Friday, 20 May 2011
Starting Evaluation
After a long process of filming and editing the opening sequence of our film I m now ready to start my evaluation. I will be answering 7 questions about different media aspects.
Final Version Of Opening Sequence!
Heres the final version of our opening sequence fully edited and ready to be presented.
Enjoy! :)
Enjoy! :)
Editing Done!
Finally we have finished editing our 2 minute opening sequence for a film. Everything worked out as we expected. The editing took around 9 days to complete. We are all really happy with the result and we hope you enjoy it as well.
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Final Sound Track
We have finally found our final sound track that is suitable for our opening sequence.
We thought this would be the suitable sound track because it starts of slowly and it starts a beat which creates attention between the audience.
We thought this would be the suitable sound track because it starts of slowly and it starts a beat which creates attention between the audience.
Sound Tracks
For our blog we need s scary/horror movie sound track that suits our opening sequence. We don't want anything too slow and we don't want anything too fast.
Below are some sound tracks from Youtube that I will analyse and talk a bit about them.
This first sound track is not too fast or too slow, it's something that most horror movies would use, however I don't think this would be suitable for our opening sequence because this sound track suits horror movies where someone is trying to kill someone else, therefore it's not suitable for our opening sequence because we don't include any form of violence in the opening sequence.
This one is more suitable because it gives the audience the feeling of being followed or someone is getting followed which suits our opening sequence. Therefore something like this would be suitable for our opening sequence.
Below are some sound tracks from Youtube that I will analyse and talk a bit about them.
This first sound track is not too fast or too slow, it's something that most horror movies would use, however I don't think this would be suitable for our opening sequence because this sound track suits horror movies where someone is trying to kill someone else, therefore it's not suitable for our opening sequence because we don't include any form of violence in the opening sequence.
This one is more suitable because it gives the audience the feeling of being followed or someone is getting followed which suits our opening sequence. Therefore something like this would be suitable for our opening sequence.
More Editing!
We have successfully completed editing the first art of the opening sequence and today we decided to start editing the second part of the opening sequence. This process is very time consuming and we need to do it carefully to make sure there are no mistakes.
We managed to cut and put together the part where we are filming the school gates and the part where I walk into school, also we cut an edited the part where Sohail flicks the cigarette. All of this was done last editing session.
Today we managed to put together the ending part of the opening sequence. All we have left to do now is including the titles in between the scenes.
Editing
Today we started some of our editing and everything went really well. Out editing included using the razor and drag tool which involved us cutting up some of the footage and breaking the scenes down to make it appealing and leave some space for the credits to be put in there later on.
Our cuts had to follow the pattern of continuity which was a bit time consuming because we had to go over the clips again and again until we cut the right parts and put them together.
overall the editing is going well and the opening sequence is beginning to form a story.
Editing Schedule!
Editing Schedule
Room: Media Room
Time: 12:05 - 3:30
Break: 1:05- 1:30
Contact Numbers:
Shiggy:07547719653
Sohail: 07830335544
Saira: 07855635463
If anyone has any problems or think they can't make it get in touch please.
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Shooting Day 15/04/2011
Today we filmed the last part of our opening sequence. Everything went well however we had a little trouble with the theatre as someone else had already booked it before us. We had to change locations form Drama room to the theatre.
We will start editing soon!
We will start editing soon!
Shoot 2! 15/04/2011
Friday shoot schedule 15/04/2011
Location: School theatre
Time: Dress Rehearsal & Make Up 9:00 - 10:00
Filming: 10:15 - 12;30
Break: 11:10 - 11:40
Equipment List:
1 Camera
1 digital camera
1 tripod
Props:
Make up
Clothes
White Card
Green Screen and Stand
Jwellery
Printed Pictures
chair
Lighting:
Key light
Side Light
Back light
Jwellery
Printed Pictures
chair
Lighting:
Key light
Side Light
Back light
Contact:
Saira 07521512037
Shiggy- 07547719653
Sohail- 07830335544
If anyone has any questions, let us know before Wednesday
Shooting Day 13/04/2011
Today we starting filming the first part of the opening squence which took place outside of our school gates. below are a collection of some pictures that we took during the shoot. Everything went well now we have the other parts to film and start editing.
