Editing the Commercial

Today was the day we edited our footage into a proper commercial. We begun my opening up our laptop. We then opened IMovie then opened up all of our footage. And selected what clips we would be using. We took multiple tales of each shot so we could have options if anything didn’t meet our expectations. And we then dumped the clips that the group agreed on. And arranged the clips in the correct orders. We then viewed the commercial as one 25 second clip and saw a few issues.

We noticed the choppiness of the jump cuts. We looked into adding transitions and viewed our options. We then added a fade in transition between scene 2 and 3. And a cross blur transition between scene 5 and 6. We also left the ones that looked more smooth with jump cuts. So we had cross blur, fade in, and jump cut transitions. We then added sounds. It was a pre-made IMovie sound effect it was the sound of a symbole crashing. We also inserted text. This text said “America runs on Dunkin”.

Now I will tell about all the issues we had in the editing process. To begin we had the school computer we selected to use not work. So we had to get one of our group members to let us use their laptop. We also had to select a editing software to use we considered downloading one but ended up using IMovie. This means if we have any issues we can’t receive help because our teachers only know how to use pinnacle studios. Another issue was the worry that the laptop would die because it was low on battery. And finally not all of our clips met our expectations and if we had the time we would refilm and fix the issues but we are satisfied with the result even if it’s not perfect.

StoryBoard for Commerical

Angles used: over the shoulder, pan, Dutch

Movement: tracking movement

Shots: long shot, 2 person shot,medium shot

Transitions: jump cut, fade, fade out 

Planning Blog for Dunkin Donuts Commercial

We will be making a Dunkin Donuts commercial. In order to plan for this commercial, we will be explaining the different aspects of the film shoot.The purpose of planning is to get all of our thoughts out and have detail. With detail it will make the actual filming easier, because with an outline, we already know in advance what we need for our commercial. Having more detail in our plan is better due to the fact that our filming can be done more efficiently. Story boarding is also effective because its a vision on what the actors will being preforming. Both methods of an outline and story boarding are effective because a lot of detail goes into the plans. 

• Props: out props will include a Dunkin Donuts coffee, and a Dunkin Donuts doughnut box. This is product placement and our subject. 
• Costumes: Casual clothing that's school appropriate. To represent the everyday student getting Dunkin. 
• Schedule: 10/10 planning blog, 10/14 Story board, 10/17 story boarding approval, 10/22 filming on campus, 10/24 editing, 10/28 submission. 
• Location List: Senior patio, Main hallway walking in casually with product
• Back up plan: Alternate location is main media stairs or covered hallway.This location is still effective because the message can get across and shows common student area. If a member is absent another group member will take the role. 

Commerical Intro

Our group decided to choose Dunkin Donuts for our commercial. Commercials for Dunkin Donuts usually include conventions related to promotions, and how caffeine affects the body. Mostly broadcasted on television and YouTube, Dunkin appeals to the general audience. Common camera angles, shots, and props are standard. Editing for the commercials include shot/ reverse shot, reaction shot, split screen as well as jump cut. 

Common camera shots are establishing shots to show the standard Dunkin location. Long shots are also used to show an individual with the product or using the product to promote the brand. Two shots usually show the consumer along with an employee delivering the product.Wide shots can show the promoted product with a blurred background to give a nice look. Common movements include pan to show movement in the store. Angles for examples would be high angle , or eye level for generic views. 

  Some sounds are dialogue to show interaction between actors, and ambient sound such as the Dunkin "theme song," which is instrumental. Common sound effects would be a "wow" but nothing more than common noise. Props would include the product, and the environment like the store tables, coffee mugs, along with the work station. Makeup is natural, and costumes are regular clothing with the Dunkin employee uniform. Lighting would represent common outside lighting and it's all even nothing harsh. Dunkin commercials are supposed to represent an average Dunkin experience or show everyday interactions. 

Introduction to Me

My name is Gage I was born here in Florida and have been here my whole life. I have a little sister 3 years younger than me named Jordan. As a kid I tried many sports but would usually only stick around for a little while till I started jujutsu which I did for 6 years before I stopped because the place I trained moved locations. I am a person that enjoys video games and would like to make one of my own some day.

I’m in the tenth grade and 16 years old and got my drivers license right after my 16th birthday and begun driving to school. I enjoy playing video games in my free time but while I’m at school I’m in the Cambridge program. And have already completed 2 Aice courses and I am taking 3 more this year in hopes of earning my Aice diploma. I do not necessarily require a college education but it’s better to be safe than sorry. The Aice diploma will most likely end up being useful no matter what career I follow.

As a career I am interested in being a video game developer due to me playing games a lot and wanting to try making one of my own ideas into a game. I don’t have to be a developer for a large company, indie games interest me as much as any large game. This does not necessarily require a college education but it’s better to be safe than sorry. But I am not entirely sure I may completely change my interests through high school. The Aice diploma will most likely end up being useful no matter what career I follow.