Filming Blog

        In process of getting ready to film my commercial I first checked out camera, tripod, and an SD card. To receive this items I must fill out a form placing my name, number and signature as well as  put the quantitative name of the item on the sheet for each I'll be taking. Once I've filled out the sheet correctly I then brought the sheet to where I'll be taking my equipment from and put it in the manila folder and place the folder onto the desk file organizer.My next job was to make sure all my equipment was ready to be used . I first opened the camera bag for the camcorder to make sure it had enough battery and functioned properly. Once I felt like it was okay I then inserted the SD card I checked out into it. Then I had to open and make sure my tripod had all its parts which consist of : the head, leg locks , weight hook, positioning handle, extendable center and its legs. Finally, after finishing that I was then able to step into the field to film.

                  I partook in all the parts of my film including: being the star, director, etc. I set up my Mise-en-Scene in the senior patio . I did bring my own props which was a pumpkin , Dunkin brand products, a peachy colored cloth ,a couple of  food items that would improve the scenery. The reason behind why I used those items to really give off a true Dunkin' Commercial with all costumes and props. I had also had the uniform some Dunkin Donuts employees tend to wear ( brown sweater with logo with a name tag). I then set up up my equipment at my location.First I took out my tripods and put it up and turn on my camera to get ready to start filming. I wanted to get different angles and movement such as : flash pan , zoom in and out , medium shot , high angle, low angle, Bird’s eye , and POV shots. By having a variety of shots and movements would keep my audience I'm aiming for more intrigued with my commercial.

                  When I was shooting my scenes I did them standing and sitting up and I changed my background various times . When I  was speaking, I had a clear and vibrant voiced to appeal to people. As well as hand motions to keep my scenes moving along while I talk.I wanted the camera to film my body from the waist up to follow most of dunkin’ guidelines.

Editing Blog Lesson

                                                        Editing

            In the process of editing, it consists of : dumping the shots on to a computer and the editing of it all. Today in this blog I'll will talk about how you will do this. Starting with dumping the material onto a computer , which is just taking the footage from a camera onto a computer. You may need some additional materials for the process based on the type of computer be using. On a Dell desk top you would take the SD card and also use the SD card reader.When placing the footage onto the computer create a folder for all your footage you'll be taking for the whole project. If there's ever a time where you cannot find you're raw  footage just go onto desktop - private - AVCHD - stream from there.You should be able to find all the type of footage taken on that camera you had imported before.
         When import you raw footage onto the Pinnacle Studio Software  you MUST  have the footage of your video already on the compute to be  able to import onto the software. When importing look for the DCIM IF YOU ARE ON A DELL DESK TOP . When first importing the footage the boxes will light up for you the editor to choose which ones you'll be using for the assignment. Soon after that the footage of your video will be later placed on Track 2. Track 1 is usually for Title of your video and Track 3 is used for audio to convert the audio you would take the link of the track your going to use.Go online to MP3 converter to make the video in an audio so you can use it in Track 3.

        

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       In my Dunkin' Donuts commercial the types of camera angles I'm going to use t give the effect of fall will consist of :
                       -Medium long shot
                       -Eye Level
                       - High angle (shooting downward)
                       -Low angle
                       - POV ( point of view shot)
            I will also be using some type of movement to give a larger effect on my commercial. The stationary right to left , flash pan and zooming in and out ,but the sound would will consist of normal mid-day bird's chirping with the sound of food package opening in or as if someone was eating the product.With my editing I want it to be very much flowing and makes sense for the viewer , but also have very much creative transition to still give off an entertaining effect for my audience.

Planning Blog for Dunkin' Commercial

It’s all things pumpkin at Dunkin’

  In my Dunkin' Donuts commercial I'll be taking about the return of Fall drinks and snacks. The arrival of the new Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Latte, pumpkins ice or hot coffees and the new Apple Cider donuts and munchkins as well as Pumpkin donuts, munchkins and muffin.The taste of fall is being full filled  with the seasonal celebration of Fall with Dunkin. Overall, Dunkin has been taking over the seasonal flavors of Fall by adding more pumpkin drinks and snacks than last year. I'll be showing more of an uplifting and promoting type of commercial showing how well these drinks really taste by the help of students within the class tasting a variety of Dunkin' fall drinks while still uplifting Dunkin' products.       

