Daily's

22nd May 

On day one of shooting I drafted up a list of tasks that needed to be completed, this list will be followed during the whole of the shooting process and it very detailed. 

For day one of shooting I filmed scene 12 of my script, these scene consisted of only two characters, Tom and Rob. 

Certain props were used, for example: bottles and glasses of alcohol as well as piles of symbolized drugs for example cocaine. 

The setting for the scene was a bar, it showed alcohol displayed on the walls.

The equipment that was used was the cannon DSLR, as well as this a tripod was used.

23rd May
On this particular day of filming, some of the shots taken were un useable, this is due to certain extras being in frame, which was unknown at the time. This also caused some time delays for the filing schedule.

24th

All shots done in the studio were shot on this particular day, this was due to a time space having to be recurved in order to use the filming location.

27th

Due to scheduling issues, filming had to be put on hold for a few days after the studio scenes were recorded. But filming began again only a few days later.
The scenes shot on the 27th were all shots of the characters together.

30th 

These shots of two or less characters were shot out of sequence to each other. Which is not uncommon in the process of making a film such as this.
These scenes required props and costume design so were filmed last as they took up more time and resources to film, as well as this multiple takes were needed, adding even more to the budget. Lucky the problems faced within the budget did not effect the quality for the film.
The preparation for filming was to gather all the necessary materials such as costume and props. As well as making sure the location has been throughly checked and vetted before actors were allowed to set foot onto the site. This was done with all sites and location used for filming.

Trailer

Short Film Edit 2

Short Film

Show Reel

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Business Card

My business card was inspired by a business card that was used for a local taxi rank. Its bold and simple design does well to attract the eye of the viewer. It also doesn't overwhelm the viewer of the card with too much information, it sticks to the basics.
It shows the reader the name, number, address and email address of the company holder. Only the vital information was recorded. As well as this, the colour yellow was used due to the fact that it contrasts with black, further helping the card stand out, it also gives the card a sheik and bold look.

Filming Evaluation

Camera Shots 

The costume for the scene was shown, this included the main character wearing clothes for bed, these are necessary due to the character just waking up in the scene.



































Some shots taken for use in the film were un useable, this is due to the equipments used, there for needed to be re shot, this then interfered with the already existing shooting schedule, there for it had to be replaced or we would risk being behind schedule.



























Some scenes required special equipment to be used as props for the film, for example for sense seven of the film. Amps, guitars, a drum kit and microphones were needed to recreate the scene of actual band performances.
This also affected the shooting schedule due to a location needing to be found and booked. It also put other members of the shooting process behind. Teamwork is a vital part of shooting a project such as this, if one member of the team makes a mistake the whole team pays for the mismate.

I used a variety of shots for the film, such as a close up, this shot type is used to show the characters on screen emotion.

For one of my final shots I used a tracking shot, this shot is when a character physically move the camera with their movements, creative blocking can also be used in scenes such as this. It is done to build anticipation for the next scene.

For the opening of my film I decided to use a medium shot of the main characters back, I used this shot due to its ability to capture and portray the characters movements and gestures, body language is vital in conveying emotion to the audience, the medium shot allows the camera to remain close enough to capture this. As well as this the costume in this scene is supposed to represent bed wear for the character. Helping to immersed the audience.
As well as this, I used premier Pros editing software to add a title screen to my clip.

To do this I selected file, new and then legacy title, another screen then appeared which allowed to to edit my texts colour, size, font and other properties.

The text appears as one of the clips being used in the edit, you can name the title to help distinguish it from actual clips.

As well as other shots mentioned, I used a wide shot during the first act of my film, this was done to introduce the character as well as the environment.

As well as this, I close ups throughout the film. This shot type is useful due to its ability to be able to show massive amounts of detail to the audience with little or no spoken exposition needed.

Some of these close ups are used to show emotion, some are used to show detail.

In this scene, the actors show a variety of emotion, they show anger, and they begin to laugh at Toms proposal. This is dome to show a variety of acting methods, this helps to show the past pain of what the character did before the film took place, this is vital to create a world in which the audience can believe existed.

As well as this, one character in this scene only appears in this act of the film, this was due to scheduling issues. This meant that the character had to be cut from the film, and had to be replaced last minute in the pre production process. This caused problems between actors and caused problems on set, this could have also caused a delay in filming.






















As well as shots already mentioned I used a long take in act 2 of my film, it lasts for over two minutes. As well as this I used blocking in this scene to help progress the narrative. I used this take to show the environment and to make the scene look more impressive due to the camera not cutting away for over two minutes.

As well as this I used an over an over the shoulder shot, I used this shot as it helps move the plot forward. It also helps character development and the setting.

Editing 

For the editing process for some scenes I had to edit the size of the clip in the editing soft ware. For this I had to select effects controls and edit the size of the clip until it fit the screen size it was intended for.

As well as this I used a youtube converter to achieve sound effects being added to my film, these were taken from secondary sources on Youtube. 

