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Monday, 29 November 2010
PRODUCTION - OPENING TITLE AND ANIMATIC
As part of our production we created an opening title for our film. Each member of the group was appointed different tasks to share the work load of getting the animatic and opening title done to allow us to work efficiently within set time.
I was given the task to create the animation for the main leaf which would come on the end of our opening title. I used the flash software which we were taught to create animations with to this task. We were assisted by Trevor davis, the professional animator who gave us hints and tips on how to animate like a pro. Once I got the hang of creating the leaf I had found the task rather easy and enjoyable.
Other members of the group had to create the autumn tree and another who had to animate leaves that blew with the wind.
After making the animation, we worked to create the animatic from the story board. We used iMovie to create it, the software allowed us to add the pictures from the story board, then add transitions and sound affects which relate to the scene. I then uploaded the clip to YouTube from which i was able to gain an embed code.
After looking at the work being produced by us, it excites me to see the final product.
I was given the task to create the animation for the main leaf which would come on the end of our opening title. I used the flash software which we were taught to create animations with to this task. We were assisted by Trevor davis, the professional animator who gave us hints and tips on how to animate like a pro. Once I got the hang of creating the leaf I had found the task rather easy and enjoyable.
Other members of the group had to create the autumn tree and another who had to animate leaves that blew with the wind.
After making the animation, we worked to create the animatic from the story board. We used iMovie to create it, the software allowed us to add the pictures from the story board, then add transitions and sound affects which relate to the scene. I then uploaded the clip to YouTube from which i was able to gain an embed code.
After looking at the work being produced by us, it excites me to see the final product.
RESEARCH: - THE LEAD ROOM
In photography, filmography and other visual arts, lead room, or sometimes nose room, is the space in front, and in the direction, of moving or stationary subjects. Well-composed shots leave space in the direction the subject is moving. When the human eye scans a photograph for the first time it will expect to see a bit in front of the subject.
For example, moving objects such as cars require lead room. If extra space is allowed in front of a moving car, the viewer can see that it has someplace to go; without this visual padding, the car's forward progress will seem impeded.
Monday, 8 November 2010
Poster
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This is the poster that we had created to find actors for our film. The poster includes the important information needed to attract actors or people who are willing to act.
Saturday, 6 November 2010
Research - Health and Safety
This covers health and safety responsibilities, information on legislation, and the different Health and Safety roles within the film industry.
Under health and safety legislation, the ultimate responsibility for health and safety lies with the employer involved and the organisations in control of premises and facilities. In the film industry this may be the investor/client, producer, production company, contractor, designer, supplier, facilities company or studio.
The underlying need is for every employer to establish appropriate organisational structures that support risk control and place health and safety alongside editorial and/or dramatic considerations. It is the responsibility of every employer to ensure that employees are competent to carry out work safely. In order to do this they must produce a Health and Safety Policy in the form of a Production Safety Plan, which details all health and safety arrangements for the company or production. All employers and employees are also encouraged to be aware of health and safety risks, and risk assessments should be carried out regularly in all departments.
All occupations have a health and safety element attached to them. The Health and Safety at Work Act l974 places a duty on the employer, and employees, to work in a safe manner. In the film industry this is particularly important given the unusual applications and substances that are put to use in the industry, and in roles such as Grip, Crane Operator, Pyrotechnics or Special Effects Technician, Set Construction, Scenery/Property Handling and Stunt Artist.
Everyone involved with a production is responsible for ensuring health and safety standards for their own activities. Where the client/producer delegates performance of key stages of the production to suitably competent individuals, eg set design and build, or rigging, these people are responsible for ensuring that the health and safety standards are met for their delegated tasks.
To comply with health and safety legislation, employers are required to appoint one or more competent persons to assist them in meeting their legal duties. This does not mean that a specialist health and safety advisor or consultant is required for all productions; in some cases an experienced, competent person within the production will be better suited to the role.
Companies who have invested time and resources into training and developing effective safety management systems are more likely to be able to delegate safety responsibility to a suitable person within a team. In some cases where specialist or external advice is required on safety grounds, a suitably qualified expert in a particular discipline is employed, e.g. in rock climbing.
