Monday, August 29, 2011
Scene
Last night I finished the scene that I was assigned and showed Mr Andrews in class today. He liked it and all I have to fix on it is one small part at the beginning. For the rest of the class I am helping Maddy finish off her scene so that we can put it all together and start putting sound to it.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Today we are choosing the shots that we are going to use. This afternoon i am going to get a hard drive or usb for media alone and get the converted files so that I can start putting it together. We have two weeks till our final film is due and I am a but worried about the time, so I am going to have to work hard and get it finished as quick as i can but also do a good job on it. I have already completed my reflection so all I need to focus on is editing the shots together and then matching the sound to the clips.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Today we had planned to start our filming again. In class we found out that Emma has music commitments and Maddy has gone home sick. Brooke and I are still going to film but we also have to find another person to act because one of our actors are sick at home today. We will still do as much filming as we can.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Reflection
During the filming process of our task my group has come across many problems and difficulties. The first time we shot our film we took it back to class Mr Andrews had a look at our footage and explained to us that we haven’t used enough shot angles and types and that our shots were to long in length. We discussed with him what the footage we had would be worth for a grade and we decided we wouldn’t be able to receive a good enough grade. He has told us that we need to re-shoot our film and re-draw our storyboards with more shots and details. Our groups tried to re-film the next week on Wednesday 10th but we were not able to film because our actors decided that had other things to do and we had trouble finding Mr Andrews to get a tripod and two of our group members were at sport training. We talked to Mr Andrews today in class and our group has organised that we will film on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday after school and we will let our training coaches know that we will not be able to make training. We are very determined to complete this filming in two afternoons if we need to three but we need to finish the shots so we have enough time to edit the film properly.
During the planning process our group was a bit disorganised and rushed a lot of the important planning sources at the last minute. We were each assigned task to do for the planning before we shot. Although we were all expected to do a task a lot of us left it to the last minute and rushed it as soon as it needed to be done. We need to improve on our communication and organisation so that we can film the shots properly and work together as a group.
Once our group relized that we were so far behind and where running out of time quickly we all worked hard to get all of the planning process. Although we had to re-draw our story boards and re do our shooting schedule we have organised it now and are all communicating and organising with each other well.
The planning process definitely helped my group when it came to filming. By using the storyboards and knowing what we needed to do and how to do it saved a lot of time and confusion within the group and actors. To film the shots the shot list really helped us knowing what shot was what and where it needed to be filmed and with what characters in the shot. The storyboards also helped so that we knew what shots and angles to use when.
Our group has to re shoot our entire film so that we have an acceptable amount of shots and angles and also that our shots were too long in length previously. The bathroom scene of our film worked very well we used quite a lot of different shot techniques that we didn’t as such plan of doing but we found that they looked really good and were very effective for the film.
I have learnt many skills and techniques during the process of filming and designing the shots in our film. I have learnt about shots and editing and the pre-production process that I have never really taken noticed of when watching a film.
I believe that my blog is up to date although I had done the documents required but I have just recently uploaded them to my blog. I have all the document that are required of us and they have been very helpful throughout the filming process. I think I could have done more weekly reflections on my blog to keep track of the process so far instead of doing a less regular larger reflection.
I think that my group and I could have worked a lot better together to get things done properly and on time and I think if we did this our footage would have turned out a lot better thank I did but overall I am happy with the footage we have now.
I am happy with the film story line that we shot but I think next time it would be better if it wasn't A's violent and A's many people dying because we arnt allowed to show that happening in the film.
If we were able to start the project again I would get my group a lot more organised and onto the things that they have to do. I would also get my group to put more effort and detail into the storyboards and shot lists. I believe if we did this we would not have so much trouble and we wouldn't need to re-film our movie.
During the planning process our group was a bit disorganised and rushed a lot of the important planning sources at the last minute. We were each assigned task to do for the planning before we shot. Although we were all expected to do a task a lot of us left it to the last minute and rushed it as soon as it needed to be done. We need to improve on our communication and organisation so that we can film the shots properly and work together as a group.
Once our group relized that we were so far behind and where running out of time quickly we all worked hard to get all of the planning process. Although we had to re-draw our story boards and re do our shooting schedule we have organised it now and are all communicating and organising with each other well.
The planning process definitely helped my group when it came to filming. By using the storyboards and knowing what we needed to do and how to do it saved a lot of time and confusion within the group and actors. To film the shots the shot list really helped us knowing what shot was what and where it needed to be filmed and with what characters in the shot. The storyboards also helped so that we knew what shots and angles to use when.
Our group has to re shoot our entire film so that we have an acceptable amount of shots and angles and also that our shots were too long in length previously. The bathroom scene of our film worked very well we used quite a lot of different shot techniques that we didn’t as such plan of doing but we found that they looked really good and were very effective for the film.
