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What Did I Learn?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This week felt long but in a good way. I learned a lot about film and storytelling but also about myself. When I started Part II<\/a>, reading Roger Ebert\u2019s \u201cHow to Read a Movie<\/a>,<\/em>\u201d I didn\u2019t think just pausing a single frame would teach me anything. But it did. It showed me that directors place things intentionally like shadows or where someone stands in a scene and it all guides how we feel without us even realizing it. I think I liked his method because it forces me to slow down and actually see what\u2019s in front of me instead of letting it pass by me so quickly. But I can also see why it might ruin the experience for some people if they\u2019re just trying to enjoy the movie in the moment. Watching the two videos about cinema techniques opened my eyes more. \u201cHitchcock loves Bikinis<\/a><\/em>\u201d was simple but effective which shows how switching just one clip can change how an audience views a character. And \u201cTarantino \/\/ From Below<\/a><\/em>\u201d taught me how a low angle can make someone look powerful, even if they\u2019re not doing anything in particular. Overall, I learned that videos and movies use camera angles, editing, and sound to make us feel something without us even realizing why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Part III<\/a><\/strong>, I watched the \u201cWomen\u201d scene from Scent of a Woman<\/em> <\/a>in three different ways. When I muted the sound, I noticed how camera angles made Al Pacino\u2019s character feel calm but dominant. When I only listened, I realized his rough but steady voice sounded poetic. Watching it all together made everything fit. His slight smirk and soft hand movements made his words feel deeper. Doing this showed me how visuals and audio blend together to build meaning. I never really tried analyzing a video in this manner before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Was Harder Than I Thought?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hardest part was having the patience to use Adobe Premiere Pro for the first time. Before, I used a much more simpler editing software called Wondershare Filmora. Editing felt overwhelming because there were so many buttons, panels, and timelines. Just figuring out how to cut and layer clips properly in Premiere Pro took longer than I expected. I thought I could learn it quickly but there were moments where I spent hours just trying to figure out why something wouldn\u2019t export the way I wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Was Easier Than I Thought?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Writing and animating Shiver\u2019s story<\/a> was easier than I thought. Usually I overthink storytelling, but for some reason, writing his adventures felt natural. It was calming to imagine him finding treasures or dreaming about Japan<\/a>. Animating him felt fun too and I didn’t want to stress myself too hard on making it look too professional, like I was bringing to life a small part of my own quiet thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Drove Me Crazy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Editing the 10 tips<\/a> video drove me crazy. The final video turned out very choppy. I spent so long trying to make it smoother and better quality in Premiere Pro but no matter how many settings I changed, it never came out the way I imagined. It was frustrating because I wanted it to feel smooth like the others but instead it felt kind of awkward to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Did I Enjoy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I enjoyed bringing Shiver to life. Making his story was pretty relaxing and felt peaceful. Writing his Japan dreams<\/a> felt like I was traveling with him. Even though editing drove me crazy, I still enjoyed seeing Shiver come alive as a character who quietly observes the world, finding beauty in small simple things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part II
Some Techniques in Film \u2013 Typing to Myself<\/a>

Part III
Film Techniques in \u201cScent of a Woman\u201d \u2013 Typing to Myself<\/a>

Part IV
Shiver: The Little Crow\u2019s Treasure \u2013 Typing to Myself<\/a>
Meet Shiver, The Little Crow Who Dreamed of Japan \u2013 Typing to Myself<\/a>
Shiver\u2019s 10 Tips Before Visiting Japan \u2013 Typing to Myself<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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