Today we filmed all the shots for our bar scene in G House, which is where the main character is sitting waiting for a phone call. We filmed certain shots like low angle and close ups to show character 1 drinking at the bar and answering his phone, and also to show the suspicion of the barmaid.
We decided to use myself as one of the actors as this made it easier for us to film as i had a good idea about what we wanted to achieve from this scene.
Our filming was much more successful as we planned exactly what we were going to do before we left the classroom. We will only need to film once more of the characters infront of G House to finish our 2 minute opening.
(James)
30.11.09
25.11.09
Main Task: Editing (1)
Today I wanted to start the editing our Footage. We had footage from the first two filming sessions and I imported that to Premier Elements and looked at it. I also looked at the titles I made last week. People can see the titles, but maybe we should make them bigger, so that they can be read more easily.
There wasn't much time left for the editing itself because I had to change the psd-files again which required a lot of time.
I realized that we should finish filming soon, because the editing is a process which takes a lot of time.
(Simon)
There wasn't much time left for the editing itself because I had to change the psd-files again which required a lot of time.I realized that we should finish filming soon, because the editing is a process which takes a lot of time.
(Simon)
18.11.09
Main Task: Filming (2)
Today we filmed the shots needed to create the scene in our main task when one of the characters is approaching the bar from the road out to Windmill. We filmed all of the shots needed to show this character answering his phone while walking to the bar. Other members of the class were busy working on their own coursework so we chose to use Simon as the actor for this character and James and I did the filming.
Today our filming was far more successful than last time as we were better organised and it was easier using Simon as an actor because he better understood what we were trying to achieve with each shot.
We decided that because it is hard to film various shots and allow for the camera to pick up the sound of Simon speaking through the phone, we are going to record the voices of the characters and then add the audio into the film.
( Gabi )
Today our filming was far more successful than last time as we were better organised and it was easier using Simon as an actor because he better understood what we were trying to achieve with each shot.
We decided that because it is hard to film various shots and allow for the camera to pick up the sound of Simon speaking through the phone, we are going to record the voices of the characters and then add the audio into the film.
( Gabi )
17.11.09
Main Task: Titles (1)
In today's lesson I started editing the titles for our film. We want the titles to relate to the genre of our film. If the viewer sees them, he should be able to say. "Oh yes, that looks like an action or crime drama!" This is our aim and we try to reach it. Today I started with a first try, here is a screenshot if it:
At the moment we ware not sure if we want to have the titles on a black screen or if we want to fade them in during the movie. The problem with our first try is that the outer glow looks good on a black screen, but if you put a coloured picture under it, there might be problems to read it. The big "Film Title" will definetely be over a black screen, because with the big type we show that this is the title of our movie. The smaller ones, for example our names and the names of the actors, might be fade in during the film so that we save a bit of our time.
I used to work with Adobe Photoshop before, so I didn't really could improve my knowledge, because the titles are, as you can see, very basic. But I got to know which formates work work with Premier Elements and Photoshop, etc.
(Simon)
At the moment we ware not sure if we want to have the titles on a black screen or if we want to fade them in during the movie. The problem with our first try is that the outer glow looks good on a black screen, but if you put a coloured picture under it, there might be problems to read it. The big "Film Title" will definetely be over a black screen, because with the big type we show that this is the title of our movie. The smaller ones, for example our names and the names of the actors, might be fade in during the film so that we save a bit of our time.
I used to work with Adobe Photoshop before, so I didn't really could improve my knowledge, because the titles are, as you can see, very basic. But I got to know which formates work work with Premier Elements and Photoshop, etc.
(Simon)
12.11.09
Main Task: Inspirations
These images are screen shots of films that have inspired us:
These are some of the screen shots from films that have inspired us. We want the audience to feel a sense of mystery and intrigue when they watch our film opening. We also want to convey that these characters are not just any criminals, that you find on the street, but sophisticated and charming so the audience feels that although they are planning a crime we still like them. They commit the crime so elegantly that almost wish you could do it.
This is a screen shot from 21.These are meant to be the bad guys but because they are doing something bad for the good of other people we see them in a good light.
These are scenes from Ocean's Eleven where they are planning to rob a casino. Although they are committing a crime we like them because they are funny and smart.
They are dressed in expensive looking clothes and jewellery so they look "cool".
(James)
These are some of the screen shots from films that have inspired us. We want the audience to feel a sense of mystery and intrigue when they watch our film opening. We also want to convey that these characters are not just any criminals, that you find on the street, but sophisticated and charming so the audience feels that although they are planning a crime we still like them. They commit the crime so elegantly that almost wish you could do it.
This is a screen shot from 21.These are meant to be the bad guys but because they are doing something bad for the good of other people we see them in a good light.
