Instagram posts so far

(first post)

 Since we finished filming, we decided to move onto instagram as well as the post card. We are also working on the editing of the film but I’ll discuss that in greater detail in the next post. Let's start off with Instagram. Me and Adriana have been brainstorming ideas on what we should post since the 30 posts that we have to do. In the first post we decided to have me holding a penny but in pixelated form, looking like a character from an 80s video game. We decided for this to be our first post because it helps us establish a theme, that being the pixelated 80s game one. We also decided to do that same thing but for the rest of the actors helping us reach that goal a lot faster.

(merch)

Alongside this we also decided to dedicate 3 posts that contain the title card of the film. For example one of three posts would be one part of the title card, the other one would be the middle portion of it and the last one would obviously be the rest of it. We are also planning on pinning those three posts in order for the unity to not be disrupted from the other posts. Another post that we decided was to include a blooper from one of the scenes in Brickell posting it with hashtags in order to gain more traction leading to a wide spectrum of individuals viewing the video. 

One post that I thought was genius from Adriana was the one about merch, selling merch that looks like the hoodie that I’m wearing. The post includes indications that showcase that the hoodie is limited edition, which can lead to customers wanting the hoodie more since the hoodie might never come back. A thing I forgot to mention was that the same first post is also the profile picture for the instagram account. It was just too good of a picture to just use one time. 

 

We still have many insta posts to do but it should be fun, see you guys later BYEEE!!!!

Filming in Brickell and the Everglades

 

(Mr MIgue)

We have officially finished filming EVERYTHINGGGG, now time for the very annoying part editing. But before that let me tell you guys about how both days went. Lets start off with the everglades first, we needed an actor so I called in one of my good buddies Migue to help us film. He played a tourist who was trying to get the perfect picture to send back home but couldn't get the right angle, that's where I show up and try to help but obviously I mess it up (part of storyline) dropping the phone. Overall filming went smoothly. We used a variety of shots and retook a lot of them due to some people laughing. I’m not going to say any names cough cough Migue. Only issue we faced was trying to figure out where in the park to film as well as the main actor almost DYING FROM THE HEAT, I still don’t know why I decided wearing a HOODIE and JEANS was a good idea, I could’ve just worn a red shirt but it’s whatever I DONT HAVE TO WEAR THAT ANYMORE. 

As for Brickell, I was really excited mainly because it gave me an excuse to go to Miami. Adriana my partner brought two of her friends because we needed to film two scenes, one being obviously in Brickell City Center and the other being in “cuba” wink wink, in reality it was just a random street next to the marlins stadium. The reason why is we initially wanted to film in front of the stadium however there was an event going on and guess how much the parking was. If you said 15 your wrong, THE PARKING WAS LITERALLY $30, you're crazy if you think im spending 30 of my well earned money on parking for 10 minutes. 

Anywho going back to the City Center, filming was a little more complicated due to the sheer amount of tourists especially in front of the famous walls of the buildings. However we managed and filmed my scene with no issue, well breaking character was one of them. I can admit I was the culprit. As for filming in the so called Cuba we basically were driving around the stadium and found a house that looked exactly like one found in cuba with a chicken and decided it was the perfect spot to film. Unfortunately once we were about to start filming the chicken left, but we filmed it, made us cringe a bit but we pushed through and BOOM last scene done. 

I can FINALLYYY get a haircut. It's been SO annoying not being able to like my hair is actually turning into an afro, so this tuesday I will be looking fresh for the submission of the project. I keep updating you guys on the process BYEEE!!

Group meeting #2

Today in class we had our second ever group meeting, we got placed into 4 different groups with each group having 6 members. Our teacher decided for us to have another group meeting in order for us to discuss any issues that we have been facing as well as providing feedback to our classmates helping them grow and strengthen their project. 

(notes taken during meeting)

    I was the first person in my group to go. I presented all the shots that me        and my partner filmed last week as well as the poster card that we made. It     still wasn't finished but I showed it on purpose like that in order to get any       feedback on what we could've done better regarding the post card. One         of my group members asked me if I had finished filming. I said no,                  explained in my last blog post, then he laughed and felt relieved because he too hasn't finished filming.

