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.

Casting

Casting the characters in my film opening was easy because both were based on me and my best friend. Since the characters are young student-athletes like us, it made sense for us to play the roles. Our real-life friendship would make the on-screen connection feel natural, and being athletes ourselves helped make the story more realistic. Choosing ourselves also made the casting process simple since we already understood the characters and their experiences.

We already understand each other’s personalities and emotions, making our scenes more believable.

Since we are both athletes, we can give an accurate portrayal of the physical side of our roles without needing to pretend or train leading up to filming. Our own experiences matched the story, making it easier to act. Choosing ourselves also made casting simple since I didn’t need to find other actors or explain the vision to someone else. It'll the film personal, relatable, and true to our real lives.

Planning Audio

 My plan for audio is to use most of the real sounds that are made while doing the drills but I am also planning on creating some foley sounds with the grass on the field to enhance some of the audio like footsteps on the grass. I am planning to use the same method in the weight room with the weights and dumbells clanking together.

Planning Mis-en-scene Elements Pt.2

 Props: For the props in my film opening I will use a football, cones, a speaker, and a ladder.

Lighting: For the lighting, I am going to use a more yellow warm lighting with a light grain filter rather than opting with 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. 

Planning Mis-en-scene Elements

 Costumes: The clothes I have in mind are similar for both characters, both containing sleeveless shirts, athletic shorts, football cleats, and in other scenes workout shoes. Lucas is going to wear cleaner more fit, nice clothes; Benjamin is going to wear more gritty and old-school clothes like shirts with cut sleeves.

Sets: For the filming locations I'm planning to film at Tequesta Trace Park, which includes the football field and the track which will be used for filming the football drill and running scenes. As well as the weight room which will be used for the workout/gym scenes at my school 

Development Of Characters

              The two main characters are football players Benjamin and Lucas. 

NamIng:

I did not think too much about naming the characters due to the plot and characters being inspired by my real life, therefore I chose my own name and my real-life best friend's name as well.

How my characters will be developed:

Throughout the film's opening, the characters will be developed through dialogue and the music that will play during their montage. The two best friends also have a handshake which will show how good of a relationship they have as well as the motivating dialogue they will be exchanging before, during, and after their workouts.

(we will look a lot cooler than this)