Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Booking of equipment
Today we booked the equipment (29/01/10), so that we would able to re shoot the shot of the pathologist and to shoot some more shots of the general surroundings of the woods.
Creating dialogue and Editing
Today Shaistah clear write what we would need to record in the studio, so that we would be ready to record as soon as possible.
I continued to edit our footage, by cutting, trimming and putting the sequence, as a whole together. I used and learned some new distinguished editing features. I prepared the sequence that it represented the past ( the killing of the victim) by composing it so that it was black and white and by adding a feature that made the edges / outline of the shot black so that it would look as though it was being related from another’s point of view.
I continued to edit our footage, by cutting, trimming and putting the sequence, as a whole together. I used and learned some new distinguished editing features. I prepared the sequence that it represented the past ( the killing of the victim) by composing it so that it was black and white and by adding a feature that made the edges / outline of the shot black so that it would look as though it was being related from another’s point of view.
Voice over
From looking and reviewing our footage, we decided that we needed to record voice over’s for the characters dialogue, as the camera didn’t clearly capture all of it.
Therefore we talked to Sarah, who said that we could use the studio whenever we were ready and fully prepared to use it.
Therefore we talked to Sarah, who said that we could use the studio whenever we were ready and fully prepared to use it.
Editing / Reviewing our footage and shots.
Today we reviewed the work that we recorded.
We uploaded our recording and began to trim and cut the drama. We felt that we recorded as whole, some quality footage and shots. Although we felt that we needed to record one particular shot again (the shot where the pathologist pockets the key evidence).
We uploaded our recording and began to trim and cut the drama. We felt that we recorded as whole, some quality footage and shots. Although we felt that we needed to record one particular shot again (the shot where the pathologist pockets the key evidence).
Setting???
As Lewis didn’t turn up to the session, our set / location had been jeopardised, as we were intending to record in a private park that Lewis had access to. So therefore we had to urgently think of somewhere that would be suitable for our drama, as a result we decided that we would record in Canon Hill Park, as it was surrounded with a lot of greenery and tree’s.
Filming
Today we filmed our project. On the day everything went to plan, although at the start we had a few major glitches; it came to our knowledge that Lewis and Lutfa wouldn’t be able to make it to the session. So therefore I and Shaistah had to compromise and rapidly think of modifications to our drama that would allow the two of us to record.
As a result, we felt that we worked exceptionally as a pair, we felt that we worked hard and both got the utmost out of each other by keeping each other motivated and ensuring that we both agree on the ways we intended and wanted to accomplish things
As a result, we felt that we worked exceptionally as a pair, we felt that we worked hard and both got the utmost out of each other by keeping each other motivated and ensuring that we both agree on the ways we intended and wanted to accomplish things
Friday, 15 January 2010
Cancellation of filming equipment
The snow decided that it would ruin our filming. We had to cancel our equipment and call of the filming = (We’ve now rescheduled to week end commencing 15/01/10 =) pray that it doesn’t snow again and ruins our production.
Story of snow
Due to the despicable weather condition (icy and snowy grounds), as a group we had to decide whether or not we would be able to film, and would it affect our recording? Would it clear up before we need to film?
Cast
We have 4 main characters.
Shaistah’s friend will play the DCI, Shaistah will play the murdered girl, I will play the killer and my friend Rizzy will play the Pathologist that pockets the piece of evidence.
Although there’s only 4 main characters we will also possibly have another 2/3 people to play as the DCI.
Shaistah’s friend will play the DCI, Shaistah will play the murdered girl, I will play the killer and my friend Rizzy will play the Pathologist that pockets the piece of evidence.
Although there’s only 4 main characters we will also possibly have another 2/3 people to play as the DCI.
Booking of equipment
Today we booked the equipment for our filming project however, we had to book the equipment after the holidays =( we have it booked for the first week back after the holidays =)
Producing company logo "FOR"
This is the finalised / finished logo for our producing company. We felt that we should target a simple basic idea but yet not too casual. As we would like for it become recognised and familiar to eyes as our existence is made.
Booking of equipment
Today we booked the equipment for our filming project however, we had to book the equipment after the holidays =( we have it booked for the first week back after the holidays =)
Name of our crime drama finally decided
After a lot of confusion and effort in creating a name for our crime drama. We have finally found a drama name that would relate to our narrative as well as consisting of the right conventions.
The name we have decided to allocate for our drama is; Silent Murders
The name we have decided to allocate for our drama is; Silent Murders
Final step outline
Step outline of our crime drama opening scene:
• We start of at filming 360 degrees pan of lonely woodland (show credits)
[Cut to]
Police officer is talking on his walkie talkie.
[Cut to]
• Low angel of body (crime scene) with inspector in the background, we could see the crime investigation tape.
