Preliminary Task - Research

Me and Charley both decided that our film would be put in the mystery genre, so we looked into Sherlock to get some ideas as we knew this was around the same genre as our production work.
Some research included:
Such as when he is on his phone instead of the camera showing the phone, the text comes up at the side so the audience can see what is being done, because at the beginning of your clip that is what happens we decided to do the same with our actor Steph and put the text in when we was editting.

We also did research into the target audience of Sherlock Holmes, and took ideas and information away from this. Coming to the final conclusion that our target audience would be based for teenagers and young adults due to the fact that our production is based in a school and the characters are around these ages.

Hidden Secrets - Final Work

Hidden Secrets - Final Movie

Hidden Secrets - Evaluation




Hidden Secrets - Film Poster

Preliminary Task - Storyboard

The above pictures show our storyboard for our preliminary task 'Hidden Secrets'.

Preliminary Task - Shot list

shot list

Preliminary Task - Film - Hidden Secrets

Preliminary Task - Film Poster

Preliminary Task - Filming

The filming process
The filming process went very well when me and Charley were filming. We did come across some distractions while filming and these were:

• Cleaners making noise - e.g. hoovers etc
• Teachers in the background talking

To overcome the background noise of hoovers etc we decided to film scenes that were inside the room, this way we could close the classroom door and drown the noise out. We would then film the scenes that our outside the room later on after the cleaners had gone.

We decided because we could hear slight speech outside, that we should not worry. This is because the 'talking' is supposed to happen in school time in the school, meaning that of course there is going to be background noise.

I mainly performed the role of the camera man while Charley mainly directed the filming, at some points i would also give my input as to what i think we should do.

Preliminary Task - Production Schedule

Production Schedule

Preliminary Task - Script - Draft 1

Planning Script 1

Preliminary Task - Script - Draft 2

Planning Script 2

Preliminary Task - Script - Draft 3

Planning Script 3

Preliminary Task - Camera Skills

There are many benefits to using a tripod and shooting with multiple camera's 'Multi-camera' when filming.

Some benefits to using a tripod when filming are:
- It keeps the camera steady
- It makes it much easier to do things such as pans and tilts.

Some benefits to using multiple camera's are:
-Makes filming much easier, as you can get more than one perspective at once, such as if you are filming a talking scene, you can film to faces at once.
-Makes filming more faster as you do not need to keep moving the camera if you have more than one.

180 degree rule

The above video explains and describes about the 180 degree rule. Which should always be used and considered when filming something like our preliminary task.

Why you should use a tripod:

The above video explains some reasons as to why you should use a tripod when filming.

Preliminary Task - Recce

Location 1:  G4 (Geography Block)

This is our main choice for location to film, we have asked for permission from Mr Sedgwick and he has granted it.

Location 2 – L4 (Languages block)

This is our second choice location, it is not as ideal as the first one, but it is our current back up room to film.

Preliminary Task - Our Idea

What we have been asked to do:
We have been asked for our preliminary task to create a short clip of a conversation of at least two people. The clip should be roughly around one minute.The conversation in the clip can be about anything, and we should try to make it as interesting as possible. Also for the clip we need to produce an a3 movie posted to go with the preliminary task using adobe photoshop. After all this has been finished we need to evaluate our work by doing a podcast. Within the podcast will be a set of questions for ourselfs and other people to answer.


My partner for this task is Charley Perkins.


Deadlines:
Pre Production - 8th November - November 18th
Production Window - 19th November - 26th November
Post Production - 27th November - 12th December
Presentation Day - 15th December


Over the course of this preliminary task i hope to develop my editing skills. I also want to develop my skills on coming up with ideas in a short amount of time for productions and then developing on the ideas with the other member of the group, both giving our input on what would be best to happen next in the production.


Roles within the team:
Luke Ayres (Me) - Editor
Charley Perkins - Camera


We will also both produce and direct the short clip.

