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Blog Post #1- Final Project Idea

   Hello! My name is Kage and I will be working on the film opening task for AICE Media Studies. My goal is to create the opening to a film which highlights struggle, and overcoming adversity through being able to use what is given to you. 

   How did I come up for this idea? First, I took a step back and considered myself. How can I relate to the product I am creating? This would help me gain inspiration, as being able to relate would help me use more emotion and passion in creating the project. Secondly and more importantly, what would the project be about? I really liked the plot of Rocky, in which Rocky was a poor, and humble person who wasn't gifted with much in the beginning. So, my general idea for the final project is about a kid who grew up from a humble background, who is bullied by other kids for being not as financially stable as them, and after he makes a new friend who happens to know a lot about boxing, he is able to learn how to defend himself, and therefore goes on to challenge his bullies to a sparring match. 

Rocky's Most Inspiring Quotes - INSP TV | TV Shows and MoviesAs shown in the picture, I wanted the film to be about someone who was once lost and going through the motions of life but is able to catch their stride and succeed. I also liked the idea of a character being able to face their greatest fear with confidence and resilience, which allowed them to succeed. In the film Rocky 4, Ivan Drago was a menacing figure who had taken the life of Rocky's former friend and rival. To me, this symbolized a man wanting to take revenge for themself and their friend by trying to right the wrongs. But more importantly, and relating to the project, this idea is also about someone who wants to avenge their former self by facing their biggest fear and never giving up on themself.

Tentative Timeline for completing the project:

1- Research December 18, 2023- January 14, 2024

2- Pre-production January 15, 2024- February 2, 2024

3- Production February 5, 2024- February 16, 2024

4- Post-production February 19, 2024- February 26, 2024


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