Starting My Final Task

 It's finally here, the final task! With my commercial and music video done and over with, I feel pumped up for this task. I have been informed that the final task will the first two minutes of a movie. When I heard this, I got a little nervous because I heard a few terms I am not familiar with.

One thing I wasn't familiar with was a pitch. I learned that a pitch is a Hollywood term used to describe a film in about 25 words or less. I also learned that another name for this is an elevator pitch because many people would catch producers on their way up an elevator and would only have an elevator ride's time to pitch their idea.

Another term I was unfamiliar with was a title design. They are basically the opening sequence of a film that includes the titles of the production team and actors. I never realized how much effort goes into the opening sequences of a movie! I am actually most excited for this step of the project. One of my favorite title designs is from the movie Coraline. It shows the other mother making a doll that looks like Coraline, the main character. There is also music in the background, which sounds like little kids singing. It really sets a creepy, spooky vibe for the movie and gives viewers an unsettling feeling. This scene is one of the best scenes in the movie and makes Coraline one of my favorite films of all time.

After learning about the effort it takes for only the first few minutes of a movie, I felt a little overwhelmed. But I also feel excited because all of the previous projects have prepared me for this task. I plan to use all the knowledge and experience I gained from the commercial and music video to make the filming process smooth sailing. I want to try and avoid the mistakes I made so this project can be the best it can be.