Extra Blog Post 2-Fangirl (Change of Independent Component)

Even though I think my last independent component went really well, and I enjoyed that I was able to examine all the different stages and aspects of film through using real-world examples and my own work, I would like to mainly focus my second independent component on the production of Fangirl. I  have already dedicated a nice portion of my time to working on the documentary.
I originally planned on writing and shooting my own narrative, but I like the idea of working on the documentary because I will be conducting interviews and learning about fan-ology in general.
For my independent component, I would be working on conducting interviews, cinematography, later editing the interviews and ultimately creating an overall story for the documentary.

Extra Blog Post-Fangirl

So far, the production for Fangirl is going extremely well. We have filmed nine people. Veronica and I have created a spreadsheet so that we can keep our meetings and footage organized, as well as keep a schedule of the people we will be interviewing. This Wednesday, we plan to film a panel/debate with several fans of Marvel and DC. Basically, we want to see a heated discussion about which company is better.

Link to the Spreadsheet:

Fangirl Schedule

We will probably start asking for more interviewees after Spring Break, specifically lowerclassmen, mostly because we haven't had a chance to reach out to them. Once we interview a nice majority of people from school, we will probably start seeking out people in public places (malls, events, etc.) and perhaps reach out to people on social networks (Tumblr, Twitter, etc.)

Blog 18: Fourth Interview Preparation

1. (EQ)What techniques can be most effectively employed to create a memorable film?
2. What would you consider a technique?
3. What makes a film memorable?
4. What makes a film enjoyable?
5. Would you have considered memorable films relatable, timeless, awe-inspiring, well-written, visually striking, moving, or some combination of these characteristics?
6. What other characteristics would you attribute to memorability?
7. What would you consider the most memorable film for you?
8. When watching a film, what do you pay attention to the most?
9. Why do you pay attention to this aspect?
10. What techniques do you remember from memorable films?
11. Can you name any filmmakers who have made memorable films?
12. Can you name any recent films you have come across that you would consider memorable in the coming years?
13. What themes have you come across in films that are specifically memorable? 
14. What sorts of stories have you come across in films that are specifically memorable?
15. Do you think that there is a difference between independently financed films and studio financed films in relation to memorability? 
16. Do you think time effects memorability? Why?
17. Do you think it's still possible to make memorable films today? Why or why not?
18. If so, what would a filmmaker have to do to achieve that?
19. If not, what are filmmakers lacking? 
20. In general, what do you think determines the memorability of a film the most?
21. What would you do yourself do to create a memorable film? 
22. What type of genre do you prefer?
23. What is it about this genre that you prefer?
24. What sorts of aspects of that genre make it memorable and enjoyable for you? 
25. Are there any films you find memorable for a specifically bad reason? 
26. What sort of empathy do you think filmmakers need to have to appeal to viewers?
27. When crews are working together, what insights do you think they can provide to each other to create an enjoyable or memorable film?
28. Do you think collaboration between filmmakers contributes to the creation of enjoyable, successful, or memorable films?
29. What kind of collaboration have you encountered in your past experiences? 
30. Since film is such a visual medium, visually speaking what do you pay attention to in films?
31. What color palettes are the most outstanding to you?
32. Can you name any filmmakers who have created a film with memorable or outstanding color palettes?
33. In your opinion, do you think a film can have a noticeable theme, mood, or tone without a color palette to assist it?
34. What sources can you recommend to understanding color palettes and such?
35. How would you begin to design a color palette? 
1. Are there any films with a certain color palette you would want to redesign? 

Blog 17: Answer 3

EQ: What technique can be most effectively employed to create a memorable film?

Answer 3: Filmmakers must be able to use their knowledge of what is aesthetically appealing to audiences. 

Supporting Details:

• Color palettes are known to largely influence the mood or tone of a film.
• Films by James Cameron or Tim Burton are highly regarded due to their aesthetic appeal. 
• Directors and cinematographers alike have been able to set themselves apart as filmmakers due to their uses of certain colors and such in their films. 

Sources:

• "100 Film Moments." Guardian News and Media Limited. The Guardian. 6 Feb 2000. Web. 21 Jan 2015. 
• " Breaking Down David Fincher's Directorial Techniques." Vimeo. Vimeo, 2 Oct 2014. Web. 2 Oct 2014.
• Miller, Gavin. " 15 Visually Striking Films With Amazing Color  Palettes." Taste of Cinema. 19 Mar 2014. Web. 15 Oct 2014. 

Concluding Thought: It is well-known that films are a highly visual medium, and while other factors--such as how well-written the film is or how interesting the story may be--may influence how memorable one finds a film, an integral part of a film is its appearance, which filmmakers should dedicate time to creating.