Hiii, blog! Unfortunately, this is going to be my last post, since this lovely adventure—albeit a bit stressful—comes to an end right here.
Here are my intro and the two CCRs.
CCR-1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14BhoFsf3yIG2wXe1aY-xvLNlkxmCyg_s/view?usp=drive_link
CCR-2
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FfRHigLzSVHu04rSSATwQne7tsD2zCBZ/view?usp=drive_link
Intro-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KeIxuuKjPvkaATXzt69hEy7Kmvatdov1/view?usp=drive_link
Final reflection on project
Hello, blog! This is my final reflection. This project helped me grow a lot, both as a person and as a director. It was a really fun project—one that made me suffer just as much as it made me laugh. I realized that there were many people who genuinely cared about helping me, and others who didn't. I also realized that I tend to go a bit to extremes—and, apparently, I enjoy making my life complicated! This project helped me immensely with organization and time management. It also helped me see all the hard work that goes into making a film; after all, if creating a two-minute intro nearly killed me, I can't even imagine how complicated making a full-length movie must be! I enjoyed this project so much, and it taught me more than I ever would have expected. I also improved my editing and filming techniques—something I absolutely love. Aside from that, the things I definitely *didn't* enjoy were the stress of trying to make everything turn out perfectly, and the constant worry about how I was going to manage to bring my vision to life. But in the end, I pulled it off, and I ended up loving the result! These last few months flew by, and the final deadline arrived incredibly fast. I have to say that I’m going to miss doing this in class, because now comes the worst part: the essays! I hope you all loved it just as much as I did. Byeee!
XOXO, Isabella Fraire
Post-production of CCRs
Heeey, blog! Today I edited my CCRs. I edited the intro using Premiere, but honestly, I found it quite difficult, so I decided to edit it using Clipchamp instead—and I loved it! I thought it was super easy to use. For the first one, I filmed myself speaking directly to the camera and explaining things, and for the second, I did an interview; Clara Errázuriz helped me out with that one.
Production of CCRs
Heeey blog! Today I filmed two CCRs. This afternoon, a friend—Clara Errázuriz—came over to help me with the filming. We used a lamp that belongs to my brother so the lighting would look divine and everything would be clearly visible. For the first one, I kept it super chill—just a casual top and some sweatpants. I sat in my dining room, set up the tripod, and started talking. For the second one, I had to change and dress up a bit because it was an interview. So, I put on a yellow T-shirt, a white skirt, and matching heels. Clara wore an all-black outfit with a denim jacket, and we started filming the interview. I absolutely loved filming the CCRs, especially the interview. I had to do the first one several times because I couldn't get my English right—I kept stumbling over my words—so I didn't like how it turned out and would just start over. And during the second one, I forgot to hit "record" twice, and another time my battery died right in the middle—it was a total disaster on my end! But in the end, everything turned out perfectly, and of course, I loved both of them.
XOXO, Isabella Fraire
Here's a boop for you guys—byeee!
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0abBU_pz180O-gJ_YZA7qKtyw
CCR production ideas
Hi blog! I finally finished planning the answers for my CCR. I really need to know what I'm going to do for it.
Well, my idea for my first CCR, which will have the first two questions, is something entertaining with lots of visual movement, graphics, photos, and jokes. I'd also like to do an interview with a celebrity, like me interviewing Chiara. Lots of editing and slideshows, like a YouTube video answering the questions.
For example, when I answer the costume design question, I could include pictures of how the different dresses I tried on looked on me, and pictures of where I filmed.
And for the second question, I was thinking of something more relaxed, like a reality show. Something comfortable and funny. It has to be very different from the other one, more direct and formal. Some jokes, but still formal. I was thinking of using my living room since it's very nice and comfortable.
Okay, I'll decide and plan everything properly. Bye.
XOXO,Isabella Fraire.
CCR Question 4
Hello blog! Today I'm going to tell you about question number 4 of my CCR. How did you integrate technologies—software, hardware, and online—in this project?
For this project, I used my computer, my tablet, and my cell phone. These electronic devices helped me a lot throughout the entire process, from planning to recording and editing the video. I recorded with a friend's cell phone since it had a better camera than mine; she had the 17 Pro and I had the 16. The difference in the quality of the clips I recorded with my camera compared to hers is obvious. I also used a super powerful recording light that my brother had, and it helped me a lot in a particular scene I recorded in my garage. I also used some special microphones that I bought that attached to clothing, and that's how I achieved good audio quality.
To edit the project, I used Premiere, which was difficult because I didn't have much of an idea how to use it, but thankfully, my friend Sofi taught me how, so I learned something new. For the logo creation, I first used Procriare and designed it on the iPad. Then I redid it in Canva, but I didn't really like the animation, so I redid it again with Adobe Express. Once I was happy with it, I edited it and put it in the intro. I used Epidemic Sound for the sound, since it's copyright-free and easy to use. I used Google for information and research. And last but not least, I used a blog to document my creative process and the production of the project.