Planning 

       To achieve and create a well organized commercial I will be planning out my whole process of my commercial starting with the props of it.The whole commercial the promoting of Dunkin' Fall Drinks and other merchandise relating to Fall.This will consist of :

- The ice and signature pumpkin drinks
- Variety of the food ( Apple cider munchkins / donuts, pumpkin donuts/ munchkins and muffins)
- Fall Scenery( small pumpkin carvared out)
- Etc.

The filming will be taking place at the senior patio, cafeteria, by building  during mid-day to give off great lighting. Every actor will be wearing more of a causal look as for me, I will be wearing traditional Dunkin uniform. Each day of filming will show a different person tasting a variety of food that will include the fall specialties giving their opinion and for each shot I'll be adding some type of narrative to describe the drink just to add more of a tasteful description.

To be honest of all goes wrong and its raining its taken of the classroom which isn't an problem per say but its not a great and beautiful environment.

Research Blog

 In my student commercial I will be talking about the franchise Dunkin‘ Donuts . The codes and convention in a Dunkin’ ad is very common after I’ve watch a couple of them. They usually consist of when and where you’ll be able to purchase the drink or food item and has a voice over while showing you what’s the drink or food item. I find it very common and interesting and due to the fall changes I will be doing a commercial on the Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Spice latte at Dunkin’. In most of their commercials it’s a Realistic and relatable narrative used with happy people voicing over. They had more of a descriptive and very mouth watering type of structure used to appeal to a customer.  Below there’s a snippet on a Dunkin commercial on the drink I’ll be advertising.       

  The Mis-En-Scene of Dunkin’ Donuts  commercial consist of :     
 Props- the drink or food they are making the ad about     
  Location- At a office, home or Dunkin location    
 Set design - like a regular day 10am
 Makeup- gives a groggy look as if the actor/ actress has just woken up and needs coffee to be OK or a happy  and bright looking face  
Costume- usually wears the uniform of Dunkin( white shirt with brown apron with Dunkin logo or a brown sweater with Dunkin logo)  Lighting Design - usually taken around 7-10am or mid day to give off a morning type of environment . 
The Dunkin’ Donuts soundtrack do have Foley sounds (crunches of food and sips of a drink, etc.) ,  a sound motif and narration to describe and lead to  the meaning of the commercial 

Introductory Blog

        My name is Gertrude..Well that’s something short my name means strength and most people who’ve heard or seen my name somewhere say it’s from Germany , but truly my name is in French and spelled the same way. It very strange how my name came about ,but I’ll save that for another day. I’m currently in high school and I graduate in 2021. I should be excited but I’ve heard the struggles of junior year and they are true. I was born in January and I’m a Capricorn we are very down to earth and quiet at times, maybe took quiet. While growing up I’ve always changed my favorite color ,but I know enjoy the color blue very much and I’m sticking to it !
       I’ve mostly grown up in Florida but particularly I do not love the environment as much as other Floridians. From the sunny weather to way the temperature goes quickly down. Also, I don’t like going outside and being in the hot weather ,but I do enjoy the soft breeze when the sun is going down. I’ve always disliked picture books because it takes the fun out of reading a real book. What keeps me happy is really money because you may not be able to buy happiness but you can buy things that make you happy in my opinion.
        Other than the basics and what I enjoy or don’t agree with I also have goals in life as well. I plan on attending college while being in the army as well as traveling all over the world. I would’ve love to make a change in the country or just something impactful suck as charity or etc. After going the army I would like to serve for at least 4-6 years. And to add to that I want to change the way most civilians view this world from the way people view the inequalities that we face today.