These are some pictures that we took during filming. It shows some of the locations and also Marcus actually filming some of the shots.
Group Meeting Pictures
This is one of our group members (Mollie) working on things for our film. She has been mainly working on the research side of things and has contributed a lot to our planning.
Shooting Schedule
This is out shooting schedule. It could change due to the weather and may also have to be extended due to us trying to do it on just two different days. There may also be a possibility that we can film on the Sunday.
Risk Assessment
This is our risk assessment for our film, Parallel. Most of the risks are minimal but it is important to recognise that there are risks involved to make sure we can reduce the chance of anything happening as much as possible.
Synopsis
What we will need:
- A bench in Admirals Park
- Bus stop. (Preferably not in
use by other people)
- Trees in the park
- Pavement beneath the bench
- Suit
- Smart shoes and
bag/briefcase
- Medicine bottle and new
label
- Tic Tacs
- Coke and Diet Coke
Characters:
Max will play both schizophrenic men on the bench as it will be a clone.
Olivia will play an unfortunate woman who happens to engage eye contact with
Zabel/ Zac (Max) on the bench in Admirals Park.
Costume:
We have decided to have Max in a suit so he looks like an average
working man but when the film starts, the problems start to unfold and it
becomes clear that he has schizophrenia.
Location:
Our film opening will be located in Admirals Park. We will use the bus
stop opposite the park on Rainsford Road, depending on how much filming we can
get done and if we stick to the shooting schedule.
Audience:
We have pitched our audience to be between the ages of 18-30 however not
excluding any ages older than that. We didn't think anyone younger than 18
would enjoy or understand our film which is why we set the age to 18. The
certificate is 12A.
Blog Reflection 1
TECHNOLOGY:
One of the new online programmes I have used
the most is SlideShare for uploading my PPT. This is becoming more important
for me as during the planning for our opening sequence we have to make lots of
PPTs for a lot of our research, e.g. audience research. I have also used Prezi
(once shown on the blog) for my Prelim task. I have tried to use it on other
occasions to and am currently making one for my Marketing Research, however I
do find is slightly confusing and I am definitely more comfortable using
PowerPoint. I am planning to try more technologies in the future such as
E-Maze. Recently I have been experimenting with Premiere a lot for titles for
our film so have been looking at the different fonts available and sizes that
would work, etc. During my Juno edit, Sam and I used a cartoon-like effect
which we found on our own which is quite cool. Also, I found out how to put the
whole sequence in black and white which was useful for my Prelim task. We are
also going to use a cloning effect that Max will teach us to do which we will
use in our final task.
MARK OUT OF 20:
I think I would maybe get 15/16 out of 20 at
the moment. I think I need to go into more detail with certain things and
extend my analysis, however it is all organised and I have good time management.
All the tasks are completed and the majority are very detailed.
PARTS WHERE I COULD BE MORE THOROUGH OR LESS
COMPLACENT?
I could be more thorough in my analysis of
my titles research. I also could go into more depth in my representations.
IS IT FUN TO LOOK THROUGH?
I think it is fun to look through as there
are many pictures and PPTs instead of just text. I have also put it with a
white font which I think is more interesting than just a white background and
black text. I change the style of my blog quite regularly to make it more
interesting. I do need to add some more pictures to break up the text.
IS THE LEARNING JOURNEY EVIDENT?
I would say that it is very evident as looking at my first ever editing task to looking at my prelim task, a lot has improved. Although my prelim was not perfect, since then I have gradually become more skillful with programmes such as Premiere. I have picked up on all the theories and types of institutions. Hopefully my learning journey will become even more evident after finishing my final opening sequence.
TARGETS:
I think I need to link my film opening idea to the conventions of the genre more. Also I need to improve my knowledge of all the different theories and finally make my blog perhaps a little more visual.
Storyboard
This is our storyboard for our film opening with a voice-over by Max. Some of the pictures are not that clear in the video as our film was quite dialogue-heavy, we used the script a lot more.
Parts of the storyboard changed when we actually started filming as it started to get dark around the time we wanted to film the bus scene. Instead of waiting for a bus to come we decided to use a door instead as it was less time-consuming but still created the same effect.
Timeline of Shots and Titles
This is a timeline of all our shots and titles that we plan to include in our film opening sequence.
Mise en Scene Ideas
MISE EN SCENE:
- Settings & Props- Costume, Hair & Make Up
- Facial Expressions & Body Language
- Lighting & Colour
- Positioning of Characters
As our film sequence is all outdoors, this makes finding a location a lot easier. We plan to film in Admirals Park. We were thinking about other parks but we decided that this one was ideal as it is quite big and picturesque but also close to a bus stop which is another part of our setting.
Our costume is also quite simple as well as there is only one character on one day so we only require one costume. We decided that the man (Zac) should be wearing a smart suit, nearly immaculate as he is supposed to be boring and plain. Whereas Zabel, the other personality, will be wearing the same suit but messy to represent his evil character. The costume of the other woman will be smart/casual, perhaps she is on a lunch break.
