Thursday, April 3, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Senior Show Set Imagery
Tiffani's Friend, Quentin
Tiffani on Stage
Tiffani's Mama, Janet 
Brannan by Tree
Chair on Stage
Tiffani at Desk
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Senior Pitch Critique
Maybe I was unclear about certain aspects of my Senior Show pitch, during class last Thursday. Below I have posted a few production package items: Storyboards, Script Analysis, Characters, etc. This production is very personal and my goal is to inform people of how I use the Holy Bible to navigate through life. And yes, this college experience has played an important part in my life. My target audience is EVERYBODY. This film is for all people (Elders, Christians, Children, Atheist, Teens, etc.) to hopefully get something from it, whether it be a negative or positive response. Dependent upon the viewer, it will be interpreted several ways. I chose Barbie's to film because I knew I could illustrate my concept accurately using human characteristics, and I would be in control of MY camera. Hopefully, this post will clear up any misunderstandings about my IDEA! Leave comments PLEASE!!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Senior Show Script
Tiffani Waire
Analysis of Script
Main Characters:
Tiffani Waire...a 21 year old female who reminisces on her college experience. Through this journey, she had used scripture from the Holy Bible during rough times, whether it be a certain situation, emotion, or decision. She has found these scriptures to be encouraging in overcoming personal obstacles. Will she be able to apply these lessons learned in her life and others?
Janet Waire...Tiffani’s mom, a 47 year old wife, who resides in Columbia, TN with Tiffani's father and brother. Janet is a God fearing woman who instilled religion into Tiffani at a very young age. She always speaks encouraging words because she is a firm believer of the gospel.
Timothy Waire..Tiffani’s Dad, a 48-year-old husband. He is very quiet man, with a meek spirit.
Brannan Denney...Brannan, 21, is an associate of Tiffani’s. Although they only speak in passing, Brannan waits patiently until Tiffani’s class ends to discuss a very important matter. He knows that she can possibly help him resolve this situation positively.
Quentin Armstrong...Tiffani’s friend, a 22 year old male who aspires to be a
minister of the Gospel one day. He communicates with her via email and they
discuss her financial problems.
Scriptures:
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”
Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, nor be dismayed. For I am with you, I will strengthen and help you, upholding you with my righteous hand.
1 Peter 4:7 “The end of things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-control so that you can pray.”
Philippians 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory.”
Script Breakdown:
2 African-American Female Barbie’s
1 Caucasian Male Barbie
Scene 1: (Theatrical Performance Intro Music)
Smoke Stream then 2 Lit Incents appear.
Transitions to an empty theater w/ stage & seats.
Pan across seats leading to Stage.
I appear on stage with Spotlight interaction, them zoom into face.
Music fades out
Scene 2: (Computer Lab: Tiffani sits in chair working on schoolwork. She is angry, confused, and feels alone)
Tiffani (fingers tapping keyboard, irritated so blowing)
I give up. (head hits keyboard)
Tiffani (seated on stage, calling mama; buttons are pushed)
Janet Hello Darling,
Tiffani Hey,
Janet what you doing?
Tiffani Nothing, up here at this school (sighs)
Janet Ohh, (pause) what’s wrong?
Tiffani Nothing
Janet Yes it is, I can hear it in your voice.
Tiffani Im (pause). I cant to this no more.
Janet Do What?
Tiffani This, this whole college thing. I can’t do this stuff on these computers and I have homework due tomorrow. I been up here all weekend tryna figure it out and I still cant.
Janet Is it particular software?
Tiffani Yeah, Photoshop. They didn’t teach us nothing in
high school. We had all those Apple Computers and never learned nothing.
Janet Well..
Tiffani All these kids know this stuff, even the freshman. I
might just have to drop this class.
Janet Tiffani, calm down. Take some deep breaths
Tiffani I been tryna calm down, and it aint helping.
Janet Tiffani, you can do this. What’s your favorite bible
verse
Tiffani What??
Janet what’s your favorite bible verse
Janet “I can do all things
Tiffani through Christ who strengthens me”
Janet have you been reading your bible???
Tiffani No, I spend all my time doing this stuff
Janet Pray Tiffani, pray.
Pray that God gives you an open mind to receive the information so you can be able
to complete your work. You can do It, I know you can. Have you tried talking to your
instructor?
Tiffani Nah
Janet Well, do that and see if maybe they can help you outside of class. It may take yall having a one on one conversation about the software. Maybe they can suggest you to buy a txt book explaining the information. You are just learning the information sweetie, and you are not going to master it overnight. Just calm down, take a break from it, talk to your teacher tomorrow and see what happens; because you can’t get anything accomplished when you are frustrated. Okay
Tiffani Alright
Janet You gotta start reading your devotional bible, honey. Remember Isaiah 41:10 says,
“Do not fear, nor be dismayed. For I am with you, I will strengthen and help you,
upholding you with my righteous hand.” But you’ve got to keep a clear mind Tiffani.
