World Premiere: Eyez Don't Lie (1st Short Film)

Because of popular demand I have decided to post the film. This film was very hard to make and personal, I would once again like to thank all of those who helped this thought in my head become a reality. With out further wait.....

"Eyez Don't Lie"

Journal Template: Presentation & Distribution

1. Reflection + Critical Thinking: The strengths of this video are honesty, real, raw, and close to my heart. This video was extremely hard to make and capture, mainly because I wanted everyone to see things how I see them, which I know is close to impossible, but after realizing this, I just wanted to grab those few out there, that see the way I do. The connections and feedback I got from everyone who saw the film were great. Not everyone liked the film and that was good for me, I am use to criticism, I have been getting it my whole life, but it just further made me understand that not everyone will and can get the concept I was going for in this particular movie project. The weaknesses of the film were some shots could have been clearer. Some transitions did not come out the way I wanted them too. But other than that for what resources I had to use, the film came out good. I can honestly say this was my best film I have made thus far.

2. Audience Response: I was shocked that the majority of my classmates understood where I was coming from! It made me feel so much better about my work. Before I went up to show I was ready to get those awkward questions, like "what did you mean when..." and "how come you didn't do..." it was a good feeling. My teacher who always gives her honest opinion, said all good things to me, which totally threw me of guard. She usually waits til the end to lay it on me, but her feedback was good, and I truly appreciated it. The class even understood some things about the film that I thought for sure I would have to explain, but I guess I did a good job of fluidity with my shots. This was a very emotional and personal video to produce but I am glad I finally put it out for others to see!

3. Distribution: I would like to put this movie out for a bigger audience, but I would like to actually make a professional short film with professional resources. This class has further interested me into film making and hopefully I will have the chance to branch off my advertising career to make, write, pitch, or produce feature films. I know its not easy, but it was fun, and it didn't seem like work. I truly enjoyed myself, the people in the class, and the professor. I have recommended this class to my friends, and told them if you want a class to that helps express their inner selves, Art 250 is it. It has been fun. Oh, I have also thought about making this a longer film after the dream scene, but as of now it is what is..."Eyez Don't Lie". Thank you for the opportunity.

Song of the Week: 05/04/09: Once in a Lifetime

Song: Once in A Lifetime

Artist: Beyonce/ (Originally done by Etta James)

Album: Cadillac Records OST

Genre: Old School Swag/Slow-Dance/Make-Up Song

Favorite Line: "I'm in Heaven, For Heaven's sake"

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Post Production

Logging Shots: I realized that had a lot of extra footage after wrapping up. This is not a complaint because I would rather have too much than too little, but my problem is that I have more extra of the good shots and less of the bad shots. Hopefully my vision will still get across, I used as much of the editing tools I could to help make the scenes better.

Scripting + Paper Editing: The script was reworded, redone, revised in every which way. I kept coming up with different ideas to improve the older ones. But the final script is basically my idea that was originally in my head.

Reshoots: I need to schedule one more re shoot to be truly happy with my project. It was so hard getting everybody on a free schedule that every one's time was so precious that the actual shoots went fast, and I forgot to get the small details scenery for my movie.

Reflection: I think this movie is good for the amount of time and resources I had. It was a good experience and I actually felt like a director. It wasn't easy though! Now I just need to see how my final product will be received.

Improvisation: You should know by now that I am an improv king. I used extra B-roll and random cuts and takes to make my final product. Improvisation is priceless, it can be better than the actual script, if you have the right actors that just have that certain swag and talent.

Rehearsal: While editing everything looked nice and smooth. I played around with the scenes and put them in different spots. I worked alot with the transitions and there timing to get that certain effect I was looking for. I also tried some extra stuff to make it actually look a real film set up.

Frustration!!!!

I don't know how others feel, but when I having something in my head that I have built up so much, that I want to get it out so bad! It's like that Jumanji game, it just be thumping, thumping, in my head pleading to leave! And I can't because of schedule conflicts, the day is coming when everything comes together, and hopefully it will be worth the wait.