Media Job Roles with Descriptions

Producer:  

Oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. Is involved in marketing, also the budget holder and the problem solver.

Director: 

Responsible for control of cast, crew and chooses shots and music. They oversee all filming and editing.

Film editor:

Edits the shots and puts the final film together – transitions, music, sound effects

Director of photography:

Supervises the filming of the movies

Production Manager:

Responsible for scheduling and budgeting

First Assistant Director: 

Has overall AD responsibilities and supervises the Second AD. The "first" is directly responsible to the producer and "runs" the floor or set. The 1st AD and the unit production manager are two of the highest "below the line" technical roles in filmmaking (as opposed to creative or "above the line" roles) and so, in this strict sense, the role of 1AD is non-creative. Manage production and schedule

Sound Operator:

Operate and maintain technical equipment to amplify and enhance, record, mix or reproduce sound for the film

Lighting director:

Plans and designs the lighting to best suit the film

Writer:

Writes the script, has to be creative and entertaining.

What to take and do at a recce.

This is what i should do when i go to visit the location and complete the recce, which all needs to be done long before we start filming:

• Is there restrooms nearby?
• Does it need a permit?
• Suitable parking?
• Sound distractions? Such as aeroplanes flying in the sky above you, birds nests with birds chirping, or internal sounds such as fridges and air conditioning vents etc,
• Do the people nearby mind you filming?
• Is there any electrical outlets?
• Is there any locations where you can purchase food and drink nearby?
• What is the ground surface like? We will not want to film on a boggy muddy field.
• Is there times that we will have to be there by and left by? Such as if we were filming in the school, we would have to be out by a certain time, which would be the closing time of the school.
• We should always remember to take photographs of the area when on the recce so we can look back at them and choose the best locations for each scene.
• Is it easy to travel to? and how will we do it?

Research - Editor

What does an Editor do in the industry?

A film editor is responsible for assembling video clips into a finished product suitable for broadcasting. The material they work with may consist of raw camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects. This is a key role in the post-production process and the editor's skill can determine the quality and delivery of the final product. The editor may be part of a team and they will usually work closely with the director to achieve the desired end result.

The Job Role of an editor involves:

• receiving a brief, and maybe an outline of footage and/or a shot list, script, or screenplay;
• assembling all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer;
• inputting uncut rushes and sound, and synchronising and storing them into files on the computer;
• digitally cutting the files to determine the sequence of the film and determining what is usable;
• creating a 'rough cut' of the programme/film and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages;
• re-ordering and tweaking the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.

Additional work activities may include:

• overseeing the quality and progress of audio and vision engineering and editing;
• consulting with the director, producer and/or client throughout the post-production process;
• familiarising oneself with the style of specific directors;
• experimenting with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements;
• selecting the most effective shot of a scene in terms of drama, story relevance or continuity;
• writing voiceover/commentary;
• suggesting or selecting music;
• if freelancing: negotiating rates of pay and conditions, managing business affairs, and/or liaising with an agent.

(Film/video editor : Job description) (http://www.prospects.ac.uk/film_video_editor_job_description.htm) (July 2010) (4th October 2011)

The Chase - Year 12 - Keff is Sexy Productions

How well we worked as a team

Throughout the filming of the chase I feel we worked very well as a team. At times there was some arguments, but only small ones which were related to the production. This meaning it was a good thing as we could all express our ideas on how we think the production should be made.

Another good thing within our group was that one of the group members could express what they feel should happen next, such as what event should happen or where the camera could be placed. The other team members would then add onto their idea and expand on it untill we all came to an agreement. This of course means we all enjoyed how the scenes were filmed and portrayed.

Within the group i was given the role as the actor. I was given this role as the actors would have to edit the film after filming. This is because i studied Media Studies for GCSE and therefore had background knowledge on how to edit. This was vital as we were put under a strict time limit of 1 hour to finish editing.

Our Video: 

Our PowerPoint: