CCR question 3 & 4 script

Intro:

Host: Hey everyone! Welcome back to the CCR Fan Q&A Podcast. Today, I’m answering your questions about our film opening, User Error. I’ll share how I developed my production skills during this project and how we used different technologies to bring the story to life. Let’s dive!

Q1: How did you start the project?

Answer: Great question! At the start, research and planning were huge for us. Over about eight weeks, we studied thriller and horror conventions, social issues around technology, and how openings build suspense. We also made a production schedule. It was basically a roadmap for research, filming, and editing which kept us on track. For example, we planned moments that would gradually raise tension, like the blender turning on by itself or the door lock malfunctioning.

Q2: Did you have to change your original ideas?

Answer: Yeah! Some ideas had to be simplified because of time limits. Our initial plan had extra scenes, but we focused on the ones that built the most tension. Luckily, we kept the project manageable from the start: just one filming location, a house, and a small cast. This really helped avoid scheduling headaches and let filming go smoothly.

Q3: What skills did you develop?

Answer: Editing and storytelling were huge for me. Adjusting lighting in darker scenes, experimenting with flickering lights, and fine-tuning sound design like glitches, notifications, and strategic silences made the tech feel creepy and suspenseful. Past projects really helped too. Working on mise-en-scène taught me how props and setting tell a story, and brand development projects helped with collaboration. By the end, I felt way more confident with editing and using film techniques to convey bigger social ideas.

Q4: What tech did you use?

Answer: Almost everything! We shot cinematic shots on a Canon 90D and FaceTime scenes on an iPad to keep them authentic. Lighting was mostly natural, which gave a moody vibe. Audio for video calls? Phone mics again, it added realism. No tripods or dollies, but the handheld feel actually made things more tense. For editing, we used iMovie and Adobe, and Canva helped with the title screen, credits, and animated logo. Oh, and we drew the logo in Procreate before animating it. Plus, we documented everything on Blogger, from research to editing.

Outro:

Host: That’s a wrap! Thanks for all your questions. Working on User Error was a crazy learning experience. I got to explore creative ideas, improve technical skills, and see how technology and storytelling come together to make suspense. Keep sending your questions, and I’ll see you next time on the CCR Fan Q&A Podcast!