So here it is, my final scene all edited and finished! Hope you like it!
Monday, 31 October 2011
Direction Unit- Deadline
OK, so today was D-day and by that I mean the dreaded deadline day! After a few extremely stressful hours of last minute tweaking to my 3 minute scene I finally gave my project in. I have a few problems with it, for example the major one being how long it is. But i also am very pleased with the final product especially the sound side of things. When i think back I have enjoyed this unit even though i knew from the beginning that being a director was not my favourite thing to do! But I put all my effort into getting the best outcome that i could and I am pleased with the final piece!
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Direction unit- prep work for shoot.
So before i started shooting my 3 minute scene I did quite a lot of preparation work for it. This is so that i could have as many decisions made and almost everything planned out before the day and not leave it until the last minute.
Here is the shot list that i did for the shoot day:
Establishing shot of kitchen.
Long shot of all three characters playing out scene
M/S Jo playing out scene
C/U Jo playing out scene
M/S Maddie playing out scene
C/U Maddie playing out scene
M/S Hennie playing out scene
C/U Hennie playing out scene
Pick up’s:
C/U lime being thrown, camera following it
C/U Lime being thrown to the side
M/S Maddie and Hennie’s reaction to ‘yeah hes hot’
Here is my script break down which shows all the props, location, who the cast are and who the crew are:
Location: Westree Court
Props: dining table, candles, vodka bottles, glasses, lime, magazines
Costume: Lynette (Hennie Clough)- Jeans, loose fitting t shirt, black shows.
Gabi (Maddie Ireland)- tight running leggings, tight vest top, trainers.
Susan (Jo Coulson)- vest top, jeans, cardigan, boots.
Crew: Sound and camera: Dan
Camera assistant: Dean
Here is the shot list that i did for the shoot day:
Establishing shot of kitchen.
Long shot of all three characters playing out scene
M/S Jo playing out scene
C/U Jo playing out scene
M/S Maddie playing out scene
C/U Maddie playing out scene
M/S Hennie playing out scene
C/U Hennie playing out scene
Pick up’s:
C/U lime being thrown, camera following it
C/U Lime being thrown to the side
M/S Maddie and Hennie’s reaction to ‘yeah hes hot’
Here is my script break down which shows all the props, location, who the cast are and who the crew are:
Location: Westree Court
Props: dining table, candles, vodka bottles, glasses, lime, magazines
Costume: Lynette (Hennie Clough)- Jeans, loose fitting t shirt, black shows.
Gabi (Maddie Ireland)- tight running leggings, tight vest top, trainers.
Susan (Jo Coulson)- vest top, jeans, cardigan, boots.
Crew: Sound and camera: Dan
Camera assistant: Dean
I found that these things all helped to make the running of my shoot a lot smoother!
Monday, 17 October 2011
Direction unit- project update
So I had my shoot for my direction unit on Friday and i have to say even though I found it very stressful, I enjoyed it too! As i was expecting not everything went to plan, for example the kitchen I did my shoot in was not very well lit so i had to get some lights in to make it appear brighter then it was.
I found it useful that I had prepared things such as mu shot list and props all ready before the day of the shoot.
I am now getting ready to edit all of my footage!
I found it useful that I had prepared things such as mu shot list and props all ready before the day of the shoot.
I am now getting ready to edit all of my footage!
Monday, 10 October 2011
Narrative and genre- idea development
Today we had a lecture that was about 'The Hero.'
Simon was explaining to us how there are different types of hero. The general idea of a hero is thought of as a character in a dramatic work, someone of exceptional courage. But not all heroes are super-heroes, they can be 'ordinary heroes.'
Heroes and heroines play a very important role in engaging their audience in a programme.
Today we learnt about several different types of hero. They are the following:
Traditional Hero-
This is what the British like their hero to be like. Usually a man who is firmly of the establishment, retaining a inward strength, who never complains or seeks reward. Examples of this are Superman, Wonderwoman and Spiderman.
Stiff Upper Lip Hero-
The hero who never lets anything get to them, or complains about circumstances that they have been put in. Not running away from anything that is put in front of him/her. An example of this type of hero is Hugh Grants character Charles in Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Working Class Hero-
It wasn't until the 20th century that a working class hero was plausible on screen. Until this time leading working class characters were either seen as comic or sinister, or even that they were not even of working class standard and instead were higher up on the social scale. During the late 50's and early 60's there was a 'new wave' of British television dramas, which all started to portray working class heroes, and even more importantly these characters were being portrayed by working class actors. An example of a working class hero is Del Boy from only Fools and Horses.
The Outsider Hero-
This type of hero does not wish to be heroic in the classical sense of the word. They are almost forced into the role of the hero in the programme/film. For example Spiderman, who is clearly a hero, but is forced to be, he would prefer not to be.
The Loser Hero-
This hero succeeds but only thorough having failed first. Could be described as a heroic loser. It could be said that the Loser hero is failing on behalf of the audience. A good example of this type of hero is Bridget Jones.
The Anti Hero-
Still aiming to be heroic, but in order to get to the end heroic result they do everything contray to the archetypal hero. Could be said to be a 'bad hero.' For example Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver, who saves the girl but in the process murders etc.