Okay
Tiffani Yeah, okay
Janet Wait a minute your daddy wanna speak to you.
Tim Hey
Tiffani Hey
Tim Don’t be down there stressing out. As long as you are doing your best that is all that
matters
Tiffani Okay
Tim Aight, I love ya
Tiffani Love you 2
Tim Aight, here go yo mama.
Janet okay you feel better now
Tiffani Yeah. Im just gone talk to my teacher tomorrow and see what happens
Janet Okay. So what you fina do now?
Tiffani Go home and get some sleep
Janet Aight well call me in the morning
Tiffani K
Janet Love You
Tiffani aight, love you too.
Janet Goodnight
Tiffani Goodnight
Scene 3 (Outside: Brannan sits on MCA lawn, Tiffani walks up)
Tiffani Brannan
Brannan Hey....
Tiffani What wrong?
Brannan Everything’s wrong. Life a mess right now. I have tried to end it all twice.
Tiffani What??
Brannan Yeah...I took pills and tried hanging myself
Tiffani Whoa…Come on. Lets take a walk.
(they began walking)
Brannan My girlfriend left me because she found out about a girl I been talking to here in
Memphis. I love them both. I don’t want to lose either of them. (pause)
Then I have been having problems with my roommates, who I thought were my best
friends....
Tiffani Well, you know u was wrong because you got yourself in the situation with the girls.
They are hurting as much as you...So killing yourself would accomplish what. And
you and your friends (they sit) are not going to always agree on everything. Before u
make choices, you should think of those you love and how they will be affected by
your decision. And you tried 2 times. God has a purpose for you and he aint gone
take you til its your time.
Brannan Well, I mean. What should I do then. I figured ending it all would be best for me to
keep my sanity.
Tiffani U gotta start praying when when times get rough Brannan. 1 Peter, chapter 4, verse 7 says “When things seem near the end, Be clear minded and in self control so that you can pray.”
Brannan So by praying about a situation, I mean what good is that gonna do.
Tiffani A lot, its going to allow you the opportunity to get a relationship with God, so that he can help to direct your path. He was not ready for you, that’s why me and you are having this discussion now. I mean what happen that you decided to walk school.
Brannan (reminisces) It was strange, I heard these birds chirping outside. So I went outside
and observed nature. I thought about how beautiful everything was—How beautiful
life is, So I decided to take a walk and think about my life. And this is where I ended
up at. on the schools lawn. (excited) Hey!!! Maybe you were my guarding angel!
Tiffani Maybe, I was just glad I could help you. U cant be dying on us, Mane. In life we all are going to have ups and downs. It’s just knowing how to deal with it.
Brannan Yeah, maybe I just need somebody to talk to. Somebody that would encourage me
positively. Most people would have wanted me to forget about it by doing drugs or
drinking.... But you..Nah..Your different, you made me confront my problems and
deal with them.
Tiffani Yeah, so are you ok now..
Brannan Yeah
Tiffani Okay...I love ya Brannan and so do your friends and even those girls. I just don’t want
to see anything bad happen to ya.
Brannan Okay..Thanks Tiffani. (they hug)
Scene 4 (Tiffani works on finances at home on desk)
Tiffani (Regions Banking Online and writes in checkbook) split screen
(Quentin instant messages Tiffani)
Quentin Hey Tiff!! Wat it Dew??
Tiffani Nothing, figuring up some bills before I go to sleep
Quentin Aww foe sho
Tiffani what you doing?
Quentin Nothing just left choir rehearsal
Tiffani Aww...Mane I am really broke and I don’t know if I
am going to be able to pay the rent and bills this month.. This is horrible. I cant wait til May...I need a JOB.
Tiffani Then I had to pay a ticket the MPD gave me today. I don’t know what I am going to
do
Quentin you have to have faith Tiffani. According to Philippians 4:19 “God shall supply ALL
your needs according to his riches in glory” but first you have to Seek his kingdom
and all these things will be given to you.
Tiffani I know, but I need money now.
Quentin have you ever went without
Tiffani Naw
Quentin Okay then, you gone make it. You are well on your way to having a Good Life. You
will graduate in May and life it just beginning
Tiffani Yea I cant wait! ....well aight. I will talk to ya tomorrow. goodnight
Quentin Aight, Love ya
Tiffani Aight, bye.