White Balane - Camera Settings
During our class session we learnt about white balance, how to use it and how it affects images. Its about setting the correct white balance in your camera, it is important to ensure the objects that are white, are actually displayed white within the photograph. I worked with camera man Yoshito Darmon who taught us the technicalities of cameras.
When the camera shutter is pressed, the camera looks for something white in the scene to use as a point of reference. Even if the other colours in the scene are dominating the white, the balance function will try to adjust that white in the scene to the same degree of white that we see it with our eyes. The remaining colours in the scene are then adjusted proportionate to the white. The result should be a pretty neutral tone image with all colours showing as they should.
After taking a picture some images may come out with an orange, blur, yellow etc. look to them,despite the fact that to the naked eye the scene looked quite normal. The reason for this is that images different sources of light have a different ‘colour’ (or temperature) to them.
We were given a camera and then tested it out and saw the results for our selves.
Monday, 1 November 2010
Animation - Frame-by-Frame and Layers
Today during lesson we learnt to how to create 'frame-by-frame' animations and how to 'layer' animations'.
To create a frame by frame animation:
We had to create a new file:
I selected the Frame 1 of Layer 1. This is where the animation will start.
I then created a graphic by using the drawing tools - Brush tools.
I then selected the next frame on Layer 1 and create a second keyframe
To complete your frame-by-frame animation sequence, repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you've built the motion you want.
Select the background layer on the Timeline and click the Insert Layer button to create a new, empty layer.
Double-click the name of the new layer so the layer's name becomes editable.
Editing Videos - Practice
During lesson we learnt basic techniques to editing and putting together clips of a film. We used a video sample and learnt how it can be edited by cutting it up (snipping) and then adding effects such as transitions to allow clips to fade in and so on. And then putting wanted parts together again.
As a group we had to work on our camera angles. So we were given a camera and then asked to take a video or picture depending on the device each group had. We had to use different camera angles and shots, this experience had let us to understand how it actually feels to work with a camera and give us that experience we need to actually film.
Rule of Thirds
The rule of thirds is a concept in image, video and film production in which the frame is divided into into nine imaginary sections
In most "people shots", the main line of interest is the line going through the eyes. In this shot, the eyes are placed approximately 1/3 of the way down the frame
Using the Rule of Thirds helps produce nicely balanced easy on the eye pictures. Also, as you have to position things relative to the edges of the frame (mentally dividing an image into nine equal parts, then dividing the image into two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines) By placing an image at these points it helps get rid of ' tiny subject surrounded by vast empty space' syndrome. Therefore it creates an interesting, balanced shot which is focused.
Headroom
In photography, headroom is a concept of composition that addresses the relative vertical position of the subject within the frame of the image.
Headroom refers specifically to the distance between the top of the subject's head and the top of the frame.
If the head room is too little or too much it may make the focus of the subject will not be clear and uncomfortable on the viewer where as if the headroom is sufficient (preferably 1/3 down the frame - following the rule of thirds). This should make the portrait or positioning correct.
Animation - Basics of Animation (Motion and Shape Tweening)
To create the the screen title and our film name we have to create animations. In order to do this we had to to use a software called 'Adobe Flash'. Using this software will enable us to to create animations.
We have been working in our groups alongside an animation specialist who has been teaching us the basic steps to creating animations to prep us for when it comes to do the real thing.
We lave learnt 3 types of animations:
- Motion
- Shape
-Frame by Frame Animation
To create a motion animation: - To make a shape move from one position to another:
1. Before starting with any sort of animation we had to insert a key frame and this is done by clicking on the ruler which appears above. If we wanted it for two seconds then go to frame 24 and click insert key frame from the drop down list.
2. On the left hand side tool box we selected an oval tool oval tool. And drew an oval..
3. we then selected the 'selection tool' from the tool box and dragged it across the entire shape, ensuring the shape fits within the black outline which appears.
4. After doing so on the option tabs above we clicked on modify, and from the drop down list selected 'Convert to symbol'.
5. The convert to symbol windows appeared after this, from the three actions we click on graphic and then OK.
6. And then we moved the oval from its original position to another.
7. To allow the animation to work properly, we had to use the selection tool again and click on the previous key frame and on the properties box under the tween section select 'motion'.
Bearing in mind every time every step of the animation we had to insert a key frame. This must be done to when creating motion tweening.
