- Lesson 4 25/02/10 -
In this lesson Ash and I designed our costumes for our 2 characters. We drew pictures of what the characters would look like and coloured them acordingly. We shall upload pictures of the work at a later date.
We also decided on when we are going to film. We shall film on Sunday at 2pm as the weather is supposed to be good and we will have plenty of time to shoot what we need.
25 February 2010
23 February 2010
Risk Assesment
We created a risk assessment to work out what dangers we could encounter when filming. We wrote it on paper but below is what it said. We thought about what potential risks there were, and what was at risk. We then worked out how to prevent the risk.
When we are filming we will use this assessment to make sure that we are safe from any potential risks.
1). What is the risk?
Bad weather such as rain/snow, this can cause damage to the equipment.
What is at risk?
Equipment (camera, tape)
What can be done to prevent this risk?
Keep the equipment in its protective cases at all times, when this equipment is not in use. Avoid filming in adverse weather conditions unless filming at that point of time is completely necessary
2). What is the risk?
Equipment being stolen – valuable school equipment being stolen by people hanging around the area, and also travelling to filming location.
What is at risk?
Equipment and crew
What can be done to prevent this risk?
Keep equipment on person at all times, do not leave the equipment unattended, make sure that each member of the crew has a mobile phone on their person at all times.
3). What is the risk?
Equipment being broken, for instance being dropped when filming the sequence
What is at risk?
Equipment
What can be done to prevent this risk?
Keep the camera screwed tight to the tri-pod when in use; keep the tripod in the upright position, so that the camera is not able to fall off. When the camera is not in use keep in the protective bag, and bag to be worn on crew members shoulder.
4). What is the risk?
Harm to us, rocky, unstable and muddy setting and landscape on journey to setting, simple trip can seriously injure both the crew and damage equipment
What is at risk?
Crew
What can be done to prevent this risk?
The crew must be careful when walking to and from filming location, make sure that we film on stable land, and make sure that rocks, unstable areas are avoided as much as possible.
5). What is the risk?
Equipment being lost, for instance dropping the tape on the floor when travelling to and from location, this could result in a loss of all our filming
What is at risk?
Equipment
What can be done to prevent this risk?
Make a checklist for every piece of equipment that is in use, for every time we use that certain piece of equipment. A new checklist to be made for every filming session. Double check this checklist to make sure absolutely every piece of equipment is present before leaving location.
When we are filming we will use this assessment to make sure that we are safe from any potential risks.
1). What is the risk?
Bad weather such as rain/snow, this can cause damage to the equipment.
What is at risk?
Equipment (camera, tape)
What can be done to prevent this risk?
Keep the equipment in its protective cases at all times, when this equipment is not in use. Avoid filming in adverse weather conditions unless filming at that point of time is completely necessary
2). What is the risk?
Equipment being stolen – valuable school equipment being stolen by people hanging around the area, and also travelling to filming location.
What is at risk?
Equipment and crew
What can be done to prevent this risk?
Keep equipment on person at all times, do not leave the equipment unattended, make sure that each member of the crew has a mobile phone on their person at all times.
3). What is the risk?
Equipment being broken, for instance being dropped when filming the sequence
What is at risk?
Equipment
What can be done to prevent this risk?
Keep the camera screwed tight to the tri-pod when in use; keep the tripod in the upright position, so that the camera is not able to fall off. When the camera is not in use keep in the protective bag, and bag to be worn on crew members shoulder.
4). What is the risk?
Harm to us, rocky, unstable and muddy setting and landscape on journey to setting, simple trip can seriously injure both the crew and damage equipment
What is at risk?
Crew
What can be done to prevent this risk?
The crew must be careful when walking to and from filming location, make sure that we film on stable land, and make sure that rocks, unstable areas are avoided as much as possible.
5). What is the risk?
Equipment being lost, for instance dropping the tape on the floor when travelling to and from location, this could result in a loss of all our filming
What is at risk?
Equipment
What can be done to prevent this risk?
Make a checklist for every piece of equipment that is in use, for every time we use that certain piece of equipment. A new checklist to be made for every filming session. Double check this checklist to make sure absolutely every piece of equipment is present before leaving location.
Storyboard
This is our finished storyboard. As can be seen, we have drawn 15 shots that roughly show what we want to be in the final piece. There will be more shots than this and we will take them once we see what needs adding. We used the storyboard to roughly outline what each shot will be, when filming we will record using multiple techniques on each shot, and we will add close ups and other camera styles once we edit.
Shot 1: Camera is behind a fence looking at a path. Character walks past.
