Kiarmary's Portfolio: March 2026

I first want to start talking about one set back I had during this process. I had already finished editing my first CCR video when I was trying to upload it to my google drive. Then it disappeared. After two days of editing I had to re-edit my first video because it did not save properly. I laughed when I realized what had happened but I almost cried because I had to start all over again.

Re-editing was not hard though since I already remembered what I had done the first time and I even improved a few things to make it look better.

Anyways, moving on....

I decided I wanted to edit my videos on Clipchamp. It is really easy to manage and it genuinely had everything I was looking for. I wanted to edit on DaVinci Resolve but then I realized it was to advanced for my skill level. So I stuck to the one software I knew I could manage.

Again, I had a lot of fun creating these videos and editing them was super satisfying for some reason. I did not feel stressed and I actually enjoyed it.

I hope you enjoy our the products!

Until next time!

Friday, March 13, 2026

CCR Production

Welcome back to another blog!

Today I will be talking about the production of my CRR

I had a hard time trying to find a day that was best for me to film because it got really busy with the ending of the 3rd quarter of my second semester. However, I found the days to film this week and had a lot of fun.

I had some help from my brother Armando as he played a big part in this project. He was super helpful throughout the production process and we shared many laughs together.

I changed my ideas a bit since there were a change if plans on availability. I also was not accurate on my script. I did change a few things to make it sound better and to make it more comfortable on myself. However, I did not change any of the information that was given in past posts.

I had fun filming this CCR and I think it was really helpful to reflect on our production.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Final Reflection

Welcome back!

Today, I want to reflect on my film opening project and my feelings toward our product.

I first want to start out by saying that I really enjoyed filming this project. My teammates and I worked really hard for this final product of the film. We really enjoyed working with each other and we had a lot of fun going through this process together. I am super thankful I got to work with Bella and Gustavo.

Alright, let's talk about the brainstorming process.

My teammates and I first started pitching a few ideas to each other. We knew from the beginning the wanted to make something that was exciting and entertaining. We kept pitching ideas about chase scenes but we needed to start the story with more plot. Then we came up with the idea of an exchange scene. The classic spy movie formula. We loved this idea and thought that it was 100% executable.

We then got started on writing the story, choosing character names, and finalizing a script.

We wanted to name our main character after a city and we thought that Vienna sounded beautiful and so we stuck with it.

We did location scouting early on in the process of creating this story. We knew we wanted to film at a diner and at a place we were free to move a lot.

Before going into production we had just a few setbacks that came in the way.

Our first setback was not hearing from any of the diners that we wanted to film in. We contacted them and never heard back. So we resorted to plan C which was to film at a restaurant in Weston Town Center, the same spot we planned to film the chase scene. We called a really nice burger joint that was kind enough to allow us to film.

Another setback that we had was choosing a day to film. We all were really busy with other clubs and activities that did not allow us to film at an earlier time. However, we chose one day that we were able to film everything on.

Even with these setbacks, we were able to create a product that we were truly satisfied with.

Finally, post production. Our editor for the film opening, Gustavo, did an amazing job at editing our product. He asked us for some tips and our thoughts on different coloring things, music, and much more. We all contributed as a team and gave ideas for the pacing and overall look of our film opening. Seeing what our editor would come up with was super fun and me and my partner Bella enjoyed it a lot.

Again, we had lots of fun creating our film opening Agent Vienna and we are super proud of our final product.

Saturday, March 7, 2026

CCR Ideas!

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen!

Today I will be discussing my ideas for my CCR.

I will be answering 2 questions on 2 different videos. Both videos will be at least 5 minutes.

For my first video I will be staying on theme of my film opening. I will be including some aspects that are seen in the film opening but adding some other things that give them my own twist.

I will be doing this sort of lost archive format but also implementing some moments in the present.

I will have my brother and my dad be Agent #1 and Agent #2.

I will also have my friend Ava doing the driving scene shown in the script in the past posts.

For my second video I will be doing a reflection in front of a lake.

I will be given my "archive camera" with the help of Agent #1.

2 of the answers will be read off a paper and the other 2 will be asked by the different people.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

CCR Question #4

Welcome to another blog!

In this post I will answer my final CCR question.

How did your production skills develop throughout the project?

When I came into AICE Media I genuinely had no clue what I would learn in this class. I knew I wanted to major in this subject in college but I wanted to further understand what it was. With the help of my amazing teacher and peers I was given the opportunity to learn and create. To use my imagination and execute it in one of the things I enjoy the most.

Specifically, this project has taught me that there are a lot of details one has to cover in order to have a smooth production process and a successful product. I learned that it takes time and that you have to be really observant.

I believe that with this class my skills have improved a bunch, from not knowing anything about the behind the scenes of a production to hands-on working in the behind the scenes of a production. Giving notes to the actors, contributing with editing, location scouting, and building a production for scratch is one of the coolest skills that I have learned so far in my life.