To create a shape animation:
1. Firstly we had to insert a key frame
2. Using the selection tool from the tool box we created a shape
3. Similar to before the shape had to be modified into a symbol.
4. We then inserted another key frame and drew in another shape.
5. Going back to the previous key frame and on the tweening section of the property box select 'shape'.
6. As part of this process we learnt how to add effects. The same set of instructions must be followed, on the properties box are other special effects options such as re-scaling pictures, altering colour
All the group members did this separately but collectively. It was essential that we understood the steps as we have to do this as part of our advanced production.
We have been working in our groups alongside an animation specialist who has been teaching us the basic steps to creating animations to prep us for when it comes to do the real thing.
We lave learnt 3 types of animations:
- Motion
- Shape
-Frame by Frame Animation
To create a motion animation: - To make a shape move from one position to another:
1. Before starting with any sort of animation we had to insert a key frame and this is done by clicking on the ruler which appears above. If we wanted it for two seconds then go to frame 24 and click insert key frame from the drop down list.
2. On the left hand side tool box we selected an oval tool oval tool. And drew an oval..
3. we then selected the 'selection tool' from the tool box and dragged it across the entire shape, ensuring the shape fits within the black outline which appears.
4. After doing so on the option tabs above we clicked on modify, and from the drop down list selected 'Convert to symbol'.
5. The convert to symbol windows appeared after this, from the three actions we click on graphic and then OK.
6. And then we moved the oval from its original position to another.
7. To allow the animation to work properly, we had to use the selection tool again and click on the previous key frame and on the properties box under the tween section select 'motion'.
Bearing in mind every time every step of the animation we had to insert a key frame. This must be done to when creating motion tweening.
To create a shape animation:
1. Firstly we had to insert a key frame
2. Using the selection tool from the tool box we created a shape
3. Similar to before the shape had to be modified into a symbol.
4. We then inserted another key frame and drew in another shape.
5. Going back to the previous key frame and on the tweening section of the property box select 'shape'.
6. As part of this process we learnt how to add effects. The same set of instructions must be followed, on the properties box are other special effects options such as re-scaling pictures, altering colour
All the group members did this separately but collectively. It was essential that we understood the steps as we have to do this as part of our advanced production.
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Script for DETAINEE - 238
Detainee 238
INT. BOYS BEDROOM – NIGHT
A black screen is appearing whilst a clock is ticking in the background. We can hear the click of the lights being switched on. Once the lights are switched on the ticking of the clock fades away.
Yahya and Yusuf are sitting on their bed putting their feet into their slippers, camera focus of their feet only and gradually pans upwards to show the children’s face whilst walking.
YAHYA
(whispers)
sshh quick dont wake up mum
Gestures hand movements telling Yusuf to hurry along. Both creep down the stairs
YUSUF
(quietly)
What are we going to do?
YAHYA
You cant tell mum about this okay, you dont want her to be sad again do you, once this letters sent eveything will be okay and dad will be here again so mum doesnt have to be sad all the time.
YUSUF
(sadly)
I don’t like it when mums sad… here you go you can use my pen.
YAHYA
Writes on paper
Dear Barack Obama..
INT. POLICE INTERVIEW ROOM - MIDDAY
The camera zooms into the clock and a blank screen appears following it. The sound of the light flashing on is heard.
AHMED
(serious)
Being a Muslim does not make me a terrorist!
Pause.
INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Diegetic sounds of the clock ticking are heard. The camera then zooms out from the living room clock.
YAHYA
i am writing a letter to ask you if you could please release my dad Ahmed. He is innocent and he does not deserve to suffer.. i dont think you should keep my dad in jail because i miss when he used to pick me and my little brother up from school..
EXT. DETENTION CENTRE - MIDDAY Ahmed is gardening and sweeping in the detention centre.
YUSUF
[V/O]
(emotional)
and when he used to read us stories before we went bed. My brother Yusuf hardly remembers what our dad used to be like because his been away from us for so long. My dad used to always make Yusuf drink milk before he used to go to sleep and he used to say it will make Yusuf strong like me and dad, but ever since his left Yusuf hasnt been drinking his milk, and my mums always too upset to remember to give it to him. I think my dad deserves to be here at home, please will you release him.. Thankyou.
