Shot List
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Scene
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Shot Number
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Description
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Forest scene
Hostage scene |
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 |
Medium Shot of the Forrest
Long shot of James jumping over tree branch Long shot of Matas chasing James, ducking under the tree branch. Crane shot of James jumping through a gap in a fence Crane Shot of Matas jumping through a gap in the fence Medium shot of James jumping over a ditch Medium shot of Matas jumping over the ditch Point of view shot (from James's perspective) running away from Matas. Pov shot, James turns around to see if Matas is still chasing him, then turns back around. Close up of Matas's fist punching James in the face ( still in Pov from James's perspective) Screen goes black Tilt shot, tilting upwards from James's feet to his face which is covered by a pillow case Medium shot of the pillow case being removed from James's head. James is sitting on a stall tied up. Pan shot of Matas pointing the gun at James;s head. High Angle shot of James looking vunerable Low angle shot of Matas pointing the gun Medium shot of James standing up while Matas walks away Closer medium shot of Matas and James struggling. Screen goes black Tilt shot of Matas walking out of the door Tracking shot of Matas leaving the room and walking away with a mystery women |
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
shot list
location sheet
Production Schedule
Location Visit Sheet
Programme Title: Disapperance
Client: Matas
Writer: Danny
Producer: Ellese
Director: James
Date: 17/12/13
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Rough Sketch/Explanation of location and key points to not The main palces that we will be filming is; in a forest where the kidnapping will take place, in a empty room with no detail, the next place would be in Ellese's house when we need to do a reveal scene.
Access to location via:
The access to the location will be good because we have full access to them. For example the forest we could use hanialut forest or we could also use Epping forest. Also for the empty room we can use Ellese's shed or some other dark empty room. Lastly Ellese's house because we will not have to change locations to record and it fits the approiate feel. Name and number of location contact: 0208 227 9319 (Ellese's home numner) |
Health and Safety Issues to note:
There will most likely be some power tools or sharp objects in the shed so we have to be careful if we need to move any of it out of the shed. Also at one point in the film I will have to jump out of the window and onto the shed roof to escape from the people chasing me so we just have to make sure that the weather isn't bad and wont cause any accidents. |
Potential Filming Problems :
Depending on the weather we may have to re think our recording times. This is because if it is raining it cn be bad for the camera. The rain could also be good for recording because it can give a certain mood to the film. The space issue in the shed could also be a problem. |
Additional Notes: These are the images of the two locations we used for the filming of our two scenes.
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risk assessment
Risk Assessment
Group Members: James, Danny, Matas, Ellese Location: Everywhere
Hazard
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Person(s) at Risk
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Likelihood of Hazard
1 – Extremely Unlikely
5 – Extremely Likely
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Severity of Hazard Outcomes
1 – Very Low Risk
5 – Very High Risk
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Risk Level
(Likelihood + Severity)
2
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Measures to Take to Manage Risk
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Risk Managed?
Y/N
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Weather - Falling over
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Everyone
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1-2
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1-2
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1
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Use good grip shoes and record when its not raining
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Y
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Falling out of a window
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James
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2
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3
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2
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Make sure to be careful and not fool around when recording that part of the film.
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Y
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The power tools
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Everyone
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1-2
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2
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2
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Move the tool with care and dont throw them around.
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Y
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People or Dogs in the forest
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Everyone
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1-2
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2
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2
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Make sure surroundings are empty before starting to record.
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Y
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Contacts
Emergency Service: 999
Robert Clack School: 02082704222, 020 8724 1100 (Upper and Lower school)Other Contacts: 02082527207 My home phone number
Robert Clack School: 02082704222, 020 8724 1100 (Upper and Lower school)Other Contacts: 02082527207 My home phone number
shooting schedule
Shooting Schedule
Day
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Scene
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Location
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Equipment
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Costumes
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Props
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Cast +Crew
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11/1/2014 1/02/14 |
Kidnap scene
Torture scene |
Forest
Ellese's shed |
Camera
Torture tools - Power tools Camera |
N/A
Ripped up and bloody clothes |
Bag
Power tools |
Everyone
Everyone |
Treatment
Treatment
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Group Roles
Cinematography: Danny
Mise-en-scene: Ellese
Sound: Matas
Editing: James
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Title: Disappearance
Tag Line: No one will find you here
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Synopsis: Our film is about a man who starts walking through a forest which later turns into an epic chase as another mysterious character attempts to kidnap him, seeking revenge for the first characters past actions.