I have learnt many skills and techniques during the process of filming and designing the shots in our film. I have learnt about shots and editing and the pre-production process that I have never really taken noticed of when watching a film.
I believe that my blog is up to date although I had done the documents required but I have just recently uploaded them to my blog. I have all the document that are required of us and they have been very helpful throughout the filming process. I think I could have done more weekly reflections on my blog to keep track of the process so far instead of doing a less regular larger reflection.
I think that my group and I could have worked a lot better together to get things done properly and on time and I think if we did this our footage would have turned out a lot better thank I did but overall I am happy with the footage we have now.
I am happy with the film story line that we shot but I think next time it would be better if it wasn't A's violent and A's many people dying because we arnt allowed to show that happening in the film.
If we were able to start the project again I would get my group a lot more organised and onto the things that they have to do. I would also get my group to put more effort and detail into the storyboards and shot lists. I believe if we did this we would not have so much trouble and we wouldn't need to re-film our movie.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Shooting Schedule 2
3rd of August - 3:30 - 5:30 All the cast and production crew filmed what was supposed to be the hole rough edit but was just a trial now that we have to reshoot.
10th of August - 3:30 - 6 All cast and production crew to reshoot.
We have taken into consideration the times that everyone is available and Emma and Maddy have training so they will not be able to join us filming untill 4:30 but this is the only chance we have and we dont really need them the whole time. We have also thought about lighting and there is dance classes Wednesday night so lighting will be available in the Reeves building where we are shooting.
Re-Filming
Mr Andrews looked at our footage today and explained to us that our shots are too long and we do not film from enough different angles and If we dont use these we arnt able to get a good enough mark. So we have decided to re-film and have made new shots lists and storyboards. Our rough edit is due this Friday so we have talked with Mr Andrew and he has given us some extra time to re-film.
Our Groups
The group I am working in for the assignment is Sarah and Emma, we have chosen to use Emma's story as it could be the most exciting filmed and is also easy with the resources we have available.
Prop List
Cape
Tripod
Bush
Oval
Soccer ball
Black outfit with mask
Sports uniforms
Gun
Bathroom
3 girls
Library
Glassed room with computers
Key for classroom
Laptop
Classroom that is destroyed
Camera
Tripod
Bush
Oval
Soccer ball
Black outfit with mask
Sports uniforms
Gun
Bathroom
3 girls
Library
Glassed room with computers
Key for classroom
Laptop
Classroom that is destroyed
Camera
Shot List
Shot 1: Long shot and then zoom in of 2 girls playing soccer from a level angle.
Shot 2: Medium shot of the 2 girls looking into the trees from a level angle.
Shot 3: Close up of Nancy jumping out of the bushes and scaring the girls from a high angle.
Shot 4: Long shot of the 3 girls playing soccer from a low angle.
Shot 5:Medium shot of the 3 girls looking into the trees as they hear another sound coming from the trees. This shot is from a level angle.
Shot 6: Close up of the masked man coming out of the trees holding a gun up about to shoot, low angle
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Shot 7: Medium to long shot of the girls screaming and running to the bathroom, high angle.
Shot 8: Close up of one of the girls running into the bathroom, high angle.
Shot 9: Long shot of the oval and the man standing in the trees, high angle.
Shot 10: Medium shot of one of the girls opening the door to a cubicle, level angle.
Shot 11: Close up of the masked man coming out of the same cubicle, low angle.
Shot 12: Medium shot of all 3 girls screaming ‘Get out!’ and running out of the library, level angle.
Shot 13: Close shot of their feet running to the library, low angle.
Shot 14: Medium shot of the girls running, just their faces, level angle.
Shot 15: Close up shot of one of the girls opening the door to the library, level angle.
Shot 16: Medium shot of the girls entering the library and walking to the glassed room, level angle.
Shot 17: Close up shot of the girls sitting underneath the desk, low angle.
Shot 18: Close up of the girls face when she sees the masked man next to her, high angle.
Shot 19: Medium shot of them screaming and one girl fainting, low angle.
Shot 20: Long shot of girls running towards the library door and then they hear a shot, level angle.
Shot 21: Close up of both the girls looking back at the fainted girl which was shot, just show their facial expressions. High angle.
Shot 22: Medium to long shot of the girls running out of the library door, level angle.
Shot 23: Close to long shot of the girls running to the classroom, low angle.
Shot 24: Close shot of one of the girls getting a key out and unlocking the door, level angle.
Shot 25: Medium shot of the mask man standing in a pile of mess, low high angle.
Shot 26: Close up of the 2 girls screaming, hear 2 bangs and fade to black, high angle.
Shot 27: Close up of the man laughing evilly, level angle with his face.
