Movie Trailer Reflection

What was the scope of the project, what was the assignment?

The assignment was to find a movie trailer on youtube, for a movie that was at least high school themed, and recreate it.

What was your process?

We started out in storyboarding and scripting. We did a paper storyboard, but I also attempted a digital storyboard which proved to be very useful for the efficiency of filming. We then filmed all the shots that we could get with Maicy. Originally we were going to do the entire trailer, but we had a main actor quit on the day we were supposed to film the majority of his scenes so we then adapted and turned the project into a short Netflix teaser trailer. I then completed the editing.

What did you learn along the way?
Technically (Software/Hardware etc.)

Digital storyboards are very useful

Professionally (Collaboration, Teamwork, Project Deadlines)

Casting for main roles can be difficult, especially for a highschool project.

What would you do different? Why?

Focus more on casting, that way we could get more dedicated actors.

What would you do the same? Why?

Digital storyboarding and scripting.

Comments

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