Project Selection-Film

Film production contains many aspects, some of which I have been familiarized with. So far in Media Studies, I have learned that I am interested in a multitude of these aspects. Specifically I have enjoyed looking deeper into the HBO series The Newsroom and the classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off film. By looking further into these works, I have been able to recognize certain features which appeal to me about creating a film project. In The Newsroom I have found the angles and shots very interesting, especially since they vary so greatly. The show is like a mockumentary in some ways-the character's don't acknowledge they are being videotaped, although sometimes we get a sense that they are somewhat aware. I am enthusiastic about these types of story lines, such as The Office. Ferris Bueller's Day Off also includes qualities of this style of film, especially since Ferris talks to the audience directly throughout the film. If I were to choose the film project, I would be definitely consider creating a mockumentary style film. Challenges that would come with this process would include creating a complex story board and story line, since films in this style typically have characters with multiple layers and, more often than not, complex love triangles. It would also be a challenge to find the perfect angles and shots in order to portray this type of film. It would include continuity systems, over the shoulder shots, eyeline match shots, and a generous amount of long takes. I imagine that creating the perfect long take involves a lot of planning and a lot of attention to detail. While this would certainly be a challenge, it would be enjoyable and I would be a good person to create this type of project since I am an organized perfectionist who will ensure this film would be of the highest possible quality.

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