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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
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MASKING: AE, Photoshop, Davinci.
Discussing the masking process I did for Nature.
Dorsa Sajedi
May 10, 20212 min read
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CAMERA REFLECTION SHOT
Just quickly explaining the process of the reflection shot!
Dorsa Sajedi
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pitch Feedback: 'Michelle'
Reflecting on feedback from our pitch crit sessions.
Dorsa Sajedi
Feb 18, 20213 min read
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Working on our Pitch
Update on how our pitch is going!
Dorsa Sajedi
Feb 13, 20211 min read
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Developing Ideas & Prep for Pitch
Developing our ideas and the changes we have made after receiving feedback!
Dorsa Sajedi
Feb 11, 20212 min read
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Peer Reviewing Ideas :)
Task: peer review 3 people's ideas
Dorsa Sajedi
Feb 2, 20213 min read
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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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