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Storyboard

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 Story Board First Scene: During the first scene i will be creating the opening shot of the product. This will be filmed with a  reverse zoom shot. I will be zooming out on Alexa as she turns on. She will be on top of a tv stand right next to the tv. alexas name will be called and then before a command is given the shot will end.  Second scene: This will cut to a new location where Alexa is inside the kitchen. This scene will include either me or another character as they are cooking in the kitchen. They will be chopping and request Alexa to give them a recipe they need in order to continue cooking. Then just like the last scene cut out. Third scene: Have the camera take a pan shot of the bedroom then zoom in and then zoom into Alexa. The command in this scene will be to turn the lights off.  Fourth scene: It will show a work out room and then someone on the bike and just like the rest of the shots you will see a zoom in. Her command to start playing music will be given.  Fifth scene:

Research : Commercial Conventions and Codes

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I am doing a commercial for the Amazon Alexa. In each commercial you always see people saying "Alexa do this" and a lot of these commercials are either meant to be funny or heart warming. The settings in a lot of these commercials are usually inside a home, in the car, a bathroom, an office or a variety of places. These commercials are often not in the same location for every scene. They tend to switch off and try to tie it all together in a way. The scenes also aren't longer than a few seconds they may go back but they don't last very long. Props that are often used in these commercials are usually cars, homes, pets, TVs, they use a variety of props and they are usually never the same. Common things that are also used are Ironing boards and vacuums as if they are cleaning it really all depends on what the theme of the commercial is.  The appearance is usually nice and casual depending on the type of setting they are in. Sometimes they are in sports clothing because t

Planning Blog

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Planning blog  Location: In my commercial instead of doing it in multiple different locations. I'm going to do one of the heart warming commercials and ill just be filming in different locations of my house. There will be a variety of rooms being used such as the living room, kitchen, bedroom, and the backyard. There might be an added location of outside but just momentarily for the workout scene. Props: For my props since this commercial will be more heart warming I'll just be using whats already inside of the house. It will be like i'm just doing simple daily tasks. For example I'll be using a cutting board while in the kitchen, a vacuum while "cleaning" the living room. Using the bed and blankets as if you are going to bed. L ast using a yoga mat for the workout scene. Costumes: For my costumes it will just be in casual generic clothes like nice jeans and a casual shirt. The whole idea is you're in the comfort of your own home. One of the scenes will be