Below I have inserted the final version of our preliminary task.
Saturday, 1 December 2012
Post 9: Post-Production
Between the four people in our group we organised when we all had free lessons and lunch times in which we would be able to edit, this meant we booked the edit suite at a time when all four of us could help. Sometimes not all four us us could make it but in order to get the editing done as quickly as possible we set a rota so that there was a minimum of 2 people editing at a time and no one had to get by them selves.
As I had already learnt how to edit during GCSE Media Studies, i was already familiar with Adobe Premier Pro which is the program we used to edit. For this reason I was able to help the other people in my group learn what I already knew, however I made sure that I didn't do all of the editing and the other people in my group learnt how to use the program as well. I also learnt some knew things about how to edit, such as how to adjust the volume of the sound in the clip and how to add credits to the end.
We inserted a title slide at the begging to introduce the film and show the title, 'The Break Up', we also added credits at the end to show who helped to do each section of the production process and who the actors and directors were.
As I had already learnt how to edit during GCSE Media Studies, i was already familiar with Adobe Premier Pro which is the program we used to edit. For this reason I was able to help the other people in my group learn what I already knew, however I made sure that I didn't do all of the editing and the other people in my group learnt how to use the program as well. I also learnt some knew things about how to edit, such as how to adjust the volume of the sound in the clip and how to add credits to the end.
We inserted a title slide at the begging to introduce the film and show the title, 'The Break Up', we also added credits at the end to show who helped to do each section of the production process and who the actors and directors were.
Post 8: Production Report
How did the shoot go?
Overall, the shoot went well. It took us slightly longer to film than we anticipated, we needed 3 hours and not 2, but this was not a problem as the classroom we used during filming was not being used so we could carry on filming in the third hour without being uninterrupted.
What problems do you encountered?
One problem that we encountered was that we did not leave enough time between the clapper board and the characters dialogue, this caused problems during editing and made it slightly more difficult. Another problem that we had that when we started editing we filmed over some of our shots, meaning we had to re-film them.
How did you overcome the problems?
We over came our problems by putting more detail into editing, we had to watch the clip's over and over and check that we cut them at the exact right time, this meant that it took us slightly longer to edit that it would of usually but also gave good quality shots. We also had to re-film some shots, we overcame this problem by keeping calm, staying organised and working as a team. We organised when all four of us had free periods, made sure our actors brought in their costumes and re-filmed as quickly as possible.
How well did you work as a team?
I feel that we worked very well as a team. We divided all of the tasks equally, keeping in mid everyone's strong points. we all tried out best to get everything done on time and not keep anyone else in the group behind.This meant that we got all of out work done to a high quality standard as quickly as we could.
What do you think of the footage you shot?
I think that our footage is good for a first attempt. We put in attention to detail and stuck to the continuity rules. However, after having now got experience of what is involved in filming, I feel that if we re-done it we would be able to make it to a better standard.
Are there any areas for improvement in the technical execution?
One area for improvement is that we need to leave a 5 second pre-role between the clapper board and the dialogue or action in the shot. This would make editing quicker and easier. Another area for improvement is to check that all of our shots are in focus during filming, as a consequence of not doing this one of our shots is out of focus.
Is there anything you will need to do now as a consequence of the footage you shot?
As a consequence of filming over some of the footage we shot, we had to re-film some of the scenes from the begging of our film.
Have you abided by the rules of continuity?
During filming and our planning we made sure that we abided by the rules of continuity by using techniques such as the 180 degree rule, the 30 degree rule, match on action and eye-line match.
Overall, the shoot went well. It took us slightly longer to film than we anticipated, we needed 3 hours and not 2, but this was not a problem as the classroom we used during filming was not being used so we could carry on filming in the third hour without being uninterrupted.
What problems do you encountered?
One problem that we encountered was that we did not leave enough time between the clapper board and the characters dialogue, this caused problems during editing and made it slightly more difficult. Another problem that we had that when we started editing we filmed over some of our shots, meaning we had to re-film them.
How did you overcome the problems?
We over came our problems by putting more detail into editing, we had to watch the clip's over and over and check that we cut them at the exact right time, this meant that it took us slightly longer to edit that it would of usually but also gave good quality shots. We also had to re-film some shots, we overcame this problem by keeping calm, staying organised and working as a team. We organised when all four of us had free periods, made sure our actors brought in their costumes and re-filmed as quickly as possible.
How well did you work as a team?
I feel that we worked very well as a team. We divided all of the tasks equally, keeping in mid everyone's strong points. we all tried out best to get everything done on time and not keep anyone else in the group behind.This meant that we got all of out work done to a high quality standard as quickly as we could.
What do you think of the footage you shot?
I think that our footage is good for a first attempt. We put in attention to detail and stuck to the continuity rules. However, after having now got experience of what is involved in filming, I feel that if we re-done it we would be able to make it to a better standard.
Are there any areas for improvement in the technical execution?
One area for improvement is that we need to leave a 5 second pre-role between the clapper board and the dialogue or action in the shot. This would make editing quicker and easier. Another area for improvement is to check that all of our shots are in focus during filming, as a consequence of not doing this one of our shots is out of focus.
Is there anything you will need to do now as a consequence of the footage you shot?
As a consequence of filming over some of the footage we shot, we had to re-film some of the scenes from the begging of our film.
Have you abided by the rules of continuity?
During filming and our planning we made sure that we abided by the rules of continuity by using techniques such as the 180 degree rule, the 30 degree rule, match on action and eye-line match.