Facial expressions will be important in our sequence as Zac is supposed to be angry/frustrated/embarrassed quite a lot. Facial expressions will also be important when Zac finally caves in and shouts at Zabel, after which the woman sitting next to him quite obviously thinks he is talking to himself.
Although lighting is quite hard when we have a limited amount of time to film, we are going to try our hardest to get it all in the day time when the camera quality will be the best. This is also because we are trying to represent everyday life.
The main focus of the sequence is Zac so he will be on camera the most. It should be clear that he is the protagonist as he is the first person to come on screen and the main focus on the first couple of minutes is him.
- Settings & Props- Costume, Hair & Make Up
- Facial Expressions & Body Language
- Lighting & Colour
- Positioning of Characters
As our film sequence is all outdoors, this makes finding a location a lot easier. We plan to film in Admirals Park. We were thinking about other parks but we decided that this one was ideal as it is quite big and picturesque but also close to a bus stop which is another part of our setting.
Our costume is also quite simple as well as there is only one character on one day so we only require one costume. We decided that the man (Zac) should be wearing a smart suit, nearly immaculate as he is supposed to be boring and plain. Whereas Zabel, the other personality, will be wearing the same suit but messy to represent his evil character. The costume of the other woman will be smart/casual, perhaps she is on a lunch break.
Facial expressions will be important in our sequence as Zac is supposed to be angry/frustrated/embarrassed quite a lot. Facial expressions will also be important when Zac finally caves in and shouts at Zabel, after which the woman sitting next to him quite obviously thinks he is talking to himself.
Although lighting is quite hard when we have a limited amount of time to film, we are going to try our hardest to get it all in the day time when the camera quality will be the best. This is also because we are trying to represent everyday life.
The main focus of the sequence is Zac so he will be on camera the most. It should be clear that he is the protagonist as he is the first person to come on screen and the main focus on the first couple of minutes is him.
Script
This is our script for our opening sequence. We looked at other scripts and tried to do ours in a similar way. When we come to filming then it is obviously subject to change but we are very happy with it. We know that it is quite dialogue heavy but we plan on re-dubbing most of the talking to make it sound as clear as possible.
Institutions Research
FILM FOUR
Film 4 is a British film institution company that is owned and operated by Channel 4 Television Corporation and it has screened many films. It has also distributed many successful films such as Casino Royal, Slumdog Millionaire, Shaun of the Dead and most importantly, The Double and Shallow Grave. Film 4 has a niche, mature audience which we intend to aim our movie at.
The main reason we decided to use Film 4 as our distributor is because we modelled our film around The Double and Shallow Grave which were both produced/distributed by Film 4. This means that they have experience in a similar film to ours which helps things like marketing.
NEW LINE CINEMA
Founded: 1967
New Line produced the Oscar Award-Winning The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Some others of its most popular films include The Mask, The Austin Powers titles, Hairspray, Rush Hour, Elf, Sex and the City and Wedding Crashers. Since 2008 (when it became a unit of Warner Bros) the company has seen the most successful period in its history.
Like Film 4, New Line Cinema aims its films at a more of a sophisticated audience. This is one of the reasons we want New Line Cinema to help produce and distribute our film. It can help us greatly in advertising to the right audience. Also because of its success it will help us advertise on a large scale.
Audience Research
This is our audience research. People said our target audience was too broad so we decided to take three people of different ages and say what aspect of the film they would like. We also used a contrast and included someone that we thought wouldn't like our film, for example, a child.
Shot List
During our film sequence we want to include a variety of shots to make it more interesting for the audience. This is a rough idea of the types of shots we want to include in the order they'll appear in the opening sequence:
1. High panning shot of tree's in Admirals Park
2. Wormseye shot of river
3. Extreme long shot of the park
4. Close up of a roundabout spinning on its own
5. Close up, wormseye shot of the man's leg
6. Pan upwards to reveal the man sitting on the bench
7. Mid-shot that tilts upwards to reveal both personalities sitting on the bench
8. Close up of mans mouth
9. Long-shot of both men sitting on the bench
10. 180 degree shot during conversation
11. A variety of tracking shots including close ups and long shots whilst the man is walking to the bus stop.
12. Long shot from across the street.
All of these shots will be accompanied with dialogue, music and titles.
The pictures below shows our group looking and planning our shot list:
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1. High panning shot of tree's in Admirals Park
2. Wormseye shot of river
3. Extreme long shot of the park
4. Close up of a roundabout spinning on its own
5. Close up, wormseye shot of the man's leg
6. Pan upwards to reveal the man sitting on the bench
7. Mid-shot that tilts upwards to reveal both personalities sitting on the bench
8. Close up of mans mouth
9. Long-shot of both men sitting on the bench
10. 180 degree shot during conversation
11. A variety of tracking shots including close ups and long shots whilst the man is walking to the bus stop.
12. Long shot from across the street.
All of these shots will be accompanied with dialogue, music and titles.
