Shotta Code

 Here is my CCR questions 1&2, Enjoy! https://youtu.be/SU2iypetcD4?si=FyGfMaD4xsZE5raf

 Hey again! Here is my CCR questions 3&4, enjoy! https://youtu.be/4onbyqvpwyw?si=hohoqfl1C7HALN_q

 The moment we’ve all been waiting for… Here is my movie for my AICE MEDIA STUDIES class!!! https://youtu.be/ZhNatGcyRik?si=xlzCXnA-Gzu7Enpl

  Editing this movie was one of the most frustrating yet rewarding parts of the process. There were moments when I felt stuck, but problem-solving through these challenges made me a better editor. In the end, all the hard work paid off, I was able to turn a collection of raw footage into a cohesive, engaging film. Now, I just hope my final product delivers the impact I envisioned!

  With filming and editing complete, the next big step in my movie was figuring out how to publish my movie. Since I wanted it to be easily accessible to my audience, I decided to create a new YouTube channel specifically for this film and any future projects I might work on.

  Filming a movie is a learning experience, and my AICE Media Studies project was no exception. While I am proud of the final product, there were definitely some mistakes along the way, mistakes that taught me valuable lessons about filmmaking. From taking too much time on certain scenes to struggling with the right camera angles, not enough coverage, audio problems, forgetting to rehearse the actors, and lighting issues. While these mistakes could have been frustrating at the time, I see them as part of the learning process . Filmmaking is an ongoing journey, and each error helped me improve my skills. By learning from these mistakes, I can approach my next project with more confidence, better preparation, and a deeper understanding of the technical and creative aspects of film production. Overall, I’m proud of how my project turned out, and I’m excited to keep growing as a filmmaker. Every mistake was an opportunity to learn, and that’s what made this experience so rewarding!

  One of the most important elements in bringing my AICE Media Studies project to life was the incredible talent and dedication of my actors. Without them, the movie would have never been able to capture the raw emotion and intensity I envisioned. Their hard work, creativity, and passion made this project what it is today. Here’s a shout-out to the amazing actors who made everything possible. I want to give a huge thank you to each actor who contributed to this film. Their talent, hard work, and energy are what made this project so special. Without them, the film would have lacked the depth and emotional connection that made it shine. I am incredibly grateful for everything they did, and I couldn’t be prouder of the performances they delivered.

  One of the most important parts of making my movie feel real and immersive was selecting the right filming locations. Since my movie involves a crime storyline with a drug deal, a robbery, and a retaliation scene, I needed places that looked natural but also fit the intense mood of the film. After scouting different areas, I settled on three main locations: a neighborhood, an alleyway, and an open area. Picking the right locations was crucial in making my movie look authentic and visually engaging. Each location added to the films overall feel starting in a normal neighborhood, escalating to the dark alleyway, and ending in an open area where everything unfolds. These choices helped shape the story’s tone, tension, and realism, proving that the right setting can make all the difference in filmmaking.

  One of the most important parts of making my movie feel authentic and natural was the dialogue. Since my film has a Jamaican influence but is set in a gritty, urban environment, I wanted to blend both Jamaican and American slang to reflect how people actually talk in these types of situations. The mix of languages and slang helped bring out the personalities of the characters and make the scenes feel more real and intense. Using both Jamaican and American slang made the dialogue feel authentic, engaging, and culturally rich. Instead of sounding like scripted lines, the way characters spoke reflected their backgrounds, making the films world feel alive and realistic. This mix of language not only gave the movie a unique identity but also helped set the tone whether it was casual talk between friends or the high-stakes intensity of the robbery scene. Now, with the dialogue locked in, the film feels even more real, and I can’t wait to see how audiences react to the way language...

  After finishing the rough cut of my movie, I realized that while the Jamaican patois and American slang made the dialogue feel authentic, some viewers might struggle to understand certain lines especially the fast-paced or heavily accented moments. To make sure everyone could follow the story without losing the cultural feel, I decided to add subtitles. Since my film blends Jamaican slang, patois, and American street slang, I knew that some viewers might miss key dialogue.