Preparation for Shooting.

Before we can commence with Filming we need to compile a list of all the equipment we will need on set.
Below is a list of said equipment along with a list of who will being doing what primarily while shooting.



First of we have what all film makers need, A Camera. We felt it would be best to use a HD Camera, provided by Josh, to record our film for a couple of reasons. These being; instead of the film being recorded to a tape, it is recorded to a memory unit. This makes things easier for us as we dont need to worry about losing the tape or forgetting it. Secondly, because a scene in our film is set at night we came to the conclusion that to best capture the footage for this scene we would benefit from recording it using a HD Camera.


As well as a Camera we will also need a Tripod to aid us in filming any panned or tilted shots in our film. We decided it would be best to book one from School rather than purchase our own. We picked the one with the smoothest movement so that we do not accidently jolt the camera on a pan, or get any shakey cam.


The next item is very simple, This Tripod Adapter will enable us to attach the Camera to the tripod with ease.



Lastly we have the Tracking Dolly and Tracks. These will help us make effective and good looking tracking shots and possibly when panning.

That covers all of our equipment for shooting our film. Next step is to decide who will cover each area while the group is on set a ready for a take. To do this we decided to look at our strengths and weaknesses.

Matty: Primarily Directing but also assitance in Sound.
Josh: Primarily Editor, Responsible for Scripts.
Holly: Camera person, Sound and Costume.
Me: Continuity, Sound and Props.

Our Shooting Schedule.

We created a schedule for filming and production of our film. This document also included a list of the actors/actresses and potential problems which may arise later on in production. We put this information there so that we never forget the possibility of an error and in turn prevent or fix said errors should they occur. To sumerise what is actually on this list we have; a list of all the shots required for the film, where and when we shall be filming said shots and lastly any props that are present in the shots.

(Technical difficulties in embedding the Schedule.)

Our Costume/Make-Up Research.

This still of the Th13teen Trailer shows exactly what we would like to recreate for the first few shots of our main character. The use of a white dress to show innocence while her body shows a very different story, being battered a bruised as if she has been in a rough fight and is now scared about what has happened to her. As well as the use of a white dress we also decided to use a red dress for her in the car-chase scene. The use of the colour red on a character could signify a number of things, such as; Love, Revenge or Blood being spilled.





In our film we needed the actress playing the protagonist to appear battered and bruised. The best was to get this effect is by applying make-up to give the appearance of bruises, cuts and a black eye. Holly came across a few videos posted on YouTube which provided adequate demonstration on how to apply make-up to show bruises and such. She took these tutorials and then tried out the techniques on herself to show us. Below is a copy of said test and i think it can be agreed upon with all that look at the picture that it is really realistic and when applied to our actress will suit the story brilliantly.



Below are the two video tutorials used by Holly to produce this:

More Location Research. (Bedroom Interior).

For our film we required a typical teenage girls bedroom, in order to make our set fit this convention we researched images of the stereotypical teenage bedroom and put them together to create the key frame below.



As you can see in each and every one of these images the rooms are all unique, full to the brim with clutter, posters sprawled across each wall, desks with computers and television sets. These images have now set the bar for what our bedroom set will look like.

Our Prop List.

To make things easier when gathering the props for our piece we compiled a list of all the props we are using throughout the piece. Though there may not be many here they are:

MOBILE PHONE

• A mobile phone, most likely an iPhone or HTC HD7
• Used by the GIRL during the second half of our film, in shots 19-32

SHOES

• A pair of high-heeled shoes worn and then removed by the GIRL
• Removed in Shot 12 and carried until Shot 14 (when she gets in the car)

CAR

• A car (Ford KA in silver-green) driven by RYAN
• The car will be driven from Shot 15

KNIFE

• A knife removed from a knife block
• The GIRL will remove the knife from the block during Shot 6

These props will fall under costume as well as misc-en-scene depending on which shot they are shown in. In order for it to be a prop it needs to be interacted with by the character so some of these items may or may not be considered props by some people, never the less it is best that all the items are noted down for future referance.

The CAM RAW Production Team.

While on the Location Research outing we made photos to put to the names involved in the infamous CAM RAW Productions.

Here we are:

Video Test Shots/Location Research.

After discussing some of the shots and camera angles we will be using it was decided that it would be best if we tested said shots in our free time. So on a very cold sunday afternoon we met up on our intended location to see if the shots will work. Though the shots worked on paper could it be possible for them to work in real life? If not we would be a great disadvantage being so far into our concept. We would need to rework the entire piece and possible change our whole film idea.

Below are the results of our external location research.



This first video explores the idea that we had of a shot being filmed from the rear window of the car. In this test i was the subject running behind the car while Holly filmed through the window. After looking back at the recording we agreed this worked very well as i remained pretty much in the center of shot as it tracked my movements.



This second clip is taken from when we explored the mirrored shot. We wanted to include a match-on-action shot of our main character running along side the car from the view of the mirror. In this test we see Matt being the subject, running up to the car to see if the shot would work.



In this final test we see Josh running with the car trying to catch up to it while being filmed by Holly again from the side mirror. We decided this had to be tested as it would be difficult to film and it could also make or break our final piece. As a result of the test we came a decision that our actress will need to be slightly closer to the vehicle and we will need to keep a constant measure on the speed of the car so that we are not so slow that she can easily catch us or not so fast so she vanishes from shot.

On a side note, We had already decided that for the beginning of our piece we would use the interior of the school's drama studio as it has black curtains which can surround the girl.

I think it can be said we are very happy with what we worked on and the results we got. With these tests now complete we are almost ready to begin filming.