[Cut to]
• Zoom in to the victim’s body and a XCU into the victim’s hand (blood)
[Cut to]
Blackout into flashback
[Cut to]
• Victim is running she is trying to escape from the criminal. (We see this from the criminal’s point of view)
[Cut to]
• Victim falls over a stone/branch.
[Cut to]
Blackout/blurred vision
(Sound effect of victim being stabbed)... (Scuffling of leaves)... (Hand held camera)
[Screaming sound of the girl, transition dissolves to zoom out of the hand still showing the blood]
[Cut to]
• Pathologists arrive on the crime scene
[Shot reverse shot of pathologist to victim’s body]
• Pathologist examining footprints and picking up key evidence and putting them into the bags
[Cut to]
• Killer lurking in the background he is looking through branches at the crime scene.
[Rustling of the leaves]
• Police hear the rustling. (They all look back to where the voice came from)
[Cut to]
• Pathologist picks up key evidence and puts it in his pocket.
• We start of at filming 360 degrees pan of lonely woodland (show credits)
[Cut to]
Police officer is talking on his walkie talkie.
[Cut to]
• Low angel of body (crime scene) with inspector in the background, we could see the crime investigation tape.
[Cut to]
• Zoom in to the victim’s body and a XCU into the victim’s hand (blood)
[Cut to]
Blackout into flashback
[Cut to]
• Victim is running she is trying to escape from the criminal. (We see this from the criminal’s point of view)
[Cut to]
• Victim falls over a stone/branch.
[Cut to]
Blackout/blurred vision
(Sound effect of victim being stabbed)... (Scuffling of leaves)... (Hand held camera)
[Screaming sound of the girl, transition dissolves to zoom out of the hand still showing the blood]
[Cut to]
• Pathologists arrive on the crime scene
[Shot reverse shot of pathologist to victim’s body]
• Pathologist examining footprints and picking up key evidence and putting them into the bags
[Cut to]
• Killer lurking in the background he is looking through branches at the crime scene.
[Rustling of the leaves]
• Police hear the rustling. (They all look back to where the voice came from)
[Cut to]
• Pathologist picks up key evidence and puts it in his pocket.
Group name finally decided
As a group we finally decided on our group was going to be named; we decided that as our very first idea for the name of our crime drama was, Face of reality, we would keep the idea but however use it as the title of our group.
Story board and step outline
Over the last couple of days our group have completed the story board and step outline to our crime drama.
I have worked with Lewis on the story board while, Lutfa and Shaistah have concentrated on completing the step outline.
We first created a step outline as a group, but the teacher told us that we needed to be specific and detailed with it. So therefore Lutfa and Shaistah are both working on ensuring that they are as detailed as they can be.
Me and Lewis were working on the story board but however, miss also told us that it was detailed enough and that we had some shots missing. As result we decided that Lewis would finish on the more detailed sketch of the story board, whilst I would create a production team logo.
I have worked with Lewis on the story board while, Lutfa and Shaistah have concentrated on completing the step outline.
We first created a step outline as a group, but the teacher told us that we needed to be specific and detailed with it. So therefore Lutfa and Shaistah are both working on ensuring that they are as detailed as they can be.
Me and Lewis were working on the story board but however, miss also told us that it was detailed enough and that we had some shots missing. As result we decided that Lewis would finish on the more detailed sketch of the story board, whilst I would create a production team logo.
Areas of improvement
I thought it'd be useful to think about what is going well and what isn't so I can reflect on this before we go any further.
Strengths:
Our idea seems good and interesting and our group seem eager to achieve well, and to create a good graded crime drama.
Weaknesses:
Although we have a strong idea, it seems a little vague, so we need to patch it up a little.
We have also lost a lot of time discussing small factors to ensure our plan works, so we need to work faster and more efficiently.
Personal response:
Personally I feel that I have worked well, adding numerous idea to the table and helping to carry out tasks such as research on different crime dramas. More on, I feel that I have made a good effort to get along with my group members, as it’s the first time we’ve worked together.
Strengths:
Our idea seems good and interesting and our group seem eager to achieve well, and to create a good graded crime drama.
Weaknesses:
Although we have a strong idea, it seems a little vague, so we need to patch it up a little.
We have also lost a lot of time discussing small factors to ensure our plan works, so we need to work faster and more efficiently.
Personal response:
Personally I feel that I have worked well, adding numerous idea to the table and helping to carry out tasks such as research on different crime dramas. More on, I feel that I have made a good effort to get along with my group members, as it’s the first time we’ve worked together.
Refining our idea
For the first three minutes of our crime drama, we have finally come up with an idea that as a group we agree on, and feel we would be able to create efficiently and effectively:
A girls running through the woods and clearly it seems as though she’s being chased by someone or something. She seems frightened and terrified while she’s running until she trips and is knocked out and the scene becomes a blur. In this time she is murdered by her killer.
