Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has always been a challenge especially for me who's not an expert in this field. I only know the surface of the surface of internet, computers and such. Luckily, Mr. Richard Arellano, our ICT subject teacher, gave us a group task that is complicated, yes, but at least I can say that I can be more productive in making it.
Each group was tasked to make a film that involves all the primary elements of multimedia: text, audio, video, animation and graphics. We were also told to display the common social issues that exist today in our society.
In creating a film, it is important to consider the plot, setting, time, and, of course, the characters. The script and storyboard can also help organize the production, they help the characters and the cameraman do the right thing according to the director's taste and style. The actual filming isn't as easy as it seems. There were awkward moments, we had to take a scene several times before getting the most convincing outcome. The characters also often forget their lines and just run out of words that could have been alternatives. There were also instances when we just can't help ourselves from laughing, consuming our time. Lack of resources, unpredictable weather, and absence of characters are just some of the factors that made our shooting duration longer than expected. If the shooting was hard, so was the editing. Since I am not an expert in this matter, we just left it to our editors' powerful hands.
Our experience in creating our film was really not simple, but was a remarkable one. We had so much to learn and remember. How movies make it seem very simple and realistic is way beyond my knowledge and talent. What I do know is that in life, "Lights... Camera... Action" is also applicable. You need the lights—God and the people around you. Then, look for the best angle. Lastly, do the right thing to act upon every situation. That, for me, is a perfect foundation for your own story.
