We know have nearly everything completed towards out pre production, the current things we have completed at this moment in time are:
- Storyboard
- Production Scheldule
- Shot List
- Scripts (Drafts 1 and 2)
- Character Bio's
- Research into Film Noir characters, Hair styles of Femme Fatal's, what men wear etc.
We also have the kit we need booked out, we have a lighting kit and Camera HD1 and Camera HD 2 booked out for the weekend of March 2nd 2012 till March 5 2012. This is the time in which we plan to film our Film Noir.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Main Task - Production - Lighting Workshop.
Spill
One Light ONLY to light every single scene in the Film Noir.
What is Lighting?
All video has some sort of lughting. Whether it be natural light or artificial light. The goal is to choose the best lighting to suppoer the clip.
Lights on roof = Top Lighting
Film Noir's must have shadows everywhere.
When looking at a location, have to make sure the lighting gives it the right mood.
Always identify the source of light first.
- Never plug the lighting kit into a plug without a surge protector.
- Change the bulb.
- Never shake the red head.
Rules
Rule 1 - Work the light at your working height level.
Rule 2 - Powerlead has to hang down.
Rule 3 - Make sure that the barndoor is level with the leg.
Rule 4 - Never use lights outside.
Rule 5 - Before you plug in surge protector, press yellow, red, yellow.
As lights are about to turn on, go on to say "Dont look into the lights please".
The red head needs to be atleast 1 meter from the top of any room.
Your ready to put the kit away if you can put your hand on the redhead for atleast 5 seconds.
3 Point Lighting
Uses 3 lights:
- Key Light - Strongest, most influence on the scene.
- Fill Light
- Back Light
Fill Light
Placed opposite side of Key Light
Back Light
Places behind the character, but to the side so not directly in shot.
One Light ONLY to light every single scene in the Film Noir.
What is Lighting?
All video has some sort of lughting. Whether it be natural light or artificial light. The goal is to choose the best lighting to suppoer the clip.
Lights on roof = Top Lighting
Film Noir's must have shadows everywhere.
When looking at a location, have to make sure the lighting gives it the right mood.
Always identify the source of light first.
- Never plug the lighting kit into a plug without a surge protector.
- Change the bulb.
- Never shake the red head.
Rules
Rule 1 - Work the light at your working height level.
Rule 2 - Powerlead has to hang down.
Rule 3 - Make sure that the barndoor is level with the leg.
Rule 4 - Never use lights outside.
Rule 5 - Before you plug in surge protector, press yellow, red, yellow.
As lights are about to turn on, go on to say "Dont look into the lights please".
The red head needs to be atleast 1 meter from the top of any room.
Your ready to put the kit away if you can put your hand on the redhead for atleast 5 seconds.
3 Point Lighting
Uses 3 lights:
- Key Light - Strongest, most influence on the scene.
- Fill Light
- Back Light
Fill Light
Placed opposite side of Key Light
Back Light
Places behind the character, but to the side so not directly in shot.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Main Task - Production - Plot
Plot of Film Noir opening
Characters
Detective – Dixon (Detective Dixon)
Assistant Detective – Miles (Detective Miles)
Femme Fatale (Glamorous Girl) – Lola
Villain – Bruno
Plot
Detective Dixon and Miles are working on a series of murder cases that are all linked to the infamous “Bruno”. No matter how hard they try, whenever they get close to finding evidence against the murderer he always seems to slip away. It could be coincidence or just the criminal mind overpowering the detective’s skills. The truth of the murders is closer than he imagines and is right under his nose without realising.
Dixon follows Miles on a bleak night to distant alleyway. Miles meets a shadowy figure – the criminal, Bruno. Muffled words are all that the detective can hear from the conversation, without warning a gunshot is heard and all that is left is Miles’ body left to die. Dixon runs towards Miles’ body. As he reaches for his body to comfort his fallen detective, a glamorous femme fatale appear from the darkness because the beckoning gunshot drew her towards her fallen fiancé.
Mile’s dying words share his loves for his fiancé and the recognition of his caring detective Dixon. His final last words are “I’m so sorry Dixon, I’ve let you down.” This perplexes Dixon, leaving him and Miles’ fiancé wondering what his late detective meant by this.
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