Jayden's Media Studies Blog

 Me and my group (Jayden Harris, Mikayla Parkins, Samantha M.) have decided to make a thriller/suspense film opener based off of popular "GRWM" (Get Ready With Me) influencers. This film opener is about a popular GRWM influencer who has been taken hostage by two unnamed captivators. Her fans notice that she has been a bit off-kilter and want to figure out what is happening with her. I am incredibly worried about filming this, I have never filmed anything like this before so this is something completely new to me that im terrified of messing up. I am also scared that this will not live up to our original thought and will end up amiss.  Even though I am worried about filming, I am excited to share this project with my colleagues and learn about the art of film as we go through the production process. I also am excited to act in this with my colleagues.

Rise  By Jamie Levene This opener featured some incredible camera work that inspired my group to pay attention to the angles and shots we use to create a visual masterpiece like this film opener. The music in the background helped portray the theme of "Rising Up". Dear Lover By Ana Arazia Dear Lover included a touching story that left us wanting to watch the full tale. This reminded me and my group not to treat the film opener as a short film but as the opening to a movie that leaves the audience wanting more. Dare to Thrill By Daniel Garzon Dare to Thrill had amazing camera work and left us on a cliffhanger like Dear Lover. This film opener makes me want to watch the full film. It made me ask questions once I finished th e opener and I would like my group's film opener to make you wonder what is going to happen next. Always Watching by Isabel Miranda Always Watching told the story from the wrongdoer's perspective, unlike the traditional perspective of the victim. My...

  Our film opener is going to take place within an influencer's room and an undisclosed location. The characters in this film are the influencer and the captivator(s). The woman crying and the woman with the ring light represent our main character, the influencer. The hooded figure represents the captivator(s) of the influencer. Cameras, wardrobe, and makeup will be the main props for this film opener,