Post-Production

post editing 

above is a scene shot taken from when editing. this shows a shot being brightened as the lighting was a little too dark. 

this is a scene shot aslso taken from editing where a filter was experimented with.

this is another screen shot taken while editing, which shows the adding of credits.

this screen shot have been taken while editing of an effect being added for when the credits  come up.

this is a screen shot of trimming being done to a shot which means part of the shot is taken out and the stuff from the shot we liked we kept in.

preliminary film

Production Report

How did the shoot go?

We had many shoot times mainly because the room we used was in use. But when we did get down to filming, it took a while but we got the shoot we needed from the angles needed.

What problems do you encountered?

Most of our problems came from the location most of the time when we had meetings in the room and it wasn't free. This left us with a limited time to use the room. Also it was hard to find a time when the whole group could do the filming in a free periods.

How did you overcome the problems?

We overcame the problems by keeping calm and making sure we know when the room was free so that we could use it whenever possible. Also planning ahead really worked for our group because if we planned when we needed to film people could manage their time more sufficiently.

How well did you work as a team?

I feel we worked as a team most of the time. But we disagreed a lot about the work. I think the work was distributed on what people’s strengths were. I think all the people in our group were happy with what they were doing and because everyone was happy we all got along.

What do you think of the footage you shot?

I think the footage was mostly good. But there was a lot of takes when people would mess up there lines or start laughing. Also most of the footage wasn't shot in the right order, which means there will be a lot of editing. But over all I can say I'm happy with footage that we shot.

Are there any areas for improvement in the technical execution?

I think we could have added more camera angles, for example we could have had really close up shots of their faces to express more emotion during the short film. Also there wasn't a good continuity editing situation in this film, but because we were working to deadlines we didn't have time to worry about the clothes the actors were wearing. I think this is an issue with the planning.

Is there anything you will need to do now as a consequence of the footage you shot?

Watching the footage we have, there will be a lot of editing and cutting. We might have to re-film some of the scene because there was some background noise and needing those shot from different angles.

Have you abided by the rules of continuity?

I feel we have kept the continuity problems to a minim as people would remind others that they would need to be in the same clothes and say in the same position to keep the film looking continuous. 

Additional Pre-production Documentation

Risk assessment 

As where filming in a couple of different areas there may be a number of different risks that may become a danger. 

In the first shot someone walks though the door, which means that they could get their fingers trapped in the door, to make sure this doesn't happen the person that opening the door will have to make sure that when they shut it again they keep their fingers away from where its closing. Also a door could pose a risk as when someone opens it there could be someone else behind, to ensure this doesn't happen the person opening it will have to look through the small glass gap to ensure that no one is one the other side who will come to any harm if the door is opened. Also the small fire door on the other side of the two joined door, is very heavy so if it swings back on someone they could to some danger. 

Also as the hallway have a smooth flooring, which means that if something is spilt it would become very slippery. which may cause someone so slip and fall. to ensure this doesn't happen the floor will need to be checked and if there some liquid on the floor it will have to be cleaned up to ensure no one comes to any harm. 

Also as there are a few windows where we are filming. It could mean that someone might trap there fingers in them while they are being opened and closed. to ensure this, when people are shutting the windows they will have to use the safety handle which opens the window but keeps the fingers away from the dangerous parts of the window. 

Technical Recce 

Before filing there may be a few problems which could affect the filming. As we’ll be using the light provided by the window, if the weather outside is dark and stormy it could make the film darker giving it a darker tone which won’t match the tone of the film. Also if the light is to bright it may get in the eyes of the actors which will put them off and cause them to squint which will look unnatural on camera.

As we’re filming in a small meeting room there could be a chance that the room is booked when we’re in need of it. This can be avoided if we book the room ahead, or have a backup place that could also be used. Also the room is very accessible from people in the hall way which means that people could come bursting in at any moment causing the filming to take twice as long and editing take twice as long which will push the finish time back.

As we film someone walking down a corridor it would be easy for someone to walk out of the class room and interrupt the shot. Meaning the whole shot will have to be captured again. This may also push the finishing time back as more filming and editing will have to be done. 

Mise-en-Scene Description 

Lighting – the main light will be coming from the large window as the back of the room. But if more light is needed the artificial light can be used to add more light to the room, which will make sure the viewers can see all the main details in the scenes.

Props- we will use limited props as not a lot are needed. We shall use keys as a car will be the payment. But other than that there are the natural room props which include chairs and a table. These will be used for the actors to use. Also there is a large painting board in the background of the shot, which is hard to move so it will have to stay in place and be in the shots.