Post 7: Additional Pre-production Documentation
Location Recce
Technical Recce
During the close up of the feet scene
people could walk down the corridor student could come out of class and come into shot going against
continuity. Also during the feet scene we use unnatural light meaning if the
lights short circuit it could be impossible to film with no light at all.
Risk Assessment
Shooting Schedule
Cast, Crew, Equipment and Props list
To prepare filming there are a few
problems which could affect our filming during production. As we will be mostly
be using natural light from the windows if weather forecasts predict bad storms
it could make lighting more darker ruining the mood of the film. Another
problematic situation is if the camera malfunctions and we are incapable of
filming this could delay our timetable in which we use to plan out our shooting
schedule.
As we are filming in the English room
there is a chance that the room could be booked or locked restricting our
access to the English room, or problems of people not part of the cast could
come in causing chaos on set. Props are also at risk of breaking or not working
as we have a scene of phones sending texts if the phones don’t work at the time
it could ruin the text scene.
Risk Assessment
Shooting Schedule
Mise-en-Scene Description
Set Design/Location
The room is spacious and is a perfect school
setting of a class room. It has 4 windows on one side of the room, with navy
blue carpet; there are large lights on the roof creating a lit environment to
work in, we placed the table at the back of the room.
Props
One light brown table and two blue chairs
opposite sides of the table. We will use this layout for the props as it is a
realistic set out. Another key prop is a mobile phone of which will be kept in
characters pockets until it needs to be used.
Lighting
The main source of light will be the natural
light coming from the many windows in the English room, we will be also using
artificial lighting that is already provided to help make sure the audience can
see everything that’s happening in the scene.
Character Movement
At the start of the filming PAUL is sitting in
the class room on his own texting SALLY there is no speech in this scene,
SALLY then walks into the room and sits opposite to PAUL at the table. After
the two characters have spoken their dialogue, PAUL gets up and goes to comfort
SALLY, SALLY storms out and slams door behind her. We chose this character
movement as it is straight to the point and has enough going on to show
different shots.
Costume
SALLY: Black body-con skirt, blue jumper and
denim shirt.
PAUL: Navy Body warmer, black trousers, smart
shoes and a t-shirt.
These costumes are everyday ware, and
realistic to our situation as the characters are meant to be natural.
Hair / Make-up
SALLY: Hair tied up in bun, simple face make
up.
PAUL: Hair, no-make up.
Cast, Crew, Equipment and Props list
Post 6: Shot List and Storyboard
Below I have attached a copy of my group's shot list table. A shot list helps during filming to make sure the the directer and cameraman knows what shot should be used for each part of the script. It is also useful during making a story board as each shot should have a different storyboard image. Making a shot list helped to make sure I was including all of the needed shots and camera techniques in my preliminary task such as shot-reverse-shot, over-the-shoulder and different shot sizes. In our shot list we use may different shot sizes, such as an Extreme Close Up, to show emotion on the character faces, Long Shots, to show character movement Close Up's during shot-revere-shot of Sally and Paul's conversation to show the reaction of what they are saying.
We have made a recording of us describing out shot list.
We used our shot list to help draw up a storyboard of each shot we will use during filming.
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
Post 5: Jump Cuts, Over-the-Shoulder Shots, Cutaways and Point of View Shots
Jump Cuts
A jump cut is a cut in film making in which two sequential shots are shown of the same object or person is shown in a slightly different position in each shot. Because of the fact there is nothing to break up the two shots such as fade outs, it appears as an abrupt transition.
This is a link I have found which helps define Jump Cuts further: http://www.movies-dictionary.org/Film-and-Video-Dicitonary/Jump-Cut
I have taken these photos as examples of Jump Cuts. You can see the girl jump from one secontion of the stairs to the other.
An over-the-shoulder shot is a shot used when two people are having a conversation. It shows one character speaking and part of the other characters shoulder. This shot is sometimes used in shot-reverse-shot and also after and establishing shot to place the characters in their setting.
This is a link I have found which helps define Over-the-Shoulder Shots further:
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/over-shoulder.htmlI have taken this photo as an example of an Over-the-Shoulder Shot, it is taken over the shoulder of the person whilst walking down the stairs.
Cutaway Shots
A cutaway shot is an intercut shot between two shots of the same character. It can be used to show something else that is happening at the same time as the main action.
This is a link I have found which helps define Cutaway Shots futher:
I have taken these photos as examples of Cutaway shots it cuts aways from the girl walking down the stairs to someone looking at her. This technique can be used to speed up the amount of time it takes to show her walking down the stairs without using a jump cut.
Point of View Shots
A point of view (POV) shot is a shot as if it was looking through the eyes of a certain character.
This is a link I have found which helps define Point of View Shots further:
I have taken this photo as an example of a Point of View Shot, it shows what the girl can see as she reaches the bottom of the staircase.
Monday, 8 October 2012
Post 4: Script Writing
With this script there are some potential continuity issues. For example, with the Match-on-Action Point of View shot of the mobile phone, the actors will have to make sure that they hold the mobile phone at the same angle each time the camera is set up otherwise it will appear to jump and this would not be realistic.
Another concept that could cause continuity issues for the same reason is when Sally is walking along the corridor. When filming this scene we will have to make sure she starts walking form the same place each time we re-take the shot because otherwise there would be a jump cut of her moving up and down the corridor which is not the desired effect.
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