INT. BEDROOM – NIGHT
Yusuf and Yahya go to bed. You can hear the sounds of the clock ticking in the background. The screen fades to black.
INT. BARACK OBAMA’S OFFICE
Barack Obama is sitting down on his chair with a letter in his hand. He is reading through the letter. His P.A walks in.
P.A
They’re ready for you now sir.
Barack Obama leaves the letter on the edge of the table and as he is walking in a rush the letter accidently falls on the floor near the ‘junk mail’ box. The cleaner then comes in and automatically thinks that the letter belongs to the junk mail pile and takes out the bin.
INT. MAIL SORTING ROOM
Ahmed opens up the bin and shreds junk letters and papers. A letter slips out the bag and falls on the floor. Ahmed picks it up and his eyes click to a word on the letter that says his name on it. He instantly takes a further look at the letter just to assure himself it’s not a letter about him. The letter he picks up is the letter his son sent to Barack Obama.
THE END.
INT. BOYS BEDROOM – NIGHT
A black screen is appearing whilst a clock is ticking in the background. We can hear the click of the lights being switched on. Once the lights are switched on the ticking of the clock fades away.
Yahya and Yusuf are sitting on their bed putting their feet into their slippers, camera focus of their feet only and gradually pans upwards to show the children’s face whilst walking.
YAHYA
(whispers)
sshh quick dont wake up mum
Gestures hand movements telling Yusuf to hurry along. Both creep down the stairs
YUSUF
(quietly)
What are we going to do?
YAHYA
You cant tell mum about this okay, you dont want her to be sad again do you, once this letters sent eveything will be okay and dad will be here again so mum doesnt have to be sad all the time.
YUSUF
(sadly)
I don’t like it when mums sad… here you go you can use my pen.
YAHYA
Writes on paper
Dear Barack Obama..
INT. POLICE INTERVIEW ROOM - MIDDAY
The camera zooms into the clock and a blank screen appears following it. The sound of the light flashing on is heard.
AHMED
(serious)
Being a Muslim does not make me a terrorist!
Pause.
INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Diegetic sounds of the clock ticking are heard. The camera then zooms out from the living room clock.
YAHYA
i am writing a letter to ask you if you could please release my dad Ahmed. He is innocent and he does not deserve to suffer.. i dont think you should keep my dad in jail because i miss when he used to pick me and my little brother up from school..
EXT. DETENTION CENTRE - MIDDAY Ahmed is gardening and sweeping in the detention centre.
YUSUF
[V/O]
(emotional)
and when he used to read us stories before we went bed. My brother Yusuf hardly remembers what our dad used to be like because his been away from us for so long. My dad used to always make Yusuf drink milk before he used to go to sleep and he used to say it will make Yusuf strong like me and dad, but ever since his left Yusuf hasnt been drinking his milk, and my mums always too upset to remember to give it to him. I think my dad deserves to be here at home, please will you release him.. Thankyou.
INT. BEDROOM – NIGHT
Yusuf and Yahya go to bed. You can hear the sounds of the clock ticking in the background. The screen fades to black.
INT. BARACK OBAMA’S OFFICE
Barack Obama is sitting down on his chair with a letter in his hand. He is reading through the letter. His P.A walks in.
P.A
They’re ready for you now sir.
Barack Obama leaves the letter on the edge of the table and as he is walking in a rush the letter accidently falls on the floor near the ‘junk mail’ box. The cleaner then comes in and automatically thinks that the letter belongs to the junk mail pile and takes out the bin.
INT. MAIL SORTING ROOM
Ahmed opens up the bin and shreds junk letters and papers. A letter slips out the bag and falls on the floor. Ahmed picks it up and his eyes click to a word on the letter that says his name on it. He instantly takes a further look at the letter just to assure himself it’s not a letter about him. The letter he picks up is the letter his son sent to Barack Obama.
THE END.
Sunday, 3 October 2010
Film Review - Boy (2008)
The opening scence of this film speaks for itself through the actions of the characters init. The main character Ed, who is the father is sat at a table with a mug, behind his wife and son go about their daily routines, however he is zoned out and in his own world. Everything happening behind him has no affect on him. His facial expressions give eveidence, that he seems to be troubled by something.
