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Dorsa's Film Blog
This page consists of journals and notes that have been taken throughout my time at university.
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POST-CRIT: Reflecting on Nature 2.0
Reflecting on my role for the work I did on 'Nature' 2.0.

Dorsa Sajedi
May 13, 20215 min read


MASKING: AE, Photoshop, Davinci.
Discussing the masking process I did for Nature.

Dorsa Sajedi
May 10, 20212 min read


CAMERA REFLECTION SHOT
Just quickly explaining the process of the reflection shot!

Dorsa Sajedi
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Nature 2.0: Considering Pacing [UPDATE]
Following up on a conversation with my director, I discuss the pacing for this version of 'Nature'.

Dorsa Sajedi
Apr 10, 20211 min read


Davinci Tutorials: Achieving a 'Dark/Moody' Tone
In this post I feature some notes I took from observing several tutorials (links included) on how to achieve a dark/moody look in the grade.

Dorsa Sajedi
Apr 9, 20213 min read


Learning Davinci (Notes & Understanding)
With us reaching the date of our shoot, I am prepping my knowledge on how to use Divinci.

Dorsa Sajedi
Apr 8, 20211 min read
Refreshing on Avid: Importing, Transcoding, Syncing.
Refreshing my Avid knowledge in preparation for post-production of Nature 2.0.

Dorsa Sajedi
Mar 26, 20212 min read


Nature 2.0: Risk Assessment
To even out the workload, I was tasked with doing the risk assessment for our new production. It didn't take too long to do, as there are...

Dorsa Sajedi
Mar 25, 20211 min read
Nature 2.0, shooting alternatives for Covid-19 [Update]
An opening blog post for the alternative version of our group's shoot.

Dorsa Sajedi
Mar 24, 20211 min read


Editing-Catered 'Script Breakdown'
Here I try to gain a bigger understanding of our character and establish a few questions that would be worth asking the director/DoP.

Dorsa Sajedi
Mar 4, 20213 min read
Research & Planning: Relationship Between Dialogue and Pacing
A reflection on my previous experience of work with no dialogue, how I wish to apply this knowledge, and the relationship dialogue + pacing.

Dorsa Sajedi
Mar 1, 20212 min read


Analysis of 'Nature'
Analysing the script of 'Nature', and beginning to consider how to bring these elements to life in post-production.

Dorsa Sajedi
Feb 28, 20213 min read
Choosing a Project
After having our projects chosen and scripts read, I have decided to join the group 'Nature' as the film I would like to work on (if...

Dorsa Sajedi
Feb 25, 20212 min read
Pitch Feedback: 'Michelle'
Reflecting on feedback from our pitch crit sessions.

Dorsa Sajedi
Feb 18, 20213 min read


Working on our Pitch
Update on how our pitch is going!

Dorsa Sajedi
Feb 13, 20211 min read


Developing Ideas & Prep for Pitch
Developing our ideas and the changes we have made after receiving feedback!

Dorsa Sajedi
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Peer Reviewing Ideas :)
Task: peer review 3 people's ideas

Dorsa Sajedi
Feb 2, 20213 min read
Developing Ideas: Film Adaptation
Ideas are an adaptation of Ramond Carver's short story of 'Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?' in the book Short Cuts.

Dorsa Sajedi
Jan 26, 20213 min read
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