Evidence of Editing: Wonder Woman (2017) – No Man’s Land Scene

What about the editing language understanding did you notice

  • I noticed that it got emotional and realistic during the talk
  • I noticed that they had good sound effects all around

What did you like about the film clip?

  • I liked how they made every bullet look real when hitting the shield
  • I also liked how they overall edited the scene

What question do you have from what you saw?

  • My question is how much of it was cgi and how thought through was every scene

What I learned from this weeks exercise

  • I learned to look at every scene and how it was made and I am now more aware of things in scenes

Sources

Film Analysis: Despicable Me

Summary

  • This is a good movie i liked growing up

Film Analysis

Film TitleDespicable Me
Year2010
DirectorPierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
CountryUnited States
GenreAnimation
If you could work on this film (change it), what would you change and why?maybe just a couple tweaks to make it look better

Film information can be found at imdb.com

As you view films, consider how the cuts, camera angles, shots, and movement work to create particular meanings. Think about how they establish space, privilege certain characters, suggest relationships, and emphasize themes. In addition to shot distances, angles, editing, and camera movement, note details of the narrative, setting, characters, lighting, props, costume, tone, and sound.

Ask yourself the following questions:

TOPICYOUR NOTES
1. Who is the protagonist?Gru
2. Who is the antagonist?Vector
3. What is the conflict? Lucy is captured by El Macho and no one knows what will happen to her. This effects the movie because something terrible could happen and Gru wants to marry her. If she were to die Gru would never be able to tell her how he feels
4. What is the theme or central, unifying concept? (summarize in one or two words)loving family
5. How is the story told (linear, non-linear, with flashbacksflash-forwards, at regular intervals)linear
6. What “happens” in the plot (Brief description)?A man who delights in all things wicked, supervillain Gru hatches a plan to steal the moon. Surrounded by an army of little yellow minions and his impenetrable arsenal of weapons and war machines, Gru makes ready to vanquish all who stand in his way. But nothing in his calculations and groundwork has prepared him for his greatest challenge: three adorable orphan girls who want to make him their dad.




7. How does the film influence particular reactions on the part of viewers (sound, editing,
characterization, camera movement, etc.)? Why does the film encourage such
reactions?
adding funny parts in scenes adding humor for the viewers
8. Is the setting realistic or stylized? What atmosphere does the setting suggest? Do particular objects or settings serve symbolic functions?would be realistic in real life
9. How are the characters costumed and made-up? What does their clothing or makeup reveal about their social standing, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or age? How do costume and makeup convey character?regular human clothing
10. How does the lighting design shape our perception of character, space, or mood?bright lighting for the mood
11. How do camera angles and camera movements shape our view of characters or spaces? What do you see cinematically?pretty good camera angles and movements
12. What is the music’s purpose in the film? How does it direct our attention within the image? How does it shape our interpretation of the image? What stands out about the music?corresponds with the scenes
13. How might industrial, social, and economic factors have influenced the film? Describe how this film influences or connects to a culture?real social factors that are just like in real life
14. Give an example of what a film critic had to say about this film. Use credible sources and cite sources.Example: “The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review (1994) | Roger Ebert.” All Content. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
Charming, touching, and surprisingly funny, Despicable Me showed one man’s journey to being the most hated to finally finding love–thanks to three little girls
Despicable Me 2010 | Candice Frederick 11 September 2017
15. Select one scene no longer than 5 minutes that represents well the whole film and shows relevant cinematic elements. Write a one-sentence description of the scene and record the time of the scene.Example: from 1:05:00 to 1:10:00.Explain why you chose this scene.when gru was at the carnival
16. In the selected scenewrite a sentence for each of the elements below to justify why this scene best represents the film:
a. Screenwriting:really good screenwriting
b. Sound Design:decent sound designs
c. Camera Movements/Angles:pretty good camera movements
d. Light Setup:happy lighting for the mood
e. Soundtrack/Score:good soundtrack
18. What’s the socio-cultural context of this film?to love your family

This worksheet was developed with ideas from many IB Film teachers, thus should remain in the Creative Commons

Film Analysis: Black Panther

Summary

  • I love this movie i have watched this movie several times its so good

Film Analysis

Film TitleBlack Panther
Year2018
DirectorRyan Coogler
CountryUnited States
GenreAction
If you could work on this film (change it), what would you change and why?nothing

Film information can be found at imdb.com

As you view films, consider how the cuts, camera angles, shots, and movement work to create particular meanings. Think about how they establish space, privilege certain characters, suggest relationships, and emphasize themes. In addition to shot distances, angles, editing, and camera movement, note details of the narrative, setting, characters, lighting, props, costume, tone, and sound.