Ed's character could be said to be mysterious as he does not speak in the first few scenes. He sits puzzled in in the beginning however he is potrayed to be a a simple and normal character as he goes about his own business which is drinking his tea, leaving home to work, getting on public transport and back. His lifestyle is shown to be basic day-to-day routines despite this, actions such as sighing as he looks out the window of his shed once again show he has something on his mind. This then builds up suspense for the audience as they would want to know whats bothering him but nothing is revealed until later on.
The structure of the film is sequential as everything happens in order. The climax of the film very much near the end although the roots of his problems are partially exposed in the first half of them film.
The complications of this drama rises from battle of a middle-aged man's desire and how to cope with his unwanted sexual feelings towards a 12 year-old-boy, this creates a dramatic conflict between the characters and a greater battle within the main character himself. To challenge conventions the director has used alot more actions than usual drama's than actual dialogue, this lets the actions speak for the characters.
The film ending is emotional and open ended as after the climax of the film he comes home, still stuggling with himself as he goes back into his shed at home, he beings to cry and what happens or could happen next is unknown.
No editing is used in the film also throughout the film the sound is digetic, this adds to the realism of the drama.
The lighting used at home is very dull, the lights are hardly switched on at home similar to the facial expressions and the emotions of the main character.
Everything on the scene throughout the film is there to show a normal life of a person, all the furniture at home is basic things which a house will include nothing extra is used. Similar to what is the audiences perspective of the main character at the beginning - a normal, simple working father.
The camera shot used in the film is mainly a 'Follow shot'. This is when the camera follows the subject at action. The following distance is usually kept more or less constant.
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is the organisation responsible for film classification within the UK.
The BBFC was established in 1912 as the British Board of Film Censors. At that time it also took responsibility for classifying videos for hire or purchase to view in the home as well as films shown in cinemas. Home video and cinema versions of a film often receive the same certificate, although occasionally a film may receive a more restrictive certificate for the home video market, as it is easier for children to watch a home video than to be admitted into a cinema.
The BBFC currently issues the following certificates. They use symbols for each certificate and each symbol has a name and definition.
U - Universal: All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.
Example: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
PG - Parental Guidance: General viewing, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8. Example: Ghostbusters
12A: May be unsuitable for under 12s. Those aged under 12 are only admitted if accompanied by an adult at all times during the performance (cinema only). Example: The Dark Knight
12: Suitable only for those aged 12 and over. No-one younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game. Example: Quantum of Solace
15: Suitable only for those aged 15 and over. Nobody younger than 15 can see a 15 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game. Example: Severance
18: For adults only.
Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game. Example: Saw
The BBFC was established in 1912 as the British Board of Film Censors. At that time it also took responsibility for classifying videos for hire or purchase to view in the home as well as films shown in cinemas. Home video and cinema versions of a film often receive the same certificate, although occasionally a film may receive a more restrictive certificate for the home video market, as it is easier for children to watch a home video than to be admitted into a cinema.
The BBFC currently issues the following certificates. They use symbols for each certificate and each symbol has a name and definition.
U - Universal: All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.
Example: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
PG - Parental Guidance: General viewing, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8. Example: Ghostbusters
12A: May be unsuitable for under 12s. Those aged under 12 are only admitted if accompanied by an adult at all times during the performance (cinema only). Example: The Dark Knight
12: Suitable only for those aged 12 and over. No-one younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game. Example: Quantum of Solace
15: Suitable only for those aged 15 and over. Nobody younger than 15 can see a 15 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game. Example: Severance
18: For adults only.
Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game. Example: Saw
Further Production Planning
During the past few lessons as part of our production, after much discussion we as a group have decided to change the story line of our film and also have made adjustments to our logo.
The name of our company is now called 'Silverline Productions', this title evolves into the screen in glowing letters. The font used will be Mistral, the font size will be 72 and of white colour. On the left hand side of the screen will stand an autumn tree, the leaves of the tree fall and scatter as a gush of wind blows past and one the leaves slams onto the screen, and its veins read 'Silverline Productions'.
The genre is still the same which is drama.
I believe our genre will appeal and entertain to all audiences as the story which is being told throughout the video is or could be something which has hapned to many others. This will help young teenagers to contemplate and appreciate life as well as putting a message across to people with more power that these things go unheard and have affect on people and take a massive toll on their lives.
