AICE Media Studies

  Hey everyone, welcome back to the blog! Filmmaking is all about planning, but sometimes things don’t go as expected, and you just have to roll with it. One of the biggest challenges we faced during production was scheduling—everyone’s availability was all over the place, and we realized we only had one full day where the entire cast and crew could be together. That meant we had to film almost the entire movie in one day. At first, it seemed impossible, but instead of stressing, we got organized and made a game plan. We mapped out the most efficient way to shoot each scene, making sure we weren’t wasting any time moving between locations. It was a long day, but we kept the energy up and worked as a team to keep things moving. There were definitely moments when we felt rushed, but we stayed focused and made sure every scene was done right. Even with the time crunch, we still paid attention to details like lighting, camera angles, and performances. Everyone gave their best effort, ...

  Hey everyone, welcome back to the blog! Making a short film in high school is already a challenge, but when you’re on a tight deadline and people start dropping out, things get even harder. Our original script had more characters, but two of our actors couldn’t make it to the shoot, and we didn’t have time to find replacements. At first, it felt like everything was falling apart because those characters played important roles. Instead of panicking, we had to think fast and adjust the script to work with a smaller cast. We figured out which parts of their roles were necessary and found ways to merge them into the remaining characters. This actually helped us make the story more focused and cut out anything unnecessary. With fewer characters to manage, filming became a lot easier, and scheduling wasn’t as stressful. We also realized that having a smaller cast allowed for better performances since we could spend more time on each scene. The changes made the film stronger, even thou...

    Today, while filming, we had to take many breaks and redo several scenes. This was mostly because of our personalities and how we interacted  with each other. While working together, I noticed that we made a lot of jokes and had trouble staying serious. Even though we had to do multiple takes, we still found time to give each other suggestions. We also corrected our mistakes to make sure the scenes looked better. In our final scenes, we had to redo some shots multiple times. This was because we kept breaking character and laughing. There were moments when we completely gave up on keeping a straight face. After editing, you might even catch a glimpse of one of us looking away to smile or laugh. However, I think this will make the scenes feel more natural. It adds to the fun, giggly vibe that happens during real group hangouts. One of our original ideas was to film most of the movie in one take. Since we were staying in one room for most of the scenes, we thought this w...

For our film, we carefully chose the best location and decided to use my house. We had several discussions about where to film, considering everyone's living situation. Since we all attend Fort Lauderdale High School, we wanted a location that was close to the school. This would make it easier for everyone to get there on time and avoid long travel times. At first, we ruled out my house because Nijah lives in Hollywood, which is farther from the school. Then, we considered using Natalie or Janiah’s houses. However, Natalie lives in Plantation, and Janiah lives in Pompano. Both of these locations would have been inconvenient for our group. Because of this, we had to eliminate those options. After ruling out other locations, we looked at my house again. It was the closest to the school, making it the most practical choice. My family was also very accommodating and didn’t mind us filming there. This made the decision even easier because we wouldn’t have to worry about restrictions. Ev...

  Hello, bloggers! Today, I’m going to talk about the necessary props and dress code we used for filming. Before we started filming, we often had to move objects around to make the scene look better. We were lucky to have a wide-open space to film in, which was my living room. There were already blankets scattered around, which helped us set up the scenes more easily. One important part of our film was making sure we were dressed correctly. Since the setting was a slumber party, we needed to wear pajamas. Most of us brought our pajamas to school and changed before we started filming. We didn’t have any specific color requirements for our outfits. This helped everything look more natural and realistic. For props, we used several items that we already had at home. One of the most important props was a candle. This helped create an eerie atmosphere and made the lighting more dramatic. We also flickered the lights to make certain scenes more intense. Another prop we used was a deck of ...

  Hey everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about a small issue we ran into while planning our filming schedule. We want to start filming as soon as possible, but we’ve had trouble finding a day when everyone is available. Some of us have work, school, or other responsibilities that make it hard to meet at the same time. At first, we thought we had finally found the perfect days to film. But then we realized that Natalie will be out of town during our main filming days. Since she is an important part of our group, we had to adjust our schedule. To solve this, we decided to move our filming to an earlier date. The new filming day is right after school, which might make things a little harder. Since it’s a school night, we won’t have much time before we need to stop. This could mean we won’t finish as much as we originally planned. On top of that, we all still have homework and other things to take care of. Because of this, we might have to find another day to continue filming. If we ...

  Hey everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about how sound will be used in our film. Horror movies can be really intense, and sound plays a huge role in making them even scarier. Even small sound effects or amplifying certain noises can make the audience feel more involved. By focusing on sound, we can create more tension and keep people on the edge of their seats. In our film, we will enhance the sounds related to the four girls' actions. This will help the audience pay closer attention to their movements. As they explore the house, the sound effects will make each step feel more suspenseful. Every small noise will add to the mystery and fear. The more they move around, the more the audience will feel the tension building. Sound effects aren’t the only thing that matters—background music is just as important. Music helps set the mood and keeps the audience engaged. For example, eerie piano solos can make a scene feel unsettling. A high-pitched violin playing a sad, slow tune can a...