Script CCR Question 4:
How did I integrate technology into this project? Technology played a huge role in every stage of my production, from planning to filming to editing.
To start with hardware, I used several devices: my computer, my tablet, and my phone. These were essential for planning, recording, and editing.
For filming, I actually used a friend's phone instead of mine. She had the iPhone 17 Pro, and I had the 16, and the difference in camera quality was very noticeable. Using her phone allowed me to get much clearer and more professional-looking footage. I also used a very powerful recording light that my brother had. This light helped me a lot in a specific scene I filmed in my garage, where I needed strong, controlled lighting to make the shot look clean and dramatic. For audio, I used small clip-on microphones that attach to clothing. These microphones made a huge difference because they allowed me to capture clean, clear sound without background noise
Now moving on to software. For editing, I used Adobe Premiere. At first, it was difficult because I didn't really know how to use it. But my friend Sofi helped me learn the basics, and I ended up improving a lot. Premiere allowed me to organize my clips, adjust the pacing, add transitions, and make the final product look polished.
For my production logo, I used several programs. I started designing it in Procreate on my iPad, because it's great for drawing and sketching. Then I recreated it in Canva, but I wasn't happy with the animation options. So I redid it again in Adobe Express, which gave me more control over the movement and timing. Once I was satisfied with the animation, I exported it and added it to the intro of my filmI also used several online tools. For music, I used Epidemic Sound because it’s copyright-free and easy to navigate. It allowed me to find tracks that matched the tone of my film without worrying about copyright issues.
For research, I used Google to look up information, references, and examples from other films. This helped me understand how to structure my scenes and how to achieve the style I wanted.And finally, I used an online blog to document my entire creative process. This included planning, behind-the-scenes notes, reflections, and updates on my progress. Keeping everything organized online helped me stay on track and made it easier to look back at my decisions.
So overall, I integrated a wide range of technologies in this project. Hardware like phones, lights, and microphones helped me capture high-quality footage. Software like Premiere, Procreate, Canva, and Adobe Express helped me edit and design. And online tools like Epidemic Sound, Google, and my blog supported my research and organization.
All of these technologies worked together to help me create a final product that I'm proud of
So that's all bye
XOXO.Isabella Fraire.
CCR Question 3
Hello blog, how are you? Today we're going to research and create a script for the third CCR question: How did your production skills develop through this project?
My production skills improved enormously while developing this video. I'm usually quite disorganized and I'm not proud of it, but for this project I had to get my act together and learn how to organize everything in advance so that it would be perfect. I had a couple of complications in the process, but I think I handled them really well. From the beginning, I was clear about what I wanted to do; the challenge was figuring out how to bring those ideas to life. To get a more visual idea of how to achieve it, I researched movies like The Hunting Party, Pride and Prejudice, and The Proposal. All those movies helped me a lot to visualize what I wanted to achieve and how to achieve it.
I started out feeling quite overwhelmed; there was so much information and so many decisions to make. What kind of film did I want? How was I going to do it? And although I sort of knew where I was going, I also wanted to mix things up and play around a bit with the film's genre. In the end, I managed it; I made a mix of romance and a little action.
The class's past projects helped me a lot to get a general idea about project organization and how to carry it out. They also helped me a lot to know what equipment to use, and it was much easier that I had already used most of it.
Script for CCR question 3
For the third question, I'm going to explain how my production skills developed throughout the creation of my film opening. This project helped me a lot; I grew creatively and technically. At the beginning of the project, I realized that organization was going to be one of my biggest challenges. I'm not an organized person, but for this project, I had to have everything on time. So I had to change that completely.
I learned how to plan ahead, how to schedule filming days, and how to prepare everything in advance. This helped me a lot because without the necessary organization, the project wouldn't have turned out the way I wanted.
Although I already knew more or less how I wanted it to be, one of my biggest problems was how I was going to bring those ideas to life visually. That's why I researched several films in the genre I had chosen, such as The Hunting Party, Pride and Prejudice, and The Proposal. These movies helped me understand pacing, character dynamics, and how to visually communicate emotion. They also helped me understand how to balance romance, tension, and action so that it looked natural. This research was very important in helping me understand how to achieve what I wanted.
At first, I felt very confused about how to do things. There were so many decisions to make — what kind of film I wanted, how I was going to mix romance with a little bit of action, and how to make everything look cohesive. But while the project abansava I learned to make decisions sure of what I wanted mostly based on previous research. I learned how to adjust when something didn't work, and how to trust my instincts.