    

After finishing discussing the issues and where I'm at in the project,                  Mariana was next to present her ideas. Mariana started off by reminding          our group what her project is about (Therapy session flashback). She later     explained how once she and her partner started filming and realized that it was bad, not my words they said it themselves. But after filming they realized that they also needed to fix the script as well and that's one of the reasons the film seemed bad. Another issue that they faced was that their lead actor couldn't show up any of the days and was unreliable, so in order to get past this they decided to change the genders of the main character from a male to a female. However they have managed to push through and are estimated to finish filming this later this week 

(notes taken during meeting)

 

The next member followed, they started to explain how they had already finished the teaser and also already created the instagram page but were just waiting to post their images. After discussing what they have completed they wanted feedback on their postcard, with that all of us gave him some critique with some of the font choices. Later on he also showed us the first seconds of the film and wanted further critiques in order to enhance his project. He also told the group that he wrote the score for the short film, which is honestly amazing. 

We moved onto the next person who opened up telling us how she filmed during spring break. She later showed what she had done regarding the posters and asked what she could do in order to improve it. Upon this one the group members gave advice on where the title card should be and what color it should be. She later shared that she's basically done with filming and only has a small portion left to film.

 

The next member had a lot of problems over spring break. He explains how he needed to change the script multiple times due to the script not sounding good enough, well not authentic like a normal conversation. His group also had to change their ideas multiple times, which was very problematic. However his group has posted a lot on insta and are estimated to finish filming today, they only have to do two more scenes.  

The last member of group started to explain his short film and how its going. He explains how the work is being distributed and what each person is doing. He also brings up how the group was initially behind but have managed to catch up regarding their filming, only needing one more scene. The last thing he covered was showing his groups postcards and going into detail on why he decided to implement the certain elements that are being showcased in the postcard. 

That was everyone, making me a little excited on how these projects will turn out. Ill keep you guys updated, BYEEEE!!!

(Photo of group)

Some complications with the filimging schedule

I CAME BACK FROM EUROPEEE!! Well I'm kinda sad, I really enjoyed being in europe but disregarding that me and my partner have had some complications regarding being able to follow our filming schedule. That major issue being that we both have jobs. Before creating the schedule we figured out days where we both free from our work as well as personal plans. However things changed. 

(place that kept
me as a prisoner)

On one of our filming days I got called in since my job barely had any people working, and it was during prime filming hours 2-10:30. The other day that me and my partner were scheduled to film something came up and she couldn't make it to film. 

However me and my partner have both freed up our schedule in order to film the rest of the scenes by this week. These scenes including the one in Brickell, The everglades, as well as Weston Town Center. I espically need to get this filming done so I can get a hair cut, I wish I wasn't the one that had to be the actor. 

I'll keep you guys updated on if we actually follow through with our filming schedule now, BYEE!!

(One of the filming loactions)

Second Day FILMINGGG!!

Second Day of Filiming and at this point social anxiety should be scared of me. Reason for why im saying this is because the sher amount of people that were taking pictures of me and looking at me while filming is crazy, like guys I get it you all want a piece of David Gomez (what am I saying I got made fun of TWICE IN 2 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES).    

(one of the many tries)

    Anyway we filmed in Madrid Spain, more specifically we filmed in the Plaza Mayor, we as in my mom being the cinemotagopher and me the actor. However this time we needed another person to act since my sister already acted in the last one, there only remained one more person, the person being my dad. Look I love my dad as any great son does but WORKING WITH HIM REGARDING ACTING wow, I think It took us 14 tries to finally get it right.

(me messing up the flip again)

Eventually we got the scene right, finally seeing the filming day come to an end and my finger slips leading me to FLIP THE COIN WRONG AGAIN. I couldn't believe it, my worst nightmare came back to hunt me. THAT COIN IS ACTUALLY THE MOST ANNOYING  THING EVER. Sometimes it chooses to be well you know normal coin and other times it decieds to be devious and FLIP THE WRONG WAY, and before you blame me for flipping it wrong I truely believe that european coins are just weird. 