Shot 2: Camera is on the path watching the character walk away.
Shot 3: Camera is on a raised area looking down at the character walk over to and sit on a bench.
Shot 4: Camera is on a raised area looking down at the character on the bench. Character stands and walks out of shot.
Shot 5, 7, 9: Camera is at one end of a long path and the character at the other. Character walks towards the camera.Shot 6: Insert shot of a doorway/opening to building.
Shot 8: Insert shot of a room. Camera pans.
Shot 10: Character walking along a path, starts running as sirens are heard in the background. Camera tracks character.
Shot 11: Character runs around a corner and past the camera.
Shot 12: Character runs half way down a path and bends over to catch his breath. Camera zooms in slightly.
Shot 13: Character walks along a pavement past houses. Camera pans with him.
Shot 14: Camera across a road facing a house. Character walks up to the house and enters.
Shot 15: Inside the house, mess everywhere, camera pans.
Questionnaire
To add to our own ideas from our mind map, we created a questionnaire to get information from other people. The following questions were asked to 8 people, both male and female and with a variety of ages.
The (x) indicates the number of votes per question choice.
1). What do you think the best setting to the opening of a thriller movie?
A). City Centre (2)
B). Woodland (4)
C). Lakeside (2)
2). What time of day do you think is best for a thriller to be filmed?
A). Early Morning 7-11 AM (3)
B). Midday 12-1PM (0)
C). Late afternoon 4-9PM (2)
D). Late Night 10-12PM (3)
3). How many people should be in the opening to a thriller?
A). One (5)
B). Two (3)
C). Three Plus (0)
4). What do you think that character should be?
A). Antagonist (3)
B). Protagonist (5)
5). What should happen in the opening to a thriller?
A). Murder (1)
B). Stalking (2)
C). Mysterious (5)
6). Should the opening reveal some of the plot?
A). Yes (5)
B). No (3)
7). Should the opening of a thriller contain speech?
A). A little (3)
B). Yes (2)
C). No (0)
D). some in a sound bridge (3)
From these results, we refined our plans further. We decided to definitely set our piece in a park between 9am and 12pm. We were originally considering there to be 2 characters but with the feedback we have changed it to be only the protagonist. We were also uncertain on whether to use speech or not and from the results have decided that any speech we do have will be used in a sound bridge.
The (x) indicates the number of votes per question choice.
1). What do you think the best setting to the opening of a thriller movie?
A). City Centre (2)
B). Woodland (4)
C). Lakeside (2)
2). What time of day do you think is best for a thriller to be filmed?
A). Early Morning 7-11 AM (3)
B). Midday 12-1PM (0)
C). Late afternoon 4-9PM (2)
D). Late Night 10-12PM (3)
3). How many people should be in the opening to a thriller?
A). One (5)
B). Two (3)
C). Three Plus (0)
4). What do you think that character should be?
A). Antagonist (3)
B). Protagonist (5)
5). What should happen in the opening to a thriller?
A). Murder (1)
B). Stalking (2)
C). Mysterious (5)
6). Should the opening reveal some of the plot?
A). Yes (5)
B). No (3)
7). Should the opening of a thriller contain speech?
A). A little (3)
B). Yes (2)
C). No (0)
D). some in a sound bridge (3)
From these results, we refined our plans further. We decided to definitely set our piece in a park between 9am and 12pm. We were originally considering there to be 2 characters but with the feedback we have changed it to be only the protagonist. We were also uncertain on whether to use speech or not and from the results have decided that any speech we do have will be used in a sound bridge.
- Lesson 3 23/02/10 -
- Lesson 3 23/02/10 -
During this lesson, Ash and I finished all of our planning work and we uploaded them to our blog. Next lesson we shall plan costumes and when we are going to film.
During this lesson, Ash and I finished all of our planning work and we uploaded them to our blog. Next lesson we shall plan costumes and when we are going to film.
Mind Maps
We decided to create a mind map so that we could easily note down our ideas for the piece. Using A3 paper, Ashley and I wrote possible ideas for our thriller opening in categories of:
- Lighting
- Setting
- Camera
- Editing
- Characters
- Sound
On the mind map we noted a few ideas under each category that stood out in our minds. We then described our ideas in more detail using another mind map.
- Lighting
We wanted the video to be during the morning or mid afternoon as it would create a good amount of natural light as well as making the locations look bright while casting shadows as well.
- Setting
We wanted there to be raised levels so that we could have high and low angle shots to create some variety in the video. We also wanted to use raised areas as it would give the impression that the on screen character is being followed by somebody and would create a bit of suspense.