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Key Genre Conventions:
Action
Thriller |
Friday, 6 December 2013
Lighting
Lighting is applied to scenes in a film in a variety of different ways, each of them create a different effect and are best used in different situations.
Three point lighting - this is when there are three lights focusing on one point, typically one light will be placed on the right, one on the left and another at the back of the object or person that is being focused on. This eliminates all shadows so the point of focus is extremely clear.
Top lighting - This is when the main source of the light comes from above. An effective way to highlight the features of someone's face, can be used to create a glamorous look.
Back Lighting - This helps to counteract the effect of the key light or creates an outline or silhouette of a person. Can create a 'mysterious' effect.
Filler Light - This helps soften the harsh shadows created by the key and back light, which makes the scene look more authentic on camera.
Under lighting - this is when the source of the light comes from below the object being lit. Most effectively used in thrillers and horror films to create an eerie and mysterious effect.
Low-Key Lighting: This is created by using only the key and back lights. This produces a very sharp contrast between the light and dark areas on the screen. Very distinct and deep shadows are formed.
High-Key Lighting: Here, more filler lights are used. This is done to create a more realistic effect.
Three point lighting - this is when there are three lights focusing on one point, typically one light will be placed on the right, one on the left and another at the back of the object or person that is being focused on. This eliminates all shadows so the point of focus is extremely clear.
Top lighting - This is when the main source of the light comes from above. An effective way to highlight the features of someone's face, can be used to create a glamorous look.
Back Lighting - This helps to counteract the effect of the key light or creates an outline or silhouette of a person. Can create a 'mysterious' effect.
Filler Light - This helps soften the harsh shadows created by the key and back light, which makes the scene look more authentic on camera.
Under lighting - this is when the source of the light comes from below the object being lit. Most effectively used in thrillers and horror films to create an eerie and mysterious effect.
Low-Key Lighting: This is created by using only the key and back lights. This produces a very sharp contrast between the light and dark areas on the screen. Very distinct and deep shadows are formed.
High-Key Lighting: Here, more filler lights are used. This is done to create a more realistic effect.
Preliminary Task - Evaluation
The story of our short preliminary task scene was as follows, a teacher was sitting in a room and then another teacher came in and handed him some paper work. Although a very simple plot, it was enough for us to demonstrate all the techniques that had to be demonstrated in the preliminary task.
We included every shot listed on the criteria.
We used the match on action shot when Ellese walked through the door, there was one shot of her outside the classroom and another one as she was entering from inside the classroom. This is an effective and typical use of the match on action.
The eye line match was used right at the end of the video, when Ellese looks at me and I look back at her in different angles.
The shot reverse shot was used during the dialogue between the two teachers, one line was taken as an over the shoulder shot of one person and then for the next line the camera man would switch and go behind the other person, and this switch would continue to happen all through the dialogue.
The 180 degree rule was not broken in our film, we kept the angle of the film relatively consistent throughout, and we did not really have enough space to work with to break the 180 degree rule. Even is we did, I do not think it would have improved our short film very much, so I am not too concerned about that.
Every technique that had to be used was used effectively. The one thing that I am not happy with is our use of the eye line match, it does not look like a good edit and we need to try angle it better next time we attempt the shot.
Overall, I think our film was successful. This is because we managed to use all the techniques required in a relatively short amount of time. However, this may also be seen as a downside, given how short our film was, it may feel as though it is overly rushed. I think it would be an improvement to make the film a little bit longer.
We included every shot listed on the criteria.
We used the match on action shot when Ellese walked through the door, there was one shot of her outside the classroom and another one as she was entering from inside the classroom. This is an effective and typical use of the match on action.
The eye line match was used right at the end of the video, when Ellese looks at me and I look back at her in different angles.
The shot reverse shot was used during the dialogue between the two teachers, one line was taken as an over the shoulder shot of one person and then for the next line the camera man would switch and go behind the other person, and this switch would continue to happen all through the dialogue.
The 180 degree rule was not broken in our film, we kept the angle of the film relatively consistent throughout, and we did not really have enough space to work with to break the 180 degree rule. Even is we did, I do not think it would have improved our short film very much, so I am not too concerned about that.