As well as this, I used the unlink command to remove audio from certain clips.

As well as a short film I created a trailer, this lasted over a minute. It shows a viewing warning to show that this trailer is suitable for all ages. My film also showcases this.

Trailer


It also features cuts to black after every clip, this helps to pace the trailer as well as to build anticipation for the next clip. The clips are short and fast paced, this was done to avoid spoilers for the film as well as to help raise the already build anticipation for the next clip and for the film itself. For the trailer I used the most exiting and action paced scenes from the film.

It featured a backing 'running scared', which references the main characters vices and how he tries to escape them, for example the line 'each place we go, so afraid, that he might show'. It shows Tom's on going battle with drugs and alcohol, and not wanting to show that side of himself to his band once again. It also features music to help keep the audience entertained and would attract fans of the song, helping to raise viewers of the trailer and possibly the film.
It also featured title cards, which help to drive the narrative and help the audience understand what is happening on screen.

  It also features quick cuts to help build anticipation for the film, the cuts are also in time with the beats of the backing track which makes the trailer more enjoyable. This would help raise awareness for the trailer and possibly the film.

Non Continuity Edit

This second edit to the film had the ending of the film, at the beginning. This was done much like Tarentenos cut of Pulp Fiction.
I did this because it disrupts the audiences concept of time and space, as well as this it draws attention to the process of cutting and helps to disrupt the viewers concept of reality. It helps to drive/ distrust the narrative. It also gives the film a flare of ingenuity and makes the film less common to other products.

Experimentation 

To show experimentation with camera settings I changed the Isco setting on my camera of choice a DSLR. These settings were responsible for how much light was in the scene, the lower the setting the more light that was allowed to enter the lens.







As well as this, I changed the shutter speed on the camera. This controls how long the shutter is open while taking a photo or video, and how much light enters the cameras lens. It can be controlled by the dial on top of the camera.

As well as the previous shots mentioned, I also mirrored a shot from early in the film in the last act. I did this to show the characters journey through the film. The shot in question was a medium shot of Toms back.

In this scene, the costume holds significance to the story and narrative. This is due to Luke wearing a lab coat, this wad done to recreate a costume for a doctor. 

As well as this, there are a multitude of sounds played throughout the project, some to portray transitions, some portray the passage of time and some portray confusion and tension. However these are all placed in the film to enhance viewers immersion in the film. Therefor boosting views. 

Mock/Business Interview

For my mock interview I chose the career of radio presenter, I listed the most likely wage for the job as well as what experience is needed, what qualifications are needed, what qualifies me for the job, what experience I already have, what the lowest point of entry is for the sector, how long it will take to achieve this career aspiration, what skills and personal qualities are needed for the poison, these are all things that I think went well about the interview.
There were some things that needed to be improved however, such as when I was asked to describe a time I was asked to achieve and a goal and what the outcome was, as well as this, I could have improved my answer to the question of when I was asked to describe a time that I had to work in a team and what the outcome of the project was.
But overall I feel as if the interview went well, I feel I had done sufficient research for the topics, as well as having full, rounded answers to these questions.
When asked to identify contacts in the industry I brought up Gilly Hope a BBC Tv and radio presenter, she lists on her Facebook that she is a freelance TV and radio presenter, an actress and media and journalism lecturer.
As well as Gilly, I listed Kenny Sanger, who is a radio presenter for Spark FM at Sunderland University, as well as this he is a part time lectuer at Sunderland college.

Teeside Uni Write Up

In the past month I visited a Teesside Uni, and attended a number of talks regarding journalism and everything alike.

The first, which was presented by a member of The Sports Bible, explained the inner workings of the social media business. He told us how certain that he was of the career path the had chosen and how much he would recommend it to others.
Another covered his past experiences with events and jobs that his position had taken him in the past, for example he said he has visited oil rigs. He mentioned that there were exiting attributes to his job, as well as the times being flexible, which was necessary due to his family life.
As well as the sports journalism course was shown to be for younger people rather than that of older, this is due to the amount of social media and online presence needed for the role.
To begin the visit though our personal details were recorded before the first talk began. These included an email address, names, dates of birth and a  phone number.
This was done to help further our knowledge on the university and the courses they offer, ultimately deciding if a course at the university is something that we would consider as a future.
 A brief tour of the university was shown and certain key members if staff were introduced, for example former journalists and media culture representatives.
Of these lecturers one was a possible victim of Raoul Moat, she told the story of how she was invited to the crime scene and all the insurances that had to be made, as well as the safety measures that had to be taken.     













The picture above shows the main and only campus of the university. This is the campus that we visited and it is located in Middlesbrough.
I learned many things from this experience, such as: a good way to begin a career in sports journalism is to begin freelance, as well as this, the hours that a journalist works are very flexible and reliable, however this can quickly change if a large news story appears.
But this visit mostly helped me on deciding that my already chosen career was more for me than journalism.