Ask yourself the following questions:

TOPICYOUR NOTES
1. Who is the protagonist?King T’Challa
2. Who is the antagonist?Eric Killmonger
3. What is the conflict?When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakandan special forces, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
4. What is the theme or central, unifying concept? (summarize in one or two words)culture
5. How is the story told (linear, non-linear, with flashbacksflash-forwards, at regular intervals)linear
6. What “happens” in the plot (Brief description)?After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king and as Black Panther gets tested when he’s drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.
7. How does the film influence particular reactions on the part of viewers (sound, editing,
characterization, camera movement, etc.)? Why does the film encourage such
reactions?
good camera shots and point of views and also the music they put in some scenes giving the viewers some enjoyment
8. Is the setting realistic or stylized? What atmosphere does the setting suggest? Do particular objects or settings serve symbolic functions?realistic but also futuristic
9. How are the characters costumed and made-up? What does their clothing or makeup reveal about their social standing, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or age? How do costume and makeup convey character?superhero high tech clothing
10. How does the lighting design shape our perception of character, space, or mood?bright lighting
11. How do camera angles and camera movements shape our view of characters or spaces? What do you see cinematically?good camera shots and angles
12. What is the music’s purpose in the film? How does it direct our attention within the image? How does it shape our interpretation of the image? What stands out about the music?the music lines up with the scenes
13. How might industrial, social, and economic factors have influenced the film? Describe how this film influences or connects to a culture?realistic factors that could happen in real life
14. Give an example of what a film critic had to say about this film. Use credible sources and cite sources.Example: “The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review (1994) | Roger Ebert.” All Content. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
You could feel like everybody felt like they were making something that they were really proud of.
Black Panther 2018 | Mark Kermode 28 August 2018
15. Select one scene no longer than 5 minutes that represents well the whole film and shows relevant cinematic elements. Write a one-sentence description of the scene and record the time of the scene.Example: from 1:05:00 to 1:10:00.Explain why you chose this scene.When T’Challa and Killmonger fight to the death
16. In the selected scenewrite a sentence for each of the elements below to justify why this scene best represents the film:
a. Screenwriting:good screenwriting
b. Sound Design:good sound designs and effects
c. Camera Movements/Angles:amazing camera movements
d. Light Setup:dark lighting for the scene
e. Soundtrack/Score:outstanding soundtrack
18. What’s the socio-cultural context of this film?inspired lots of africans

This worksheet was developed with ideas from many IB Film teachers, thus should remain in the Creative Commons

Film Analysis: Spiderman Far From Home

Summary

  • This is one of my favorite series and its a really well filmed movie

Film Analysis

Film TitleSpiderman Far From Home
Year2019
DirectorJon Watts
CountryUnited States
GenreAction
If you could work on this film (change it), what would you change and why?Nothing its really good

Film information can be found at imdb.com

As you view films, consider how the cuts, camera angles, shots, and movement work to create particular meanings. Think about how they establish space, privilege certain characters, suggest relationships, and emphasize themes. In addition to shot distances, angles, editing, and camera movement, note details of the narrative, setting, characters, lighting, props, costume, tone, and sound.

Ask yourself the following questions:

