Please note that you will have a new class member every Thursday period 1. To that effect we will look to get to grips with some of the following. Can we also make sure that we all CATEGORISE ALL POSTS APPROPRIATELY! This will be really important for assessing, tracking and monitoring your work (thank you)
TASK: Use the first lesson back (Thursday 25th April) to make sure you have a post that clearly shows your three film roles and that you have CATEGORISED any subsequent posts that show evidence of your research (ie the portfolio) and your production (film reel)
In terms of planning and preparation, the pre-production phase of process contains a number of elements:
- 1) Start with sourcing actors – knowing who is going to be in it will give you a sense of how to develop character and creative a narrative around this casting decision. You should then write a screenplay for the scene when these decisions have been made.
- 2) Then think about location – you could recce a few different locations as part of mise-en-scene. Ensure that these are appropriate for your genre and that you obtain permission for filming before you start. Take photos of locations and do a basic risk assessment before filming.
- 3) Next, try to find sound which works with your project – remember that you need to concentrate on finding non-proprietary (copyright free or commons music and effects) you should also think about recording your own effects as Foley sounds/creating your own music if this is the skill that you are showcasing.
- 4) Finally, you will need to construct a shooting script and/or storyboard for your sequence which will act as a guide to help you visualise your final piece in terms of cinematography and editing as well as ordering your process.
PRE PRODUCTION EVIDENCE DOCUMENTS:
- CASTING DECISION – HEAD SHOTS OF ACTORS/CHARACTER PROFILE
- SCREENPLAY FOR SCENE
- LOCATION REPORT – FEATURING IMAGES & RISK ASSESSMENT WITH PERMISSIONS APPENDIX
- SOUND FILES – DESCRIPTION/LOCATION/JUSTIFICATION
- SHOOTING SCRIPT/STORYBOARD