The Reality Hero-
Entertainment and reality based programmes involve this type of hero. the 'hero' is a 'real' person, which makes the audience feel like they can relate to them more. It could be YOU. Example of this hero is Cheryl Cole.
Villain to Hero-
This hero ends up realising the error of their was and becoming the hero of the story. For example The Terminator.
There is one type of hero that i will be focusing on for my essay about the documentary One Born Every Minute. This is the Stiff Upper Lip Hero. I will be focusing on this hero because I believe that the midwives who are in this programme can be seen as this type of hero. I think this because they have to get through all situations during a woman's labour without cracking under the pressure of showing that the pressure is getting to them in anyway. This is because they cannot show the parents that there is anything to stress about. I will look into this more so that I can have more information about it in my essay.
Simon was explaining to us how there are different types of hero. The general idea of a hero is thought of as a character in a dramatic work, someone of exceptional courage. But not all heroes are super-heroes, they can be 'ordinary heroes.'
Heroes and heroines play a very important role in engaging their audience in a programme.
Today we learnt about several different types of hero. They are the following:
Traditional Hero-
This is what the British like their hero to be like. Usually a man who is firmly of the establishment, retaining a inward strength, who never complains or seeks reward. Examples of this are Superman, Wonderwoman and Spiderman.
Stiff Upper Lip Hero-
The hero who never lets anything get to them, or complains about circumstances that they have been put in. Not running away from anything that is put in front of him/her. An example of this type of hero is Hugh Grants character Charles in Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Working Class Hero-
It wasn't until the 20th century that a working class hero was plausible on screen. Until this time leading working class characters were either seen as comic or sinister, or even that they were not even of working class standard and instead were higher up on the social scale. During the late 50's and early 60's there was a 'new wave' of British television dramas, which all started to portray working class heroes, and even more importantly these characters were being portrayed by working class actors. An example of a working class hero is Del Boy from only Fools and Horses.
The Outsider Hero-
This type of hero does not wish to be heroic in the classical sense of the word. They are almost forced into the role of the hero in the programme/film. For example Spiderman, who is clearly a hero, but is forced to be, he would prefer not to be.
The Loser Hero-
This hero succeeds but only thorough having failed first. Could be described as a heroic loser. It could be said that the Loser hero is failing on behalf of the audience. A good example of this type of hero is Bridget Jones.
The Anti Hero-
Still aiming to be heroic, but in order to get to the end heroic result they do everything contray to the archetypal hero. Could be said to be a 'bad hero.' For example Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver, who saves the girl but in the process murders etc.
The Reality Hero-
Entertainment and reality based programmes involve this type of hero. the 'hero' is a 'real' person, which makes the audience feel like they can relate to them more. It could be YOU. Example of this hero is Cheryl Cole.
Villain to Hero-
This hero ends up realising the error of their was and becoming the hero of the story. For example The Terminator.
There is one type of hero that i will be focusing on for my essay about the documentary One Born Every Minute. This is the Stiff Upper Lip Hero. I will be focusing on this hero because I believe that the midwives who are in this programme can be seen as this type of hero. I think this because they have to get through all situations during a woman's labour without cracking under the pressure of showing that the pressure is getting to them in anyway. This is because they cannot show the parents that there is anything to stress about. I will look into this more so that I can have more information about it in my essay.
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Direction Unit- project update
So for the past couple of days I have been trying to finalise all of my plans for my shoot.
Actors-Everything was going great until 2 of my actors dropped out. This posed a small problem as too what i was going to do, but I have now found some friends who will help me out.
Location- I have been thinking about the location for my shoot and because i need somewhere that will be accessible for a car to enter and exit the shot I thought that my original idea of a beach setting would not be the best. Because of this I have had a re think and thought that i could use the place where i live- Westree Court. There is a small green which is located right next to a carpark/road. This means it would be easily accessbile for a car to drive in, turn around and drive back out. I now need to get permission from the accomadation officer Michelle at Westree Court.
Planning- I have now finished my shot list and almost finished my script break down. i have also done a story board for some of the more complex shots that i feel need more explanation then just what it says on my shot list for my crew.
I am really looking forward to this shoot, and hope the final outcome is as good as i hope it to be!
Actors-Everything was going great until 2 of my actors dropped out. This posed a small problem as too what i was going to do, but I have now found some friends who will help me out.
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| Westree Court, Maidstone. |
Planning- I have now finished my shot list and almost finished my script break down. i have also done a story board for some of the more complex shots that i feel need more explanation then just what it says on my shot list for my crew.
I am really looking forward to this shoot, and hope the final outcome is as good as i hope it to be!
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Commission Unit- Update
So I pitched my idea to Helen and Simon and to my surprise it got picked! I was not expecting that to happen and when i first found out was slightly scared of my idea being on of the chosen ones, but now i can say that I am really excited for my documentary idea to come to life! I am in a group with Maddie and it is up to us to do all the work from pre production, filming and post production as well as all of the re search etc.
Me and maddie have made another blog that will follow our progression of making this documentary.
Me and maddie have made another blog that will follow our progression of making this documentary.
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