TOPICYOUR NOTES
1. Who is the protagonist?Peter Parker
2. Who is the antagonist?Mysterio
3. What is the conflict?Earth is under attack from “Elementals,” an invading class of giant monsters from a parallel universe, which can be thwarted with the help of superhero Quentin Beck
4. What is the theme or central, unifying concept? With great power comes great responsibility
5. How is the story told (linear, non-linear, with flashbacksflash-forwards, at regular intervals)linear
6. What “happens” in the plot (Brief description)?Peter Parker’s relaxing European vacation takes an unexpected turn when Nick Fury shows up in his hotel room to recruit him for a mission. The world is in danger as four massive elemental creatures — each representing Earth, air, water and fire — emerge from a hole torn in the universe. Parker soon finds himself donning the Spider-Man suit to help Fury and fellow superhero Mysterio stop the evil entities from wreaking havoc across the continent.
7. How does the film influence particular reactions on the part of viewers (sound, editing,
characterization, camera movement, etc.)? Why does the film encourage such
reactions?
the effects of everything is so crisp and clear giving the feeling of how real it is
8. Is the setting realistic or stylized? What atmosphere does the setting suggest? Do particular objects or settings serve symbolic functions?realistic things in this movie could happen in real life
9. How are the characters costumed and made-up? What does their clothing or makeup reveal about their social standing, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or age? How do costume and makeup convey character?superhero
10. How does the lighting design shape our perception of character, space, or mood?normal realistic lighting
11. How do camera angles and camera movements shape our view of characters or spaces? What do you see cinematically?amazing camera work so you get to now the atmosphere
12. What is the music’s purpose in the film? How does it direct our attention within the image? How does it shape our interpretation of the image? What stands out about the music?the music fits in with the movie
13. How might industrial, social, and economic factors have influenced the film? Describe how this film influences or connects to a culture?it has in things that are trendy in the film so it keeps up to date
14. Give an example of what a film critic had to say about this film. Use credible sources and cite sources.Example: “The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review (1994) | Roger Ebert.” All Content. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
This is a zippy, funny movie – a scene where Peter shares a jail cell with three Dutch football fans is a treat – with excellent special effects. It races by in two hours without any boring detours. “Spiderman Far From Home (2019) | Stephen Romei”. 8 July 2019
15. Select one scene no longer than 5 minutes that represents well the whole film and shows relevant cinematic elements. Write a one-sentence description of the scene and record the time of the scene.Example: from 1:05:00 to 1:10:00.Explain why you chose this scene.when peter gives mysterio the special tech glasses named Edith
16. In the selected scenewrite a sentence for each of the elements below to justify why this scene best represents the film:
a. Screenwriting:good screenwriting for mysterios part when hes tricking him
b. Sound Design:decent sound design
c. Camera Movements/Angles:excellent camera shots
d. Light Setup:mellow lighting for the bar
e. Soundtrack/Score:good soundtrack on certain parts
18. What’s the socio-cultural context of this film?using a realistic background and features

This worksheet was developed with ideas from many IB Film teachers, thus should remain in the Creative Commons

Film Analysis: The Adventures of Sharkboy And Lavagirl

Summary

  • This is a fan favorite movie and a top movie of mine growing up

Film Analysis

Film TitleThe Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
Year2005
DirectorRobert Rodriguez
CountryUnited States
GenreAdventure
If you could work on this film (change it), what would you change and why?maybe couldve done better on the special effects so it has more realism

Film information can be found at imdb.com

As you view films, consider how the cuts, camera angles, shots, and movement work to create particular meanings. Think about how they establish space, privilege certain characters, suggest relationships, and emphasize themes. In addition to shot distances, angles, editing, and camera movement, note details of the narrative, setting, characters, lighting, props, costume, tone, and sound.

Ask yourself the following questions:

TOPICYOUR NOTES
1. Who is the protagonist?Dreamboy/Max
2. Who is the antagonist?Mr. Electric
3. What is the conflict?Max is a normal guy with a dreaming habit-making him a target for bullies. One day, he accidentally summons imaginary characters in his mind named sharkboy and lavagirl. They are his heroes who will defend him at all costs, but when they arrive for real, something unexpected happens, the 2 heroes need max to save their world from a dire threat
4. What is the theme or central, unifying concept? It most clearly explores the importance of dreams, of clinging to imagination instead of being forced to live in a dreadfully dull reality
5. How is the story told (linear, non-linear, with flashbacksflash-forwards, at regular intervals)linear
6. What “happens” in the plot (Brief description)?Bullied by classmates, young Max escapes into a fantasy, conjuring up the action-packed lives of Lavagirl and Sharkboy. But one day, Lavagirl and Sharkboy suddenly come to life — and their world, Planet Drool, needs a hero named Max. As Max escapes to Planet Drool, he battles aliens and tries to save his new friends’ planet from destruction. He also battles his bullies, who have become villains like the Ice Princess.
7. How does the film influence particular reactions on the part of viewers (sound, editing,
characterization, camera movement, etc.)? Why does the film encourage such
reactions?
the character of sharkboy makes him really funny and also angry giving a good reaction to viewers
8. Is the setting realistic or stylized? What atmosphere does the setting suggest? Do particular objects or settings serve symbolic functions?non realistic just a dreamworld
9. How are the characters costumed and made-up? What does their clothing or makeup reveal about their social standing, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or age? How do costume and makeup convey character?super hero clothing
10. How does the lighting design shape our perception of character, space, or mood?normal lighting
11. How do camera angles and camera movements shape our view of characters or spaces? What do you see cinematically?gives a feel of being in space
12. What is the music’s purpose in the film? How does it direct our attention within the image? How does it shape our interpretation of the image? What stands out about the music?has a song to match with the scene
13. How might industrial, social, and economic factors have influenced the film? Describe how this film influences or connects to a culture?i dont know what of those factors influenced the film
14. Give an example of what a film critic had to say about this film. Use credible sources and cite sources.Example: “The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review (1994) | Roger Ebert.” All Content. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
Script-wise, the film dutifully harps on the importance of dreams and believing in oneself, but it is painfully repetitive and something that is proclaimed more than demonstrated. “The adventures of sharkboy and lavagirl (2005) | Majorie Baumgarten.” 12 June 2005
15. Select one scene no longer than 5 minutes that represents well the whole film and shows relevant cinematic elements. Write a one-sentence description of the scene and record the time of the scene.Example: from 1:05:00 to 1:10:00.Explain why you chose this scene.when they got to the ice castle and saw the princess
16. In the selected scenewrite a sentence for each of the elements below to justify why this scene best represents the film:
a. Screenwriting:good screenwriting for each person
b. Sound Design:the sounds are good for the situations
c. Camera Movements/Angles:decent shots
d. Light Setup:bright lighting to show the ice castle
e. Soundtrack/Score:soundtrack is good when the princess is out
18. What’s the socio-cultural context of this film?when it was all just a dream

