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#34 Research/Planning – Flashback Scene Filmed in Colorado

Adrian Diaz2 months ago1 month ago03 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. We officially wrapped filming the flashback scene during our Colorado trip, and honestly this was one of those moments where patience paid off. At first, we had a completely different location in mind. The original idea leaned more into an older, nostalgic look with warmer orange lighting, almost like a memory…

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#33 Research/Planning – Colorado Trip, Cast Changes, and Major Story Revisions

Adrian Diaz2 months ago1 month ago09 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. Total disclaimer, this might be my biggest blog yet. I just landed in Colorado for vacation, and a lot has happened very quickly. This trip was not originally planned for filming, but after talking with my co director Tati, we realized it opened the door for some important changes and opportunities…

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#32 Research/Planning – Testing the Fish Eye Lens

Adrian Diaz2 months ago1 month ago03 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. This might honestly be one of my favorite blogs so far. Recently, I picked up a fish eye lens, and I couldn’t resist testing it out right away. The main reason I bought it was to experiment with a bodycam-style effect for the film. I wanted something that felt raw, immersive,…

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#31 Research/Planning – Testing the Car Mount Setup

Adrian Diaz2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. I wanted to talk about one of the smaller but honestly most exciting upgrades I’ve made for Blackout, which is the car mount setup. I ended up buying two magnetic suction mounts so I could experiment with different angles instead of being stuck with one boring shot. The idea is to…

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#30 Research/Planning – Upgrading the Camera Setup for Blackout

Adrian Diaz2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. This year I wanted to do things right when it came to camera equipment. Compared to last year, the setup I have now is on a completely different level, not because it is overkill, but because it actually fits the type of film we are making. Last year I rushed into…

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#29 Research/Planning – Locking In the Title and Brand Identity

Adrian Diaz2 months ago1 month ago04 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. This blog marks a pretty big moment in the project because we officially changed the film title. After sitting down and really talking it through, we realized that the old title Black Ops Phantom felt a little corny and overexplained what the film already shows visually. It sounded like something trying…

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#28 Research/Planning – Revising the Production Schedule

Adrian Diaz2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. After going back and reviewing everything, I realized I completely overlooked February when I first made our production schedule. Once I noticed that, it actually helped solve a few logistical issues we were starting to run into, especially with filming dates and travel. The original plan had us filming back to…

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#27 Research/Planning – Storyboard Day

Adrian Diaz2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. Today was the day me and Tati finally stopped procrastinating and sat down to lock in our story. We have been circling ideas for weeks and the communication between us has honestly been all over the place, so this activity was overdue. We grabbed sticky notes, printed images, scissors, tape, anything…

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#26 Research/Planning – Planning Group Interviews

Adrian Diaz2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. Today in class we went around and talked to every A level group about where they are with their films. Honestly, it was a good reality check. Hearing everyone’s progress made me realize my group is actually way ahead in a lot of areas. Here is how the interviews went. Group…

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#25 Research/Planning – December Schedule and Full Production Timeline

Adrian Diaz3 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. First blog back from Thanksgiving break, and wow… what a week. I spent the beginning of break getting all four of my wisdom teeth removed, so most of it was just me recovering and looking like a chipmunk. That’s also why I wasn’t updating you guys as much, but Thanksgiving itself…

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  • #38 Research/Planning – Script Progress, Branding Changes, and Finally Addressing the Minor Tasks
  • #37 Research/Planning – Scene Inspiration That Actually Made the Cut
  • #36 Research/Planning – New Recording Equipment Test
  • #35 Research/Planning – Back From Colorado and Back to Work
  • #34 Research/Planning – Flashback Scene Filmed in Colorado

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