Shot 2: Medium shot of the 2 girls looking into the trees from a level angle.
Shot 3: Close up of Nancy jumping out of the bushes and scaring the girls from a high angle.
Shot 4: Long shot of the 3 girls playing soccer from a low angle.
Shot 5:Medium shot of the 3 girls looking into the trees as they hear another sound coming from the trees. This shot is from a level angle.
Shot 6: Close up of the masked man coming out of the trees holding a gun up about to shoot, low angle
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Shot 7: Medium to long shot of the girls screaming and running to the bathroom, high angle.
Shot 8: Close up of one of the girls running into the bathroom, high angle.
Shot 9: Long shot of the oval and the man standing in the trees, high angle.
Shot 10: Medium shot of one of the girls opening the door to a cubicle, level angle.
Shot 11: Close up of the masked man coming out of the same cubicle, low angle.
Shot 12: Medium shot of all 3 girls screaming ‘Get out!’ and running out of the library, level angle.
Shot 13: Close shot of their feet running to the library, low angle.
Shot 14: Medium shot of the girls running, just their faces, level angle.
Shot 15: Close up shot of one of the girls opening the door to the library, level angle.
Shot 16: Medium shot of the girls entering the library and walking to the glassed room, level angle.
Shot 17: Close up shot of the girls sitting underneath the desk, low angle.
Shot 18: Close up of the girls face when she sees the masked man next to her, high angle.
Shot 19: Medium shot of them screaming and one girl fainting, low angle.
Shot 20: Long shot of girls running towards the library door and then they hear a shot, level angle.
Shot 21: Close up of both the girls looking back at the fainted girl which was shot, just show their facial expressions. High angle.
Shot 22: Medium to long shot of the girls running out of the library door, level angle.
Shot 23: Close to long shot of the girls running to the classroom, low angle.
Shot 24: Close shot of one of the girls getting a key out and unlocking the door, level angle.
Shot 25: Medium shot of the mask man standing in a pile of mess, low high angle.
Shot 26: Close up of the 2 girls screaming, hear 2 bangs and fade to black, high angle.
Shot 27: Close up of the man laughing evilly, level angle with his face.
We Have Decided To Choose Emmas Story
Five years earlier, the masked man witnessed the girls parents together with his own parents die in a mountain avalanche from his own actions of shooting at the mountain. His psychopathic mind believes that the girls are responsible for causing the avalanche.
The next scene focuses on 2 girls on the oval, Lauren and Beth. They are playing soccer but suddenly stop when they hear a noise in the bushes. They realise that it is only Nancy who joins them in their game of soccer. However, a few seconds later there is another rustling sound that makes all the girls turn around and jump! Standing there is a man all in black with a mask on and holding a gun. They scream and run in all directions.
The girls run fast to the public bathroom and Nancy opens the door to the first cubicle. The man is standing there. She screams, "Get out!” The girls then run to the library, they enter the glassed room and hide under the nearest computer desk. They think they will be safe now and breath a sigh of relief. They look to the side, the man is already there under the desk alongside them and is pointing his gun. Confusion shows on the girl’s faces, Nancy faints. Lauren and Beth run until they hear a gun shot, BANG! They turn to see that Nancy is dead. They want to go back and help her but it is no use. They know they can do nothing and will only get killed. They run on, towards their house, through the gardens and look back to see that no one is following them. Amongst tears and fear they hold hands as they sprint to their house all the time looking back to see if the masked man is following them.
Lauren unlocks the door, as they enter the room they find their dining room trashed. Standing in the middle of all the damage is the gunman holding dead Nancy by the hair. The girls jump in horror. It is a phenomenon that he got there before them. They each fall to the floor as he shoots them one by one. The last shot shows the masked gunman chuckling under his breath then the screen goes black.
Characters:
Beth is 14, she is a shy, quiet girl who was only 9 when her parents died. She has taken the deaths very badly. She is having trouble at school because she afraid to speak up for herself and lacks confidence.
Nancy, her older sister aged 16 is very protective of Beth and acts like a mother figure to her. Mature beyond her years, Nancy is an excellent student, responsible and assertive. She also has a wacky sense of humour.
Lauren, aged 16 is friends with both sisters. Like Nancy she is very protective of Beth. She has been best friends with the girls since they were toddlers as their parents were close friends. Lauren is very scared of unfamiliar noises and sights. She experiences tremors in her hands constantly.
The masked man is a psychopath. He believes the girls are responsible for the avalanche that killed both his parents and their own parents. For the last 5 years he has been following the girls around waiting for the right moment to kill them and give them a taste of their own medicine. He always wears black clothing and is able to remain unnoticed. The masked man also has special powers; he can travel at fast speeds and can become invisible. He has no emotions and lives to find the right moment to kill the girls.
