Production: Cast and Crew

 Introduction

Hi all!! Today I will be introducing my amazing cast and crew!! My crew mates and the cast are so amazing, they were a big help in the production of our film! So, with no further explanation needed, let's jump right in!

Khloe R.

Khloe R was our director, and our film writer! She also played Christine in our amazing film opening! She did a great job with everything, I am so proud of her. In depth, Khloe was responsible for developing the script, managing the time increments of when each shot is captured, decisions in location, improv on set, and collaboration with actors. She was also responsible for adapting the story or developing by the production team into a plot, to then be translated into a script by the screenwriter(s) in the future, determining the storyline or backstories, traits, and characteristics of the characters, the order of the plot in the film, and planning of each shot.

Lexi M.

Lexi M was our production designer and the wardrobe/makeup artist! Additionally, she played Mercedes in our film opening! Her creative and amazing ideas helped us out so much, and I am so happy that she is part of our group! In depth, she was responsible for all creative aspects of design that goes into the entire film such as the aesthetics of the visuals, the color palette and how it creates mood/ tone, an develops genre in film, using props and objects of significance to highlight key moments of importance, location aesthetics, graphic design (the shapes, structure, and dynamics of each shot), the pacing of each shot, and corresponding the structural elements of film with the characters and their hair/ makeup. Lexi was also responsible for aesthetics of actors/actresses, costume design, or purchasing costumes, makeup application on set, hairstyles included for each character, and color schemes.

Marley B.

Marley B was our production manager, casting director, and camera operator. In addition, she also played Lizzy in the film opening! She did an incredible job helping us with scenes. She was the one who did the most improv, and she did it so well & natural. She is so awesome. To go in depth, Marley was responsible for budgeting, production process and time management, purchasing materials, navigates technical aspects of filming (if technology is involved), and communication amongst members. She was also responsible foroverseeing director and film writer to ensure proper representation, professional search and casting or actors and actresses, and studying the script to use as reference for casting each actor/actress in their character roles. Her last responsibility was operating the technical positioning of the camera, planning/scene rehearsals, following the storyboard/ planning sheet as reference for each shot, ensuring each shot is taken and captured as planned, assembling equipment, adjusting the camera and framing for shots, and camera manipulation.

Peyton P.

I was our cinematographer and the chief editor! I did not play anyone in the film, but I stayed behind the scenes to make sure everything was in order. I think I did a great job to be honest, and I really enjoyed my roles (although it was stressful at times)... I'm so glad I was able to be the editor! I was responsible forcreative production of the film’s visuals, atmosphere, Mise-en-Scene described in the storyboards created, the artistic elements in recording each shot, the imagery, focus, and emphasis of certain elements in each shot, positioning of the camera to display different angles, shot sizes, framing, lighting, and capturing each shot to complement the story. I was also responsible for transitions, editing styles (graphic, spatial, temporal, etc.), visual editing (if necessary), using raw footage to create a sequence of cohesive shots, crafting each scene into a full product, editing artificial sound, music, sound effects, and/or internal monologue (Automated Dialogue Replacement), special effects or texts on-screen, and incorporating all of the cast/ crew members.

Reflection

All in all, my teammates and I did INCREDIBLE in their crew roles and our cast roles. We made sure to utilize communication at all times in case any part of production got messy or uncoordinated. It was a smooth process overall, and I'm so glad I am on a team with my incredible teammates! They all did above and beyond and I am so proud of them! Thanks for reading all of this, I will see you in the next blog post. P is signing off..