WEEK 2 BLOG 4 (PORTFOLIO)

WEEK 2 BLOG 4

After conducting research, brainstorming, and receiving assistance from our teacher, we now have a vision and know what our story will be about. We've got the whole story. Allow me to describe the plot of the narrative to you.

plot

Three friends are introduced at the beginning of the film. The three colleagues are set to start on a forest bike ride. One of the friends intends to leave the other two friends stranded in the woods. But how did they get up lost in the woods? The character who will abandon the stranded is like the "tour guide," and he knows the area better than the other two friends. He told everyone to give up their phones and "enjoy the moment." We included this in our film because we wanted it to be a character vs. character story with a part of nature. When the friend has their phone, he tosses it into a bush without the other two noticing. They begin biking, and the friend with bad intents follows them and instructs them to turn left when he goes right. The two friends turn right, and as they accelerate, they discover their friend has abandoned them. They end up lost in the woods, terrified and stressed. They eventually build a campfire and go to \bed. Hoping they can get out.

We believe our film to be a drama/suspense, which we enjoy since it will frighten the audience to find out what happens to the friends, as well as drama because the friend abandons them in the woods. The audience will be surprised by what happens since they will not have expected it. Because there aren't many films about this topic, this movie will appeal to a wide audience. I hope you enjoy the story as much as we did. We're going to make the best film ever!!!

WEEK 2 BLOG 3 (Portfolio)

 WEEK 2 BLOG 3

We decided to seek comments from our teacher now that we have a solid plan. She provided us some advice after we told her our story. First and foremost, she stated that the story needed to be more clear as to why and how bikers became lost in the woods. We started thinking about how we might make that happen, and we came up with the idea that the bikers get lost because they are following a "tour guy" who is evil and leaves them stranded in the woods on purpose. There is a famous park in our hometown named "Markham Park" that serves as the stage set for our story.

Here is a picture of the park.

We're now gathering data into how genre dramas attract audiences and how we can make this project spectacular. We're both aware that sound is crucial in this genre of film. We want sound to be a key part of this movie since it helps to build emotion and set the tone. For this project, the next stage is to start thinking dialogue and characters. We're putting a lot of thought into the dialogue and characters because they're both important in the movie. That concludes today's blog. When the dialogue and characters are finished, I'll let you know!!!!!!!

WEEK 2 BLOG 2 (PORTFOLIO)

 WEEK 2 BLOG 2

Diego and I finally decided what we are going to do. We decided that we are doing our project with the corresponding genre drama. We were brainstorming  and landed on an amazing idea. Hear this out. Imagine a hiker gets lost in the woods. We then started thinking what movies' are somehow the same and we found a movie called "127 Hours". This movie is about a hiker that goes through mountains and falls. This pitch could be really good because we could use various camera techniques, movements. For example, hand held camera, forced perspective, flashbacks, montages, slow motion, point-of-view shots,  and sound.

Here is photo of the movie "127 hours"

Since we already have an idea we will start researching about this movie and genre. I promise you guys this project will come out amazing!!. We are looking to see what place could be perfect for this idea and we will come up with the whole storyline soon. We are just brainstorming for now. 

WEEK 2 BLOG 1 (PORTFOLIO)

 

WEEK 2 PROJECT

     Today was the first day I sat down with my teammate Diego Salaverria to discuss about the project. To be honest we are both really overwhelmed because theres so many stuff to do. Its crazy!!!!!! .                       While we were in class we talked and discuss what genre we were going to work. What we did is that we found a picture of every genre and we started selecting which genres were the best. For example, we selected a few like Adventure, drama, comedy. From there we were thinking which one was better. It indeed took us a long time. 

Here is the picture. 

After 15 minutes we were between two; drama and comedy. We have not decide which one we doing but we looked at examples of drama and comedy movies to see which genre was better. We still not sure on what genre to choose. I will keep you guys updated when we do.

WEEK 1 (PORTFOLIO)

 

Portfolio WEEK 1

           Three days ago I was informed that I had a huge project coming up. I am currently pretty stressed about it because I have to use everything I learned this year. For example, camera techniques, movements, editing, etc. I have mixed feelings about this project Im stressed and excited at the same time it is weird. 

            My initial plans for this project it is basic it is knowing who Im working with if not alone and what genre to choose that I like and its easy to work with.  After some consideration I decided to work with Diego Salaverria a school partner since we have the same ideas and interest. We still trying to figure out what genre we want but we currently thinking on creating a short film about "never giving up" or "hard work pays off". We still thinking about it. I will keep you guys updated when we find what genre we want to do.  Overall, Im pretty excited to start this project.