These are scenes from Ocean's Eleven where they are planning to rob a casino. Although they are committing a crime we like them because they are funny and smart.
They are dressed in expensive looking clothes and jewellery so they look "cool".(James)
11.11.09
Main Task: Locations
The following are images of the locations which we intend to use for the filming of our main task:
The drive down to school from Windmill will be used to show where the other character approaching the bar will enter from. 
The drive into school from Duffus is the location for one of the main characters to walk down towards the bar from.
The front of Gordonstoun House will be used to show the bar from the outside and the inside of Gordonstoun House will be the location for the scene which occurs inside the bar.
The drive down to school from Windmill will be used to show where the other character approaching the bar will enter from.(Gabi)
5.11.09
Main Task: Filming (1)
We started filming for our main task in the last lesson before half term. We have had previous experience filming with our preliminary task but we have to spend more time filming for our main task and we have to ensure that we plan the shots we are going to use, the characters and the setting much more carefully. We have to take into account the weather as well as much of our filming takes place outside and we are planning to film on mainly sunny days. We also have to make sure that everyone has a chance at filming so we can all gain experience and improve our knowledge of all the different types of shots and angles.
This first day of filming was not very successful as we didn’t plan carefully enough what we were going to do before we left the classroom. Also it is very hard to coincide one of our lessons with good weather. We did have a story board to show the shots and the positions of the characters but we didn’t consult this very often. Something our group is not very good at and what we have to improve on is the position of our cameras so we can make sure that we don’t capture the other cameras in shots. What is also difficult is filming on a road and I don’t think we expected the amount of traffic that went past. These disruptions meant that we had to keep pausing filming and this resulted in us not having a lot of footage by the end of the lesson.
However we planned the props and actors we were going to use very well and this part of the task was a lot more successful. We are very limited with what we can use because we do not have millions of pounds like the real movies receive but we managed to use what we had at our disposal.
Mostly the first day of filming was unsuccessful but we do have a lot more filming to do and also more time. By the end of the task we will have greatly improved and hopefully this will show in the opening of the film that we have made.
(James)
This first day of filming was not very successful as we didn’t plan carefully enough what we were going to do before we left the classroom. Also it is very hard to coincide one of our lessons with good weather. We did have a story board to show the shots and the positions of the characters but we didn’t consult this very often. Something our group is not very good at and what we have to improve on is the position of our cameras so we can make sure that we don’t capture the other cameras in shots. What is also difficult is filming on a road and I don’t think we expected the amount of traffic that went past. These disruptions meant that we had to keep pausing filming and this resulted in us not having a lot of footage by the end of the lesson.
However we planned the props and actors we were going to use very well and this part of the task was a lot more successful. We are very limited with what we can use because we do not have millions of pounds like the real movies receive but we managed to use what we had at our disposal.
Mostly the first day of filming was unsuccessful but we do have a lot more filming to do and also more time. By the end of the task we will have greatly improved and hopefully this will show in the opening of the film that we have made.
(James)
4.11.09
Main task: Planning Evaluation
In the post below we show some results of the planning of our main task. We started planning in the week before half term. This was a new experience to us. We have done our Preliminary task before, but the planning of the main task is much more extensive. We have to draw a story board, all this stuff. The group has to share the work really carefully to get all things done on time. This is a thing we can improve in our group, that we can work more efficient.
In our brain storming we had lots of different ideas over differnet genres and i personally found it quite difficult to get the right genre and the right story for our main task. We had ideas from a thriller to a romantic story, but the realization of both of them is really hard. We chose the action and crime genre. That doesn't mean that our work will be easy, but the realization is much more realistic, because we can make a pleasant film opening within the bounds of our possibilities.
In the real bussiness theyhave got the whole script after this step of the production. They get more time to finish it. Usually they thought about everything and don't get bigger problems during their filming. We arent't professionals, so we have to be more independent with our script. We have got it, but if we see that we can't realize all of the things we want to do, we have to be more flexible.
All in all the planning was successfull and we learned how extensive this part of the film production is.
(Simon)
In our brain storming we had lots of different ideas over differnet genres and i personally found it quite difficult to get the right genre and the right story for our main task. We had ideas from a thriller to a romantic story, but the realization of both of them is really hard. We chose the action and crime genre. That doesn't mean that our work will be easy, but the realization is much more realistic, because we can make a pleasant film opening within the bounds of our possibilities.
In the real bussiness theyhave got the whole script after this step of the production. They get more time to finish it. Usually they thought about everything and don't get bigger problems during their filming. We arent't professionals, so we have to be more independent with our script. We have got it, but if we see that we can't realize all of the things we want to do, we have to be more flexible.
