CCR Question 1 Script

 I will be honest and admit I am not the best at writing scripts and most of the time it is hard for me to stick to them so instead I've kind of cooked up an outline of the video which is more or less the same type of thing. 

"How Does Your Product Use or Challenge Conventions and Represent Social Groups or Issues?"

1. Introduction

• Opening Scene: Show some action shots of gym or football training, and players working together. Explain that this video will talk about how the film follows or changes the usual sports film rules and how it shows different social groups or problems. Mention that the video will cover both sticking to sports movie rules and doing something different.

2. Genre Conventions in Sports Films

• Explain Sports Genre Rules:Talk about what’s common in sports movies: training scenes, games, underdog stories, teamwork, and growth. Mention famous sports movies like Rocky. Discuss how these movies usually show people overcoming hard times and winning.
• Visuals to Include: Show clips of famous sports movies with training or winning moments.

3. How Your Film Uses and Changes Conventions

• Using Conventions: Talk about how your film uses some of the usual sports movie ideas like training, teamwork, and big games.
• Changing Conventions: Explain how your film doesn’t do the usual “underdog wins” story. Focus on a team that’s already good and focuses on self-reflection and self-wellness within a friendship.
• Visuals to Include: Show clips of characters having brotherly moments instead of just winning.

4. Conclusion

• Wrap-Up: Recap how the film uses and changes sports movie rules. Remind viewers that showing diversity and relationships in sports films is important.
• Closing Thoughts: mention how the film shows a more real view of athletes, showing both their wins and what happens behind them.
• Visuals to Include: Show final scenes of the friends supporting each other.

Post-production process 2

Choosing the right font for the credits and title in the opening is important for setting the vibe of the film. The font should match the style and mood of the movie while also being easy to read.

For a sports football gym thing, I'm leaning towards picking a bold, simple font that shows strength. A clean, simpler font works well because it looks classic and strong. I'm trying to avoid fonts that are too fancy or hard to read since they can distract from the action.

For the title, I'm using a font that feels sporty, something that matches the gym setting. The credits could use the same font but a simpler version so they don’t draw too much attention.

The font placement is also important. If the opening is full of action, the credits should be placed where they won’t cover important parts of the scene. Using colors that stand out, like white text on a darker background, helps make the text easy to see without interrupting the action while also displaying an eye-pleasing contrast. It should fit in with the look and feel of the rest of the film.

I know the font I'm going to use but I still don't know where to do the title drop.

Post-production process 1

I sorted all my clips into groups like wide shots, close-ups, and action shots. Then, I put together a rough cut, picking the best moments and making sure the pace was okay.

Sound is really important, so some foley sounds I made of weights clanging, running on grass, and shoes squeaking to make it feel real. I also chose music that matches the energy, it's an instrumental cover of New Year's Day by U2.

Color Schemes

 For the lighting/color scheme, I'm using warm yellow lighting with a light grain filter rather than opting for darker greys and blues like most sports movies use. I love the vibe it gives off in the film The Iron Claw (2023) and it inspired me to use it in my own project. 

To make my film look warm and rich, highlighted to bring out warmth without making the colors too strong. I'm also adding a light-grain effect to mimic old film, giving the visuals a soft, nostalgic/memory feel.

Shadows should be dark but not too dark, so you can still see the details. Highlights can't become too bright, especially in scenes with strong lighting. Instead of making the shadows completely black, I made them softer.

Production Process Three

On Day 3 of filming, we decided to head to the gym to capture more intense scenes. We focused on getting multiple shots of us pushing each other while working out hard. From lifting weights to motivating each other, I wanted to show effort, friendship, and determination in every shot. The gym provided a great backdrop for these high-energy moments, and we made sure to film from different angles to really highlight the intensity of our workout and the effort that was being given.

We still need to shoot at the football fields, and my next blogs will cover that process. So far, this is where the real stuff starts to pick up, and I'm excited to see my vision start to come together. Every day of filming brings me closer to the final project, and I can't wait to see it.

Production Process Two

Today was the second day of filming, and we spent our Friday night at the track, shooting more footage for the project. It was calm, with the cool evening air making it a great time to be out there running. We focused on getting different angles of our movements, including wide shots of the track and close-ups of our strides. As well as two shots of us running side by side. The goal was to make the footage feel engaging. It was tiring but exciting to see our effort reflected in the quality of the shots and how they turned out. I'm looking forward to seeing how they are going too fit into the final project.

Production Process One

 The first day we started filming me and Lucas went out to a running path and workout bars to film some scenes of us there.

 We planned out our shots and recorded ourselves running and exercising. At the workout bars, we did pull-ups and dips, making sure to get different angles. It took some time, but we were excited about the footage we got.

On the second day of filming, we will go to the track to record our scenes. We’ll film different angles of running to make the shots more interesting and focus on not being too repetitive to keep things different and fresh.