I completly forgot to mention but after getting off the flight from London I LOST MY PENNY. I immeditly started searching frantically but nothing came up, defeated I didn't know what to do, didn't know how to break the news to my partner that I basically messed it up. Well the next day I found a random copper coin on the floor on my way to go watch Real Madrid play so it all pretty much worked out because I went to a soccer game. 

Thats all the filming that I will be doing in europe, rest will be in Florida back home, can't wait to finsh filming. 

First day Filming!!!

FINALLY DID MY FIRST DAY OF FILMING!!! Did I have a lot people stare at me, yes.. BUTTTT at least I got it done. Since my partner was obviously not gonna be with me I had my mom film. The location where I first shot was in London England right infront of the mighty Big Ben.     

(me after messing up the coin flip)

While filming I faced some challeges, one being since it was actually freezing in London my fingers werent working properly and wow GETTING THAT STUPID COIN TO FLIP PROPERLY was one of the hardest things I had to do. I literally had acted out the whole scene and then I would FAIL that stupid coin flip, so annoying. Second problem, well not really a problem more of a thing that I want to disscuss and the amount of people that were staring at me, I felt so famous, they probally just wanted an autograph with how cool and amazing I looked.(They definitely were making fun of me).

(making sure I was centered)

    A thing that I kept making sure was for the framing to have me in the center, In order for the transitions to be seemlesses it was so important for me to always have me be in the center frame. I kept making sure my mom had me center, I was definitely annoying her with the amount of times I kept asking if I was centered. 

But overall it was a great first day of filming I keep you guys updated when I film next, so exited!!

Group Meeting #1

 HELLOO ONCE AGAIN, yesterday we had our first group meeting, disscussing what we were planning on doing with our fellow classmates as well as helping eachother with any issues that we had during our planning of the producttion. 

The first member who shared their ideas was Nikitta, he wants to do a short film about a guy who is becoming bored with his life and turns to drugs after seeing his friend do it and having a good time while doing it. The guy starts to skip work in order to do the drugs and later becomes so addicted that he later dies due to an over dose. He also wants to center the film during the 2000s. When I first heard about this I was complitly in shock as its such a deep and depressing film idea that is coming from a person who is such full of life. 

The second member to share their ideas was Nico, he wants to do a short film as well. The overview of the plot is basically the main character has the abllity to break the 4th wall and obviouly with this power he has sort of an ego because no one else can see what he can see. Untill another character notices and also has the ablity to break the 4th wall, realizing this the main character gets mad. His main inpiration for this idea came from the show flee bag as well as Ferris Day Off. 

The next member was Mal, who wants to do a dark comedy short film.  The short film follows a women who is power hungry so in search of more power she decieds to make a deal with the devil. He also mentioned that at the end of the story the womens sister gets killed by the main character. The Devil would be showcased as a normal male named Anti chrisotpher. The whole idea is very unique and never in a million years would I expect a plot like that. 

Continuing on the following memeber was Lauren insted of doing the short film like almost every she decied to do the film distribution one. She wants to do a physioclogical drama with heavy inspiration from the black swan. Lauren however doesnt have a solid plan regarding the plot but wants to have the main character have a soft image who later transitions to a darker character. 

Next from that was Audrey, who is doing a short film. The film would be taking place during a therapy session. It follows a younger brother who is very outgoing and likes to party because stuff at home isnt the best so inoder to distract himself from it he keeps himself busy. He also has a older sister whos is about to go to college and cant deal with the family anymore but is staying to help her brother. The brother makes a mistake at a party and the sister from then on decied to leave leaving the brother helpless and needing help, leading him to go to the therapy session. 

Lastly the final member went, she decied on doing a short film aswell following the coming of age genre. It follows a girl in her second semster of highschool who gets gifted a seed in a pot, she forgers about the flower and continues on with her day, the majority of the film would be getting filmed through the persepective of the plant witnessing the girl get ready for school, prom, graduation, etc.. She also wants to get different plants at differnet stages in order to hightlight the change in time. 

All these projects are so creative, can't wait to see how my classmates excute this!

(Notes Taken during meeting)