Title Sequence

 

The Significance

Limerence Films Presents

Laveus Production Company

STARRING

Azmina Hossain

Tatiana Zeledon

Relysia Charlize Hyatt

Isabel-Maya Laveus

Music 

 Higher Power

iMovie

Written by Tatiana Zeledon and Isabel-Maya Laveus

Produced by Isabel-Maya Laveus 

Directed by Tatiana Zeledon and Isabel-Maya Laveus

Edited by Isabel-Maya Laveus and Azmina Hossain

Story By Tatiana Zeledon

The title we came up with is "The Significance". We decided to use the color white with the Courier New Bold font because it made the title brighter and showed a more impactful meeting with these chosen font and color. The title we had originally agreed on was "The Bathroom" but we didn't think it would suit the storyline and the overall meaning of the film opener. In the end "The Significance" made the most sense and into the vibe we wanted to convey, it also looked amazing and had a deeper meaning of how one thing can lead to another and it matters how you go about things, fitting into our "butterfly effect" theme. 

Editing 2

 

We named our film "The Significance" because it shows how one action leads to another. To make this "big idea" stand out, we used a large, bold font called Futura Bold. We didn't use many flashy effects, instead, we used fading music and smooth scene changes to create a sad mood. For the transitions, we stuck to simple cuts between different camera angles.

To get better sound, we recorded audio on our phones using voice memos instead of the camera. It wasn't always easy we dealt with people being absent, injuries, and short schedules. Even with those problems, we worked hard to get it done.

Isabel Laveus, our teammate, handled the editing since she has experience and she found the process pretty smooth. She spent 3 hours editing so far and expects to spend about 5 hours in total. We still have one hallway scene left to film, but we’ll finish it before the deadline. This project has taught us a lot about being resilient and working better as a team.

Editing 1

 

To keep the video feeling serious and emotional, we went with a clean, simple font and used neutral colors that wouldn't distract from the story. On the technical side, we spent time adjusting the brightness and contrast to make the scenes look a bit darker and more realistic, and we applied light color correction so all the shots matched. To make sure the video flowed well, we stuck to basic transitions like slow fades and cross dissolves.

For the sound, we added soft background music and worked on lowering any loud background noises. We definitely ran into some hurdles, like uneven lighting, awkward cuts between scenes, and distracting sounds in the original clips. We fixed these by being more precise with our trimming, adjusting camera levels, and even re-filming a few parts that didn't feel natural enough the first time around.

The editing process is taking some time, but it’s been a solid team effort. While I’ve been the one mainly focused on cutting the clips and adding the effects, everyone else has been helping out by brainstorming ideas and figuring out the best way to tell the story.

Peer Reviews of Initial Draft

 After carefully reviewing our peer feedback, we identified several technical issues that were diminishing the overall impact of our narrative. The most significant critique highlighted the absence of sound, which left the visuals feeling disconnected and hollow. To address this, we are incorporating diegetic audio elements such as footsteps, breathing, and environmental sounds. These additions will help ground the scene in reality and amplify the underlying tension, making the audience feel more immersed in the characters’ experience. 

    In addition to sound improvements, we are refining our cinematography and pacing to create a more cohesive and engaging story. We plan to reshoot shaky footage using a tripod, ensuring that camera movements are smooth and intentional, motivated by the characters’ actions rather than accidental or distracting. This stability will enhance the visual storytelling and maintain viewer focus. Furthermore, we are re-editing the opening sequence to sharpen the conflict and better communicate the characters’ emotional state. By employing match cuts, such as transitioning from a slamming locker to a book, we visually reinforce the tension and stress experienced by the characters without relying on dialogue. 

    Together, these technical and creative adjustments will strengthen the narrative’s impact, allowing the audience to stay fully immersed in the story and its message. 

Initial Draft of Movie Opener

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cxXTMbG2bY

Challenges in filming

    As we have started filming, we have run into a few challenges so far. One big challenge that we have faced is being able to film in the actual filming location. Schools usually have many kids in one place at the same time, this makes it difficult to find quiet and desolate area to film in. To overcome this challenge, we have decided to only meet up after school and during study halls to film; by doing this, we will be able to get proper shots with minimal disruptions. Furthermore, we have had difficulties getting a variety of angles and shots like aerial shots and wide shots because of limited space while filming, to overcome this, we have been brainstorming ways to get to our filming locations quicker so they won't get crowded by the time we arrive. Finally, availability for everyone has been a challenge so far, most of us have extracurriculars and clubs after school so it has been difficult for us to film consistently. To overcome this, we will set apart days out of the week to film when none of us have after school meetings and extracurriculars. Everyone is pulling their weight well and I feel that we are all doing our parts equally and working together as a team. 

Preparing to Film

 I think that while making the film, we will run into our fair share of challenges but ultimately, we will be able to get everything done. Our actors: Tatiana, Azmina, Relysia, and Isabel mostly understand their characters, which helps, but finding times when everyone is available to film might be difficult. The costumes we're using simple, average school outfits that match the overall tone of the story, and while they're easy to put together, keeping them consistent across different filming days may be difficult. For props, we will only need a few items like backpacks, notebooks, and tissues, gathering and keeping track of these things will be simple and I do not believe that there will be any challenges in this category. The locations we will film in are the school bathroom and hallways because they fit the film perfectly, one big problem we will face will be getting those spaces quiet enough to use especially during the school day. Regarding dates and times, we haven't set exact filming dates yet, but we plan to edit and plan during the weekends and film after school, or during short breaks when everyone is free and the locations are less crowded. Since all four of us helped write the script, the story feels natural, even though delivering the lines in a realistic way will take some practice. The film equipment we will be using are a  phone camera, tripod, and basic lighting; the setup is simple, but getting the lighting to match the mood might be very difficult as we are filming in a school. Overall, the preparation shows how much coordination and communication we need before we begin filming.