Media Portfolio Project Costume Creation

 Telling Mateo's Story through Black, Gray, and White

Using the colors black, gray and white in Mateo's clothes represented different aspects of his personal and athletic struggles.

• Black-symbolizes his doubt, pain, and the isolation he feels after his injury.
• Gray-represents the uncertainty of his future, a space between past confidence and present struggles.
• White- signifies hope, recovery, and the potential for a fresh start.

Mateo Costume In the Present

• Black Long sleeve practice jacket with jersey on top.
• Black athletic shorts.
• Black/gray Knee Brace.
• Black Basketball sneakers with white accents.

Mateo Costume in the Past 

• Gray Being the official team jersey with white and black accents.
• With Matching gray shorts.
• Black and white sneakers- A fresh and unblemished look, reflecting his unshaken belief in his abilities at the moment.

Media Portfolio Project Target Audience

Primary Target Audience

Teenagers & Young Adults (Ages 14-24)

• High school student, mainly those invested in sports, personal growth, and overcoming adversity.
• Athletes who can relate to injury struggles, self-doubt, and pressure to perform.
• Fans of sports dramas

Secondary Target Audience

Sports & Motivational Drama Enthusiasts (Ages 25- 35)

• Audiences who love character driven sports stories with emotional depth.
• Coaches, trainers, and former athletes who understand the mental and physical battle of a comeback.

Audience interests

• Personal struggles, perseverance, and mental toughness.
• Pressure & exceptions in sport and life. 
• The emotional and psychological journey of self-redemption

Others Comparable Film & Series

• Hustle (2022)- Underdog story in basketball.
• Coach Carter (2005) - High school Basketball and discipline themes.

Media portfolio Project Audio

Audio Design

 Present Day post injury

• Echoing basketball dribbles
• Sneaker squeaks on the wooden floor- sharp, crisp, reflecting tension
• Heavy breathing and exhalations- showing Mateo's exhaustion and mental battle
• Scoreboard flicking sound-reinforcing the idea that time is stuck in his mind
• Sound of missed shots- exaggerating the weight of failure 

Most of this sound will be done by foley

Flashback Pre injury

• Loud, energetic crowd cheers-layered, with teammates shouting encouragement 
• Coach maybe yelling instructions from the sidelines
• Clean, sharp dribbles and passes
• Game buzzer sound and clear- marking the stakes of the moment
• Shoes squeaking in rapid motion- faster pace than the present scene

Music selection Present Day 

• Time Passing by Audionautix

Flash Back Pre injury Music selection

• Fire Within By Velvet Funk

Media Portfolio project set and lighting

 Set Design

Setting Present day post injury

• A outdoor basketball gym- mostly empty
• Score Boards blinking- stuck at the 10 sec, mirroring his flashbacks trauma
• Benches visible in the background, but out of focus his world is centered in the hoop
• Dust floating in the air, visible under the light beams, adding texture to the scene

Setting Flashback scene pre injury scene

• Fully lit Gymnasium
• Crowd in the bleachers, but slightly blurred to keep focus on Mateo perspective
• Shiny freshly painted court, contrasting with the scuffed one in the present day scene
• Scoreboard actively counting down, fully of energy and motion

Lighting Design

Present day

• Single overhead light focusing on Mateo-isolating him
• Deep shadows on the floor- adding a sense of weight and pressure
• Slight flickering from the scoreboard light -subtle visual cue that time and past failures hunt him

Flashback 

• Even, natural light throughout the gym- war and energetic
• Bright scoreboard glowing- reinforces the excitement and stakes
• Golden hue inn the lighting- symbolizes nostalgia, the way we remember the past as better that it was

By using this different set and lighting, I can be able to create a emotional contrast between Mateo past glory and present struggles, visually reinforcing his character journey

Media Portfolio project Costume Design and Key Props

 Costume Design

MATEO (Main Character)

Outfit post injury:

• Loose practice jersey
• Compression sleeve or knee brace on injured leg
• Headbrand/Wristbands
• Old sneakers with scuff marks
• Colors dark, muted tones - black, navy gray

Flashback scene outfit pre injury:

• Clean team jersey 
• Bright basketball shoes
• No brace pre injury
• Colors Team Colors Red and Black

Key Props:

• Basketball- Worn out and slightly deflated in the present scene showing his struggles, brand new and perfectly inflated in the flashbacks showing his peak era
• Scoreboard- Present scene: will show the countdown of the clock/ Flashback scene: will show the time stuck on 10 sec reminding him of his failure
• Swear Towel and Water Bottle- Used during training scene to emphasize exhaustion and the effort he putting in
• locker Room Mirror - Mateo looking at himself adding self-reflection
• Gym Bag- Tossed aside casually in the opening, showing his focus solely on training