Music Marketing Blog Post #2

 

Claudio Jimenez P-2

             The project overall was very challenging for each one of my team members including me. First of all, we got the genre country and that was more challenging because none of us knew nothing about country music and its genre. We were all lost so we started from scratch. As a team we created two case studies about country  music and what companies are in that genre and what artist/bands are famous in its genre. We learned so much about how each artist distributes and market its song and overall we learn about the country genre that  eventually helped us a lot throughout our whole project. I believe the two case studies were our base for the project and thats why we put a lot of effort and research to do each case study.

            After the two case studies we decided to brainstorm and plan what was next for our band, this took us so much time because we had to come up with the best distribution plan, marketing plan, and ideas so the band could attract audience. We started little by little, we first came up with our band name which was called "Weston Cowboys" because it is an unusual name and it shows the audience that our music it is country music. Then, we came up with the best ideas where we could distribute our music. We brainstorm and brainstorm and decided to promote our music through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We used this three applications to distribute our band/music because our targeted audience is around 18-49. Every person that is older than 30 uses Facebook, Twitter all the time and 30 and above uses Instagram. It was perfect to promote our band. We also utilized Spotify, Pandora, YouTube to distribute our music through all social medias.

         Then we had to plan on how our band can expand and get more audience. We though a lot and decided to create a Website and Merchandise. By creating a website our fans could check information about us, when we are performing, they could contact us, check our socials, and buy our merchandise. The website was one of the best ideas my team and I came up with. It took us some time to create merchandise because we had to come up with designs that could fit our band and that the audience could like. Merchandise was created to promote our band and to have a deeper relationship with our bands.

Example-

            The hardest part of our project was the music video. The production, planning, brainstorm of it was really hard because we had to come up with a music video that could engage audience and that is entertaining to watch. We took a lot of time thinking on what to do but we finally decided to go to a ranch since it matched with our genre. Then, we had to come up with a storyline and come up with the best camera techniques, movements, editing to create the best music video. After a long time we finally created a music video that indeed engaged with audience. During the presentation my team and I were prepared since we talked before and we all knew exactly what we had to do.

                    Finally, I learned a lot about this project. First of all I learned about country music.  I listened to some amazing songs that I would've never listen too if it wasn't for this project. I learn how difficult and long is the process of creating a band and all you have to do to make it possible. But mainly I learned that hard work pays off and that if you do not stop working you'll be successful. I learned on how to create a storyline, promote music, and most important on how to come up and create the best music video. This project will help me with my Cambridge Portfolio because I know exactly what I have to do and how I can create a video that can attract and entertain people. I learned that there are several factors to create a music video and that it takes a lot of planning and brainstorming.

Music Marketing Blog

 

         Weston Cowboys.                    By Claudio Jimenez P-2

To start with, this Music project was a blast. Even the research, brainstorming and planning for this project was entertaining. I feel like the process of it was the hardest time and why is this? My teammates and I had to come up with a whole new brand to this corresponding genre of music. It was a challenge but an amazing challenge. 

First of all we came up with the bands name and the company name it had to be engaging to the audience witch made us think to the next level. However, it was not hard at all because the genre of the song gave us a lot of ideas. We ended up naming our band the "Weston Cowboys". Then we full-fill two cases studies that gave us a better understand on the genre of this type of music which in this case was "country". The case study helped us navigate ourselves with this music marketing project in a more unique way.  Now creating our own band and brand was hard. We had to come up with the perfect distribution and marketing plan. I think this was the easiest part because we knew exactly what people nowadays want of a band and what will help the band to sell the most products. Creating the merch was complicated as-well because we needed a product that the audience could like and also that it help our brand to get more recognition. We had to think what can attract audience and how it could help the brand. With Social media we knew exactly what we wanted to do because the targeted audience is around 30-60 years old and we knew where we could attract all these people. For example, Facebook, twitter, etc.

This is an example of one of  “Weston Cowboys” product. 

The most challenging part of this project was the  music video storyboard and this is because we had to come up with a video that can connect withe the song, genre and for it to engage in a deeper connection with the audience, it indeed took us a long time but we did it step by step. We decided to go to a ranch with a variety of animals and this was perfect because it connected with song and with the country genre. While recording the video we used a variety of techniques, movements, editing to make the video more entertaining with a better purpose. This was used to engage the music video with the audience. It was a long process creating the band but it should be ready to become the best.

Overall, the project was a long process but step by step we were able to create the best brand with the best distribution plans, marketing plans. It was a good experience but not easy at all.