My technical skills also improved a lot. Thanks to previous projects in this class, I already had experience with the camera, lighting, and basic editing tools. That made the process much easier, because I didn't have to learn everything from scratch.
Instead, I was able to focus on improving my technique. I learned how to frame shots more intentionally, how to use lighting to show emotion. I also improved my ability to direct actors — including myself — and make sure every shot communicated something important.
In the end, this project did not only help me for the video. It also helped me realize how important organization is in life to be more productive during the day. It also taught me to quickly resolve situations and how to turn an idea into reality. I also learned to mix film genres and use references, and how to create a visual style that matched the story I wanted to tell. This project definitely made me more confident in my production skills.
byeeeee.
XOXO,Isabella Fraire
CCR question 2
Hello blog! Today I'm going to talk about the second question for my CCR: How does your production engage with audience and how is it distributed as a real media text?
Well, to answer this question, the first thing is to describe your target audience. In the genre I chose, Enemies to Lovers, the age range is quite broad, from 16 to 30 years old. That's for Enemies to Lovers; classic romance is much broader. People who watch this genre want to see something exciting with lots of action and romance. These movies focus more on how the story develops than on the ending. They like to see the process and how the protagonists fall in love little by little; they like drama and tension. They are mostly women. I focused on character development to make sure the audience liked it. I highlighted the differences between their personalities. I showed Marcos in a simple, classic style because he has a cold personality, and I showed Chiara in a black midi dress with a very classic yet daring leg slit and a V-neck. I gave her red lipstick to show that her personality is more direct and daring, and that she doesn't care much about what others want. In the intro, I showed their first fight, engaging the audience and highlighting their differences, thus generating tension between them. I also added a conversation with a friend of Chiara's, suggesting a solution to her arranged marriage problem, to hint at what will happen in the future.
To distribute my film, I would publish it in its entirety on YouTube, since it's a good platform for beginners because it shows your film to specific communities. This would allow me to reach my target audience. I would also publish clips of the best scenes from the film, such as fights and moments of closeness.
Script for question 2 of CCR
Now I'm going to move on to the second question: How does my production engage with audiences, and how would it be distributed as a real media text?
My target audience is young people from 16 years old up to adults in their 30s, the vast majority of whom are women. People who watch these movies enjoy emotional tension, drama, and a slow-burn romance. They enjoy seeing the drastic change and the process of how the characters initially hate each other and end up falling passionately in love.
To capture my audience's attention, I focus specifically on character contrast and emotional conflict. One of the first things my audience will see is a fight between the protagonists, generating that emotional tension and making it clear that their hatred is mutual. I also use visual storytelling to define the different personalities between the protagonists and highlight their differences. For example, I dressed Marcos, the male protagonist, in an elegant and classic style, while I dressed Chiara, the female protagonist, in a very daring and elegant style. This clearly establishes that Marcos is colder and more distant, while Chiara is bolder and more striking. This helps the audience quickly understand their personalities.
For distribution, I would publish the full film on YouTube. It's free, accessible, and perfect for aspiring filmmakers. The algorithm of this application is very helpful because it's designed to show the film to specific communities, such as people who have already seen films with romance and a lot of drama. I would also publish some clips of the most interesting scenes, such as arguments and family moments.
So overall, my production engages the audience through strong character contrast, emotional tension, and visual storytelling. And by distributing it on YouTube and promoting it with short clips, I would reach the exact audience that loves this genre.
So that's all for today, bye.
XOXO,Isabella Fraire.
CCR Question 1
Hello everyone! Today we're going to talk about the first question for my CCR: How does your product challenge user conventions and how does it represent social groups or issues?
To begin answering this question, I have to discuss my conventions. Romance is for people who seek strong and real feelings, something that generates tension and emotion. It's a genre designed to make you feel emotion while also letting you know what's going to happen and how the story will end. When someone wants to watch a romance, they want to see something whose ending they already know.
I chose not to go against conventions because I feel that's what makes the story interesting. I feel that when someone decides to watch a romance, especially an "enemy to lovers" story, they want to see how the plot develops, how they go from hate to love, the process of how their feelings change, and how they themselves change their feelings as the movie unfolds. What I mean is that the viewer isn't watching an enemy-to-lovers story because of the ending, but because of the plot. The important thing isn't just that they end up together, but also how they got to that point.
The romance reinforces the portrayal of the characters involved. The enemy-to-lovers trope reinforces the idea that two very different people who don't get along can end up falling in love. This works because people like a story that's constantly moving, and in this genre, something changes every minute. It's exciting to see the plot develop, to see how, little by little, these two people who hated each other fall in love. This genre transforms extreme tension, hatred, and deep conflicts into intense passion, offering an addictive character arc. This works because of the contrast between the beginning and the end of the film.
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