Every technique that had to be used was used effectively. The one thing that I am not happy with is our use of the eye line match, it does not look like a good edit and we need to try angle it better next time we attempt the shot.
Overall, I think our film was successful. This is because we managed to use all the techniques required in a relatively short amount of time. However, this may also be seen as a downside, given how short our film was, it may feel as though it is overly rushed. I think it would be an improvement to make the film a little bit longer.
The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate, made in 1959, is a political thriller based on a novel about the son of a prominent US political family, who is brainwashed and turned into an assassin against his own will, working for the communist party.
This is the poster advertising the film around the time it was made, suggesting that if someone shows up five minutes late, they will not know what is going on, suggesting that the film is very in depth and a lot of attention will be required from the audience in order for them to have the best experience from the film.
As briefly mentioned earlier, the main idea of the plot of The Manchurian Candidate is the son of a prominent, right-winged political family has been brainwashed to become an assassin as part of an international communist conspiracy.
The film has a modern remake as well, made in 2004 and directed by Jonathan Demme.
It is suggested that the modern version of the film is more sophisticated than the first one, which is to be expected as they have more technology to work with, however it is still important to remember that without the original the modern version could not exist, meaning it still has a lot of value in the film industry.
There are also contrasting ideas shown about society as a whole from the two versions of the same film, the older version shows obvious signs of racism, for example, ''mysterious and dangerous men from the east'' as well as an Asian servant and a single token black soldier.
The modern film eliminates these ideas of racism, showing a multi-racial society as well as a black protagonist.
In some ways that may not be immediately obvious, The Manchurian Candidate follows the recipe for an archetypal thriller. Lt Ben Marco is represented as the resourceful hero who initially did not want to be involved in any of the things he had to go through, having to use his resources and wit to regain his sanity and unravel his past.
He is represented as a tough character who has the respect of seemingly weaker men. Due to his service in the army, he is accustomed to danger and not afraid to assault his problems head on.
The film utilizes a number of different thriller sub-genres, these include; political thriller, paranoid thriller and psychological thriller.
As briefly mentioned earlier, the main idea of the plot of The Manchurian Candidate is the son of a prominent, right-winged political family has been brainwashed to become an assassin as part of an international communist conspiracy.
The film has a modern remake as well, made in 2004 and directed by Jonathan Demme.
It is suggested that the modern version of the film is more sophisticated than the first one, which is to be expected as they have more technology to work with, however it is still important to remember that without the original the modern version could not exist, meaning it still has a lot of value in the film industry.
There are also contrasting ideas shown about society as a whole from the two versions of the same film, the older version shows obvious signs of racism, for example, ''mysterious and dangerous men from the east'' as well as an Asian servant and a single token black soldier.
The modern film eliminates these ideas of racism, showing a multi-racial society as well as a black protagonist.
In some ways that may not be immediately obvious, The Manchurian Candidate follows the recipe for an archetypal thriller. Lt Ben Marco is represented as the resourceful hero who initially did not want to be involved in any of the things he had to go through, having to use his resources and wit to regain his sanity and unravel his past.
He is represented as a tough character who has the respect of seemingly weaker men. Due to his service in the army, he is accustomed to danger and not afraid to assault his problems head on.
The film utilizes a number of different thriller sub-genres, these include; political thriller, paranoid thriller and psychological thriller.
Die Hard With A Vengeance
Die Hard is another thriller that we have watched in class, the film begins with an anonymous man demanding John McLaine, who had no longer been working with the police force due to a suspension.
The anonymous male who refers to himself as Simon had set off a bomb in the city to get the attention of the police force, he then has ridiculous requests for McLaine, filling the role of a puppet master who wants to get inside the head of John, he is relatively successful in doing this. Simon gets John and the rest of the police force to obey his demands because he threatens that there will be more explosions if they do not obey his every demand.
When John gets himself into a spot of trouble he is saved by an unwilling man named Zeus, they eventually partner up to bring Simon down. In the middle of the film they both have to obey Simon's orders and they end up saving a lot of lives because despite Simon saying that he will stop the bombs if the tasks are completed, some of them were set off anyway.
Putting the pieces of the puzzle together Zeus and McLaine are able to bring simon down in an incredibly well executed death scene which includes the explosion of a helicopter mid air.
A lot of the tasks set by Simon were only put there in an attempt to lure Zeus and McLaine into their deaths however working together and putting their differences aside they were able to solve the puzzles and stay alive.
