"Gabriel's AICE Media Studies Blog"

  (Because of Blogger.com limitations, I was not able to upload any of the audios I recorded) Reflection In this practice, I began by closely listening to the original sounds and examining their key qualities, such as tone, rhythm, and texture. After that, I experimented with everyday objects (like clothes, doors, glass) and my own voice to recreate those sounds, recording multiple attempts to determine which versions were most effective. Overall, the process worked well, as some recreated sounds felt believable even if they were not exact copies. The focus was more on capturing the feeling of the sound rather than achieving perfect accuracy, which helped the results feel realistic. As I continued working, I adjusted my methods by changing the loudness and speed of certain sounds and layering different recordings together. Some early attempts sounded flat or unclear, leading me to increase volume levels, adjust timing, or try different materials to add depth. These small changes m...

   A practice on camera movement was necessary for the further development of cinematographic techniques that are used in Media production. This practice helped me differentiate between one movement or technique and another (like Zoom and Dolly Shot), and how every one of these movements connotes different emotions with no need for dialogue or guidance. (Because of Blogger.com limitations, I was not able to upload any of the videos on camera practice I recorded) Reflection This project helped me significantly in differentiating all of the camera movements and the effects they provoke in the audience. Some of the movements, like the tilt, suggest a revelation, something is being introduced to the viewers, which gives importance to the subject in that specific scene. The most fun movement was the Handheld, which gives a lot of freedom to the cameraman to walk along the subject or the action itself; this one feels less controlled than the other movements. However, the most chall...