The new story is based on the life of an innocent Muslim father and his children. The father has been imprisoned for several years on the suspicion of acts of Terrorism but has not been proven guilty. The life of the father is shown as well as his children and how they are feeling without a fatherly figure at home. The mothers emotional distress is revealed in the childs letter to the president to release his father.
The idea of the story was taken from a South London man who is a detainee at Guanatanamo Bay, who's name is Shaker Aamer and has been at this detention camp without charge or trial since 2001. In his last heavily censored letters home Shaker asked for the right to die. The videos of this man and others which are posted on Youtube and other broadcasting sites are very emotional and moving. It gathers the whole world to witness injustice and from whats said it is still evident that nothing is being done about it by higher officials.
The name of our company is now called 'Silverline Productions', this title evolves into the screen in glowing letters. The font used will be Mistral, the font size will be 72 and of white colour. On the left hand side of the screen will stand an autumn tree, the leaves of the tree fall and scatter as a gush of wind blows past and one the leaves slams onto the screen, and its veins read 'Silverline Productions'.
The genre is still the same which is drama.
I believe our genre will appeal and entertain to all audiences as the story which is being told throughout the video is or could be something which has hapned to many others. This will help young teenagers to contemplate and appreciate life as well as putting a message across to people with more power that these things go unheard and have affect on people and take a massive toll on their lives.
The new story is based on the life of an innocent Muslim father and his children. The father has been imprisoned for several years on the suspicion of acts of Terrorism but has not been proven guilty. The life of the father is shown as well as his children and how they are feeling without a fatherly figure at home. The mothers emotional distress is revealed in the childs letter to the president to release his father.
The idea of the story was taken from a South London man who is a detainee at Guanatanamo Bay, who's name is Shaker Aamer and has been at this detention camp without charge or trial since 2001. In his last heavily censored letters home Shaker asked for the right to die. The videos of this man and others which are posted on Youtube and other broadcasting sites are very emotional and moving. It gathers the whole world to witness injustice and from whats said it is still evident that nothing is being done about it by higher officials.
Monday, 13 September 2010
PRODUCTION PLANNING
Today during lesson time we partially planned our production. To do this we had to name our company, have a logo plan for our company, decide on the genre our group was working with, to understand that our 5 minute video should entertain and appeal to the teenage audience, plan a rough treatment and assign roles to each member of the group.
The name of our company is called 'Toilet Pictures' and our logo is most likely going to have lightning passing through a lavatory with the company name below it and as the flush on the toilet flushes the lighting wipes out the whole screen.
The genre we have picked for our video is 'Drama'.
I believe our genre will appeal and entertain the teenage audience as the story which is being told throughout the video is very common in most south asian families and it occurs to girls in their teen years and impacts thier lives severly.
Basic Rundown of our Story: It is about a traditional south asian father who has a high status in his cultural and religious socitey who must do all he can do to uphold his family hononur. South asian families 'izzat' (honour) is what many tradtional asians believe their foundations are built upon, and without this they are nothing, and to do this their children and other family members must abide by the rules and regulations which have been taken out of context from religious and traditional beliefs and values. To this day this kind of custom still lives on and impacts lives of many western people who come from these ethnic and religious background.
In this story the time has come to get his daughter married and he believes it his duty to find her a husband who fits into his class of ideal son-in-laws. However his daughter has found her own love and is going out with him behind her parents back, this is forbidden in her custom and her parents are not happy when they find out, her father espeacially has something to say about this. Family problems and rows at home drive her away from home and she ends up running away.
The entire video will be shown as a flashback whilst she is packin her bags to leave home, diffrent camera angles and lighting will be used to emphasize diffrent scenes.
The Roles in the groups:
Creative Director: Me (Shahnaz Khatun)
Script Writer: Me (Shahnaz Khatun)
Story Board:
Prop Manager:
Location Manager: Habiba Parvin
Actor/Scout Manager:
The name of our company is called 'Toilet Pictures' and our logo is most likely going to have lightning passing through a lavatory with the company name below it and as the flush on the toilet flushes the lighting wipes out the whole screen.
The genre we have picked for our video is 'Drama'.
