Post 8: pre-production report

The first time that our group tried to film we weren’t able to as the library had a class in and there would be too much nice so we had to re-arrange a date which was Tuesday 11th.

The problems with filming were there was a meeting in the library and the camera picked up their voices so we had to ask them to move further away.



Overall the filming went very well; we got all the shots on that day. We had to take a few shots of the extreme close up on me and also walking over to Bobbi but other than this we manage to do it in one take. Whilst filming we had a countdown off three so we had time to get into character but also then whilst editing we had time on each side of the clip to edit. We didn’t have to use our fingers count down as we were all in the same room except when I was outside Bobbi used her fingers.



One of the reasons why the filming went well was because we were all organized and was prepared to film if this wasn’t the case I think it would of taken longer. We took our time making sure that we got appropriate shots and that we were going along with the storyboard so we wouldn’t have to re-shoot any scenes. We also worked well as a group we communicated well and if someone didn’t understand something or didn’t like a certain thing we would discuss it.



The footage we shoot I personally think was good although there could have been changes such as the camera moved so the scene jumped and unfortunately we didn’t notice this until the end. Also the shot where i run out should have been re-shot as there was a jump cut that we didn’t want. There is nothing we need to do during editing to create a better shot although we need to be careful about the way we edit it together as we don’t want jump cuts.

I think we achieved the rule of community as from going over our shots we cannot spot anything but we will look during editing.

Post 7: additional pre-production

Location reece

Power- there are many plug sockets around so we can use them for extra lighting.  

Lighting-there are many windows where natural lighting can come in so we don’t think we will need  extra lighting.

Sound-the liabary is a very popular place so we plan to do it after school where it should be reasonably empty.

Theese are images of a few risks that we need to be aware of.

Risk assesment

Whilst walking in the door there is a mat we may trip over it	Make sure the mat is securely on the floor
The table leg you may trip over	Make sure you stay away from the table and are aware where it is
The chair leg you may trip over	Make sure you stay away from the chair and are aware where it is
The photocopier is by the door and may catch a piece of clothing on it	Stay away from it.
We may knock over the tri-pod	Watch where it is and keep away from it
The doors may open and hit some one	Make sure no one is near the doors whilst opening.
We may trip over the wires	Make sure wires are securely on the floor

 

Shooting Schedule

Day	Period	Start Time	Scene	Shot
Tuesday 11th October 2011	After school	3:15	1 and 2	All shots completed

Mis-En-Scene Description

Set design/location

For our preliminary task we have be set the continuity task. We have decided to set it in the library at our school. We have chosen the library as it is very realistic as we have chosen to do our short clip about 3 teenagers that attend 6^th form. Therefore the library achieves the idea of it looking like a school. We will not need to change any of the mis-en-scene as we will be surrounded by books. The library is very large and there is enough room for filming. There also are desks in the library which we aim to be using along with the chairs.       

Lighting

The library has natural light, there are numerous small windows around the library that regularly give light and also a door that will give us natural lighting from the corridor. There is also artificial lighting from numerous lights on the ceiling that we plan to use if the natural light isn’t bright enough.

    

Character movement

At the beginning of the filming, CHARLEY will be standing outside the corridor holding a letter; she will then walk into the library. BOBBI will see charley and calls her over then BOBBI will leave KATIE-MAI and CHARLEY remain at the table and argue. CHARLEY then runs out and slams the door, when then will cut to credits.

We have chosen this movement as it is very realistic to what teenage girls would do and how they would behave.

Props

During our filming we will use a letter, a desk with books, paper and pens on, three chairs place around the table for each girl. These props all help us create the feeling of three girls studying in a library 

Hair and make-up

BOBBI: Hair: Tied up      Make-up: N/A

KATIE-MAI: Hair: straightened down     Make-up: natural

CHARLEY:  Hair: Tied up     Make-up: a lot of make up

We choose this make up as it represents ourselves. Also we wanted Charley to be the stereo-type of a ‘chav’.




Cast and Crew Costume and Props list.


Costume and props-
All actors will have there nowmal clothes apart from Charley who will wear large earings.
We will use- 3 chairs, a desk, work on the table and stationary. All of theese are already in our location.
Cast and crew-
CHARLEY-filming and acting
BOBBI-filming and acting
KATIE-MAI- filming and acting

Costume-

Here is our original idea for BOBBI'S character TAYLOR we didn't want her to stand out too much so we made her a tomboy in comparison to ALICE'S 'girly' image and CHANTELLE'S 'chav' stereotype, there was no make-up needed for this character and overall the character's image worked well when filming.

Here is our original idea of my character ALICE we wanted her to look sweet and fun and natural in comparison to CHARLEY'S character CHANTELLE I believe this did work as there was an obvious contrast between characters and the outfit worked well with the character.

Here is our general idea of what we wanted CHARLEYS costume to look like when she was playing CHANTELLE we tried to keep it in the stereotype of a 'chav' and with her make-up we believe we did create a realistic look for her character

Post 6: storyboard and shot list

Shot	Description	Shot size
1	Charley is outside holding the letter looking upset. The reason why we want this shot is because we want charley to be seen a venerable.	High angle medium long shot
2	Charley walks into the library, the reason why we choose this shot was so you  get an idea about the location	Long shot
3	Bobbi spots Charley and waves at her and calls her over. We use a medium long shot so Charley and Bobbi are in the shot.	Medium long shot
4	This shot will show all three of us sitting together. We will have a medium shot so we will all fit in the camera	Medium shot
5	This shot will show Bobbi saying bye we will use a medium long shot so you also see her walking off set	Medium close up
6	Charley will now start crying. We will use an extreme close up to show charley crying.	Extreme close up
7	Katie keeps asking why Charley is upset; we will have a close up on Katie’s facial expression.	Close up
8	Charley has her hands over her face and tells Katie she is pregnant; we will use a close up to show this.	Close up
9	Katie gets angry and slams hands on the table; we will use a medium close up to show the hands.	Medium close up
10	Charley repeatedly says sorry, we will use a medium close up to show her facial expressions.	Medium shot
11	Katie tells Charley to get out. A medium shot will help us show Katie point towards the door.	Medium shot
12	This shot is Charley walking out a ¾ shot will show the location and also the door will be visible.	¾ shot
13	In this final shot we will have charley slamming the door a medium shot shows Charley walking out.	Medium long shot

This is my groups storyboard