January 2010
2 posts
"2359" poster!
One of our posters for “2359” is up! We’re still in the process of creating more posters and maybe a trailer or two to further make known our film!
This was done by Aung. Good job!
-Sakinah (:
"2359" - DONE!
Editting of “2359” is done! Infact, it was completed by 31st December last year. (last year sounds so long ago!) I have seen the final cut and I am very satisfied with the final product. The music compliments the visuals well and the film do make my hair stand.
There are many areas though, that can still be improved.
1. Video quality
Lighting can be used during production in order...
December 2009
9 posts
Role in "2359" - "Cottoncandy" renamed!
As the title suggests, “Cottoncandy” has been renamed! We had another meeting today to transfer all the videos and also discuss the plans for editting. “2359” suggests about the sequence of events in the film which happens before midnight, and the climax, when midnight strikes. We decided that “Cottoncandy” might sound a more like a chick flick or romantic...
Day 2: Filming of "Cottoncandy"
Day 2 of filming is here. Today we made use of my residence for the home shots. We had a very big challenge today. We were supposed to be filming night scenes, and there were, shooting in broad daylight. Thanks to the brilliant crew I have, we did succeeded in creating a night mood with the lighting and reflectors!
We then proceeded to film outdoor scenes nearby for the accident screen. You...
Day 1: Filming of "Cottoncandy"
After discussion yesterday, we had a short trip recceing around locations we needed for the film. We also tested some shots as a start.
We started filming earlier today in school. We needed an office atmosphere and thanks to the library, we found one. A problem arose. The audio wasn’t working, again! We had to find a solution, and we had to find it fast! Then I remembered, we can actually...
Project 2: "Cottoncandy"
Yes, we have started with our second project! This time, however, with a slightly different crew and production. In our team, we have Aung, Katini, Mas, Poy and me. This is a T204 Production Practicum project, where we have to develop a story from T202 Art Of Story into a short film.
On the 10th of December, we have looked through several stories written during Art Of Story classes. We have,...
Role in "Obsession"
Hello once again! Now that the filming of “Obsession” has finally come to an end, let’s do some reviews on it.
Production has been a really great experience, I believe not only for me, but also the rest of the cast and crew. There were though, many unexpected hitches along the way. This reminds us all yet again that planning is indeed the backbone of every production. Backup...
Filming "Obsession", Day 2
Day 2 started off in school for the school scenes. A problem emerged, yet again. This time, it was the audio. But we’re lucky enough that the story mostly comprises of voiceovers therefore audio during filming might not really be necesssary. Also today, many changes were made to the script, due to the incompatibility of the lighting on set, which unfortunately clashes with the lighting of...
Scene 1 Take 1, ACTION!
Today marks the start of our filming! But we do have one last place to go before finalising the locations and storyboard. Yes, we found the “Garden of Eden”!
It’s beautiful, trust me. I wanted to stay longer, but time is VERY precious! After confirming the last location, we proceeded with the bedroom scenes.
OUR FILMING OFFICIALLY BEGINS! :)
It was really convenient to...
Recce, recce, recce!
Yesterday our production went around our desired locations for recce. It was sure one long day but we did accomplish our mission. Equipments have been collected and we now know the importance of having our very own transportation. We will, one day when our production is much more successful. We’ll then have our own van with our production name (which is yet to be chosen) inscribed on its...
Project 1: Obsession
Hello once again! (:
As the title suggests, I have already came up with the first project. And of course, I wouldn’t be doing it alone. I am proud to announce that I have a production team. Our crew consists of Afiq, Atiqah, Aung, Hani, Katini and Mas. We will be switching roles in order to let everybody gain an experience on the different aspects of film/media production.
For our first...
November 2009
1 post
Aaaaaand action!
Hello! For a start, lets begin with a short introduction, shall we?
My name is Sakinah and I am currently a year two student in Republic Polytechnic pursuing a Diploma in New Media. This blog is dedicated to a module of mine, G903 Portfolio Development. I am a film enthusiast. I have therefore decided to focus on film and media production for my portfolio
In this blog, I will be updating on the...