The pictures below shows our group looking and planning our shot list:
Titles Research
Titles for Forrest Gump:
T1: Paramount Production Company
3 seconds long
T2: More production companies.
3 seconds long
T3: Robert Zenick film.
3 seconds long
T4: Tom Hanks (actors introduced)
3 seconds long
T5: Forrest Gump. (Name of film)
3 seconds long
T6: Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field (actors)
Each 3 seconds long
T7: Charles Newirth (co-producer)
3 seconds long
T8: Joe Sill (music producer)
3 seconds long
T9: Ken Ralston (Visual Effects Supervisor)
3 seconds long
T10: Joanna Johnston (costume design)
3 seconds long
T11: Alan Silvestri (music)
3 seconds long
T12: Arthur Schmidt (editor)
3 seconds long
T13: Rick Carter (production designer)
3 seconds long
T14: Don Burgess (photography)
3 seconds long
T15: Winston Groom (novel)
3 seconds long
T16: Eric Roth (screenplay)
3 seconds long
T17: Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch and Steve Starkey (other producers)
3 seconds long
T18: Robert Zemeckis (director)
3 seconds long
T1: Paramount Production Company
3 seconds long
T2: More production companies.
3 seconds long
T3: Robert Zenick film.
3 seconds long
T4: Tom Hanks (actors introduced)
3 seconds long
T5: Forrest Gump. (Name of film)
3 seconds long
T6: Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field (actors)
Each 3 seconds long
T7: Charles Newirth (co-producer)
3 seconds long
3 seconds long
3 seconds long
T10: Joanna Johnston (costume design)
3 seconds long
T11: Alan Silvestri (music)
3 seconds long
T12: Arthur Schmidt (editor)3 seconds long
T13: Rick Carter (production designer)
3 seconds long
T14: Don Burgess (photography)3 seconds long
T15: Winston Groom (novel)3 seconds long
T16: Eric Roth (screenplay)3 seconds long
T17: Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch and Steve Starkey (other producers)
3 seconds long
T18: Robert Zemeckis (director)
3 seconds long
THE CONJURING TITLES
T1: (DIRECTOR)
Starts at 17 seconds, 4 seconds long
T2: (WRITTEN BY)
Starts at 24 seconds, 3 seconds long
T3: (PRODUCERS)
Starts at 28 seconds, 3 seconds long
T4: (EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS)
Starts at 34 seconds, 3 seconds long
T5: (DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY)
Starts at 37 seconds, 4 seconds long
T6: (PRODUCTION DESIGNER)
Starts at 44 seconds, 3 seconds long
T7: (EDITOR)
Starts at 48 seconds, 3 seconds long
T8: (ACTORS NAMES)
Starts at 1 minute 14 seconds, 4 seconds long
T9: (MORE ACTORS)
Starts at 1 minute 18 seconds, 4 seconds long
T10: (CASTING BY)
Starts at 1 minute 24 seconds, 4 seconds long
T11: (COSTUMES)
Starts at 1 minute 25 seconds, 5 seconds long
T12: (MUSIC)
Starts at 1 minute 35 seconds, 4 seconds long
T13: (PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTOR)
Starts at 1 minute 39 seconds, 4 seconds long
T14: (PRODUCTION COMPANY)
Starts at 1 minute 45 seconds, 3 seconds long
T15: (A JAMES WAN FILM)
Starts at 1 minute 49 seconds, 4 seconds long
T16: (TITLE OF FILM)
Starts at 1 minute 56 seconds, 4 seconds long
Moodboard of Similar Films
This task really helped me to find inspiration and it actually was one of the factors that made us change our genre to something not as dark.
Timeline of Shallow Grave Opening
0-17 Seconds: Titles introducing Film Four. Simple red background.
18 Seconds: A man with a Scottish accent (protagonist?) starts talking but background is still red.
19 Seconds: It switches to a plain white background.
23-40 Seconds: Confusing close up shot of a man. We can assume the voice is his?
40-45 Seconds: The music starts which is instrumental and very upbeat, at this moment we are confused about the genre. There is a shot of a road.
45 Seconds: There is a shot of a street which presumably has been sped up to confuse viewers, in addition to the music, it doesn't really give the audience a chance to think.
54 Seconds: Just a shot of the road when the first title is introduced. It is a simple, Sans Serif font which is white and bold. There are no capitals. The order is, the production companies and then the name of the actors.
1.04-1.10 Seconds: A shot in a forest. The title shot in the forest is established which is in red and stands out.
1.10 Seconds: Back to city road shot.
120 Seconds: Back to the forest which makes the audience wonder what the significance of the forest actually is.
126 Seconds: Another road city shot.
140 Seconds: Shot inside a house of a man going up a spiral staircase. Looks confusing.
The opening sequence establishes the three main settings: the city, the forest and inside this house. The genre is unclear but we can presume it is a psychological kind of thing by the type of shots but also something more upbeat due to the music.
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