All in all the planning was successfull and we learned how extensive this part of the film production is.
(Simon)
3.11.09
Main Task: Questions
Describe the genre of film opening that your group is going to make.
The genres we have chosen for our film opening are action and crime. We plan to blend these two genres in our storyline because they combine well together. Action films often involve more physical action as opposed to dialogue. Crime films deal with crimes, criminals and their motives and detectives or security services.
Write down the synopsis of your story [3-4 lines]
Our film opening will show a character walking into a bar and ordering a drink. The character then calls two other characters using his mobile introducing them to the audience. The characters all meet out the front of the bar then have a short conversation before leaving the bar together. The audience should assume that they are part of a gang involved in organised crime and that they are going to complete a job of some sort.
Describe the location[s], mise-en-scene[s], actors and props that you will use:
· The locations we plan to use are: The inside of Gordonstoun house to show the bar scene, the road towards Duffus for one of the characters to walk along and the road out to Windmill for another character to walk along.
· The mise en scene in the bar will include a barman dressed in a waiter’s outfit serving drinks, the ‘boss character’ dressed in an expensive looking suit with lots of jewellery on. The scene of the character walking down from Duffus will be on a sunny day and the character will also be dressed in a suit with an expensive looking phone and sunglasses. The scene of the character walking from Windmill will be much the same as the scene from Duffus.
· The three main actors we will use are to be male, quite tall and very suave. They will be dressed in suits throughout the beginning of the film to show their professionalism and that they never lose face and appear less ‘cool’.
· The main props needed for the beginning of our film are; three mobile phones, sunglasses and drinks at the bar.
Mood, look and feel, colour of your film opening – how will it fit your chosen genre? [Use screenshots from real films to help illustrate your answer.]
The mood of our film opening will be quite intense but not very serious. It will be intense because the characters are planning something which the audience doesn’t know about. The characters are not supposed to be mean or bad people and the audience are to like them instead of being intimidated by them. Our entire film opening will be in colour as there is no need to use black and white film and etc in our storyline. It will fit into our chosen genre because crime and action movies although they are fictitious, seem real and possible. In crime movies, the audience usually either sees the story from the side of the criminals or from the detectives who are to solve the crimes. We have chosen for the beginning of our film to be shown through the criminals.
We would like the audience to associate with the characters the same way that they associate with the characters from films like ocean’s 11 and 21. Although they are criminals, we want the audience to like them are want them to succeed.
(Gabi)
The genres we have chosen for our film opening are action and crime. We plan to blend these two genres in our storyline because they combine well together. Action films often involve more physical action as opposed to dialogue. Crime films deal with crimes, criminals and their motives and detectives or security services.
Write down the synopsis of your story [3-4 lines]
Our film opening will show a character walking into a bar and ordering a drink. The character then calls two other characters using his mobile introducing them to the audience. The characters all meet out the front of the bar then have a short conversation before leaving the bar together. The audience should assume that they are part of a gang involved in organised crime and that they are going to complete a job of some sort.
Describe the location[s], mise-en-scene[s], actors and props that you will use:
· The locations we plan to use are: The inside of Gordonstoun house to show the bar scene, the road towards Duffus for one of the characters to walk along and the road out to Windmill for another character to walk along.
· The mise en scene in the bar will include a barman dressed in a waiter’s outfit serving drinks, the ‘boss character’ dressed in an expensive looking suit with lots of jewellery on. The scene of the character walking down from Duffus will be on a sunny day and the character will also be dressed in a suit with an expensive looking phone and sunglasses. The scene of the character walking from Windmill will be much the same as the scene from Duffus.
· The three main actors we will use are to be male, quite tall and very suave. They will be dressed in suits throughout the beginning of the film to show their professionalism and that they never lose face and appear less ‘cool’.
· The main props needed for the beginning of our film are; three mobile phones, sunglasses and drinks at the bar.
Mood, look and feel, colour of your film opening – how will it fit your chosen genre? [Use screenshots from real films to help illustrate your answer.]
The mood of our film opening will be quite intense but not very serious. It will be intense because the characters are planning something which the audience doesn’t know about. The characters are not supposed to be mean or bad people and the audience are to like them instead of being intimidated by them. Our entire film opening will be in colour as there is no need to use black and white film and etc in our storyline. It will fit into our chosen genre because crime and action movies although they are fictitious, seem real and possible. In crime movies, the audience usually either sees the story from the side of the criminals or from the detectives who are to solve the crimes. We have chosen for the beginning of our film to be shown through the criminals.
We would like the audience to associate with the characters the same way that they associate with the characters from films like ocean’s 11 and 21. Although they are criminals, we want the audience to like them are want them to succeed.
(Gabi)
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