I think this class is just amazing and that EVERYONE should take it. The media sphere will hopefully continue to grow and if we educate our selves, we can learn to appreciate it more. Learning will give it a boost, and now that I'm off to college... and adulthood I guess, I will love to contribute to the growth of media and media production.

Script:

Question #4 →

Agent #1 taps my shoulder

Me: Yes?

Agent #1: I have your final question

Me: Oh, uh smile for the camera!

Agent #1: No

Me: (off frame) Ok

Agent #1: How did your production skills develop throughout the project?

Me: I think that is a great question.

I look out onto the lake

Me: Thank you for ask-

I turn my head and Agent #1 has disappeared

Me: What the-

Me: Anyways,

Me: I’m Kiarmary Roman. Signing off.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

CCR Question #3

Welcome back to my blog!

Today I will be answering my third CCR question for my AICE Media Exam.

How did you integrate technologies- software, hardware, and online- in the project?

First let's start with software. Our editor Gustavo used the editing software Adobe Premier to edit our film opening and to create our company logo. He also used After-Effects for the company logo.

For music and audio we used online platform Epidemic Sound.

Some of the hardware we used was:

- Sony A-6700 Camera (for filming)

-Hollyland wireless microphones (for dialogue)

-A tripod (to support the camera of course)

That is about all the materials we used.

Script:

Question #3 —>

I finally get to the lake and walk towards it

I sit down on the bench and there is no one there

A mysterious hand holding a paper shows up in front of me

I look down

Me: AH!

Me: Agent?

Agent #1: I believe you have a job to finish

I grab the paper

Reads paper saying

How did you integrate technologies- software, hardware, and online- in the project?

Me: Well, I’m glad you asked…

First let's start with software. Our editor Gustavo used the editing software Adobe Premier to edit our film opening and to create our company logo. He also used After-Effects for the company logo.

For music and audio we used the online platform Epidemic Sound.

And some of the hardware we used was:

- Sony A-6700 Camera (for filming)

-Hollyland wireless microphones (for dialogue)

-A tripod (to support the camera of course)

All of these materials helped us put together our amazing film opening that we are all proud of.

Monday, March 2, 2026

CCR Question #2

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen!

Today I will be answering the second CCR question for my film opening.

How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text?

Our target audience is that of all genders aged 18-24, who look forward to watching fast paced films full of thrill and crazy effects. Me and my teammates landed on that target audience after a lot of research on who we want to target during our brainstorming process.

Gruvi. (n.d.). Movie Audience Demographics. Gruvi.tv.

Action-comedies tend to aim for younger audiences due to their constant consumption of digital media.

Younger audiences just want to watch a fun film that they can enjoy when escaping everyday life like school and chores. It is their time to relax and be transported into a different world where big possibilities become true.

Some of the elements that we included in our film opening are big, exciting, and fast paced to catch audiences eyes and keep them engaged.

For example, towards the end of the chase scene, Agent Vienna is across the street from Binzy. A car passes right in front of Agent Vienna and she suddenly disappears. These small camera tricks are a huge factor that maintains audiences excited and on the edge of their seats.

The magic of these effects and crazy stunts plus the funny jokes that gives audiences a good laugh, are the main things that keeps our target audience engaged.

If our film were a real media text, we would distribute our product as dual release, which means both digitally through a streaming platform and a movie theater release at the same time. We want audiences to be able to access our product at the comfort of their home, since younger people are all about efficiency. But, we would also like for people who want the real experience of sitting in a movie theater and enjoying a good film to be able to access the product in theaters.

We grabbed some inspiration for this idea from the movie release of Five Nights at Freddy's who released their movie in theaters and Peacock at the same time.

Script:

Me: Alright, next question… How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text?

Me: That is a good question

Me: Well, our target audience is that of all genders aged 13-18, who enjoy a fast paced film that keeps them entertained. Me and my teammates landed on that target audience after a lot of research on who we want to target during our brainstorming process.

Some of the elements that we included in our film opening are big, exciting, and fast paced to catch audiences eyes and keep them engaged.

The magic of these effects and crazy stunts plus the funny jokes that gives audiences a good laugh, are the main things that keeps our target audience engaged.

Ava:

Me: oh and

We grabbed some inspiration for this idea from the movie release of Five Nights at Freddy's who released their movie in theaters and Peacock at the same time.

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Post-Production Editing 2

Welcome back!

Today I will be showing you all just a small sneak peak of our film opening and some of the editing processes behind it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q6oMEYUyVkdRGlCkAwyLLH9U4godBGMd/view?usp=sharing

We still haven't done color grading but our editor Gustavo is working on it.

The video does not have the music just yet.

Trying out to see how the music sounds with the clip.