Revised Pregnancy Synopsis

My idea of producing a pregnancy narrative video was inspired by a true-life event. The production of this film began as a narrative piece, and then quickly evolved into a more creative, experiment. This film was shot in an apartment and a school, with dimmed lights and accurate audio equipment. The casting called for two actresses and one actor, preferable college students trying to accomplish goals and dreams in life. Tiffani (main character) is a very determined female, who is a college senior looking forward to the 2008 year. With graduation, marriage, & a promising career ahead, a few days after a 21st birthday her life changes forever. Tiffani’s friend, Charlie, realizes Tiffani’s physical appearance is changing and addresses the issue during a conversation. Tiffani opposes this concern, yet Charlie hands her a pregnancy test. After a wild night, Tiffani wakes up vomiting believing it is just a hang over. After coming to Tiffani’s rescue, Charlie & Jay helps (a disoriented Tiffani) out of the bathroom and Tiffani only remembers a very sleepless night of bizarre events. These events were very vague in her memory as she encounters pregnancy test results, a Caucasian baby, an Ab Lounger, etc. Why? She is not sure. This film is full of absurd comedy, yet many issues in today’s society are present. The compositions overall purpose was to produce an abstract narrative, by way of reenacting an experience from my life. This objective was accomplished in A Pregnant Dream.

October 2 Edit

After receiving feedback from fellow classmates and 5 other artists (Shameka, Chelsea, Justin, Kamikka, Chris), I rearranged my content in order to create a new narrative. It is very choppy which I figured would add to the obserity of the piece. I deleted scenes that were irreverent and tried to trim down the piece from 8mins to 3mins. The feedback was very helpful as far as future camera options, set recommendations, etc. I will correct these issues in my next piece!

Pregnancy Basic Edit

I edited my narrative by using basic techniques we learned last week. This is by no means a finished product. I tried to use my keyboard shortcuts and applied different methods of editing such as the blade tool, insert/selection tool, trim, etc. Each scene goes in sequence, yet once finished I realized i needed light sources in certain situation. I would like to insert different effects for my final piece.

Shoot Experience

Due to the pre-planning schedule, my first video shoot went pretty smoothly, with the exception of a few minor obstacles. My film crew and I shot all the scenes Thursday night, in which I acted and produced. This was very difficult and time-consuming; therefore, I will not include myself as an actress in any of my future films. Considering the dependability of the actors I choose for my next film is important, because I had to find a last minute replacement. My overall experience was good, yet there is always room for improvement. And we had PIZZA!

Production Package 6-13

Lighting Imagery




Production Steps 6-13
Located in an organized Binder!

Production Package 1-5

Pregnancy Sequence (revised)
Analysis of Script

Main Characters: KG...a very determined female, who’s a senior in college, is looking forward to the 2008 year. With graduation, marriage, & a promising career ahead, a few days after her 21st birthday, she realizes it wasn’t a hangover, but morning sickness. After discovering she’s is expecting, this will surely ruin her life, or will it be the beginning of life. With her friends by her side, she will overcome obstacles, with positive results.

Noodle...KG’s best friend is a 3rd year college student looking forward to continuing her education in graduate school. She has a pleasant attitude, kind heart, & always looks at the brighter side of life.

Charlie...the Wild child. Noodle’s little sister is a high school student. She’s very rebellious, yet intelligent.

Breakdown of Script:
3 Actresses: KG.................8 scenes
Noodle...........4 scenes
Charlie...........4 scenes

Requirements:
5 Locations: Bedroom
Living Room
Bathroom
School Hallway w/ lockers


Special: Dreaming or Fantasy World Effect (bedroom scene)
Effects Crying (dramatic effect)

Wardrobe: KG.... preppy
Noodle.... intellectual
Charlie.... skirts/halt tops

Props: Ab Lounger
Pregnancy Test
Telephone
Baby doll
Water
Eyedropper
Snacks (chips, juice, candy)


Location Scout: lights & outlets avalible in each location
Confirm Location: See thumbnail sketch
Block Scenes: See thumbnail sketch

My Narrative

So it goes a little something like this......All my chronological mildstones that lead up to my evolution as a woman. Growing da Fuck Up mane...da positives & negatives. Videos of 16th & 18th b-days......finally 21. I'm legal, but after a small gathering with friends...am i having Morning Sickness from few months ago with my fiance who resides in Nashville or Am I Just Having a Fucking HANG Over. I never have experinced these symtoms. Who doesnt gain a few pounds every now and then, we did eat a lot at the party, or waz it jus me? Did the achohol effect my pills or did i forget to take them after going home this past weekend. A weekend full of time with my BABY!!!! We had fun & not just sexually...people! What would i do...i attend college which is heading towards a career. Would i be the down fall of my family now? But we have all made choices in our lives...is this good or bad. Who knows. Do we have to follow the rules of life? Rosa Parks says "The choices you make in life ultimately determine your DESTINY"