Shoot Schedule 13/04/2011
Wednesday Shoot Schedule 13/04/2011
Location: School
Time: Dress Rehearsal & Make Up 9:00 - 10:00
Filming: 10:15 - 12;30
Break: 11:10 - 11:40
Equipment List:
1 Camera
1 digital camera
1 tripod
Props:
Make up
Clothes
White Card
Green Screen and Stand
Contact:
Saira 07521512037
Shiggy- 07547719653
Sohail- 07830335544
If anyone has any questions, let us know before Wednesday
Costume Ideas!
As a group we sat down and thought about custome ideas that we need for each character involved in the opening sequence. Below are some images to show you what we thought would be suitable for each character.
Shaghayegh (Jodie)
Shaghayegh (Jodie)
We thought alot about how we should dress Jodie the main character in the film and we first thought of a normal school uniform however on secodn thoughts we thought that wouldn't be suitable because shes around 18 years old in the movie therefore we should dress her in smart clothing however still suitable for 6th form. Therefore we agreed on grey trousers, black top, grey cardigon normal casual bag and flat shoes.
Sohail (Stalker)
For Sohail (stalker) we first thought that we should dress him up in a rough way which basically means him wearing track suits and trainers. However after a while we thought about dressing him smartly as well because the character s from the 6th form asd well.
Stroy Board
This is our final story board. As a group we came up with ideas about the storyline and we drew a story board about it.
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Scripting!
Our two minute opening sequence does not include any form of dialogue however we still had to write a script for the different scenes.
Scene Intro:
- Camera filming outside the school where we get a clear shot of outside of the school gates.
- Sohail driving whilst Saira is filming from inside of the car.
- Camera moves into the front of the reception where we see Shaghayegh (Jodie) walking in school Texting on her phone and looking around.
- The only sound we hear is the background music.
- Filming from the inside of the car again where the camera has zoomed into the side mirros of Sohail's car and slowly zooms out to show Shaghayegh walking towards reception of the school.
- Moving out the car Sohail is filming Shaghayegh Walking into reception and slowly zooming in on Shaghayegh's feet to show she has entered reception and doors shut.
- Cut to Sohail (stalker) in the cur smoking the cigarrete and flicking the but out the window where we only see Sohail's hand comming out the car window
-Cut to inside of the school where Shaghayegh and Saira are walking to 6th form (birds eye view camrea shot)
- Cut to the 6th form scene with Shaghayegh and Saira sitting at a table talking and leaving after a few seconds where she forgets to take her scarf and leaves it on the table.
- Sohail (stalker) in black jacket with hood on taking the scarf and walking out the 6th form door
- cut to zoomed in shot of Jodies (Shaghayegh) belongings that Sohail (Sohail) has collected without her knowing
-Slowly moving the camera up to show the pictures that Sohail (stalker) has taken of Jodie (Shaghayegh)
- Zoom out the picture and pan down to show Sohail (Stalker) sitting on the chair staring at Shaghayegh's (Jodie) Pictures stuck on the wall.
FADE TO BLACK
End
Preliminary Task
As part of my As coursework I had to create a short clip which showed continuity editing. This task was very easy to do because we were all familiar with editing because we had already created our music video for our A2 music video. There were certain circumstances during our As so therefore we did our A2 coursework first however this was an advantage because when it came to recording and editing for our As coursework we knew exactly what we need to do. We also needed to include over-the-shoulder shots and maintain the 180 degree rule.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Existing Opening Sequences
As part of my research I have been reasearching for other videos. I will watch the clips of other peoples opening sequences and briefly analysing them. I will include a good example and a bad example to show you the differences.
I wouldn't say this is a very good example because the camera they could have used a better camera.
However I think the locations is brilliant for the storyline and it suits it well. Also the diting on this video is really good and effective.They have used different camera angles which helps the audience being aware of what is happening.
This second video is a bad example of an opening sequence. They have made it look too fake and not up to professional standards. They have used a bad quality camera which you can't even see the characters faces properly. They haven't used a range of camera shots.
This is a very good example because they have used a great quality camera which allows you to see facial expresions on the characters faces. Also they have used effective lighting that creates attention. Also the different camera shots have a big influence on the whole clip.
I wouldn't say this is a very good example because the camera they could have used a better camera.
However I think the locations is brilliant for the storyline and it suits it well. Also the diting on this video is really good and effective.They have used different camera angles which helps the audience being aware of what is happening.
This second video is a bad example of an opening sequence. They have made it look too fake and not up to professional standards. They have used a bad quality camera which you can't even see the characters faces properly. They haven't used a range of camera shots.
