A step Closer to to final edit

http://youtu.be/ttzPZzZ1nc8

I have finalised some aspects of editing. I experimented on using some snap shots of the scientist in both the past and future to resemble his power initiating. Need to also add the dialogue. 

All of the other addition can only be done at collage, so it has to be completed next week.

News Report

This is a news report we made showing the reasons in why we chose certain aspects of the mise en scene, which help our film relate to the brief.

Progression of Editing

This video is our latest video from editing the clips. I think it matches the brief very clearly. I think that the filming and production process went very well- eventhough we had to be very organised through the short filming sessions. It seems how we planned, but it does have some major and minor errors which we need to overcome. 

We need to: add sound, make it flow (continuity editing), add titles (of editors, producers... ect), and polish it off. 

Overall we are keeping to a good time schedule. This week we will have finished the clip (may have to come in at the Easter holidays). Then this allows us two weeks for us to concentrate on the evaluation questions.

Re-shoot of the Interrogation Scene

We have decided to do a retake the interrgation scene after overlooking the previous clips. Only a few needed to be replaced/added, meaning it did not take as long as last time. I had the lanlords permission to do a final shoot on Friday.

We was curius with the weather foorecasted being heavy snow. This could affect our shots of the outdoor of the barn/shed, but more importantly being able to get to the location. However, everyone was fully motivated in finishing filming, which for me and Tom was a great advantage. We informed everyone the local bus routes and times, as luckily they were running as usual.

https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/services/threes/maps-and-times

Next, once arrived we had to have the extact same layout of the barn as filmed previously, to keep continuity throughout the clip. I was in charge of bringing the props, costumes and equipment to the set. Whereas, Tom helped produce the mise en scene when arrived.

Lighting - Target Audience

The natural lighting used in the science experiment scene is very effctive with the blend of the dark blue (from the blind, lit by natural light) and the bright red flame (exerted from the bunsen burner). This mixture of colours helps signify a supernatural tone with the bright colours from the lighting, moreover, it is helped from the colours of the experiment (red, green, blue). Combining these colours enhances the application towards the brief- in relating to a sci-fi genre, but also entertains the older audience.

Screen grab of a shot taken from the science lab

From research earlier, the Asian race would be attracted to this opening, from interlinking a theme of science (due to their highly advanced technlogy). Furthermore, the violence and aggression would further appeal to males, rather than females. In conclusion, it portrays us applying our research of producing the film to appeal to the more relevent target audience.

This shows us taking into account the audineces interests, which shows good, detailed research which (if released) would proliferate the exchange.

Editing

This is evidence of us editing in Serif Movie Plus. We are using this to place all of the clips together, making it take less time to export. It also gives us the amount of time taken, and will help me edit the soundtrack to each scene.
We are planning to make a black cut imbetween the time lapses when the two antagonists chase the scientist.

Science Experiment Scene-filming results

Finished filming the science experiment scene. It went smoothly. Learned to use the tripod a lot more, to make it look more professional. It helps to keep the ca,era stabilised, which helps create continuity and fluidity throughout the different shots. 

Image of tripod fully extended

Evaluation/Results of First day of filming

We filmed just over 100 shots in the interrogation scene, to give us a big choice in selecting the best take for that section. We moved swiftly due to the tight time scale but many good and bad shots were taken. 

Yesterday, we looked through each take, and selected the best takes and placed them in another file (separating the good and bad). 

Today, we began to place the takes into a draft film. So it shows how long we have filmed for. Up to yet, we have 1min 20 seconds of film. Meaning that we need at least an extra 40 seconds. This will be filmed on Thursday for the science experiment scene. Furthermore, after evaluating the film, we have decided that another shoot needs to be done, improving some shots and adding some shots. 

Evaluating the film ensures that we are going into detail on the opening; hence improving the camerawork. This shall enable me to gain the best grade possible. 

Once the filming has done, I shall make final arrangements to the soundtrack I produced on Garageband to enable synchronous sound, and maybe parts of rhythmic editing. This shall proliferate the effect upon the older audience, as the action packed entry of the film ultimately gathers great interest, and creates enigmas making them watch further. 

First day of Filming

This evening is the day which we will be filming. We have everything organised, everyone will be meeting there at 6:00, whereas me and Tom will be there at 5:30. This is to ensure that everything reguarding the set will be set up and ready for the actors when they arrive. This is because of our tight time scale in filming by 7pm.

Filming

Just finished filming after our 1 hour filming session. We took several 'takes' to ensure that we can select the best clips we filmed. This helps us make the film the best i can. Also, practising this filming technique will help us in our 2 minute film opening as it gains our experience in filming.

Film Clips

I uploaded a film clip to Facebook, to aim to gain comments to improve my film making. 

First day of filming

Today- 16/01/2013

Today we learned how to set up the camera, and tripod. Then we set off on our filming. It was very exciting filming for the first time. I felt as though I was a real producer saying '3...2...1...ACTION'. 

The tripod set up for a low angle shot.

I have enjoyed this project thoroughly being told the brief, and pushing it to the limit. Our group bounced very imaginative/creative ideas to form our narrative. We have use lots of camerawork, and attempted to link a few representations/stereotypes in aswell- linking in our past topic area. 

I see myself having a speciality in music, as I have played piano/keyboard publicly. I try to find non-copyrighted music which greatly enhances the emotions the audience   endures. I understand the different keys, and styles of playing, which would help me set a minor/major tone, also trills and arpeggios can symbolise the actions on screen.

I may have the capabilities to produce my own soundtrack, if unable to find an existing soundtrack, to suit the correct theme, etc.




We learnt several different things we didn't think to plan, such as camera time and the acting. However, we applied our selves and improvised. I am impressed on some of the clips we have filmed, some need improving though. We have planned to do a last session tomorrow after school, and finish it off. 

Week Commencing Aims (Second week)-

• We will discuss the editing, and the cropping of the clips, to ensure the fluidity and movement of the narrative. 
• Adding sound to the project, ensuring perfect timing to greater the audiences emotions. 
• Finish the project