Techniques (shots required): Rule of Thirds: There are many techniques of creating effective shots and making them more three-dimensional. The first technique is called a rule of thirds, which is applied by aligning a subject with the guidelines and their intersection points, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line, or allowing linear features in the image to flow from section to section. Here is my picture which I took myself: Figure 27 - rule of thirds by AT Using the Rule of Thirds means that the subject isn't centered in the image, which is how many new photographers frame their shots. Instead, the main focal point is a bit off to one side. Using the rule of thirds draws the viewer's eye into the composition, instead of just glancing at the center of the image. Figure 28 - Rule of thirds deck chair (Meyer, 2012) Here is a comparison of the Rule of Thirds, it shows the object on one side of the image which is mainly the key focus and perfectly lines up on the two corners of the grid. If you drew the grid onto this image, the horizon would perfectly match up to the line on the grid as it is straight. Leading Lines: Figure 29 - leading lines by AT Leading Lines are one of the most effective and under-utilized compositional tools available to photographers. They're used to draw a viewer’s attention to a specific part of the frame, whether it's a person, or a vanishing point in the background of the frame. They are used to create depth and perspective by positioning a strong line leading from the foreground to the background; create a visual journey from one part of your image to another; place your subject where the lines converge to give the subject more importance in the frame.
Thriller Normal Recognizable Shadow/pools of light Physiological Fear of known Mystery to it (Wikipedia, Wikipedia, 2010) - picture This film makes the audience feel a little bit tense and thrilling to watch. Action Violence Intense Stunts Car chases Explosions Location – city Will they get away with it? Gangs and fighting (Wikipedia, Wikipedia, 2016) - picture This movie is an Indian one called Sultan which is about an Olympic wrestler. There are a lot of wrestling scenes and fighting scenes. Fantasy Magic Expect anything Can be in the past Supernatural Anything can happen but usually some form of quest Character has to learn something new (unknown, 2001) - picture Harry potter is very famous for the amount of magic used and discovering something in every movie. Romance Couple Live in normality Tragic love story Safe Couple Event to reunite Boy vs girl (two people) (Ebert, 1997) - picture Here is an example of a romantic film. This film is a true story about the Titanic boat. Two people, Jack and Rose fall in love whilst the boat occurrence happens. Reflective Log – Week 3 This week was all about the use of lighting. Lighting is very key when it comes to filming and was very intriguing to find out more about it in the session. The session allowed me to learn some new things and experiment when doing the practical task. However, when writing up the task for the lighting report I found it a little bit hard when explaining about the different settings on the camera
Freelancer Fixed term contract Permanent contract Self-employed / one man company Reputation is everything Connections are very important You are your own boss You are more in control Fixed term Job is short term Employed for a specific length of time Employed for a specific job Employed regardless of the jobs Pay is guaranteed Working hours confirmed these hours include sick pay, holiday pay and redundancy pay Advantages: Very flexible Work your own hours/choose your hours Interesting Choose your own job Allows you to build skills Advantages: You get paid – this includes sick pay as well You have agreed hours of work You have security for the job Advantages: Very secure with being paid and having a good job for hours as well Disadvantages: It’s not a confirmed income (as you are not always working) Not 100% employed Disadvantages: Paid less Hours aren’t as flexible – neither is the job Disadvantages: Lack of flexibility It can be boring for some as its repetitive Rare to get a permanent contract in the media industry Unit 4 – Critical and Contextual Awareness & Unit 2 – Research Target audience
STORYBOARDS: All shots taken from a side view as shown in my film SHOOTING SCRIPT: Shooting Script PRODUCTION NAME HERE - The Unknown (‘Hello Project’) Hello Project Location – Park by my house Storyboard Shot No: Action: Dialogue / Commentary/ other key points: 1 Establishing shot Introduces the location and where the characters will be positioned within the surroundings 2 Priyanka – main character walks through the location past the unknown character Close up of the feet/shoes as she walks ; This is shot from a high angle whilst using a Dutch angle as well 3 Priyanka discovers the unknown character and walks straight past them A long shot of both of the characters ; 180 degree angle/straight on angle ; girl wearing headphones as she walks past 4 Priyanka – turns her head to see the unknown – medium long shot / girl takes out one headphone 5 Over the shoulder shot follows from shot 4 Medium shot/over the shoulder shot of Priyanka looking at the mirror ; girl takes out headphones 6 Medium close up of Priyanka’s face / no headphones / rule of thirds (face in the middle of the grid) Dialog – first speaks out to the unknown by saying hello in Hindi – Namaste and then no response so she tries hello in Punjabi – Sat sri akaal 7 Shot reverse shot, mid shot of unknown holding mirror of the girl’s reflection Dutch angle is also used, depth is shown through the camera behind out of focus then
Date of Survey Thursday 30th November Location Hoads Wood Gardens Ashford, Kent TN25 4QB Day of Shoot Sunday 3rd December 2017 Time of Shoot 11:00-1:30PM Production Contact Ameera – 07447 941149 Power Available Quantity (see attached diagrams) No power is needed, as everything is on batteries, camera has a battery. My phone is being used as a microphone, so I bring will need to bring a portable charger for my phone as it could run out of battery Extension Cords How many? No, extension cords are needed as there isn’t any supply of electricity being used from the mains How long? ---------- AC Outlets Quantity (see attached diagrams) Not needed at all Reflection Interferences The only reflection which could interfere the project would be from the use of the mirror as It could reflect off any other objects being shown in the mirror – so just get the object and person in the mirror. Another reflection could be of my blindfold doors which the mirror will be facing. Obstructions blocking camera view The obstructions Which could block the camera view could be other people, other members of the public. Other distractions could contribute to this as well. Sprinkler System No sprinkler system required. Sun Location Will be filmed outside, so the sun will be in a good place as it could potentially be pointing down towards where we choose to set our equipment up. View from inside looking out Not filming inside External Surroundings (noise interference) Some noise coming from outside the location, as there are cars on the roads which leads up to other exits out my house road.
20th 27th 27th 27th 24th 27th 3rd 4th & 5th Check through all work completed and post into the portfolio Will be making sure that all the equipment is ready for filming Will be filming on this day I have given two days for reshoots as it all depends on whether the weather was good on that day where you may need to reshoot some key shots of the film You will need the portfolio and a computer N/A Will need all equipment, need all the crew: cameraman, director, sound man and lastly the actors taking part in the film You will need all the crew to reshoot, like cameraman, director, actors, be in the specific location, Checklist: CHAPTER 11 – WEEK 11 & 12 – HELLO PROJECT – PRODUCTION Unit 1 – Processes and Skills Unit 2 – Research