Media Portfolio Project character development

Character Development

• Name: Mateo Ramos
• Age: 17
• Role: High school basketball player
• Character Personality: Determined, resilient, disciplined
• Flaws: self- doubt, fear or failure
• Motivation: Proving to himself that he can make a comeback and be able to make it to the next level

Character Growth and Transformation

• Before injury flashbacks

-Confident, maybe even a little cocky before his fall

-Feels untouchable until injury shakes him

• Post-injury struggles Present Gym training

-Self doubt takes over his mind asking himself if he can ever play the same again

-Haunted by the past of his fall, causing hesitation in his movements

-Starts isolation himself, training late at night to avoid judgment

• Small Win Big Chance

-Pushing through the mental part, keeps practicing despite fear

-The final shot in the gym symbolizes a breakthrough 

- Sets up future challenges

Media Portfolio Project summarizing idea

 Genre- Sports/Drama

Format: (2 minutes long Opening Scene)

A high school basketball player, is trying to get his confidence back after an injury. One night, he stays late in the gym, practicing alone. As the player shoots, he remembers the moment he got hurt, but instead of letting it stop him, he keeps going, determined to prove he's ready to play again.

Key Elements:

Flashback sequence- Players past failure aka injury and present redemption aka training

Emotional Depth- sports action with personal drama

Visual Storytelling- Using slow motion, sound design, and lighting shifts to emphasize tension growth

Tone:

A blend of realism and stylization, using slow motion and POV shots to enhance emotional impact

Media Portfolio Project Storyboard

A high school basketball player, is trying to get his confidence back after an injury. One night, he stays late in the gym, practicing alone. As the player shoots, he remembers the moment he got hurt, but instead of letting it stop him, he keeps going, determined to prove he's ready to play again.

 

Media Portfolio Project One Media theory

 One media theory I would like to implement into my project would have to be the Reception Theory. This theory emphasizes how audiences interpret media texts differently based on their personal experiences, background, and social context.

A way to internet it

Dominant Reading - The audience see the main character as an underdog who keeps pushing through challenges by working hard and never giving up.

Film opening example:

A young athlete is training alone in the early morning, pushing through exhaustion, while a voice over (don't know yet who it well be) emphasizes the sacrifices needed for success.

Media Portfolio Project Film research

Ford vs Ferrari 

This Movie is based on a true story about the competition between Ford and Ferrari in the 1966 Le Mans race. It has a lot of exciting racing scene, but it also shows the behind the scene drama with big companies and personal goals. The friendship between the main character, driver Ken Miles and designer Carroll Shelby, makes the story more emotional and interesting, so it's not just about racing.

Opening Visuals

The film begins with a voiceover from Carroll Shelby, reflecting on what it means to race at Le Mans and the limits of human endurance.

Right away, the audience is thrown into exciting world of racing, with loud engines, bright headlines shining in the dark, and the thrill of a race that lasts all day and night.

Set the tone- The film isn't just about racing; it's about pushing limits, both physically and mechanically

Character Development- We immediately see Shelby as a talented but human racer, making his later role as a mentor to Ken Miles

Researching about this film has help me understand how to character develop and has help me understand how to intergret this into my project

Media Portfolio Project Genre Film research

 Swagger is a sports dram TV show that came out in Apple TV in 2021. It was created by Reggie Rock Bythewood and its based on the early basketball career of NBA bond player. The show is about youth basketball and the struggles that come with it.

Themes

Swagger follows Jaces Carson who is a highly yalented young basketball player aimming to make it to the NBA.

The show highlights the sacrifices, discipline, and pressures young athletes face while striving for professional success.

The show not only talks about sport but also racial and social issues.

The relationship Jace has with his mother and Jenna is a central part of the story. Jace mother has determination to protect and guide Jace though the struggles while being a single parent.

Ike Jace's coach play and important role in jace life by teaching him about leadership responsiblity and poilitics of the game.

Cinematic Approach

Swagger uses cool camera angles and effects to make the basketball games feel real and intense. Slow motion shots, close up shots, and crowd reations.

The show feels like a documentray bevuas eof the mixes of regular drama. Including interviews and media coverage of the player.

The show uses al lot of social media by usinf young athletes build their image and get noticed even before they make it to college.

