we needed specific lighting close to sundown, spreading out the filming was essential. Scene 1 was thankfully short, so it didn't demand too much from us today. I took on the role of Detective Carter, for which I had prepared the appropriate attire based on my earlier research. However, I ran into a snag when I couldn't find a tie to complete the look. Luckily, one of our groupmates had an extra tie on hand, saving the day. Once we all gathered at the filming location, we scouted for the perfect spot and set up the tripod along with other equipment and props. With everything in place, we decided to run through the dialogue and do a practice run of the scene to ensure smooth execution during filming. Thankfully, our rehearsal paid off, and the actual filming went smoothly, allow...

Hey there blog, I'm back again to share our latest filming adventures! Today marked the continuation of our film project, as we delved into shooting the second scene. Fortunately, the location for this scene aligned with our previous one, making it easy for everyone to arrive promptly. However, since this scene didn't involve all members from last time, one actor wasn't needed, simplifying our setup. With fewer actors involved this time, the rest of us could focus on operating the camera, ensuring we captured the scene perfectly. This division of labor allowed those of us in front of the camera to concentrate solely on our acting performances. Just like last time, we stuck to our tried-and-tested method of rehearsing the scene multiple times before committing to a final take. We learned from past experience that this approach yielded much better results. Given that this scene carried significant weight in the film, it required more dialogue and intricate movements from me c...

 Hey there! I'm back with an update. Today, I delved into researching music for the film. Since it's mostly dialogue-driven, I focused on finding instrumental tracks that fit the genre well – quieter tunes with ambient sounds. I scoured various music platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and SoundCloud and found some promising songs. However, I hit a roadblock when I realized I needed  permission to use certain tracks, which can take time to obtain. So, I shifted gears and looked for copyright-free or royalty-free music on YouTube, which offered more info and an easier search process. I started compiling a list of potential songs to streamline the selection process and plan to share it with the group for input. Considering using multiple songs to add variety crossed my mind too. After narrowing down the list to five tracks, I'll present it to the group tomorrow. That's the update for today, catch you later!

 Hey there, just checking in! Today, our group dove into prepping for filming by researching the supplies we'll need, like props and tools for different scenes. First up, I looked into costumes since I'll be playing the detective role. Turns out, detectives don't wear uniforms like officers; instead, they usually go for suits or formal wear. Good news is, I've got some formal shirts and pants that'll work perfectly. Then, we discussed filming tools. Since pro cameras were out of our budget, we're using a groupmate's iPhone, which has a decent camera. But we still needed stability gear, so we're getting a tripod stand and a gimbal stabilizer for those moving shots. The stabilizer was a bit pricey, but I found a cheaper option online. Next, we brainstormed props for the scenes. We'll definitely need biodegradable white paint or tape for outlines, and we're considering red paint for blood, though we're not set on that yet. Luckily, these items a...

  Scene 1: Shot 1 - Establishing shot of the location. Shot 2 - People looking down to observe. Shot 3 - Over-the-shoulder shot during the conversation. Shot 4 - The group agrees on the plan. Shot 5 - Forensic photographer stating how they will stay. Shot 6 - The group splitting up into pairs. Scene 2: Shot 7 - Detective Carter walking in the woods. Shot 8 - Detective Carter reflects on the difficulty of the case. Shot 9 - Detective Carter acknowledges Officer Morgan. Shot 10 - Officer Morgan makes a creepy remark. Shot 11 - The pair begins searching for clues. Shot 12 - Detective Carter crouches down and investigates. Shot 13 - Detective calls out to Officer Morgan. Shot 14 - Detective Carter stands up and turns around. Shot 15 - Detective Carter gets stabbed by a mysterious man. Shot 16 - Blood starts dripping indicating that Detective Carter was injured. Shot 17 - Detective Carter's shocked expression. Shot 18 - The scene ends showing a different part of the forest. Scene 3: Sho...

Hello again, everyone! We will be thinking about title design for our short film. Going into this, we knew that we were trying to mainly follow the horror genre, with a hint of mystery . As a reminder, our script  is about two detectives, a officer, forensic photographer, and criminalist . That discover an unusual    Thanks to our extensive research on the genre, we were able to take reference and inspiration from the movies and titles we had studied. We knew that our title needed to be suspenseful and give a little bit of insight as to what our story would be about, with a suspenseful cover design and title design. This could be illustrated in the title by putting blood stains on cover and mysterious person looking and detectives in fear on cover design with body. The opening credits of this film will begin with t he title of this film which will be Whispers In The Woods that will have a faded in whispering sound in the opening scene. It will be in bold all cap...