This worksheet was developed with ideas from many IB Film teachers, thus should remain in the Creative Commons

Film Analysis: Avengers Endgame

Summary

  • I chose this film because this is one of my favorite films and one of the most popular films in the world

Film Analysis

Film TitleAvengers Endgame
Year2020
DirectorJoe Russo, Anthony Russo
CountryUnited States
GenreAction
If you could work on this film (change it), what would you change and why?nothing the film is very good but maybe keep iron man alive

Film information can be found at imdb.com

As you view films, consider how the cuts, camera angles, shots, and movement work to create particular meanings. Think about how they establish space, privilege certain characters, suggest relationships, and emphasize themes. In addition to shot distances, angles, editing, and camera movement, note details of the narrative, setting, characters, lighting, props, costume, tone, and sound.

Ask yourself the following questions:

TOPICYOUR NOTES
1. Who is the protagonist?Thanos
2. Who is the antagonist?Thanos
3. What is the conflict?the infinity stones ruined the world and people died and the avengers try to fix it
4. What is the theme or central, unifying concept? (summarize in one or two words)we should cherish the moments we have on this earth with our loved ones
5. How is the story told (linear, non-linear, with flashbacksflash-forwards, at regular intervals)linear
6. What “happens” in the plot (Brief description)?Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers — Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner — must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe.
7. How does the film influence particular reactions on the part of viewers (sound, editing,
characterization, camera movement, etc.)? Why does the film encourage such
reactions?
it gives really good nostalgia from the editing. They edit in a bunch of easter eggs which make people think back of how that relates to the movie
8. Is the setting realistic or stylized? What atmosphere does the setting suggest? Do particular objects or settings serve symbolic functions?the setting is really realistic
9. How are the characters costumed and made-up? What does their clothing or makeup reveal about their social standing, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or age? How do costume and makeup convey character?superhero clothing
10. How does the lighting design shape our perception of character, space, or mood?the lighting is pretty dark because its giving a sad mood because everyone is gone
11. How do camera angles and camera movements shape our view of characters or spaces? What do you see cinematically?the camera work is very good every shot is very clear and crisp
12. What is the music’s purpose in the film? How does it direct our attention within the image? How does it shape our interpretation of the image? What stands out about the music?the music just gives you certain vibes and also gives you chills
13. How might industrial, social, and economic factors have influenced the film? Describe how this film influences or connects to a culture?this film influences people because it shows that we should cherish the moments we have on this earth with our loved ones before its too late
14. Give an example of what a film critic had to say about this film. Use credible sources and cite sources.Example: “The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review (1994) | Roger Ebert.” All Content. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
The only complaint about Avengers: Endgame is that it raises the bar so high that there may well never be a superhero movie to match it.
“Avengers Endgame movie review (2019) | Matthew Norman.” 28 April 2019
15. Select one scene no longer than 5 minutes that represents well the whole film and shows relevant cinematic elements. Write a one-sentence description of the scene and record the time of the scene.Example: from 1:05:00 to 1:10:00.Explain why you chose this scene.towards the end of the movie when after tony stark snaps his fingers and his body is really weak
16. In the selected scenewrite a sentence for each of the elements below to justify why this scene best represents the film:
a. Screenwriting:amazing screenwriting
b. Sound Design:sad music but lines up a beat of the sound to certain parts of the scenes
c. Camera Movements/Angles:amazing camera shots
d. Light Setup:dark lighting
e. Soundtrack/Score:lines up with the situation
18. What’s the socio-cultural context of this film?self sacrifice in the end iron man sacrifices himself to save everyone else

