Tuesday, 31 March 2015

First day filming

First day of filming

On our first day of filming we arranged to meet up in school. we filmed on the school site making sure that the area in which we were filming in was empty to prevent others coming into the shot. However we did face a few problems, for example the camera stopped working during one of our shots which in this situation we had to replace the camera and begin our filming again. Also we had to be cautious of the time as the children from the lower years moved classes after the bell went which could have been a problem as they could have got into our shots. however we did manage to film the first half of the film during our first day filming.

3rd production meeting

3rd production meeting

During this meeting we all came together and came up with final ideas. We assured that everyone was please with the storyboard and planned how we were going to film. As we didn't have enough time to film during lesson we had to arrange time where we could film. We discussed the dates and the times that we were going to film and ideas of where the best places to film would be. we also discussed the costumes and props which would be needed so that we had them ready for when we filmed. 

2nd production meeting

2nd production meeting 

In the 2nd production meeting this was between Aklima & Stephanie where they then put forward the idea of the plot to do with revenge and created a storyline to this thus putting it into a storyboard where they created how each shot would be filmed but also the type of shots they would be what the costumes and props would be. However this is not a finalised idea it's just a rough idea which could be varied or changed as we go to film the open of are thriller.


1st production meeting

1st production meeting 


In are first production meeting was between Ben and Berke as we was discussing possible locations to film but also the plots which could be accessible to fit within the narrative plots.  After having discussed this we came up with a rough idea to which the plot would be to do with revenge and also a few possible locations it could be filmed at for example a car park as the threat could come from anywhere at any specific time meaning it leaves the imagination to the viewers mind.


Friday, 27 March 2015

Initial Ideas

Initial Ideas


At first we had thought to set it within a car park due to our first mindset was to film to be on the basis of revenge between once close mates therefore making the fact that revenge is deeper than normal revenge therefore to start of from childhood with them to today. We wanted to film within a car park as it's a open space therefore an attack or plot for revenge could come from anywhere at any moment therefore building more suspense and more to the imagination of the audience.
But within the film will use such shots as low angle or high angle to represent a sense of vulnerability or power the character possesses but also how this switches within the film then within the editing when the argument and disagreement is occurring will use the shot reverse shot to represent the conversation back and forth or the over the shoulder shot. The sound used will be non-digetic to add emphasis to what the setting is within the film therefore uncertainty will use unsettling music to represent the build up and tension to something bad occurring however digetic sound will be which comes from the surroundings to fit more in with it. Miss-en-scene with the props and costumes will include casual to fit just a normal type of outfit as it isn't an event or a special thing furthermore the camera placement within the filming has to be in the aspect to fit with the setting to show the surroundings where the possible threats could or could not come from.

shot list


Shot List
Scene
Shot Number
Description
1
1
In the first shot there will be a flash back of a little boy and a little girl which are going to be flashbacks of when ben and Stephanie was younger, whiles using a medium shot.
1
2
We are then going to also use a medium shot to then come back to the present when ben and Stephanie was best friend as growing up.
1
3
Then we are going to use a medium shot slowly going into a long shot of ben and Stephanie grown up having an argument and the friendship ending.
1
4
In the scene we are then going to use a shot revers, shot to show Stephanie and   ben trying to resolve the argument and trying to save their friendship.
1
5
We are then going to do an over the shoulder shot wiles using a close up on ben and him starting to get annoyed, which music over the top to build up the tension.
1
6
We will then use a POV (point of view shot), where we will be using framing through a window to show both friends still arguing. Also you can see someone round the corner looking at Stephanie and ben arguing and no one knows who it is.
1
7
In this scene we are also going to use a POV (point of view shot) of a person walking away. However, you are not able to see who the person is. There is going to be dramatic music over the top to build tension and make people wonder who it is.
1
8
We are then going to use a close up tracking shot of someone’s feet also walking away, this will link into the scene before to show a different angle and point of the person walking away. Also still using dramatic music.
2
9
We are then going to skip to a different room and place to show that time has moved without having to film it all. Using a medium shot to show on of the   best friends at work in her office.
2
10
We are then also going to do a close up on the keyboard to show her typing, to give a better affect of what is going on, and then use this shot to zoom out on the person sitting there.
2
11
There is then going to be a sudden extreme close up of a text being received on a phone. This is going to have a dramatic music over the top and it is going to be able the CD.
2
12
We will then do a close up on Stephanie’s face showing her reaction and that she is shocked to have received the text.
2
13
We are then going to do a scene of the outside of the best friend coming through the gates. We will capture this by using a crane shot and we will have a natural music over the top just to make it seem normal.
2
14
There will then be a POV (point of view shot) used to make out as if someone is watching ben (the other best friend) entering the school. Wiles using a dramatic music to show that someone is watching his that he doesn’t know about.
2
15
This will also link in with the shot above of ben still get followed whilst using a POV (point of view shot) to show that the unknown person is still watching him, but this time wiles he is going up the stairs.
2
16
There will then be an extreme close up of a phone that Stephanie will be holding with a text saying ‘he is here’, we will here a notification sound to show that she received the text and then slow zooming out on the phone.
2
17
Then jumping to a close up shot on her face to show that she is angry and there   will be music getting louder in this shot to show the anger in her face.
2
18
There will then be a match on action of ben walking into the door.
2
19
There will then be a match on action to show ben coming through the other side of the door.
2
20
We then are going to use an eye line match, and an extreme close up to show ben and Stephanie looking at each other in different shots.
3
21
There will then be a close up on ben pocket showing the CD hanging out and loud and dramatic music showing that this CD must be important.
3
22
We will then use an eye line match to show Stephanie looking at the CD in bens pocket, whilst still using the loud and dramatic music.
3
23
There will then be a medium shot of Stephanie on her phone, with natural music, as ben doesn’t know what’s going on.
3
24
There will then be a POV (point of view shot) of ben holding the CD and no music to build the tension.
3
25
There will then be a POV (point of view shot) used to show a pair of feet walking through the door into the room that ben and Stephanie are in.
3
26
Still using the POV (point of view shot) you will see an arm-hitting ben on the head with a object, and loud music to show danger.
3
27
There will then be a black screen for a few seconds to show the ben has either died or been knocked out, to build tension.
3
28
Then a long shot used to show two people dragging the body, however you are only able to see Stephanie and still do not know who the other person is.
3
29
Then there will be a low close up of the body on the floor to show that something bad has happened.
3
30
Last of all an extreme close up of a hand closing the door wiles ben is still inside.

