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4. How did you incorporate technology in the process? For the filming process, we used my iPhone 7 using 4k at 60 fps. This gave my partner and I a great way to film without needing a professional camera. We also used Splice to edit the film. This allowed us to clip all of the shots together while adding music, sound effects, and credits.

3. How did your production skills develop throughout this process? When I started this project, I was very new at camera work, editing, and casting. My idea was to rely on my partner for all the computer stuff while I just get all the other work done. Although this would have been nice, I was forced to meet my partner half way. I learned how to change the settings on my iPhone in order to have a higher camera quality. Also, I was introduced to Splice-which I did not even know was a thing. The script and casting process taught me the "behind the scenes" of putting a film together. I had to almost close my eyes and imagine what I wanted to happen in the film, and then using characters, costumes, and camera angles- put it onto the camera.  I would say I have evolved most when it comes to editing and camera work and can now say I have the experience and skill to produce a decent film.

2. How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text? In my audience engagement research, I learned that consumers love to watch films that they can relste too and that attract them emotionally. My marketing plan of social media will attract my audience because it is the easiest way to reach the younger generations. My film will be right in front of them on their phone screens as they can scroll upon the account as they get more and more drawn into the plot of my film. My distribution plan of having trailers and a social media will attract customers. They will be drawn to the emotional part of the film, and see the young actors and relatable storyline it has. All teenagers have felt alone once in their life, and this film tells that story, for them.

1. How does your product use or challenge conventions and how does it represent social groups or issues? My product uses many conventions to successfully portray a message throughout the film. For example, I used a over the shoulder shot to show the two parents arguing over the drinking. This almost is an eyeline match because it shows what Mia is seeing from her position. I used an insert shot of the father and the alcohol. The shot showed the dad's frustration and pain as he was over a counter that was full of empty bottles of alcohol. I also used the scene of Mia pulling out her notebook from her desk, as a convention. This scene shows Mia rapidly digging for her notebook in order to write what she was feeling. This created a sense of anger. The words written, "I hate my life" shows Mia is crying for help, crying for somebody to listen to her. This film was created with the social group being highschool students. These teenagers are young, growing, gullible, and ...