franchesca manzella

     This semester in Entertainment, we really didn't do much. Yes, technically if you look at it from a larger standpoint we did, but compared to last year we didn't. I haven't even opened premier pro or checked out a camera since September. Last year in Video we had a new project once a month. All the blogs and not always having a project to do has made me lose my drive and passion for this strand. Although I love Entertainment and will still go into it after I graduate, it breaks my heart a little bit. Im beyond excited to make this feature film though, that is what Im looking forward to the most. I can't wait to explore the new equipment and meet our cast, I really can't wait. I just hope we don't waste our time, we need as much as possible and wasting time seems to happen a lot in this class. We should have more than 3 projects a semester in a video class when we haven't started our feature yet.      I truly believe that as an E-communications student...

I believe that the MX4D experience was good. I loved the effects that it gave to the film. it added depth and a fun experience to go along with it. I was not distracted at all or upset with anything. I was extremely interested in the film and was looking forward to it more than anything, I loved the effects that was brought through the moving chairs, the air effects and the water that would shoot out. I loved how it really brought the movie to the theatre. It allowed the experience that I couldn't get anywhere from home so it was fun and nice to be able to do something I couldn't do in my own home.

In the movie SPF-18, it's about a young girl named Penny who goes to the beach with her cousin and boyfriend, along the way they meet an aspiring musician. The movie had absolutely no plot in my opinion, it just had a basic idea. The script was very bland and boring, it will definitely never win any awards for screenplay. For cinematography though, it was beautiful. The shots were very well composed, lighting was amazing, and the aesthetic of the shots were absolutely beautiful. The setting was a beach so first thought was very aesthetic. with the nice blue waves and the pretty pink sunset, the cinematography aspect was incredible. Casting wasn't the best, but it was a low budget film so I understand.

This short film was very hard to make. We had to remake it about 3 different times, change scripts, change cast, even change crew roles. It was difficult but we made it work. I was the director for the first script, then we changed it to Anns script and then we ran into cast complications and we had to make an entire new script up until the shooting weekend. We ultimately had crew problems but made it work. In the end Ashlee made an entire new script focused around a toxic family life, about 2 young girls who struggle to have parents who give them attention dispite the constant fighting. I was cinematographer for this project, and had to leave early for work so some of the shots were a different style. I wasn't very proud of this in the end. i can do better i just need to work with a different crew.

For the first project in the junior year Entertainment class we made PSAs for class. The PSA my group decided to make was to prevent children meeting up with people they meet online and to stay away from child predators. I directed this video and our main actor was Andrew. He did an amazing job. I didn't edit the video since I directed, the main editor Brett Taylor edited it into a masterpiece. Link Below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-wxsl_g-q8&t=9s

Franchesca Manzella   This year in Video was very beneficial. I was able to use my strengths and work on my weaknesses. This semester in video was much better than the first, only because my plans are to go into Entertainment. I feel like I haven't been able to fully reach my potential and my talents, so I'm excited to go forward in this strand. My biggest strengths are being able to come up with an idea in my head and trying to execute it. Although, my past few projects haven't been the best, I feel its because I haven't been able to use my ideas without the other group members not liking it, but its for the best because its always great to have others opinions.  Technology     Using equipment and the machines, We were able to go over and learn how to use premiere pro, which I've never used before and taught myself. I love the editing process and the creativity behind it so using a new editing software really opened up my alleys and learning. I loved being...

Franchesca Manzella 913-484-7267 fmanzella27@yahoo.com                                                             Graphic Design Final   Technology           A valuable takeaway from Technology is how to deeply use the Adobe programs in depth. I have truly learned how to simply use the softwares enough to allow me to create projects that look like a professional made them. I have never used these softwares prior to this program and I am proud to say that I learned multiple things from these softwares.  Technology is so important in the age we live in, being its 2017. We are very technology based and I believe learning these skills along with all other 4 guarantees is such an honor and beneficial to my future. Along my Sophomore year, using the softwares and machines we are given was one of t...