Post 7: Additional Pre-Production Documentation

LOCATION RECCE:

TECHNICAL RECCE:

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.

During the close up of the feet scene people could walk down the corridor student could come out of class and accidently 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 ASSESSMENTS:

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 monolog 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 LISTS:

Post 6: Shot List and Story Board

SHOT LIST

A Shot List is a table that details all of the shots that need to be story boarded. This shot list will help us later in our preliminary task by helping us to schedule the production and also assists us when out on shoot as a quick reference guide. Here is my groups Shot List.

SOUND CLOUD - voice recording of our group talking about all our decisions has been posted on my group member Mollie Buggs blog. 

STORY BOARD

Post 5: Different Shots/Cuts

Jump Cut, Over the Shoulder shots, Cutaways and Point of view shots are terms that are heard and used frequently in the film industry. Below are my own brief definitions of what each cut is, does and why it is effective. 

JUMP CUT

A Jump Cut is a cut where two sequential shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions that vary only slightly, this type of edit causes the subject of the shots to appear to 'jump' position in a discontinuous way. I find this cut effective and useful as it helps save time for example if you have someone walking down stairs which would be quite boring to watch you could jump cut so that you only see quick shots of the person walking down, saving time.

OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT

Over the Shoulder shot is a shot of someone or something taken from perspective from the shoulder of another person, the back of the other persons shoulder and head is used to frame what the camera is pointing towards in my case the person there talking to. I find this shot effective as its helps to establish the position of each person and helps to get the feel of looking at one person from other's point of view. Here below I have taken photographs of a common example of two people during a conversation  as you can alternate the view between the different speakers.

CUTAWAYS 

A Cutaway Shot is the interruption of a continuously filmed action, by inserting a view of something else. It could be off a different subject, a close up of a different part of the subject or just about anything else, for example to show this I have taken photographs of someone walking down stairs and have cutaway to the persons hand on the banister. I find Cutaway Shots effective when used correctly as they can help add drama, tension and sometimes make films more interesting as it helps add more information and depth about whats going on. 

POINT OF VIEW SHOTS

Point of View Shots is a shot that shows what a character is looking at. It is the view from the subjects perspective, It is usually edited in such a way that it is obvious of whose point of view it is. I find this shot effective as it shows the audience where the character is and what there looking at, giving  them a better understanding of whats going on and what the character is thinking adding more detail to the scene/film.

Post 4: Script Writing

My own Additional brief Explanation:

In addition to the group comments added on the script, I believe we may have a few potential continuity issues with our script for example (Scene 1) when Sally opens the door and goes to sit down, we have to make sure that we cut the shot with the door in the exact place on the opposite side so that the short film is more effective, so that the shot reverse shot of her walking in matches perfectly together once edited. Another continuity problem could be when Sally touches Paul's shoulder if we don't cut it in the right place that may cause problems as even a subtle character movement can ruin a clip and cause problems.

Another continuity issue could be when Sally's walking down/along the corridor, When filming this scene we will have to make sure that (Sally) starts walking from the same place, each time we re-take the shot otherwise there would be a jump cut of her moving down and up the corridor which is not the effect we want to create.