Tiffani (Closes Laptop and Inscents Appear)
Analysis of Script
Main Characters:
Tiffani Waire...a 21 year old female who reminisces on her college experience. Through this journey, she had used scripture from the Holy Bible during rough times, whether it be a certain situation, emotion, or decision. She has found these scriptures to be encouraging in overcoming personal obstacles. Will she be able to apply these lessons learned in her life and others?
Janet Waire...Tiffani’s mom, a 47 year old wife, who resides in Columbia, TN with Tiffani's father and brother. Janet is a God fearing woman who instilled religion into Tiffani at a very young age. She always speaks encouraging words because she is a firm believer of the gospel.
Timothy Waire..Tiffani’s Dad, a 48-year-old husband. He is very quiet man, with a meek spirit.
Brannan Denney...Brannan, 21, is an associate of Tiffani’s. Although they only speak in passing, Brannan waits patiently until Tiffani’s class ends to discuss a very important matter. He knows that she can possibly help him resolve this situation positively.
Quentin Armstrong...Tiffani’s friend, a 22 year old male who aspires to be a
minister of the Gospel one day. He communicates with her via email and they
discuss her financial problems.
Scriptures:
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”
Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, nor be dismayed. For I am with you, I will strengthen and help you, upholding you with my righteous hand.
1 Peter 4:7 “The end of things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-control so that you can pray.”
Philippians 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory.”
Script Breakdown:
2 African-American Female Barbie’s
1 Caucasian Male Barbie
Scene 1: (Theatrical Performance Intro Music)
Smoke Stream then 2 Lit Incents appear.
Transitions to an empty theater w/ stage & seats.
Pan across seats leading to Stage.
I appear on stage with Spotlight interaction, them zoom into face.
Music fades out
Scene 2: (Computer Lab: Tiffani sits in chair working on schoolwork. She is angry, confused, and feels alone)
Tiffani (fingers tapping keyboard, irritated so blowing)
I give up. (head hits keyboard)
Tiffani (seated on stage, calling mama; buttons are pushed)
Janet Hello Darling,
Tiffani Hey,
Janet what you doing?
Tiffani Nothing, up here at this school (sighs)
Janet Ohh, (pause) what’s wrong?
Tiffani Nothing
Janet Yes it is, I can hear it in your voice.
Tiffani Im (pause). I cant to this no more.
Janet Do What?
Tiffani This, this whole college thing. I can’t do this stuff on these computers and I have homework due tomorrow. I been up here all weekend tryna figure it out and I still cant.
Janet Is it particular software?
Tiffani Yeah, Photoshop. They didn’t teach us nothing in
high school. We had all those Apple Computers and never learned nothing.
Janet Well..
Tiffani All these kids know this stuff, even the freshman. I
might just have to drop this class.
Janet Tiffani, calm down. Take some deep breaths
Tiffani I been tryna calm down, and it aint helping.
Janet Tiffani, you can do this. What’s your favorite bible
verse
Tiffani What??
Janet what’s your favorite bible verse
Janet “I can do all things
Tiffani through Christ who strengthens me”
Janet have you been reading your bible???
Tiffani No, I spend all my time doing this stuff
Janet Pray Tiffani, pray.
Pray that God gives you an open mind to receive the information so you can be able
to complete your work. You can do It, I know you can. Have you tried talking to your
instructor?
Tiffani Nah
Janet Well, do that and see if maybe they can help you outside of class. It may take yall having a one on one conversation about the software. Maybe they can suggest you to buy a txt book explaining the information. You are just learning the information sweetie, and you are not going to master it overnight. Just calm down, take a break from it, talk to your teacher tomorrow and see what happens; because you can’t get anything accomplished when you are frustrated. Okay
Tiffani Alright
Janet You gotta start reading your devotional bible, honey. Remember Isaiah 41:10 says,
“Do not fear, nor be dismayed. For I am with you, I will strengthen and help you,
upholding you with my righteous hand.” But you’ve got to keep a clear mind Tiffani.
Okay
Tiffani Yeah, okay
Janet Wait a minute your daddy wanna speak to you.
Tim Hey
Tiffani Hey
Tim Don’t be down there stressing out. As long as you are doing your best that is all that
matters
Tiffani Okay
Tim Aight, I love ya
Tiffani Love you 2
Tim Aight, here go yo mama.
Janet okay you feel better now
Tiffani Yeah. Im just gone talk to my teacher tomorrow and see what happens
Janet Okay. So what you fina do now?
Tiffani Go home and get some sleep
Janet Aight well call me in the morning
Tiffani K
Janet Love You
Tiffani aight, love you too.
Janet Goodnight
Tiffani Goodnight
Scene 3 (Outside: Brannan sits on MCA lawn, Tiffani walks up)
Tiffani Brannan
Brannan Hey....
