Currently my group has finished the pre-production stage of CAP Hollywood, but this in no way means that we are actually close to the end of the assignment. We still need to find actors, film, and then edit. We have to film by this weekend and we need to find some good actors to be our drug dealers and basketball players. By story was mostly based off of the Wire and thus a lot of the actors I want need to reflect my inspiration. (This video has some language in it)
I know that there's no way I am going to find Avon Barksdale and Stringer Bell, but I want people who reflect some of their values and acting abilities. In addition to drug dealers I need basketball players. The way I intend to shot a lot of the basketball scenes will be based off of high school basketball players like this one.
Again with the last video, I'm not going to get Aaron Gordon to be in my video, but a lot of the shots used in the mixtape I want to incorporate in my video. In the coming week of preparation before we film my group and I need want to change our script to have the basketball game be a two-on-two game, not a three-on-three one. That will allow us to require less actors. This project is going to long and tiresome and it's just gotten started, but by the end I think we could have an amazing product.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
NBA Playoffs
The real NBA season has started, that's right the playoffs. There won't be anymore easy buckets and lackadaisical defense like there usually is in the regular season. Everything counts now. I am going to describe some possible scenarios that could occur in the playoffs, as well as my finals prediction.
Can Anyone Beat the Heat
As Jason Terry found out earlier this year, the Heat can be unstoppable. Miami is coming off a championship and is poised to win another. LeBron James said, "not one, not two, not 3..." and now he has to prove it by winning his second title. I don't see the Heat facing much trouble in the East, but if one team can beat them it's the Knicks.
'Melo and the Knicks
Carmelo Anthony is coming off his best year ever and is leading the Knicks into the playoffs. The Knicks can be a grind it out team or light it up from three. If they are going to beat to the Heat them Carmelo, Josh Smith, and Tyson Chandler need to take their games to another level and go off for four games. It will be hard, but I think that it's possible.
The Nuggets
I really like the Nuggets and I think that they will make it to the Finals. They are an up-tempo team that can outrun anyone, besides the Heat. They are filled with athletes that can score as well as defend. They don't have to rely on any player in particular and can win in a variety of ways. This is unlike a lot of other teams in the playoffs, but it has worked for the Nuggets so far this year. The playoffs are a different season though, and the Nuggets will have to step their game up just like everyone else.
Finals Prediction
Heat beat the Nuggets in 6 games. I would love to see this matchup because both teams can thrive in transition and also are great defensively, but the Heat are just too good. No matter who comes out of the West, I see the Heat beating them. LeBron and company won't be denied this year.
Can Anyone Beat the Heat
As Jason Terry found out earlier this year, the Heat can be unstoppable. Miami is coming off a championship and is poised to win another. LeBron James said, "not one, not two, not 3..." and now he has to prove it by winning his second title. I don't see the Heat facing much trouble in the East, but if one team can beat them it's the Knicks.
'Melo and the Knicks
Carmelo Anthony is coming off his best year ever and is leading the Knicks into the playoffs. The Knicks can be a grind it out team or light it up from three. If they are going to beat to the Heat them Carmelo, Josh Smith, and Tyson Chandler need to take their games to another level and go off for four games. It will be hard, but I think that it's possible.
The Nuggets
I really like the Nuggets and I think that they will make it to the Finals. They are an up-tempo team that can outrun anyone, besides the Heat. They are filled with athletes that can score as well as defend. They don't have to rely on any player in particular and can win in a variety of ways. This is unlike a lot of other teams in the playoffs, but it has worked for the Nuggets so far this year. The playoffs are a different season though, and the Nuggets will have to step their game up just like everyone else.
Finals Prediction
Heat beat the Nuggets in 6 games. I would love to see this matchup because both teams can thrive in transition and also are great defensively, but the Heat are just too good. No matter who comes out of the West, I see the Heat beating them. LeBron and company won't be denied this year.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Baseball is Back
April triggers so many great things, school's coming to a close, winter is over, and most importantly baseball is back. This year great things are expected from the nation's capitol, as the Nationals are primed for a deep playoff run, and are the favorites to win the World Series. Last year ended poorly for the Nats after they blow a six run lead in game five of the Nation League division series, but it's a new year.
The team regrouped over the off season and has solid players at every spot on the field.
Catcher
The Nats have two very solid catchers in Kurt Suzuki and Wilson Ramos. Both catchers play excellent defense and control the pitching staff well. At the plate they aren't amazing, but are tough outs, and have long productive at bats.
First Base
Adam Laroche was resigned in the off season to a two year deal. The veteran first baseman is fantastic defensively and is coming off his best offensive season in a long time. Although I don't expect Laroche to duplicate his 2012 season, I think that he will be a good presence in the middle of the Nats order.
Second Base
Danny Espinosa is back again and looks to build on his 2012 season. The third year player is very good defensively and has his moments at the plate. He will have to cut down on his strikouts, but he has the power to be a force at the bottom of the lineup.
