By Jan. 9, as part of TEAM 7, I will have evidence of creating a properly color-graded film within premiere pro by following Zac Wattson for Session 3.
This is our team’s slideshow showcasing how each of us completed our own roles.
POST-PRODUCTION
21st CENTURY SKILLS
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
How did you grow in these areas during this project? Pick one and explain.
I grew in creativity as I thought about how to represent each scene in a coherent way as a director.
Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)
How did you grow in these areas during this project? Pick one and explain.
I improved my communication skills, as our team would discuss our plans for the next day during the previous night’s call.
Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)
How did you grow in these areas during this project? Pick one and explain.
I grew in info because I learned how to light and direct certain shots from Edwin, while also learning how to color grade a film better.
Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)
How did you grow in these areas during this project? Pick one and explain.
I grew in life by learning prop / item management for the next session, which is important so that I can keep track of important things not only in film but also in general.
REACTIONS TO THE FINAL VERSION
James:
“The Zolly shot was shaky, but it worked well in the scene. I liked the use of funny costumes, but sometimes they are hard to master.”
Eric:
“I think there was a timeline mistake after the doctor scene, where he jumps back into the fight scene. Also, the film would have been improved if you gave a shot of him discovering it was an infinite Twinkie.”
By using these action points, I will better my skills at filming in the future. Keeping track of props allows for better management and less time wasting. Checking the project timeline will allow me to keep track of how much time I have to put into a piece before moving on. Using the clapboard makes editing way easier visually.
This document reviews the film production project. Its purpose is to facilitate collective learning by analyzing the pre-production, production, and post-production processes, celebrating successes, and identifying key areas for improvement in future projects.
Field
Detail
Project Title:
The infinite Twinkies
Production Team:
Edwin V, Shane M, Dominic V, Alden V,
Production Duration:
~ 2 weeks production time,
Equipment/Software Used:
Camera Sony A6400 + Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Audio Zoom h4pro audio deck Video edit DaVinci Resolve Studio
Date Completed:
Jan. 9th. 2026
I. Team and Production Analysis
This section examines the structure, communication, and performance of the production team, with a focus on the five core roles.
A. Roles and Responsibilities
Team Member
Primary Role
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
Alden
Director
directing camera angles, shot types, finalizing story, and general director
Shane
Screenwriter
writing the script and creating the Infinite twinkies film idea
Edwin
Cinematographer
Recording the film, creating ideas for camera shot and how to preform them
Dom
Sound Designer
He created music for the film and most of the sound design
Edwin
Editor
Using davinci resolve, i colorgraded the log footage, and edited the footage and stuff
B. Collaboration and Handoff Effectiveness
Reflect on how the team worked together across the entire production cycle.
Communication:
How did the Director communicate the vision to the Cinematographer and Screenwriter?
providing very “positive” description of the story while empowering the actors to provide feedback on what they believe each scene should detail.
What tools (e.g., group chat, storyboards) were used?
DISCORD as for group chat
What communication style worked well, and what was missing during intense production moments?
Random inputs on creating the idea for the film, and simply talking
Pre-Production Handoff (Script to Shoot):
How smoothly did the final script translate into the shot list and storyboards?
Most of the script went to the final film
Did the Cinematographer feel they had enough time and detail from the Screenwriter and Director to prepare?
They have given enough time to think on what composition for their film and ideas to input for the film
Production Handoff (Set to Post-Production):
How organized were the camera files (dailies) and sound files when they were given to the Editor and Sound Designer?
We used google drive to organize the files per each shooting day, and at the end of the shooting day, the sound designer has made music and uploaded everything, each files has each name for each scenes.
Highlight any issues with missing metadata (e.g., scene numbers, good takes).
We did not use the clapboard to see what take, and location for the editors to use But still know which is a good take from the file mumber
C. Individual/Team Lessons Learned
Identify specific, actionable takeaways about the process of filmmaking.
during the process we combine our ideas a mix of serious ideas and funny ideas
Scheduling & Time Estimation (Production):
Which scenes or setups took significantly longer than expected (e.g., complex lighting, actor blocking)?
Which took less time?
What changes should the team make to its shooting schedule next time? (e.g., “We must double the estimate for all close-up setups.”)
