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Script for CCR Question #1

Action-comedy films often rely on fast paced, exaggerated reactions, and mismatched character dynamics. I used these elements in The Wrong Package by having a paranoid, weird character (Mr. Brown) and a sarcastic, chill protagonist (Alex). Their contrast drives the humor, which is common in buddy comedies. The film also includes quick dialogue exchanges and physical comedy, like Mr. Brown using a frying pan. However, I challenged action conventions by making the ‘threat’ completely ridiculous, there’s no real danger, just a misunderstanding. Instead of a big fight scene, the tension builds up only for the reveal to be something completely ordinary. 

Editing Plarform

I used iMovie to edit my project in a lot of different ways, making the final film look way more polished and professional. One of the biggest ways it helped was with cutting and trimming scenes to make sure the timing was just right, especially for comedic moments where I needed quick cuts to keep the humor sharp. I also used transitions to smooth out scene changes, like fading to black after the frying pan hit to add some extra drama.

Another super useful tool was adjusting the audio, making dialogue clearer by raising the volume when it was too quiet and adding background music to set the mood. I even threw in sound effects, like a dramatic “whoosh” when Mr. Brown grabbed the frying pan, to make certain moments funnier. Color correction also helped a lot. I brightened up some shots where the lighting wasn’t great to make everything look more natural.

Overall, I learned some stuff on iMovie from my past projects in this class and once again this app made it really easy to put everything together, and I was able to tweak small details until the film looked exactly how I wanted. 

Essential item for production

 Today I got the package of the item that I was waiting some time for; a phone tripod that will help me record many of my shots. I was very dependant on this arriving because many of the shots in my opening require stable shots, and this tripod does exactly that. It is also very conventional because you can close it and travel with it whenever you want.

This tripod has honestly been a lifesaver for my film project. It keeps my shots steady, so I don’t have to worry about shaky footage making everything look unprofessional. It also lets me set up different angles without begging someone to hold the camera for me. Plus, I don’t have to stack a bunch of random books or balance my phone on a chair just to get the right shot. It makes filming so much easier, and I can actually focus on acting and directing instead of constantly fixing the camera.  

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