AICE Media Studies

Scene 1- Features all actors getting in the car, and will show the actors facial expressions specifically, as it is imperative they look excited.   Scene 2- A close-up shot of everyone in the car. It is meant to convey the sense of travel, so the car will be moving.   Scene 3- The actors will walk towards the fair. This shot will show the fair, and it will let the audience know the setting for the rest of the music video. Scene 4- Actors receive their wristbands. This will be an extreme close-up, showing the details of the hands and wristbands. Scene 5- The next shot is important since it will show the environment that the video will take place in, along with specific rides. Scene 6- Tracking shot of actors walking to a game. They will be smiling, as the video is meant to symbolize good times. Scene 7- This scene will be an establishing shot for the game. This scene will show what the actors are about to participate in. Scene 8- This scene is an action shot, with the object us...

  My group chose to use the song "Good Days" by Sza for our music video. Schedule: Group research was created on November 14, 2021, based on our songs genre. Location, schedule, props, costumes, and the backup plan were established on November 16, 2021. The storyboard will be created by two group members on November 19, 2021. Filming will begin on Tuesday, November 23rd for the music video. Another day set for filming will be Friday, November 26th. *Another day could be added based on the number of quality shots we are able to get during those days. The editing process will begin throughout the week of filming and onwards. [November 23- December 10] Location: Since we are not permitted to film on campus, our group has decided to create a music video at the Broward County Fair. We will make use of the different hours in the day on both filming days for different parts of the music video. Scenes will be shot around the fair on rides and near surrounding game booths. Backup loca...

My group is doing a music video for the song "Good Days" by SZA.  In typical music videos, the lyrics are portrayed through actors, objects, or things in the different scenes. Music videos are generally meant to bring the lyrics to life in a visual manner. SZA's music videos use close-ups as the main camera angle to show her lip-syncing or extreme close-ups where lyrics are linked to visuals. Every music video, in general, employs a range of camera Shots, Angles, and Movements to create various moods, reflect various genres, and accentuate specific parts within the video. Each director and/or cinematographer develops his or her own distinctive style, which is reflected in the final result. A variety of shots are used in music videos for a variety of reasons, including relating to the audience through expressing thoughts and feelings, as well as showing the spectator what is going on. The camera pans to follow the artist or to depict the artist's performance. A filmmak...

          Hello, I have chosen Willow Rivera, Jacob Pineiro, and Kai Lobban as my groupmates again for this project! Our new project at hand is to create a music video that is a minute and 30 seconds long as a team. I chose to work with the same people from my last project because we worked efficiently and pushed each other to get things done. Our communication was very clear as well, so we had our priorities straight and completed the assignment in a timely manner. There is a saying that goes "If it's not broke don't fix it" and that's exactly how I feel about my group. During our time working on the first project, we established a bond and ended up becoming more comfortable around each other which is also very convenient. The song we chose for our music video was "Good Days" by SZA. My team and I had made a list of songs for us to choose from, and we ultimately decided on "Good Days" by SZA because we had a lot of ideas for this song. We anal...

Hello, my name is Lucia Rodriguez, and I am a sophomore in high school! I'm excited to share what I've learned in this media studies class with you throughout the year. I'm a big fan of a lot of TV shows and movies, so I'm interested in learning more about what goes on behind the scenes. This class appealed to me since it allowed me to participate in several filmmaking procedures and see the media come to life. I'm hoping to have a better grasp of the work that goes into making these shows. This class allows me to bond with my peers around a shared interest and understand how these industries function. The amount of time and effort spent on developing these many forms of media was something that struck me. With this lesson, I will most likely gain a better understanding of the rigorous and lengthy processes that these sectors must go through. I was overwhelmed by the amount of knowledge I was absorbing all at once when we had to construct a PowerPoint outlining medi...

          Hello, I wanted to take some time to reflect and answer a couple of questions! A convention is a way in which something is usually done, within a particular area or activity. Apple states that its mission is to bring the best user experience to its customers through its innovative hardware, software, and services. Apple has challenged conventions in the technology field by promoting diversity in their commercials alongside their products. Many companies prefer to focus solely on their product and disregard anything that could take attention away from it. Apple has stated that they are making an effort to become “a better reflection of the world we live in.” According to the data, the number of Apple employees from underrepresented communities (URCs) has increased by 64%, or over 18,000 people, and makes up nearly 50% of Apple's U.S. workforce. Macbooks engage with audiences by being presented as a useful tool fit for everyone. Workers and students alik...

          Hello everyone, I am proud to announce that my commercial is officially complete! This has been such an amazing learning experience and I am so excited to share the final product. This project has helped me enhance a series of skills I did not think I needed to sharpen such as my creativity, flexibility, and communication skills. Throughout the entire process of creating this commercial, I had to adjust to things quickly and work efficiently. At times, all of the work that had to be done felt overwhelming but my team encouraged me and kept me motivated. I am grateful to my amazing group for helping me every step of the way and maintaining clear communication with each other. It was really cool to be able to witness the production process up close because it made me aware of small details that appear in the final product. I feel that the commercial came out really well because of our attention to detail and perfectionist tendencies. I feel that I can de...