This worksheet was developed with ideas from many IB Film teachers, thus should remain in the Creative Commons

Week 14 – Analysis

“Judy Garland, Hedy Lamarr and Lana Turner” by classic film scans is licensed under CC BY 2.0

“Analysis gave me great freedom of emotions and fantastic confidence. I felt I had served my time as a puppet.”

Hedy Lamarr – Read about 1930s actress Hedy Lamarr-inventor of cellphones, Wi-Fi and GPS

SUMMARY

  • This week I hung out with my family in Seattle and i had a great time

OUTSIDE (CREATIVITY, PRODUCTIVITY & THE BRAIN)

  • Set a timer
  • Spend 15 minutes in this ‘room’
Image from bananatreelog.com
  • This guide is very useful and has good tips for your self care because during this pandemic times are really rough and having a self care routine would be really helpful and useful. It makes you feel calmer and we need that in life it will help you avoid all the stress and anxiety that you would get and getting that routine would help you from being at home all the time. Ive even started my own routine because i think that i need it during this time and these tips in here is very useful for mental health

THEATER

  • Watch a film, of your choice, for the analysis part of this blog post

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

  • I learned how to analyze a film and I also learned some stuff about self-care. The problem I solved was that I found out some more stuff about self-care and the tips from the page

Film Analysis: Toy Story 4

Summary

  • I chose this film, Toy Story 4 because this is one of my favorite films and I loved watching this series growing up and that’s why I chose this film

Film Analysis

Film TitleToy Story 4
Year2019
DirectorJosh Cooley
CountryUSA
GenreAdventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animated Cartoon
If you could work on this film (change it), what would you change and why?I would probably make it a little bit longer to get it to about 2 hours, the film is 1 hour and 40 minutes long. I would want to do this because it’s an amazing film and I loved watching it.

Ask yourself the following questions:

TOPICYOUR NOTES
1. Who is the protagonist?Sheriff Woody
2. Who is the antagonist?Gabby
3. What is the conflict?Woody has to either come to the realization that Bonnie doesn’t love him anymore and it’s okay to let Bonnie go, or continue his toy life as a toy that Bonnie doesn’t really care about.
4. What is the theme or central, unifying concept? dont stop loving
5. How is the story told (linear, non-linear, with flashbacksflash-forwards, at regular intervals)linear
6. What “happens” in the plot (Brief description)?Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody’s slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that they’re worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy.
7. How does the film influence particular reactions on the part of viewers (sound, editing,
characterization, camera movement, etc.)? Why does the film encourage such
reactions?
mostly visuals, every part of the film is top-notch and every scene the editing is really good and they put like easter eggs and things like that in the editing and making sure that there are no mistakes, these parts make it a really good film
8. Is the setting realistic or stylized? What atmosphere does the setting suggest? Do particular objects or settings serve symbolic functions?the atmosphere and setting are realistic and a lot of objects in the film are symbolic
9. How are the characters costumed and made-up? What does their clothing or makeup reveal about their social standing, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or age? How do costume and makeup convey character?they are kid toys so they are meant to be dressed up so they all are something different like woody is a sheriff and mr.potato is a potato head and having them all different is unique because they all have their own traits and personalities
10. How does the lighting design shape our perception of character, space, or mood?the lighting was very realistic and it sets the mood
11. How do camera angles and camera movements shape our view of characters or spaces? What do you see cinematically?the camera angles and views give us good aspects of the characters pov and shows important things
12. What is the music’s purpose in the film? How does it direct our attention within the image? How does it shape our interpretation of the image? What stands out about the music?the music in this film sets a happy mood and a funny mood because I mean they have to make people laugh so they gotta make it comedic. This film wouldn’t be as good as it is without the humor side of it
13. How might industrial, social, and economic factors have influenced the film? Describe how this film influences or connects to a culture?this film influences people because it shows us that we don’t have to stop loving someone just because they’re not in our lives anymore. There’s going to be a time when we won’t be there for someone we love, and there will be a time when they won’t be there for us
14. Give an example of what a film critic had to say about this film. Use credible sources and cite sources.Example: “The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review (1994) | Roger Ebert.” All Content. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.“Pixar by the numbers, this third and largely unnecessary sequel to Toy Story delivers everything you’d expect from the animation studio, minus the warmth, wit, and dread.”
“Toy Story 4 Review (2019) | Ben Sachs, 10 December 2019
15. Select one scene no longer than 5 minutes that represents well the whole film and shows relevant cinematic elements. Write a one-sentence description of the scene and record the time of the scene.the whole film leads up to the last scene when Woody says his goodbye for real this time and all the characters will always love woody
16. In the selected scenewrite a sentence for each of the elements below to justify why this scene best represents the film:
a. Screenwriting:really powerful and sad at the same time
b. Sound Design:as good as usual
c. Camera Movements/Angles:good camera movements
d. Light Setup:mellow lighting setting the mood
e. Soundtrack:fits the situation
18. What’s the socio-cultural context of this film?the socio-cultural context has something to do with loyalty and self-sacrifice and it shows that It’s okay if we don’t know who we are as long as we are trying, and the only thing we have to do is be good to one another