Friday, 6 March 2015

Location

Location Visit Sheet

Programme Title: Revenge is sweet
Client: Berke
Writer: Aklima
Producer: Stephanie
Director: Ben
Date: 27/02/15
Rough Sketch/Explanation of location and key points to note
wide variety of filming options along a large scale
film based in school so location matches the story.
Access to location via: 
Walking
bus
Name and number of location contact: 
Robert Clack lower site
Health and Safety Issues to note:

making sure we look out for on coming cars and parking cars
making sure they are safe in and around the building and thinking of others at all times.
Potential Filming Problems :
  • other people coming in shot e.g students teachers without permission
  • weather may be too bad to film outside
Additional Notes:  (map of area/weather forecast etc)












treatment


Treatment
Group Roles:
Cinematography: Berke
Mise-en-scene: Ben
Sound: Aklima, Stephanie, Ben
Editing: Stephanie

Title:
"Revenge is sweet"

Synopsis:
Two best friends become enemies due to an argument over a little thing. Resulting in both of them wanting to get revenge on each other. However, one friend goes to far and makes up a plan to rob the other person to unfold a secret. Resulting in it all going wrong and the person getting caught. However, there is a cliff hanger at the end where the real robber does not get caught someone else who is innocent gets done for it. 

Key Genre Conventions:

"Fast-paced and frequent action"

Flashbacks to visions of the past, from when they were younger to present.

"McGuffin"
An object that makes the story and the reason for why things happen, but not as important to the audience. 

"Frame through the window"
Filming through an opening, to give the affect of someone being watched. 

"Loud and sinister music"
Non-diegetic and diegetic sounds to give the intension of fear and someone being watched/followed. Also diegetic sounds of typing to give more of a realistic effect. 

"Different camera angles"
To help capture the image we are trying to portray, such as high angle to show dominance and power over a certain person.  

Monday, 2 March 2015

Risk assessment

Risk Assessment
Group Members: Stephanie, Ben, Aklima, Berke                        Location: Robert clack school

Hazard
Person(s) at Risk
Likelihood of Hazard
1 – Extremely Unlikely
5 – Extremely Likely
1
Severity of Hazard Outcomes
1 – Very Low Risk
5 – Very High Risk
1
Risk Level
(Likelihood + Severity)
2
Measures to Take to Manage Risk
Risk Managed?
Y/N
Something getting damaged within the process of filming
Object
 1
2
2
Making sure any expensive or breakable equipment is out of the way when filming
Y
People acting getting hurt
Ben
2
2
2
Making sure that he is safe when acting and no dangerous equipment around
Y
Hazards such as equipment may not be seen if in the dark
Ben
Stephanie
Aklima
Friends
3
2
2
Making sure that there is enough lighting
Y
Slippery surfaces
Ben
Aklima
Stephanie
Friends
1
2
2
Making sure that if it has rained outside none of the surfaces in doors are wet and if so make sure all team members are aware
Y