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Blog One Dobrin (Strawberry)

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 For this exercise, I asked ChatGPT how many r’s are in the word “strawberry.” The correct answer is three, but what makes this question interesting is that AI has sometimes answered this simple question incorrectly. I think this shows how we can trust technology too much just because it sounds confident. If AI can make a mistake with something as basic as counting letters, it makes me wonder how often we accept its answers without checking them. This connects to Sidney I. Dobrin’s AI and Writing because Dobrin discusses both the benefits and limitations of generative AI. He explains that AI can be useful for writing, brainstorming, and revising, but it is still important for people to think critically about the information it produces. The strawberry exercise is a good example of why we should not assume AI is always correct. Even when an answer sounds believable, we should take the time to check it ourselves. I also think this activity shows that using AI does not mean we should ...
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Critical Reflection

My short film for A-level Aice Media Studies was titled “The Beaten Path”. The film was about a man who was simply following his daily routine and going for a run when he came across a dead body on the path. The film details the following few days in which the police are involved, the body is covered up, and the killer is exposed. The film challenged conventions by showing corruption within employment. The killer was discovered to be the very same park ranger that was alerted to the body in the first place, allowing him time to dispose and cover up his tracks before the police could investigate. This shows how even the people we trust and look to for help could be something unexpected and that we need to be careful with who is trusted and who is hired for important positions in the world. There are important background checks that are commonly overlooked when certain applications are submitted for employment. The effects that this can have point towards corruption and can only lead t...
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Short Film Package

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  https://thebeatenpath.wixsite.com/the-beaten-path-film https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_iDbmAJY/DAGfdU8ScZTNo4W7sk-L0w/view?utm_content=DAF_iDbmAJY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor https://youtu.be/y_reOKYm01w?si=yf2U0OPSszLoyOfc
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Website and Media

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 The filming and editing are both complete. This has been a long process but it is almost over. All that is left to do is create a website and an Instagram. These will both be easy to do. Sean H. has agreed to create both. The project is completed so now the advertising must be created. Again, this will be easy. The Instagram will feature pictures of all the actors. Along with this, it will advertise the release of the film. The website will be linked in the bio of the Instagram. The YouTube will also be linked. This is where the film will be uploaded. Sean H. has the finished film. This means that he will be the one to upload it. My group is super excited for everyone to see our film. The editing was completed well. I have received only positive feedback from anyone who has seen the film. I can't wait for everyone to see this film. My group worked super hard on it and I think it turned out great. This has been a fun process and I am glad the outcome was as good as I had hoped....
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Finished Filming

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 Today my group finished filming. After two days, my group is done. Everyone was there on time today. My group worked quickly and everyone was focused the whole time. My scenes as one character were filmed first. Then the scenes with Rhys and Sean D. were filmed. After that, my scenes as the other character were filmed. Some scenes were filmed in the car at the end since the location was not important. There was only one scene with other people in the background. They both agreed to be in the film since they were far away. My group was thankful for this because it would be a pain to have to reshoot. Rhys agreed to edit the film. He said that he would do it as soon as he could. There is more than enough time to edit. This means that he does not have to rush. Sean H. will also be editing. Hopefully those two working together will have the film finished quickly. This will make it easier for a peer review. I am happy to be finished filming. This film will be great!
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More Details...

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 My group has discussed more details for filming. It will still happen Sunday. Everyone is available. I don't have any plans. Sean D. called out of work. Sean H. didn't have work. Rhys is able to come but only for 2 hours. Everyone will meet at Ann Colb Nature Center at 10am. Then everyone will walk across the street to a nature trail. There are a lot of scenes to film. Everyone will wear their costumes. This will make the process faster. Hopefully there will be enough time. The only issue will be keeping other people out of the background. If anyone is in a scene that looks good, I will get permission from them to be in the film. If they say no then the scene will be redone. Sean D. and Rhys will be in almost every scene. I am only in a few scenes. I play two roles in the scenes being filmed. Hopefully there will be enough time to finish the film before Rhys has to leave. 
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Nothing to do...

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 There is nothing else to do. This week feels like a waste of time. Since filming cannot happen until Sunday, there is nothing else to do this week. I cannot even do a peer review because there is not enough film to review. I wish my group could film sooner so the project could be completed. After filming, it will still need to be edited. Only then can I get a peer review. Until then, there is nothing else to do. I have baseball practice every day this week. The only day I don't have practice is Friday. That's because I have a game. I am keeping busy all week. I just don't like that I cannot finish this film sooner. My group feels the same way. Everyone wants to be done with this project. Only a few more days until filming. Then, Rhys said he would help to film. This is very crucial to the project. Rhys has been super helpful for this project. His acting and now editing plays huge roles in the final project. 
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