This is a very good example because they have used a great quality camera which allows you to see facial expresions on the characters faces. Also they have used effective lighting that creates attention. Also the different camera shots have a big influence on the whole clip.
Equipments
Here is a list of our equipment list that we will be using.
Equipiments
- 2 Cameras
- 2 Tripods
- 2 Apple Mac for editing
- Drama Trolley
Props
- Fake Blood
- Images of victim (Jodie)
- Ciggaretes
- Chair
- Coffee table
- Neck scarf
- Candles
- Dim lights
- Jwellery
Character Profiles
As a group we came up with ideas and made a brain storm of what we think the characters personality should be like.
Shooting Locations
For our opening sequence we will need to use a couple of different locations which are suitable for the story of the film. Below I will be including a couple of images that we took of the possible locations that we could use for our filming.
This is an image of outside of our School where we will see Jodie appearing for the first time.
This is the opening scene that appears at the start of the two minutes.
This is the opening scene that appears at the start of the two minutes.
This is an image ofour 6th form that we could use for one of the possible locations.
Scene Break Down
Scene break-down
0.00 - 0.10 - Long shot panning to the right capturing all the photos on the wall
0.10 - 0.15 - Over the shoulder shot capturing victims items on the coffee table
0.15 - 0.20 - Pans towards the sitting on the chair (only the bak of the chair can be seen)
0.20 - 0.26 - Medium close up shows ciggaret ash dropped in ash tray, medium shot follows which captures alcohol being poured into a glass.
0.26 - 0.33 - Camera pans to the left showing text on the wall which states 'your next' in blood
0.33 - 0.39 - Blank screen to represent day
Scene two
0.39 - 0.45 - Extreme long shot panning showing the college premises
0.45 - 0.51 - Close up showing victim stroll into premises
0.51 - 0.56 - Side view mirror shot showing victim walk into premises (also showing that she is being spied on)
0.56 - 1.00 - Medium shot shows the back of the victim entering through the doors
1.00 - 0.07 - Right pan show shows murder throw a ciggerate-but from there car
1.07 - 1.13 - Long shot shows Jodie walk through the premises walking towards the college
1.13 - 1.20 - Birds eye shot shows Jodie walk the final corner before entering the school building.
1.20 - 1.30 - Close up shows murderer spying on Jodie through the blinds
1.30 - 1.37 - Medium show shows the murderer take the victims scarf.
1.37 - 1.45 - Final close up shows Jodie receive a text message saying 'your next'.
0.10 - 0.15 - Over the shoulder shot capturing victims items on the coffee table
0.15 - 0.20 - Pans towards the sitting on the chair (only the bak of the chair can be seen)
0.20 - 0.26 - Medium close up shows ciggaret ash dropped in ash tray, medium shot follows which captures alcohol being poured into a glass.
0.26 - 0.33 - Camera pans to the left showing text on the wall which states 'your next' in blood
0.33 - 0.39 - Blank screen to represent day
Scene two
0.39 - 0.45 - Extreme long shot panning showing the college premises
0.45 - 0.51 - Close up showing victim stroll into premises
0.51 - 0.56 - Side view mirror shot showing victim walk into premises (also showing that she is being spied on)
0.56 - 1.00 - Medium shot shows the back of the victim entering through the doors
1.00 - 0.07 - Right pan show shows murder throw a ciggerate-but from there car
1.07 - 1.13 - Long shot shows Jodie walk through the premises walking towards the college
1.13 - 1.20 - Birds eye shot shows Jodie walk the final corner before entering the school building.
1.20 - 1.30 - Close up shows murderer spying on Jodie through the blinds
1.30 - 1.37 - Medium show shows the murderer take the victims scarf.
1.37 - 1.45 - Final close up shows Jodie receive a text message saying 'your next'.
Treatment!
The first two minutes of our opnening sequence will be abou a 6th form girl being stalked by an unidentified guy. The opening scene will clearly show me who plays (Jodie) and different shots to show that she is getting stalked. No one knows whay Jodie is being stalked by that specific person. The ending of the two minutes sequence shows a shrine of Jodies picture on a wall with her stuff and the stalker, however his identity is still not identified. This ending will convince the audience to watch the rest of the movie and see what really happens and what the story is.
Brief
As part of my As Media coursework I will be creating a opening sequence of a movie with Sohail and Saira who are the other group members. In this blog I will be including reseach and other progress that I make through out the making of this opening sequence. The opening sequence will be around twon minutes long. Hope you enjoy the final production.
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