September 25, 2009
We started filming our skit today. We did not expect to encounter so many problems both large and small.
First of all, the lady at the cafeteria was most uncooperative. She would not let us use the cookie jar and she was annoyed with us for making the slightest noise. Outside in the open area, the wind was so strong that it blew the napkin and the cookie box out of the tray and onto the ground; making filming virtually impossible. The biggest problem was with the camera. Putting it on a music stand and trying to press the record button, when all group members were supposed to be on the scene, was not humanly possible. A lot of the times we were not even certain that we had recorded the entire scene; and worst still, the three of us were not altogether within the frame. This would mean that we would have to record the entire skit on Monday.
We would have to try and make it more realistic in our final filming. We would make use of the people in the cafeteria because to have only three students in an empty cafeteria did not make sense. In order to overcome the difficulties we had with recording we would have to make some minor changes so that a team member could adjust the camera and press the button without relying on fate.
This film making opens my eyes to the fact that unexpected problems can arise, it is up to us to use our reflexes and logical reasoning to solve these problems. I hope that we will be able to do a good job ad finish the film so that the class will enjoy it.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Drama Journal-Technical Aspect
September 7th, 2009
A technical director came to our class to explain the different people who are involved in any drama production.
We were taken to the lighting section of the theatre where the different buttons control the lighting effects. He also explained to us that as far as lighting is concerned, house right and house left were the opposite in the actor’s point of view.
After he left, we used the stage to play different games which helped us with our concentration and reflex ability. All in all, it was an informative and fun class.
A technical director came to our class to explain the different people who are involved in any drama production.
We were taken to the lighting section of the theatre where the different buttons control the lighting effects. He also explained to us that as far as lighting is concerned, house right and house left were the opposite in the actor’s point of view.
After he left, we used the stage to play different games which helped us with our concentration and reflex ability. All in all, it was an informative and fun class.
Drama Journal-Practice Games
August 28th, 2009
We played 4 games which were more difficult than the previous ones. The purpose was again to train us to stay focused be observant and our co-ordination and co-operation abilities.
Through the “Telephone” game, we could see how easy it was to repeat a movement initiated by the leader. The “Mirror Reflection” involved slow motion actions. It was easier for the leader than the follower; and “Guess Who’s the Leader” was even more demanding as students were not supposed to have eye contact with the leader but to copy the movement from someone else. All these 3 games were similar in intentions, however, “Duck Duck Goose” was to test the participants’ reflex.
Now that I have got used to the games, I think I have grasp the idea of what drama is all about. I still have a long way to go if I want to be really good at it.
We played 4 games which were more difficult than the previous ones. The purpose was again to train us to stay focused be observant and our co-ordination and co-operation abilities.
Through the “Telephone” game, we could see how easy it was to repeat a movement initiated by the leader. The “Mirror Reflection” involved slow motion actions. It was easier for the leader than the follower; and “Guess Who’s the Leader” was even more demanding as students were not supposed to have eye contact with the leader but to copy the movement from someone else. All these 3 games were similar in intentions, however, “Duck Duck Goose” was to test the participants’ reflex.
Now that I have got used to the games, I think I have grasp the idea of what drama is all about. I still have a long way to go if I want to be really good at it.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Drama Journal-An Inovative Experience
September 29, 2009
Today at drama class, Mr. Raymond, a computer whiz, taught us how to create a blog.
We started off creating an iGoogle account. I had some difficulties as I was not quite sure what my CDNIS email was.
Next, we went to blogger.com to create a BLOG! I was very excited as this was the first time I had ever made one. I hope the blog will provide all of us the opportunity to share and discuss our views and experiences. I welcome all comments, good or bad!
Today at drama class, Mr. Raymond, a computer whiz, taught us how to create a blog.
We started off creating an iGoogle account. I had some difficulties as I was not quite sure what my CDNIS email was.
Next, we went to blogger.com to create a BLOG! I was very excited as this was the first time I had ever made one. I hope the blog will provide all of us the opportunity to share and discuss our views and experiences. I welcome all comments, good or bad!
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