I believe our genre will appeal and entertain the teenage audience as the story which is being told throughout the video is very common in most south asian families and it occurs to girls in their teen years and impacts thier lives severly.
Basic Rundown of our Story: It is about a traditional south asian father who has a high status in his cultural and religious socitey who must do all he can do to uphold his family hononur. South asian families 'izzat' (honour) is what many tradtional asians believe their foundations are built upon, and without this they are nothing, and to do this their children and other family members must abide by the rules and regulations which have been taken out of context from religious and traditional beliefs and values. To this day this kind of custom still lives on and impacts lives of many western people who come from these ethnic and religious background.
In this story the time has come to get his daughter married and he believes it his duty to find her a husband who fits into his class of ideal son-in-laws. However his daughter has found her own love and is going out with him behind her parents back, this is forbidden in her custom and her parents are not happy when they find out, her father espeacially has something to say about this. Family problems and rows at home drive her away from home and she ends up running away.
The entire video will be shown as a flashback whilst she is packin her bags to leave home, diffrent camera angles and lighting will be used to emphasize diffrent scenes.
The Roles in the groups:
Creative Director: Me (Shahnaz Khatun)
Script Writer: Me (Shahnaz Khatun)
Story Board:
Prop Manager:
Location Manager: Habiba Parvin
Actor/Scout Manager:
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
ROLES IN FILM PRODUCTION
• Producer: creates the requirements needed to create a motion picture. The producer coordinates supervises and controls different issues such as funding and managing personnel. They are engaged throughout the all stages of the filmmaking process.
• Executive Producer: this person is usually an investor in the development or just a credit that the filmmaker gave to someone who paid for the credit. There may be more than one executive producer on a project this is all dependant on the financial arrangements of that business.
• Production Manager: supervises all the physical aspects of production, this includes factors such as personnel, technology, budgeting. Ensuring the production is staying on schedule and within budget is the duty of the production manager. They also cover tactical decisions of the business such as day-to-day budgets by organizing the operating costs, production costs and every day equipment rental costs.
• Unit Manager: this role is the same as the production manager howver for a secondary “unit” shooting.
• Production Coordinator: is the information nexus of the production, accountable for sort out all the logistics from hiring crew, renting equipment, and booking talent. The PC is an integral part of film production.
• Post-production supervisor
Post Production Supervisors are responsible for the post production process, during which they maintain clarity of information and good channels of communication between the Producer, Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, the Facilities Companies (such as film labs, CGI studios and negative cutters) and the Production Accountant.
• Director: A film director is a person who guides the actors and crew in the making of a film.[1] He or she controls a film's artistic and dramatic factors, while guiding the technical crew and actors, therefore they are said to be overseeing the creative aspects of a film. They chose the location for film to be shot, camera positioning, use of lighting and film tracks used.
• First Assistant Director (1st AD): assist the production manager and director, it is the responsibility to ensure film comes in on schedule while maintaining a working environment in director, actors and crew can be focused on their work. They cover day-to-day management of the cast, crew, equipment, script and set.
• Second Assistant Director (2nd AD): is the leading assistant of the 1st AD who helps accomplish delegated tasks to the 1st AD. They let crew know about schedules and shooting times etc.
• Production Assistant: aids the first director with set operations. Production assistants mostly are referred to as PAs, they also engage in work situated in the production office and general tasks.
• Script Supervisor: also referred to as “continuity person”, they keep note of what parts of the script need to be shot and making deviations between what was actually filmed and what appeared in the script. Script supervisors also keep track on props, blocking, and other details to ensure continuity from shot to shot and scene to scene.
• Stunt Coordinator: arrange the casting and performance of the stunt which is needed to be performed by stunt performers
• Casting Director: they chose and allocate the characters of the film by allowing them to audition and practice for a particular script.
• Producer: creates the requirements needed to create a motion picture. The producer coordinates supervises and controls different issues such as funding and managing personnel. They are engaged throughout the all stages of the filmmaking process.
• Executive Producer: this person is usually an investor in the development or just a credit that the filmmaker gave to someone who paid for the credit. There may be more than one executive producer on a project this is all dependant on the financial arrangements of that business.
• Production Manager: supervises all the physical aspects of production, this includes factors such as personnel, technology, budgeting. Ensuring the production is staying on schedule and within budget is the duty of the production manager. They also cover tactical decisions of the business such as day-to-day budgets by organizing the operating costs, production costs and every day equipment rental costs.