Tiffani What wrong?
Brannan Everything’s wrong. Life a mess right now. I have tried to end it all twice.
Tiffani What??
Brannan Yeah...I took pills and tried hanging myself
Tiffani Whoa…Come on. Lets take a walk.
(they began walking)
Brannan My girlfriend left me because she found out about a girl I been talking to here in
Memphis. I love them both. I don’t want to lose either of them. (pause)
Then I have been having problems with my roommates, who I thought were my best
friends....
Tiffani Well, you know u was wrong because you got yourself in the situation with the girls.
They are hurting as much as you...So killing yourself would accomplish what. And
you and your friends (they sit) are not going to always agree on everything. Before u
make choices, you should think of those you love and how they will be affected by
your decision. And you tried 2 times. God has a purpose for you and he aint gone
take you til its your time.
Brannan Well, I mean. What should I do then. I figured ending it all would be best for me to
keep my sanity.
Tiffani U gotta start praying when when times get rough Brannan. 1 Peter, chapter 4, verse 7 says “When things seem near the end, Be clear minded and in self control so that you can pray.”
Brannan So by praying about a situation, I mean what good is that gonna do.
Tiffani A lot, its going to allow you the opportunity to get a relationship with God, so that he can help to direct your path. He was not ready for you, that’s why me and you are having this discussion now. I mean what happen that you decided to walk school.
Brannan (reminisces) It was strange, I heard these birds chirping outside. So I went outside
and observed nature. I thought about how beautiful everything was—How beautiful
life is, So I decided to take a walk and think about my life. And this is where I ended
up at. on the schools lawn. (excited) Hey!!! Maybe you were my guarding angel!
Tiffani Maybe, I was just glad I could help you. U cant be dying on us, Mane. In life we all are going to have ups and downs. It’s just knowing how to deal with it.
Brannan Yeah, maybe I just need somebody to talk to. Somebody that would encourage me
positively. Most people would have wanted me to forget about it by doing drugs or
drinking.... But you..Nah..Your different, you made me confront my problems and
deal with them.
Tiffani Yeah, so are you ok now..
Brannan Yeah
Tiffani Okay...I love ya Brannan and so do your friends and even those girls. I just don’t want
to see anything bad happen to ya.
Brannan Okay..Thanks Tiffani. (they hug)
Scene 4 (Tiffani works on finances at home on desk)
Tiffani (Regions Banking Online and writes in checkbook) split screen
(Quentin instant messages Tiffani)
Quentin Hey Tiff!! Wat it Dew??
Tiffani Nothing, figuring up some bills before I go to sleep
Quentin Aww foe sho
Tiffani what you doing?
Quentin Nothing just left choir rehearsal
Tiffani Aww...Mane I am really broke and I don’t know if I
am going to be able to pay the rent and bills this month.. This is horrible. I cant wait til May...I need a JOB.
Tiffani Then I had to pay a ticket the MPD gave me today. I don’t know what I am going to
do
Quentin you have to have faith Tiffani. According to Philippians 4:19 “God shall supply ALL
your needs according to his riches in glory” but first you have to Seek his kingdom
and all these things will be given to you.
Tiffani I know, but I need money now.
Quentin have you ever went without
Tiffani Naw
Quentin Okay then, you gone make it. You are well on your way to having a Good Life. You
will graduate in May and life it just beginning
Tiffani Yea I cant wait! ....well aight. I will talk to ya tomorrow. goodnight
Quentin Aight, Love ya
Tiffani Aight, bye.
Tiffani (Closes Laptop and Inscents Appear)
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Beautiful Hygenie Rough Edit
I did not realize this film would be 10 minutes long. The audio was recorded in Quicktime Pro. My first edit was 15 mins long, in which I arranged each scene. Then, in my second edit I added the audio track which cut the time to 10mins. The overall look is nice, but I need to clean up my small screens and also some of the audio.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Beautiful Hygenie Shoot
I began shooting on Friday evening at 4:30pm until 10pm. I felt like model as the shower water pounding against my chest, not to mention my bathroom floor was flooded afterwards. Next was the Bubble Bath scene, which went quite smoothly. The Mulberry Spice scent smelled awesome, however the bubbles only lasted for about 30mins. I applied the Body Butter and Spray Mist to my body, which gave me shimmerer, shiney skin. The Nair process took about 20mins. It smell awful, but my legs felt silky smooth. By then I waz exhausted and my fingers and toes had wrinkles (from the water). So Saturday evening, I finished by using the foot works and facial cleanser products. I enjoyed doing this production, although I was tired by the end of the day. My next steps include: Digitizing, Editing, & the Voice Over...
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