A DCI turns up at the scene and calls for the pathologists to arrive. The pathologists arrive; they search and gather evidence from trails of evidence that are left behind. Meanwhile the killer is lurking around in the back watching the investigation unfold.
A girls running through the woods and clearly it seems as though she’s being chased by someone or something. She seems frightened and terrified while she’s running until she trips and is knocked out and the scene becomes a blur. In this time she is murdered by her killer.
A DCI turns up at the scene and calls for the pathologists to arrive. The pathologists arrive; they search and gather evidence from trails of evidence that are left behind. Meanwhile the killer is lurking around in the back watching the investigation unfold.
The group meeting
As a group we decided that we needed to meet up to discuss the main idea of our crime drama, and the tasks that were yet needed to ensure that we complete our project. We felt that we needed to talk about the roles of each of our group members, as we found that in lessons we wasted a large amount of time discussing who’s going to do what.
As a result we decided that I was going to complete the producing companies’ logo, Lutfa would research a number of sound techniques that we could possibly use to help enhance our drama, Lewis would finish / finalise the story board, and Shaistah, the team leader would write up our groups synopsis and help the rest of the group members when needed.
As a result we decided that I was going to complete the producing companies’ logo, Lutfa would research a number of sound techniques that we could possibly use to help enhance our drama, Lewis would finish / finalise the story board, and Shaistah, the team leader would write up our groups synopsis and help the rest of the group members when needed.
Questionnaire
Below is a questionnaire that I created in order to gain information from potential audience of our crime drama. I will produce a number of questionnaire’s, to offer to possible viewers to fill in. This will then allow me to significantly pitch more ideas and data to my group by using my results and fin in order to possibly improve and enhance our crime drama.
1. Are you male or female
2. How old are you ?
3. Do you enjoy watching crime dramas?
4. What do you think makes an entertaining crime drama?
5. What do you find most appealing about crime dramas?
• Police chases
• Banter in the police station
• Court scenes
• Murder
• Investigations
• If other please state ___________
6. What kind of props do expect to see?
7. Which of the following two would you prefer over one another?
• Music
• Dialogue
8. What would you look for in a name of a crime drama and what do you think would make it the most effective?
Pitching to the class
Today we had to pitch our ideas about what we are going to do in our crime drama (couple idea). We had to start off by introducing the members in our group. We had someone in charge of Editing- Me (Hamzah), Sound: Lutfa, Camera-Louis and our Team leader-Shaistah.Then we had to tell the class briefly of what our crime drama is about?, where we are going to film it?, what props we're going to use and how many characters are going to be in the drama?.We also told the class individually about our own roles and what we are going to do. For editing i told the class about the different effects and editing techniques that i could possibly use (black and white) in order to allow our sequence to flow and be effective.We have come up with a name for the drama which is 'Face the Reality', but from feedback of our class we have decided that we may have to think about alternatives.
Refining our idea:
For the first three minutes of our crime drama, we have finally come up with an idea that as a group we agree on, and feel we would be able to create efficiently and effectively:
A girls running through the woods and clearly it seems as though she’s being chased by someone or something. She seems frightened and terrified while she’s running until she trips and is knocked out and the scene becomes a blur. In this time she is murdered by her killer.
A DCI turns up at the scene and calls for the pathologists to arrive. The pathologists arrive; they search and gather evidence from trails of evidence that are left behind. Meanwhile the killer is lurking around in the back watching the investigation unfold.
A girls running through the woods and clearly it seems as though she’s being chased by someone or something. She seems frightened and terrified while she’s running until she trips and is knocked out and the scene becomes a blur. In this time she is murdered by her killer.
A DCI turns up at the scene and calls for the pathologists to arrive. The pathologists arrive; they search and gather evidence from trails of evidence that are left behind. Meanwhile the killer is lurking around in the back watching the investigation unfold.
We have decided on our roles:
I am the editor; I haven’t really edited any work before although I am very enthusiastic to learn more and to achieve the best for my group, so I volunteered for the task.
Lutfa is doing the sound; she has good ideas and seems as though she’ll enjoy creating the sound and researching different conventions that we could possibly use.
Lewis is the cinematographer; his done this before, so from using his experience we have an advantage which hopefully we can exploit.
Shaistah is the director; she seems very enthusiastic carrying the group, she’s shown her authority already and it feels as though she’ll ensure that the group are working and are performing to their full potentials.
Lutfa is doing the sound; she has good ideas and seems as though she’ll enjoy creating the sound and researching different conventions that we could possibly use.
Lewis is the cinematographer; his done this before, so from using his experience we have an advantage which hopefully we can exploit.
Shaistah is the director; she seems very enthusiastic carrying the group, she’s shown her authority already and it feels as though she’ll ensure that the group are working and are performing to their full potentials.
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