There is an iconic scene where Simon throws McLaine a container of pills, mocking him because he had requested some Aspirin which contains the location of where they are going to meet later on, this allows the police to intercept Simon and stop him.
Several techniques were used in this film to throw the audience off and make sure that they continue to pay attention the whole way through, for example, we were lead to believe that the actions of Simon were purely based on revenge, but we later find out that they were based on monetary gain instead and that he didn't even like his brother in the first place.
There was also a split second red herring used in the film because the audience was lead to believe that all the gold Simon had stolen would actually get blown up when really he was planning on claiming it all for himself.
Members of the audience may not have expected Simon to die, but he did, in a very well executed scene. This may be considered to be another red herring.
There was also a split second red herring used in the film because the audience was lead to believe that all the gold Simon had stolen would actually get blown up when really he was planning on claiming it all for himself.
Members of the audience may not have expected Simon to die, but he did, in a very well executed scene. This may be considered to be another red herring.
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Source Code
Source Code is another thriller we have watched, it has a very unique and gripping plot which made it very interesting to watch from start to finish.
The film tries to use a fictional concept of ''source code'' which allows someone that has died to re-live the last 8 minutes of their life in a computer generated universe. The main character uses this technology to find a bomb in a fictional world, which eventually helps locate the bomber in the real world to prevent a second tragedy from taking more lives.
When the main character meets the leaders of the operation he quickly starts to disagree with what they are trying to do because he does not initially understand that he is no longer alive, he instead believes that he is being tortured and kept against his will, but when the intentions of the leaders become clear he quickly changes his mind and starts working with them in order to stop the bomber.
Shaun is told that he cannot save everyone on the train as they are already dead, and he is only reliving the tragic event through the power of source code. At the end of the film Shaun figures out a way to continue existing in the alternate universe past his barrier of eight minutes, where he will be able to restart his life with a woman that he has fallen for.
Many different techniques were used in order to deliver the plot of source code as effectively as it was delivered. Some of these include; several plot twists as well as a red herring.
To expand on these points, one of the most in depth red herrings I have seen so far was used in this film, we are reminded constantly through out the film that the time limit in the source code world is eight minutes. However, when he saves the train successfully and locates the bomber, he is able to figure out a way to live in the source code world past the eight minute time limit. The audience is lead to believe that this is impossible, so they think he will just go back to his cell where he is able to talk to the leaders of the operation, however he is able to stay.
Another plot twist is shown when when are told that it is impossible to send text messages to the past, however shaun is able to do this and this is how they locate the terrorist in the real world which they wouldn't be able to otherwise.
Overall source code was an interesting film with a plot that has more depth than a viewer may initially realize if they watch the film without paying attention.
The film tries to use a fictional concept of ''source code'' which allows someone that has died to re-live the last 8 minutes of their life in a computer generated universe. The main character uses this technology to find a bomb in a fictional world, which eventually helps locate the bomber in the real world to prevent a second tragedy from taking more lives.
When the main character meets the leaders of the operation he quickly starts to disagree with what they are trying to do because he does not initially understand that he is no longer alive, he instead believes that he is being tortured and kept against his will, but when the intentions of the leaders become clear he quickly changes his mind and starts working with them in order to stop the bomber.
Shaun is told that he cannot save everyone on the train as they are already dead, and he is only reliving the tragic event through the power of source code. At the end of the film Shaun figures out a way to continue existing in the alternate universe past his barrier of eight minutes, where he will be able to restart his life with a woman that he has fallen for.
Many different techniques were used in order to deliver the plot of source code as effectively as it was delivered. Some of these include; several plot twists as well as a red herring.
To expand on these points, one of the most in depth red herrings I have seen so far was used in this film, we are reminded constantly through out the film that the time limit in the source code world is eight minutes. However, when he saves the train successfully and locates the bomber, he is able to figure out a way to live in the source code world past the eight minute time limit. The audience is lead to believe that this is impossible, so they think he will just go back to his cell where he is able to talk to the leaders of the operation, however he is able to stay.
Another plot twist is shown when when are told that it is impossible to send text messages to the past, however shaun is able to do this and this is how they locate the terrorist in the real world which they wouldn't be able to otherwise.
Overall source code was an interesting film with a plot that has more depth than a viewer may initially realize if they watch the film without paying attention.
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