AICE Media Studies

The final task has begun! My first big decision was getting into a group to do the assignment. I knew I wanted to work with Siena, who I have worked with in my past projects. Siena is very dependable when It comes to school work. I loved working with her in the other projects we had, so she was a no brainer for my group. We both enjoy editing and filming and we work well together in that area. She sees things that I might miss, and vice versa. I am more editing oriented, and Siena film. It works out perfectly. When we were deciding on who else we wanted to work with, Violet and Dara came to mind for the both of us. Dara has a very artsy and creative mind. This can help the group for things like props or costumes. Violet and Dara also both like to act. They not only enjoy it, but they are also talented at it. They also both enjoy filming and editing, which is always a plus! Violet and Dara are very strong students. I knew I could count on them for assignments that we have. All of these

 Hi my name is Parker Merrick. I live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and I am 15 years old. A lot has changed since the last time I've done an intro blog. Before starting this class, I really had know clue what went into movie making. When I signed up for Media Studies, I wasn't sure if I was going to succeed in it. But unexpectedly, I have enjoyed and succeeded it a lot more than I ever thought I would. Before this class, I have made videos, but never like this. So far, I have made two short videos in this class, a commercial and a music video. I have never had to do so much research and planning to make a "simple" short video. I really had no idea what went into making commercials, movies, music videos, etc. This really has been such an eye opening few months on the film side for me. Now, when I watch movies I catch myself noticing the camera angles or props and how they affect the movie. I can appreciate movies more than I ever have been able to. I am so excited to st