Blog Post 8

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I had a challenge with this interview assignment choosing the right people for interviewing. It was hard for me  to evaluate the time someone would have for me if they could not do the interview assignment. If they did not have time to help me, it would give me less time to finish the assignment before the due date. I also was concerned about how the previous person of my choice would feel if I chose someone else as another option who had time for me. I asked my friend Nicholas Newberg if it would be ok to ask my friend Prashant Chad as another option and he said it was ok. 

I had a great experience working with my friend Prashant Chad for my interview assignment. There were alot of things that worked well when I asked him for help. He was really cooperative and he was able to make arrangements for me. I thought he could help me because he always makes arrangements for us to hang out. As I got to know him, I found out he does kickboxing and I saw that I could interview him about kickboxing. He looked really enthusiastic when I interviewed him. 

Another thing that worked well is that I was able to interview him at Washington State University since they have equipment for visual evidence. The campus had a gym with a punching bag and gloves. Since the gym had martial arts equipment, I was able to not only interview Prashant about kickboxing but also record him actually doing it for visual evidence.

Works Cited

Interview Video. Diego Silan, Premier Pro, 2024.

Composing, Effects, and AI Blog Post

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In “POOF” digital effects change how, us people, see the worlds created in films, mixing real life actions with imaginative landscapes that can feel similar yet unique. These settings range from realistic backgrounds to more fantasy environments, showing how these makers of the short film can achieve their “settings”. Techniques like green screens, layering, and AI allow for the creation of entirely new worlds, giving the makers more freedom to include different themes and visuals. While traditional cinema focuses on capturing real life and genuine experiences, “POOF” takes a more flexible approach to realistic but fun film. By combining real footage with fantastical elements, it shows to the viewers to consider what’s possible and what feels real, connecting the lines between the two. This digital manipulation not only enhances telling the story but also raises questions about how we represent reality in film. Characters may interact with digital backgrounds, yet their emotions and actions can still feel realistic and grounded, creating a sense of difficulty that traditional methods might struggle to achieve. Also, the film shows how digital effects can be more than just decorations; they can be important parts of the story. They can reflect themes of change and identity, allowing film makers to communicate difficult complex ideas in unique ways. With viewing the film through our perspective, we are challenged to rethink our ideas of reality and authenticity in cinema. This short film shows how digital effects can enlighten films, pushing the limits of cinematic storytelling. It encourages us to think about the relationship between technology and what we perceive in today’s world, making it an experience that resonates in our increasingly dependent digital lives.