We wanted there to be fences and thick trees and bushes around the paths that were being filmed as it would give the impression that the character is trapped and would add to the suspense. We would also film through the fence in parts to further emphasise the idea that the character is trapped.
- Camera
We wanted to use high and low angle shots to give the video some variety, and to make it seem as though the character is being followed.
We also wanted to use pans and tracking shots so that more of the location would be seen in each shot, allowing the audience to see how boxed in the character is which would add to the sense that the character is trapped.
- Editing
We wanted to use eye line matches to show the audience what can be seen by the character.
We also wanted to use different transitions so that we can add suspense to the video using fades and dissolves, and it would also affect the pace of the film as a long take with a long fade will seem drawn out.
- Characters
We wanted the character to be shifty and sinister looking so that it was obvious he was the antagonist. Because of this we decided that dark clothing would be worn and he would be looking around as though looking for something.
- Sound
We wanted the sound to add suspense to the video. We decided that there would be quiet and sinister music playing in the background and it would gradually get faster and louder to create more suspense as though something is about to happen.
We wanted to use ambient sound to show that the character is in a real place. We decided that we would use the sounds of bushes moving and birds squawking to make the location seem more peaceful, and hopefully with the music mixed in, it will seem quite sinister and will add suspense.
- Lighting
- Setting
- Camera
- Editing
- Characters
- Sound
On the mind map we noted a few ideas under each category that stood out in our minds. We then described our ideas in more detail using another mind map.
- Lighting
We wanted the video to be during the morning or mid afternoon as it would create a good amount of natural light as well as making the locations look bright while casting shadows as well.
- Setting
We wanted there to be raised levels so that we could have high and low angle shots to create some variety in the video. We also wanted to use raised areas as it would give the impression that the on screen character is being followed by somebody and would create a bit of suspense.
We wanted there to be fences and thick trees and bushes around the paths that were being filmed as it would give the impression that the character is trapped and would add to the suspense. We would also film through the fence in parts to further emphasise the idea that the character is trapped.
- Camera
We wanted to use high and low angle shots to give the video some variety, and to make it seem as though the character is being followed.
We also wanted to use pans and tracking shots so that more of the location would be seen in each shot, allowing the audience to see how boxed in the character is which would add to the sense that the character is trapped.
- Editing
We wanted to use eye line matches to show the audience what can be seen by the character.
We also wanted to use different transitions so that we can add suspense to the video using fades and dissolves, and it would also affect the pace of the film as a long take with a long fade will seem drawn out.
- Characters
We wanted the character to be shifty and sinister looking so that it was obvious he was the antagonist. Because of this we decided that dark clothing would be worn and he would be looking around as though looking for something.
- Sound
We wanted the sound to add suspense to the video. We decided that there would be quiet and sinister music playing in the background and it would gradually get faster and louder to create more suspense as though something is about to happen.
We wanted to use ambient sound to show that the character is in a real place. We decided that we would use the sounds of bushes moving and birds squawking to make the location seem more peaceful, and hopefully with the music mixed in, it will seem quite sinister and will add suspense.
22 February 2010
Finishing Storyboard
Today I finished the last 6 shots for our storyboard. It now has a total of 15 shots and descriptions and shows what transitions will be used to move to the next shot. During our filiming process we will add more shots as we see fit to extend the length of our final piece.
With our plannin and research work now finished we have decided what we are going to create.
Our film will be:
One character
Limited talking
During the day 10am-4pm
Set in a forest/park/town
With our plannin and research work now finished we have decided what we are going to create.
Our film will be:
One character
Limited talking
During the day 10am-4pm
Set in a forest/park/town
21 February 2010
Photos
Today Ash and I went out to possible locations and photographed them for future reference.
Possible actor choices. We are not sure who we will choose to be in our final piece, but it would most likely be Adam Turner, the choice at the top.
Location to shoot our first shot from as it has the fence and bushes needed with a path on the other side.
Location to shoot the second shot from as it provides a path that is covered by trees and bushes on either side. We can also use it as it is a long path and we need the shot to be a long take of the character walking along it.
This is the location that we will the character sat on a bench as it is on a slight rise that looks down at the bench on a path. It is perfect as the path stretches out both ways so we can film all of the shots we wanted in the one place.
This is the location for the long take of the character walking. During this shot there will be 3 insert shots.
These are the 2 possible locations for the first insert shot. We have yet to decide which to use, as it will be based on the weather conditions at the time of filming.
This is the second and third insert shot location.
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