Media Portfolio Project 3 credit sequences

Rocky (1976) opening credits

Analysis

• Movie starts with the title Rocky scrolling across the screen in bold letters
• Blocky letters while Bill Conti's triumphant score
• The camera slowly zooms out revealimga mural of jesus hinting at the themes of faith

Remember the Titans (2000) closing credits

Analysis

• the ending credits feature real life footage and photos of actual players showing highlight historical content of the film
• There is text that overlays giving information about the real life figures and showing what happened to them after the events
• The film message is about teamwork, racial intergration, and legacy

The Blind Side (2009) Closing credits

• The blind side also intergates real life images of Michael Oher and the Tuohy family
• The montage uses a heartfelt soundtrack giving the themes of family and personal growth
• It balances with inspiration with realism

Media Portfolio Project 3 Film opening

 Rocky (1976)

Opening scene- The movie starts with a rough looking boxing match in an old looking gym. Rocky Balboa is a small time fighter who is in the ring and taking hit and thawing punches in a low level fight. The lighting is dark and gritty, making the place feel tough and unwelcoming. In the background there is a big painting of Jesus, which seems to hint at themes faith, struggle, and never giving up. Right away we can tell that rocky isn't a big time boxer he is just trying to get by life.

Analysis

Tone- Emotional and historical

Themes Overcoming prejudice are immediately present

The Blind Side (2009)

Opening scene-The movie starts with real footage from and NFL game while Sandra character, talks about the importance of the left tackle position in football. She mentions a famous play where a quarterback got seriously injured ended his career. After that, the scene shifts to Michael Oher a homeless teenager who has a natural talent for football but is struggling to get by.

Analysis

Tone- Inspirational and reflective

Themes transformative power of sports and highligthed

Remember the Titans (2000)

opening scene- the movie begins with a funeral in the present, then it jumps back to 1971 when T.C Williams High School in Virgina is being integrated. Coach Herman Boone, who is black and got hired to lead the football team, and there is tension between the black and white players. Right from the start, the scene shows how the team is divided because of racial issues and sets up the challenges they well have to overcome.

Analysis-

Tone-Emotional and historical

Themes- overcoming prejudice are immediately present

Media Portfolio Schedule

Since we have started this project one thing I found that is very important was the planing and scheduling the days I'm are going to film. In the text below there will be a timeline of when im going to film and the research I have done and plan to do.

Basic Research-

Research two genre I want to implement into my project 

Research 3 film opening and explain them in the next blog

Research 3 film credit sequence and  form chosen genre and explain them

Planning- 

Coming up with story plot 

Making the scrip for the opening scenen

Being able to find the perfect sound/sound track

Find a location to film

Production-

Film scenes

some of the sound will be foley

Might but voice over of what the character it think during that game winning bucket

Edit 

Put footage together

Include all the credits needed

TimeLine 

Week 1

Research genre

Plan of my idea

Due blogs

Week 2

Finish Blogs

Finish Plans

Start Storyboard

Make film schedule

Week 3

Finish Storyboard

Make avablity for film days

Week 4 

Find Location to film

Start Filming

Week 5

look over Film day shot

See if needed to re film shots

Week 6 

Re film if needed

Start editing

Week 7 

Finish editing

Look over everything to make sure that everything is ok

This might not be the final schedule But it is the one Im Sticking to for now. If any change is needed to the schedule I will be blog about the change and why we change it.

Media Portfolio Project Two Possible Genre

 Two Possible genre I was thinking of doing is Sports & Drama.

Genre 1 Sport

The sport genre is all about athletes and their competitive journeys, whether it's training or just them trying to get better. It's usually about them pushing through though time, working as a team, and never giving up.  Stories like this can be emotional or super inspiring because how they us the physical challenges in the sport with personal struggles. 

Some elements I have research I might implement into my project are

Underdog Story- focus on an underdog rising to victory

Training Montages- hard work and dedication required to succeed

Genre 2 Drama 

Drama is all about telling emotional stories and really diving into the characters lives. It usually deals with things like relationships and people trying to figure out who they are. Drama is like watching or reading about real life struggles and growth but with more interest.

Some elements I have research I might implement into my project are

Realism- focusing on real-life situations trow hard times

Pacing- it can be slow or fast paces compared to acton genre

Media Portfolio Project Approach

  For the up coming weeks I will be bloging about my portfolio project. Our teacher gave us for our first tasks to write about the approach/ initial plans I have for the project.

Once I heard of the portfolio project I was excited and started brain story on what I wanted to do and how to attack just a big project. I also wanted to do something with sport. So when I started think on what to do I got some inspiration from the Apple TV show Swagger. I was planing to doing like a game winning point with some flashback shots of character training for that specific moment the a shot back to the present of him missing that game winning shot and him getting backlash of his not being able to stand up for his team when they need hi the most and him not being a good player. I was reasrching/watching the show learning on what type of shots to uses and what type of editing I need to use for this big idea. Once I get an Idea I will start my story board and go from there.

The second way I have decided to approach this project was first do some research on how film opening are layed out and how they are made. Ones I have a general idea of what I want to do I start creating a story and then make a story board. When creating the story I would start getting a picture of what type of shots that will help develop the story. Also when creating the story board I would also be working on creating the characters backgrounds. From there I will see what next to do.