Setting:
Ski Slope: The exclusive ski slopes in a quiet country town in Alabama, surrounded by large snow topped fir trees. Only top skiers are able to brave the course due to the steep slopes. The location also has small ski lodge made of wood that contains a small ski shop and places to eat and stay at.
Oval: This is a round green oval on which the girls play on. The oval is simple with some trees around it to create the atmosphere. On the oval are 2 soccer goals for the girls to play on. There are also black lines of paint where the girls practice their running and athletics.
3.
Bathroom: This is a cream walled bathroom with many mirrors and toilets. It has a brown tiled floor and white sinks with the taps that you push down, not turn. It also has glass leading into the bathroom and this helps built suspension.
Library: As you enter the library, brown doors hold the words of exit and entry. When you enter on one side is an office and outside beanbags and tables and on the other side is a checkout station. There are many bookcases holding books and magazines. The floor is carpet colored purple grey and there is a glassed room holding many computers. On one side is a laptop stand with Mac Books sitting on each level.
House: The house entrance is a brown door and then when you enter you will see a brown purple carpet and in the background some tables and chairs to show the dining room with some flowers situated on the table.
The next scene focuses on 2 girls on the oval, Lauren and Beth. They are playing soccer but suddenly stop when they hear a noise in the bushes. They realise that it is only Nancy who joins them in their game of soccer. However, a few seconds later there is another rustling sound that makes all the girls turn around and jump! Standing there is a man all in black with a mask on and holding a gun. They scream and run in all directions.
The girls run fast to the public bathroom and Nancy opens the door to the first cubicle. The man is standing there. She screams, "Get out!” The girls then run to the library, they enter the glassed room and hide under the nearest computer desk. They think they will be safe now and breath a sigh of relief. They look to the side, the man is already there under the desk alongside them and is pointing his gun. Confusion shows on the girl’s faces, Nancy faints. Lauren and Beth run until they hear a gun shot, BANG! They turn to see that Nancy is dead. They want to go back and help her but it is no use. They know they can do nothing and will only get killed. They run on, towards their house, through the gardens and look back to see that no one is following them. Amongst tears and fear they hold hands as they sprint to their house all the time looking back to see if the masked man is following them.
Lauren unlocks the door, as they enter the room they find their dining room trashed. Standing in the middle of all the damage is the gunman holding dead Nancy by the hair. The girls jump in horror. It is a phenomenon that he got there before them. They each fall to the floor as he shoots them one by one. The last shot shows the masked gunman chuckling under his breath then the screen goes black.
Characters:
Beth is 14, she is a shy, quiet girl who was only 9 when her parents died. She has taken the deaths very badly. She is having trouble at school because she afraid to speak up for herself and lacks confidence.
Nancy, her older sister aged 16 is very protective of Beth and acts like a mother figure to her. Mature beyond her years, Nancy is an excellent student, responsible and assertive. She also has a wacky sense of humour.
Lauren, aged 16 is friends with both sisters. Like Nancy she is very protective of Beth. She has been best friends with the girls since they were toddlers as their parents were close friends. Lauren is very scared of unfamiliar noises and sights. She experiences tremors in her hands constantly.
The masked man is a psychopath. He believes the girls are responsible for the avalanche that killed both his parents and their own parents. For the last 5 years he has been following the girls around waiting for the right moment to kill them and give them a taste of their own medicine. He always wears black clothing and is able to remain unnoticed. The masked man also has special powers; he can travel at fast speeds and can become invisible. He has no emotions and lives to find the right moment to kill the girls.
Setting:
Ski Slope: The exclusive ski slopes in a quiet country town in Alabama, surrounded by large snow topped fir trees. Only top skiers are able to brave the course due to the steep slopes. The location also has small ski lodge made of wood that contains a small ski shop and places to eat and stay at.
Oval: This is a round green oval on which the girls play on. The oval is simple with some trees around it to create the atmosphere. On the oval are 2 soccer goals for the girls to play on. There are also black lines of paint where the girls practice their running and athletics.
3.
Bathroom: This is a cream walled bathroom with many mirrors and toilets. It has a brown tiled floor and white sinks with the taps that you push down, not turn. It also has glass leading into the bathroom and this helps built suspension.
Library: As you enter the library, brown doors hold the words of exit and entry. When you enter on one side is an office and outside beanbags and tables and on the other side is a checkout station. There are many bookcases holding books and magazines. The floor is carpet colored purple grey and there is a glassed room holding many computers. On one side is a laptop stand with Mac Books sitting on each level.
House: The house entrance is a brown door and then when you enter you will see a brown purple carpet and in the background some tables and chairs to show the dining room with some flowers situated on the table.
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