Friday, 27 March 2015

Pre Production: Call Sheets 27/3/2015


As a group we had a meeting about the call sheets. We all wrote one each and all contributed to the content. These call sheets explain where, when and the time of filming. How we get there and where the nearest fire extinguisher is, also which actor is involved with that scene.


Pre Production: Prop List 27/3/2015

Prop List

In our small film we will be using a number of props throughout and its important to have a list so that we don't forget on the day. It also helps us obtain the objects before the day of shooting.


  • Rugby Ball
  • Plates
  • Candles
  • Food
  • Tyres to sit on
  • Mobile Phone
  • Costumes
  • Tables and Chairs

Monday, 23 March 2015

Pro Production: Practicing Editing and Camera shots 23/3/2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqxSOVvxFeI&feature=youtu.be

Above is the link to a scene we shot during one of our seminars. We then used premiere for the first time independently. We shot the scene on campus and all had an individual job, this was was good practice for when we begin shooting the real film.

Monday, 9 March 2015

Pre Production: Risk Assessment 09/03/2015

This form must be filled out on the day of filming accurately and carefully taking into consideration any form of risk. This is essential before filming can commence.

Pre Production: Permission Papers 09/03/2015


In order to film at the gym and other locations it may be necessary to get permission from the land/property owner. Here is an example of the permission slip filled in by the University of Kent's gym. This will be needed for scene 5 when Josh gets his act together and trains hard at the gym.

Thursday, 5 March 2015

Pre Production: Shot Type List 06/03/2015

Shot Types

Scene 1
Rugby pitch –establishing shot- duration 2-3 seconds
Running on the spot- Medium close up (no higher than the knees) 2-5seconds
Catching ball- Medium shot- duration 2-3 seconds
 Flipping tyre- Long shot- 4-6 seconds
Struggling expression, drops tyre- close up- duration 1-3 seconds
Breathing, pan down- Medium shot, duration 2-4 seconds
Jake being spoken to by the coach- over the shoulder shot- duration 5-8 seconds
Running on to the pitch- long shot, ½ pan- duration 2-4 seconds

Scene 2
Writes text (call me when you get a sec) -Match on action shot-duration 4-6 seconds
Walking home, excited- long shot pan- duration 4-6 seconds
Girlfriend calling, swipes to accept- extreme close up- duration 2-3 seconds
Conversation on phone- medium close up- duration 4-6 seconds
Puts phone into pocket and takes keys out- close up- duration 2-3 seconds
Opens door and walks in- long shot- duration 3-4 seconds

Scene 3
Pull focus of candle- close up – duration 2-3 seconds
Jake puts his keys and rugby ball down- close up – 2-4 seconds
Dinner room- establishing shot 180 degree rule- 4-5 seconds
Naomi turns around looks over her shoulder- medium shot- duration 2-3 seconds
Jake goes to hug Naomi she stops him- long shot- 3-4 seconds
Both sat at table arguing- establishing shot- 5-8 seconds
Argument continues- Over the shoulder shot of Jake- duration 3-4 seconds
Argument continues- over the shoulder shot of Naomi- duration 3-4 seconds
Argument continues- establishing shot 180 degree rule- duration 5-8 seconds
Jake slams his fist down on the table- close up- duration 1-2 seconds
Sees Naomi in the background- over the shoulder shot of Jake- duration 3-4 seconds
Jake exits scene- long shot- duration 3-4 seconds

Scene 4
Walking down the road- long shot- duration 5-7 seconds
Ball thrown into the air- High angle panning shot- 1-2 seconds
Ball comes down- High angle panning shot- duration 1-2 seconds
Friend catches a ball- Medium shot- duration 2-3 seconds
Girl handshake- long shot- duration 8-10 seconds
Sitting on the tyre- long shot- duration 3-5 seconds
Jakes friend talking to Jake- over the shoulder shot- duration 3-5 seconds
Jake holding his head in distress- close up- duration 1-3 seconds
Boys on the tyres- establishing long shot- duration 5-6 seconds

Scene 5
Lifting weights- medium shot- duration 3 seconds
Skipping and training- up and down shot moving with Jake- duration 3 seconds
Running onto pitch – travelling shot- duration 3 seconds

Scene 6
People playing as Jake runs onto pitch- Establishing shot- 4-5 seconds
Josh looking at Naomi walking- medium to long shot- 2-3 seconds (medium) 45seconds (long)
Joshing running to embrace- medium shot- duration 4 seconds



Above are the scenes with the type and duration of the shots.

Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Pre Production: Cast Auditions 04/03/2015

After being persuaded by my group and lack of actors I have to play the role of Max in our small film Relentless.