Working on this project has helped and changed me in a lot of different ways. Whether it is my confidence to network or my technical skill. I couldn't be any more grateful for this experience and for those who joined the ride. Here is The creative Critical reflection where I go more into detail about my experience.
Filming And The Arts: That Cool Film Blog
That cool film blog that discusses the many different aspects of film and the art of it. Yeah, that one.
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Defiled Nations Fall and The Lone Witness Final Product
The day has finally come to unveil the film opening for Defiled Nations Fall and The Lone Witness. It had been an incredible journey in creating this vision and I once again thank everyone who had a part in the production. Without further ado, please enjoy the product!
Defiled Nations Fall and The Lone Witness
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Sound Of War Part Two: Also Foley
Do you recall in my last post where the luck I would receive from the audio gods made me feel more powerful than before? Well, it was extremely short-lived. The very moment I confirmed that the distant explosion was ready to go, The realization of having to now create a close-range explosion had hit me like a bomb (get it?). Essentially I had to learn about how to create a real explsosion using Foley. there I found out That explosions are created with three distinct noises: The Impact, The receeding, and The Settling. in my project I was Able to achive this somewhat using a weight and the gravel that was used for the explsoion. the weight would act at the impact while theothers were the lasting noises of an explosion. it was definitely one of the most unique things I had to learn and hope to practice more in the future.
Friday, April 1, 2022
The Sound of War: Foley
Throughout the course of Editing, I knew sounds would have extreme importance. Not only does proper audio make the film run consistently as a story, but in my case, it depicts a warzone. Due to not being able to create one throughout the everglades, tight shots, unfocused skies, props, and costuming (basically anything mise-en-scene) was used to try and depict a war-torn front. Audio also must play a role in this large goal. Along with the ambiance of the scenery, I wanted to depict the war through explosions both distant and close by (although small). Once again since I don't have the ability to create a waterfront and explosions (I'm a student with a camera, not a warlord) the creation of these sounds would rely closely on my use of foley and sound editing.
Distant explosions
Monday, March 28, 2022
Filming update
Filming had officially finished filming and has moved on in post for editing! I want to thank everyone involved with this project for helping me create this vision!
Nicholas Prieto
Kayla Joza-Henuke
Franco Loyola
Prop-Master: Franco Loyola
I here Welcome the inclusion of Franco Loyola as this project's prop master due to his involvement in the creation of damaged flags, planned explosion spot, and serving as an advisor for these fields. Franco is someone who has helped me many times in my separate works, something usual of a twin brother. More than excited enough to include him in this project.
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Make Up..Update
Due to a recent change in circumstances, the planned use of special effects makeup and prosthetics will no longer make it to the final product. instead, a simpler approach will be made with fake blood and other improvised methods. The look will be taken from the concept art provided by Kayla Joza-Henke.
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