Location- A small meeting room will be used as its perfect for what we need. As there is a small hallway will doors outside and room to capture match-on-action and shot-reverse-shot. This room is very plain as the walls are off white and the carpet is a dark grey colour. This won’t draw the attention from what’s happening in the scenes.

Character movement- At the start of the film the main character is moving towards the room, then enters and sits down. Then after a few lines of dialog the character leaves the room. Cutting to a scene of people talking about something which is linked to what happened in the room.

Costume- the actors have worn their plain school clothes as it means they will look normal in the shots which was the look we were going for. The boys are wearing shirts and trousers which is normal smart casual clothing. 

location recce 

Two images where the main part of the filming will take place. these will be the two shots which will be most seen as the will be the views from the shot-reverse-shot. 

Shot List & Storyboard

Below I have adding a shot list for my group which is in the form of a table. This will help during filming as the director and cameraman will know what shots they should be used for each part of the script. A shot list will also insure that I have included the necessary techniques in this -preliminary task such as over-the-shoulder shot, shot-reverse-shot and the different sized shots. In the shot list I have included match-on-action, to cut timing as the person moves from place to place. 

Shot list 

also the shot list was used to create a storyboard, which will also be used during filming.

Storyboard 

Jump Cuts, Over-the-Shoulder Shots, Cutaways and Point of View Shots

Jump cuts 

A jump cut is a filming edit which is in two sequential shots of the same subject, which are taken from two different camera positions that vary only slightly. This will make the subject in the shot appear to “jump” positions in an irregular way. Jump cuts are used vividly, to suggest the cogitations or inconsistencies of a character. 

below is a source of information about jump shots

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/JumpCut

Over-the-shoulder shots

An over-the-shoulder shot is a shot which gives the view the character’s point of view but the shot will also include part the characters head in the shot. This shot is generally used for dialogue exchange. The shot will include head and shoulders of the speaker in the background, also with the shoulders and back of head of the listener in the foreground.

below is a source of information about over-the-shoulder shots

http://languagesonscreen.org.uk/movingimageeducation/ShotswithNarrativeMeaning.php

Cutaway shots

A cutaway shot is the interruption of a scene with the insertion of another scene, which is generally unrelated or only partly related to the original scene. The interruption is usually quick, and is usually, although not always, ended by a return to the original scene. The effect is of commentary to the original scene, frequently comic in nature.

below is a link to a source of information about point cutaway shots

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/cutaway.html

point of view shots

A point of view shot is a short film scene that shows what a character is looking at. It is normally a character looking at something, sometimes the shot will have the characters reflection in. 

below is a link to a source of information about point of view shots 

http://www.upstartfilmcollective.com/portfolios/jcharnick/essays/rear-window.html

Script Writing

Continuity

A link that explains ‘continuity’ 

http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp050.htm 

Continuity means when you shot/edit them into a perfect sequence of events to make the shot flow. For example, if someone had a blue top on in one shot and then the camera was facing away for a couple of minutes and then they had a green top on, the shot would not look continuous.

An illustration of continuity

Shot 1. He is on the left

Shot 2. He is on the right

this would be a continuity mishap. 

A link that explains ‘180 degree rule/crossing the line’

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/editing/transition/reverse-cut.html

An illustration of  '180 degree rule'

The 180 degree rule/crossing the line, is the rule that the camera has to stay on one side of what you are shouting. This is because if the camera breaks this rule the thing that is in the shot will look like it’s going the other way. Or if you are shouting two people they will look like they are on the same side. If this rule is going to be broken the camera needs to film the trip to the other side of the subjects in the shot.

below are photo examples of the '180 degree rule/crossing the line'

illustration of 180 degree rule

A link that explains ‘match on action’

http://www.slideshare.net/joe940/match-on-action-180-rule-shot-reverse-shot

Match on action is when there is a shot of something and then cuts to a zoomed in or closer shot of the same thing. For example, a phone rings and the person is in a long shot. When the person puts the phone to their ear, the shots change into a close up. 

An illustration of 'match on action'

Photo examples below of 'match on action'

person A picks up the phone. In a Medium long shot

Person A answering a text. In a Medium shot 

a link to explain 'shot reverse shot'
http://www.artoftheguillotine.com/index.php?page=shotreverseshot

Shot reverse shot, is when you are filming two people having a conversation and the camera is point over the other persons shoulder, to give the impression they are talking to each other. this is also done using the 180 degree rule, to make sure the 2 people aren’t facing the same way.

below are photo illustrations of shot reverse shot

Camera on person A

Camera on person B