Monday, 29 November 2010

Filming location - 24th November

This is the location we used to film the death scenes that will be in our film opening. It is our schools hall. We chose this location as it is dark enough for our idea of flashbacks. This is because of the dark curtains in the background.


We used this table, along with probs found on the stage used for drama, to film the murders. This made the death scenes more interesting to wattch.

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Wednesday, 17 November 2010

Preliminary exercise evaluation

Looking at feedback given on our preliminary activity by the other group, I think the comments were fairly positive. These were comments on our camerawork. There was only one shot that was slightly unsteady. Each shot was framed correctly. The other group thought there was too much space between the heads of the characters and the ceiling. The eyeline matched correctly. Every person was clearly visible. The 180 degree rule was broken but it was not un easy to watch.
These were the comments on our editing. Our match on action was successful. There were no jump cuts visible. Our shot reverse shot was successfull. The pace was steady but the other group thought our title sequence at the end was slightly too long. Our transitions were invisible. The only thing we need to change is the gap between the end of the video and the title.
Looking at our sound, the other group thought most of our diaalogue and sound effects were fine but the dialogue was at times muffled.
Lastly, looking at Mise en scene the other group said our lighting was good but our background and setting was not appropiate.

Outline of film opening

Team members: Ashley Morris (acting)
James Pollard (acting)
Jonathan Plant (acting/costume)
Sam Hailey (Directing/camera)

Film Genre: Psychological Drama

Plot Outline: A man is tarting to have reprecussions of a terrible incident that happened the previous year, as more things start to remind him of it the more insecure and restless he becomes...with deadly consequences.

Sunday, 14 November 2010

Summary of key points from the programme "Watching: Beginnings"

Presenter - Thomas Sutcliffe

Quotes from famous directors about the opening of films:

Danny Boyle:
"Announce as much ambition as possible at the start"

John Schlesinger:
"A good sharp shock"

J. J Beinex:
"Accept to wait"

David Finchers "Se7en" titles "Hits you over the head". It was made as the beginning of the film

Thomas Sutcliffe:
"A good beginning must make the audience feel that it doesnt know nearly enough yet but at the same time make sure that it doesnt know too little"

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Assessment notes

Sam, Ash, John

A bit of a wobbly start with the first shot
Good use of low angle
Match on action
Didn’t cross line
Use of different shot sizes
Good continuity and pace
Use of tilting up
Lack of framing in the room
Use of match on action
Use of titling and music