Third Base
Ryan Zimmerman the man who has been with this team forever mans the hot corner again. This year hopefully he can stay healthy and improve from his shortened season last year. Zimmerman like much of the Nats infield is fantastic defensively and can be a monster at the plate. If Zimmerman does what he's suppose to, he and the Nats will have a great season.
Shortstop
Ian Desmond is coming off of his best year ever. The young shortshop is an exciting player and is only going to get better. Although he can be shakey defensively at times, he also can be a vacuum at shortstop. At the plate Desmond will look to be just as productive as he was last year.
Left Field
The phemon, the great one, the best teenager to ever play the game besides Mel Ott, Bryce Harper will have a monster season this year. He is coming into his second year and is now playing left field. His talent is amazing, and his work ethic is unquestioned. He is must watch television and is coming off an unbelievable spring training. I am expecting amazing things from the 20 year old superstar.
Center Field
Denard Span is new to the Nats, but his impact will be felt quickly. He is a true leadoff hitter, which the team was lacking. Also he is a great center fielder and gets on base with ease. Although he might not hit .300, he will still find ways on base, and from there the big bats behind him will drive him in.
Right Field
Jayson Werth is starting his third season with the team. His horrible first season with the team has been forgotten and Werth has shown why he was worth of the money the Nats spent on him. He has a great arm in right field, and is a very patient batter at the plate, who has good power and contact.
Starting Pitching
The Nats probably have the best starting pitching staff in baseball. Stephen Strasburg has no innings limit, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmerman, and Ross Detwiller are back and are ready to dominate, and recently acquired Dan Haren looks to prove that he belongs on this staff.
Relief Pitching
Rafael Soriano was signed to strengthen the bullpen, which did lose some pitchers in the off season. Along with Tyler Clippard and Drew Storen Soriano creates dominating 7th, 8th, and 9th inning combination. The rest of the bullpen is also strong and looks to build on last year.
The Nats are the pick by many to win the World Series, and I think that they will. They have good hitting, strong defense, and unbelievable pitching. Lets go Nats!
The team regrouped over the off season and has solid players at every spot on the field.
Catcher
The Nats have two very solid catchers in Kurt Suzuki and Wilson Ramos. Both catchers play excellent defense and control the pitching staff well. At the plate they aren't amazing, but are tough outs, and have long productive at bats.
First Base
Adam Laroche was resigned in the off season to a two year deal. The veteran first baseman is fantastic defensively and is coming off his best offensive season in a long time. Although I don't expect Laroche to duplicate his 2012 season, I think that he will be a good presence in the middle of the Nats order.
Second Base
Danny Espinosa is back again and looks to build on his 2012 season. The third year player is very good defensively and has his moments at the plate. He will have to cut down on his strikouts, but he has the power to be a force at the bottom of the lineup.
Third Base
Ryan Zimmerman the man who has been with this team forever mans the hot corner again. This year hopefully he can stay healthy and improve from his shortened season last year. Zimmerman like much of the Nats infield is fantastic defensively and can be a monster at the plate. If Zimmerman does what he's suppose to, he and the Nats will have a great season.
Shortstop
Ian Desmond is coming off of his best year ever. The young shortshop is an exciting player and is only going to get better. Although he can be shakey defensively at times, he also can be a vacuum at shortstop. At the plate Desmond will look to be just as productive as he was last year.
Left Field
The phemon, the great one, the best teenager to ever play the game besides Mel Ott, Bryce Harper will have a monster season this year. He is coming into his second year and is now playing left field. His talent is amazing, and his work ethic is unquestioned. He is must watch television and is coming off an unbelievable spring training. I am expecting amazing things from the 20 year old superstar.
Center Field
Denard Span is new to the Nats, but his impact will be felt quickly. He is a true leadoff hitter, which the team was lacking. Also he is a great center fielder and gets on base with ease. Although he might not hit .300, he will still find ways on base, and from there the big bats behind him will drive him in.
Right Field
Jayson Werth is starting his third season with the team. His horrible first season with the team has been forgotten and Werth has shown why he was worth of the money the Nats spent on him. He has a great arm in right field, and is a very patient batter at the plate, who has good power and contact.
Starting Pitching
The Nats probably have the best starting pitching staff in baseball. Stephen Strasburg has no innings limit, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmerman, and Ross Detwiller are back and are ready to dominate, and recently acquired Dan Haren looks to prove that he belongs on this staff.
Relief Pitching
Rafael Soriano was signed to strengthen the bullpen, which did lose some pitchers in the off season. Along with Tyler Clippard and Drew Storen Soriano creates dominating 7th, 8th, and 9th inning combination. The rest of the bullpen is also strong and looks to build on last year.
The Nats are the pick by many to win the World Series, and I think that they will. They have good hitting, strong defense, and unbelievable pitching. Lets go Nats!
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