Project Proposal

Hi! Welcome back to my blog! Today's blog will be a little different because this is my project proposal. I will be going into  who I'm working with, the software I'll be using, my potential target audience, and potential social issues the film will be addressing

Group members

To start. I am not the only one working on this project. I will also be working with my good partner Joseph Araujo, therefor the people working on this project are Tejal Donkor and Joseph Araujo. Together we have decided to make the opening for a film. We both have experience in this field as we are both deeply involved with the tv production program at our school. Both of us have made short films before and have delt with cameras and story building so this project will be very fun for us!

Potential Target Audience

Our target audience will mostly be young adult females. This is because the story will take place in school and will have a lot of situations that are relatable to kids of that age. Romance dramas are also typically watched by women that's why it would most likely appeal to females.

Potential Social Issues and/or Representation

Social issues that will most likely be addressed in our film opening are the ideas of social classes since the male lead is coming from a richer background which adds a barrier between the two characters. Our film opening will also address themes of the stereotypical popular jock and the "different" outcast, while showing that they aren't as stereotypical as the audience would think at first and that there is more to them then what they show on the outside. We plan to go against these typical conventions to create more drama and add depth to the characters. For example, the "popular jock" might now enjoy his friends and feel isolated and alone because he feels like he is putting on a act everyday. The "different" outcast female lead might want to experience the things that she's supposed to be against because she doesn't stand for what the "popular facade." This would allow for both characters to met in the middle and find comfort in each other since they both have a wanting to change their lives. The ideas of family's role in who choosing who each character can date will also be explored. Each family will have an idea of who their daughter or son should be dating and eventually not approve of the relationship adding drama and conflict to the story.

Hardware/Software

Since me and Joseph are in the tv program, we have access to a lot of equipment and resources to help us make this film. As for hardware, we plane to use a Sony fx30. This camera is one of the best cameras we have access too making it the most plausible. 

As for lenses, we plan to use a Cannon 24-70mm, and a Rokinon 35mm. The 24-70mm is good for getting wide shots and shots with a lot of movement. This is because it can zoom in and out and has a wider scope. The 35mm is good for close up shots will a shallow focus. The background on this lens creates a beautiful blur that adds to the shot. 

Rokinon 35mm

Cannon 24-70mm

We will also be using a tripod to make sure the shots are steady and stable. A diffuser may be needed if we film outside so just incase we will include it in our equipment list. Light kits will also be used to create certain types of lighting that go with the mood of the the shot. As for mics, we will use a boom mic to capture the sounds we need. We may also use clip on mics incase we need clearer audio of the a conversation.

For software we are going to edit on Premiere Pro. Joseph and I are already familiar with this platform because of tv production so we have a pretty good understanding of how it works. We will most likely be editing on one of the school computers because it's compatible with premiere. 

That's it for my project proposal! See you in the next blog, bye!