CCR question #3

Hey blog!

Now that I have my script done for my first CCR, it's time to start my second one. The second video will cover questions three and four, but this post focuses only on question three. I'm going to do a PowerPoint with a voiceover for this video, so I don't need to plan any shots and figure out angles. What I do need to do is write a good script since this CCR will be completely focused on what I'm saying and not any elements like shots and composition. 

CCR question #3

How did your production skills develop throughout this project?

Script 

Slide one: opening slide

Hello, my name is Gabriella Benhamu, and today I'll be answering questions 3 and 4 of the CCR questions for my film opening, Hopelessly Heartbroken. In this video, I’m going to talk about how my skills developed over time and how I used different types of technology while making my project. I’m also going to explain some of the challenges I had and how I worked through them, because that’s honestly where I learned the most

Slide 2:

At the beginning, I struggled more than I expected to. I thought I could just film everything quickly, but I realized there’s a lot more that goes into making something actually look good. During filming, I started noticing small things, like when a shot felt awkward or when something didn’t match. Over time, I became more aware of those details, and I think that’s what I improved the most, just being more intentional instead of rushing through everything.

Slide 3:

One of the biggest challenges I had was with camera angles. At first, a lot of my shots just didn’t look right, and I couldn’t really explain why. The bathroom scene was especially hard because of the limited space and where I could actually place the camera. I also tried making a DIY tripod, which didn’t really work how I wanted it to, so I had to keep adjusting and finding better ways to film the shots

Slide 4:

To fix those problems, I had to start thinking more creatively. I used an OctoBuddy on the mirror, which helped me get more stable and clear shots, especially in the bathroom scene. I also started using the environment around me instead of trying to force certain shots. And if something didn’t look right, I would refilm it instead of just keeping it, which helped improve the overall quality a lot.

Slide 5:

As I kept filming, I started thinking more about how my camera choices actually affected the way the scene felt. For example, I used close-ups to show more emotion, especially in moments where I wanted the audience to really focus on the character’s reaction. I also experimented with different angles across a sequence of shots, so it didn’t feel boring or repetitive. Over time, I stopped just placing the camera randomly and started framing shots more carefully, making sure everything in the shot actually looked the way I wanted it to.

The rest of the PowerPoint will be about question #4, so check out my next blog post to see the rest of the script!