9th October 2010
Just completed the filming for our preliminary task with partner Rachael, hope to soon edit the film and upload to show you all. We also have an unedited film, that we may share with you later on!
12th October 2010
Axel - a camera man, who has worked on many brilliant films, such as Tombrader. He came in and assessed our preliminary task and told us where we went wrong. This was really helpful as I was able to take all of the comments on board and make sure I don't make the same mistakes again.
14h October 2010
Today Rachael and I planned our audition process for our main filming coursework. We have made a script for the potential actresses to read from and a template for an evaluation sheet to fairly judge each actress. We have asked as many people as possible to audition so we can get a really good cast. The audition is being held on Thursday, so I will let you know how it goes and soon release the successful actresses...
15th October 2010
The auditions went well today. We had some disappointment, laughs and serious moments. Rachael and I want to thank everyone who auditioned and for giving up their time. Come back on early next week to watch all the auditions and the results at the end
19th October 2010
Cant wait for this Thursday as I am going up to London, with fellow media friends to a conference :) cant wait as it will be good to learn new "tricks of the trade!" will let you know how it goes.21st October 2010
The conference was really good and very helpful, I have come away very inspired! Below is the notes I made on the confrence and I will follow this structure for my task:
- Research
- Look at lots of examples and use them as models for your film
- Think about conventions, audiences and institutions
· Planning
o Things that could go wrong
o Record all planning as evidence
o The journey of the project as a blog
· Evidence
o Storyboards
o Animatics
· Ideas
o Keep them simple
o Workable concept with REALISTIC plans
o Try a 25 word pitch for the whole film
· Feedback
o From peers and friends
o Keep a record of feedback
· Logistics
o People
o Props
o Places
o Costumes
o Get it done early,, there is always time to reshoot
o Rehearse before shooting to save time
· Equipment
o Start with the big picture and fine tune things much later
· Extra info
o Show titles throughout the film
o Heartbeat sound in a film creates a scary effect
o Walk normal speed when filming, this can always be speed up or down
o Check lighting (inside with windows)
o Don’t tell the whole story
o DO NOT ZOOM ON THE CAMERA
10th December 2010
3rd December 2010
Rachael and I have written an in depth risk assessment and issued a copy to the school bursars.
10th December 2010
Rachael and I went into the cellar with all the equipment and did some preliminary shots, to decide what angles and shots we like the best. This way, we wont be wasting time with the actors.
17th December 2010
We went into the cellar and shot our scenes with our actors. It went very well and I am pleased with the results that we got. We will soon review them, and if any are needed to be retook, then we have to arrange this at a later date.
19th January 2010
Its been a while since I have done any media work, but its great to finally be back! Today I finished my storyboarding and now I have such a good idea of every shot I want filmed.
28th January 2010
Here are our story boards, in order;
Here is our script for shot 6;
19th January 2010
Its been a while since I have done any media work, but its great to finally be back! Today I finished my storyboarding and now I have such a good idea of every shot I want filmed.
28th January 2010
Here are our story boards, in order;
Here is our script for shot 6;
30th January 2010
We have decided the dates that we are filming, these are;
1st February 2010 - Sorcha and Tara
14th February 2010 - Beth and Radz