• Unit Manager: this role is the same as the production manager howver for a secondary “unit” shooting.
• Production Coordinator: is the information nexus of the production, accountable for sort out all the logistics from hiring crew, renting equipment, and booking talent. The PC is an integral part of film production.
• Post-production supervisor
Post Production Supervisors are responsible for the post production process, during which they maintain clarity of information and good channels of communication between the Producer, Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, the Facilities Companies (such as film labs, CGI studios and negative cutters) and the Production Accountant.
• Director: A film director is a person who guides the actors and crew in the making of a film.[1] He or she controls a film's artistic and dramatic factors, while guiding the technical crew and actors, therefore they are said to be overseeing the creative aspects of a film. They chose the location for film to be shot, camera positioning, use of lighting and film tracks used.
• First Assistant Director (1st AD): assist the production manager and director, it is the responsibility to ensure film comes in on schedule while maintaining a working environment in director, actors and crew can be focused on their work. They cover day-to-day management of the cast, crew, equipment, script and set.
• Second Assistant Director (2nd AD): is the leading assistant of the 1st AD who helps accomplish delegated tasks to the 1st AD. They let crew know about schedules and shooting times etc.
• Production Assistant: aids the first director with set operations. Production assistants mostly are referred to as PAs, they also engage in work situated in the production office and general tasks.
• Script Supervisor: also referred to as “continuity person”, they keep note of what parts of the script need to be shot and making deviations between what was actually filmed and what appeared in the script. Script supervisors also keep track on props, blocking, and other details to ensure continuity from shot to shot and scene to scene.
• Stunt Coordinator: arrange the casting and performance of the stunt which is needed to be performed by stunt performers
• Casting Director: they chose and allocate the characters of the film by allowing them to audition and practice for a particular script.
PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION 1 & 2
PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION 1 & 2
We had a session with 2 photographers who are involved in a competition in photography. We were given an introduction to photgraphy and they then told us about camera techniques on a camera, they also showed us a variety of pictures which could be interpreted in different ways. Through this session I had learnt basic functions of a camera, such as Focus which is the adjustment that is made to bring the desired area or the desired part to the sharpest point possible. This is usually done manually, but this is also done automatically in some latest digital cameras. I also learnt how to use the macro function on a camera which allowed me to take close up and defined pictures which looked professional and did not blur the picture due to being in close proximity to the camera. We were then each assigned to a camera and were given a task to take a picture which told a story or had a meaning to it.
The second session we had regarding the photography completion involved the photographers showing us where different students were either making mistakes or where there is room for improvements. These were things such as the reason behind why one took a specific picture, or cutting the feet out if it was a portrait picture etc. We then took these ideas into consideration and went out for a second time to overcome these barriers to produce some high-quality photographs.
We had a session with 2 photographers who are involved in a competition in photography. We were given an introduction to photgraphy and they then told us about camera techniques on a camera, they also showed us a variety of pictures which could be interpreted in different ways. Through this session I had learnt basic functions of a camera, such as Focus which is the adjustment that is made to bring the desired area or the desired part to the sharpest point possible. This is usually done manually, but this is also done automatically in some latest digital cameras. I also learnt how to use the macro function on a camera which allowed me to take close up and defined pictures which looked professional and did not blur the picture due to being in close proximity to the camera. We were then each assigned to a camera and were given a task to take a picture which told a story or had a meaning to it.
The second session we had regarding the photography completion involved the photographers showing us where different students were either making mistakes or where there is room for improvements. These were things such as the reason behind why one took a specific picture, or cutting the feet out if it was a portrait picture etc. We then took these ideas into consideration and went out for a second time to overcome these barriers to produce some high-quality photographs.
Monday, 21 June 2010
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Introduction To Advanced Production
My expectations for this course are to learn what it takes to produce a short film, also during the process i would like to learn how to implement everything i have learnt in AS Media these are things such as camera angles and shots and i would also like gain more knowledge during this course, and this which will help me excel in this region of production.
Watching the exemplar film of the previous year group, showed me another side to learning media, that which i am looking forward to, as the making of the production looks very fascinating and i would like to produce something similar to what i have seen.
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