Week 9 – GTD – Getting Things Done – Part 1

SUMMARY

  • This week all I did was school but on the weekend I did go out to a restaurant and on Sunday I watched football games

PRACTICE ROOM (TUTORIALS)

Image of David Allen at TED Talk
Screenshot from David Allen TED Talk

In this ‘room’ you are going to try Getting Things Done (GTD).

STEP 1: MAKE A LIST

Screenshot of David Allen TED Talk
Screenshot of David Allen TED Talk
  • Math homework
  • Science
  • English
  • Screenwriting

STEP 2: NOTICE WHAT YOU NOTICED

Screenshot of David Allen TED Talk
Screenshot of David Allen TED Talk
  • Math
  • English
  • Science
  • Screenwriting

STEP 3: SET A TIMER

https://giphy.com/gifs/time-clock-konczakowski-d3yxg15kJppJilnW
  1. Set a timer for your first task
    1. Decide how long you think it will take before you start
  2. Start working
  3. Repeat this process for 45 minutes for as many tasks as you can complete, then take a 15-minute break
    • Get up and get a drink of water
    • Get up and go for a walk
    • Every 20 minute blink your eyes 20 times while looking at least 20 feet away
      • This is good for your eyes

Start steps 1 through 3 again, repeat for your school day

OUTSIDE (PRODUCTIVITY & THE BRAIN)

David Allen image
Oct. 2020 Lucidchart interview with David Allen
Image from FastCompany Magazine, https://www.fastcompany.com/3026827/the-brain-hacks-top-founders-use-to-get-the-job-done
Image from FastCompany Magazine, https://www.fastcompany.com/3026827/the-brain-hacks-top-founders-use-to-get-the-job-done
  • Reflect on GTD and getting to the top of the colorful list above for a minute
    • How can the GTD process help you tame the crazy-busy dragon of modern life?
  • Then, go for a 15-minute walk, if it is safe to do so
  • Write a few sentence reflection
  • DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s INSTRUCTIONS, AFTER YOU ARE DONE

OPTIONAL EXERCISE – Literally, read the article and go for another walk 🙂

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Katia Verresen, kvaleadership.com

“I coach C-suite executives and rising stars from the earliest startups to Fortune 100 companies. My passion is to help ambitious leaders achieve their full human potential.”  – Read more about Katia…

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

  • Write only a few sentences of WHAT YOU LEARNED
  • In one or two sentences, describe a PROBLEM YOU SOLVED
  • DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s INSTRUCTIONS, AFTER YOU ARE DONE

WEEKLY ACTIVITY EVALUATION

  • Give feedback on this week’s class Content and Process
  • DELETE THIS WHOLE SECTIONAFTER YOU ARE DONE

Film – Week 7 – Tools, Time, and Rooms

CreativeCommons image Tool Stash by Meena Kadri at Flickr.com

SUMMARY

  • on the weekend i watch NFL games my whole sunday and during the week is the same thing i wake up and go to school

PRACTICE ROOM (TUTORIALS)

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS)

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Image from sneakonthelot.com/my-courses/
  • today i learned the system of sneak on the lot and all the tools, the theater on it, screen formatting and more then did the quiz

OUTSIDE (CREATIVITY & THE BRAIN)

  • my nemesis is a guy named Mr. Johnny and I’m trying to win a game and beat this man in a game called 2K. We are talking trash to each other for fun to hype it up and we go at it but I end up winning.