Listen, it's Sunday at 2:34 AM and my eyeballs are basically waving white flags of surrender right now. Analyzing my own project? HAH! Not happening when my brain cells are hosting their own little slumber party! Plus, I've got this farewell for my seniors on Tuesday hanging over my head like some doom cloud.
Speaking of that farewell—I didn't actually have to do anything except show up and smile, but WOW did my anxiety have other plans! I had a full-blown anxiety attack while getting ready that morning which stuck around like an unwanted party guest until I physically dragged myself through the school doors! Classic me, right?! I either HATE when situations get too overwhelming and I have to face actual humans, OR I'm the overwhelming one when I meet people—honestly, it's like this chicken-or-egg situation that we'll probably NEVER solve!
At this point, my relationship with media studies is that complicated "it's complicated" Facebook status. Like, we're totally in love one minute and then I want to throw my laptop out the window the next! Speaking of laptops—mine decided to have a complete meltdown about a week after I started these assignments. ALL. MY. WORK. GONE. And yes, there was a full-blown panic attack because HELLO?! Blood, sweat, and tears just poof vanished into the digital void! But here I am again, typing away like the stubborn zombie I am, fingers, toes, and literally everything else crossed that technology doesn't betray me AGAIN.
Now for this shot breakdown (which I'm definitely not doing at 2 AM with the coherence of a sleep-deprived sloth):
Shot 1: Overhead medium shot capturing birthday vibes! Everything's all warm and yellow-tinted like we're in some nostalgic Instagram filter. The boy's the star of the show, but you can still see the whole birthday squad—family, cake, party decorations—all screaming "HAPPY TIMES!"
Shot 2: Super close-up that's practically whispering in your ear! Background's all blurry, making you focus on that perfect still moment. The boy's hand and that flickering candle flame are having their main character moment, making you FEEL things.
Shot 3: Another close-up of the brownie and candle, because apparently I'm obsessed with desserts (which, fair). The light reflecting on hands makes it feel intimate, like we're holding onto this moment for dear life. The glow against the boring kitchen backdrop is basically the visual version of "remember when things were good?" Cue the emotional violin music!
Shot 4: Medium close-up, eye level; basically we're staring at this person sitting next to a brownie with its lonely little candle. The candle's the only light source, which is PEAK isolation vibes. Everything else is darkness, making that tiny flame look like the last beacon of hope in a world gone dark. (Too dramatic? Nah, it's 2 AM, I'm allowed!)
Shot 5: Close-up of the brownie, now with a bite missing, sitting alone in the fridge like it's been abandoned. Could there BE a more depressing image? It's gone from birthday celebration to cold storage—basically the visual equivalent of being left on read.
Shot 6: Close-ups of hands holding a phone, showing conversations and videos from the past. It's that classic over-the-shoulder, zoomed-in stalker angle that makes you feel like you're snooping on someone's private memories.
Shot 7: Medium shot of our character clutching a closed laptop and headphones like they're emotional support objects. Technology: the ultimate escape from reality since... whenever technology was invented!
Shot 8: Another medium shot—our guy's sitting on his bed, glued to his phone, looking like someone just told him they ate the last pizza slice. His sister's still ghosting him, and his expression says it all: "WHY AM I BEING IGNORED?!"
Shot 9: Close-up of plugging in earphones—the universal sign for "do not disturb me or I will end you." The laptop's barely open, just like his emotions—half-there, half-hiding.
Shot 10: Another close-up because apparently I'm allergic to wide shots! This one's all about symbolism—tuning into feelings, escaping reality, or maybe just desperate for some decent music after all this emotional trauma.
Shot 11: Close-up of someone cranking the volume to 100%, which is basically what I do when I'm trying to drown out my thoughts. (Or when my favorite song comes on. Either way.)
Shot 12: Last shot—another close-up (shocking!) that drops the emotional bomb explaining why our character's been moping around alone this whole time.
In total, I had 14 shots in my task.
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