Hey guys! Big news—I finally wrapped up filming my CCR! It was a crazy but super productive day, and I couldn’t have done it without Tati’s help. We both managed to knock out our CCRs, helping each other out along the way. I helped her with hers too, and honestly, it was a really fun process working together and bouncing ideas off each other.
How I Filmed My CCR
My CCR was definitely a bit of a production. I set up three cameras recording at the same time to capture different angles, making it feel more like an interview-based CCR. I used my phone, Tati’s phone, and my brother’s camera to get three distinct shots, all mounted on tripods for stability. To make sure the audio was crisp and consistent, I connected a microphone to my laptop and recorded a voice memo to capture all the audio at once. This setup will make editing a lot easier since I can just switch between angles while keeping the same audio track.
And of course, I couldn’t film the CCR without dressing up a bit. I decided to wear a suit to symbolize the success of Fading Into You. Gotta look professional, right? Plus, it kind of adds to the whole “hostage interview” vibe we joked about earlier in the CCR idea blog.
Sneak Peek: The Opening Scene
Just to give you guys a little sneak peek—the opening scene of my CCR is pretty wild. It starts off with me getting aggressively taken away with a black bag thrown over my head. It’s chaotic, it’s intense, and it definitely sets the tone for the whole “hostage interview” vibe. It’s honestly hilarious and gives off that “what the heck is going on” energy right from the start.
How Our CCRs Connect
Here’s where it gets interesting. Me and Tati’s CCRs are kind of connected in different aspects, almost like they coordinate with each other. While we did completely different CCRs on our own, we wanted to include a bit of continuity between them. My CCR has an interview style, where I’m kind of getting held hostage (as talked about in a previous blog), while Tati’s CCR shows her perspective and her own unique storytelling style.
Now here’s the kicker—the interviewer in my CCR is actually helping Tati in her CCR to get info on me and eventually plan an attack on me at the end of her CCR. This makes it feel like our CCRs are happening in the same universe, which is a pretty cool concept.
The Voiceover Dilemma
Since Tati played the interviewer role in my CCR, and I played the interviewer role in hers, there’s a little issue: The interviewers are supposed to be canonically the same person. Obviously, we can’t have two different voices for the same character. To solve this, I’m going to do voiceovers for the interviewer parts, with a lower tone voice changerto make it consistent across both CCRs. That way, it keeps the continuity and sounds more believable.
What’s Next?
Now that filming is complete, I’m moving on to editing the CCR altogether. I’ll be incorporating voiceovers and making sure the transitions between angles are smooth. The goal is to keep that interview style while making it dynamic and engaging. I’m honestly so hyped to see how it turns out!
This might be marking the end of the journey. Soon enough, I’ll be releasing the film, the CCR, and my overall reflection on this long journey. But hold up—I’m not done yet! I have one last CCR editing progress blog I’d like to publish before wrapping it all up. Stay tuned for that!