Skills Development:
What new technical skills did individuals learn (e.g., pulling focus, complex three-point lighting, advanced editing shortcuts)?
General Takeaways:
What advice would you give a new film crew starting this project? (e.g., “Always have extra batteries,” “Do a full sound check before every take.”)
II. Film Analysis & Review
This section reviews the final product against the initial design vision, broken down by department.
A. Project Goals vs. Final Outcome
List the major goals set at the beginning of the project and assess their completion status.
Goal (e.g., 3-minute run time, use of dolly shot, single location)
Status (Achieved/Partial/Failed)
Rationale/Explanation
Overall Assessment of Scope:
[Was the initial scope too ambitious, too simple, or just right? What percentage of the initial vision (script/shot list) was completed in the final cut?]
B. What Went Right (Successes)
Identify the most successful elements of the project—the things that should be repeated in the future.
Role
Success Element
Why it Worked
Screenwriter
[e.g., The dialogue felt natural; the plot twist was effective.]
[e.g., We read the lines out loud before finalizing; the outline was strong.]
Cinematographer
[e.g., The low-key lighting in the climax was powerful; the handheld camera felt motivated.]
[e.g., Excellent gaffer support; practiced the camera movement several times.]
Director
[e.g., The actor performances were convincing; the emotional tone was consistent.]
[e.g., Thorough rehearsal process; the Director had a clear, single vision.]
Sound Designer
[e.g., The location audio was clean; the music transitions were seamless.]
[e.g., Used professional external recorder; paid close attention to room tone.]
Editor
[e.g., The film’s overall pace felt tight; the color grade matched the mood.]
[e.g., Good shot coverage allowed for choices; set up the project folder cleanly.]
C. What Went Wrong (Challenges)
Analyze the major problems and roadblocks encountered during development.
Screenplay Issues:
Did any scene not work on set because the dialogue was too long or the location was impractical as written?
Explain the necessary on-set rewrite or cuts.
Cinematography/Technical Issues:
Describe the hardest technical problem (e.g., light flicker, focus hunting, bad white balance).
Why was it difficult to solve? How did it impact the final look?
Sound Design Issues (Production & Post):
Describe the single biggest sound problem (e.g., traffic noise ruined a take, microphone placement was visible, final mix felt empty).
How much time was lost fixing it in post-production?
Editing/Post-Production Flow:
Did poor organization of footage or sound assets cause delays?
Did the Director or Screenwriter change their mind late in the process, requiring extensive re-editing?
Explain the impact.
III. Key Takeaways and Future Best Practices
Provide actionable advice for the next film project, focusing on the best practices learned.
Focus Area
Future Best Practice (Specific Actionable Advice)
Screenwriter
[e.g., “Write with specific locations in mind,” “Never exceed 25 words of dialogue per shot.”]
Director
[e.g., “Always get two different takes for every scene—one fast, one slow,” “Block actors before setting any lights.”]
Cinematographer
[e.g., “Take a reference photo of the lighting setup before striking a set,” “Use an exposure meter for every key light.”]
Sound Designer
[e.g., “Always record 30 seconds of clean room tone for every location,” “Monitor audio with headphones at all times during takes.”]
Editor
[e.g., “Never start the assembly cut until all dailies are correctly labeled and organized,” “Get feedback on the first 1-minute cut within 48 hours.”]
Our choices were best practices, that being collaboration today, as it took all of our efforts to film each scene while deciding what angle of lighting to use.
1-7
Filmed final scenes in the library
40 minutes
Our best practice was collaboration because we all brought the props needed to film the scene, and all gave our opinions for the individual description of each scene.
1-8
Created music / SFX for film
50 minutes
Dominic and I worked together and collaborated by giving inputs for each others audio, which is why it is the best practice of collaboration.
1-9
Finished up the slideshow for our film
40 minutes
I used critical thinking skills to develop and implement what evidence I showed as a director into the slideshow.
Personal Reflection on the Week
I did achieve my goal, as I was able to properly color grade my edit of the film, and fully edited it within one day after filming. My peers agree that it is a quality edit of the film that we shot.
Most Proud of…
I am most proud of our team cohesion and speed which allowed us to get done with editing earlier than other teams.
