Ways of working

Working Pattern	What does this mean?	Who works like this?	Pros	Cons
Shift work	An assigned set of work hours	Camera operator	Shifts can be changed and adjusted to conditions.	Needs to have experience frequent hire and get work. Shifts are often set in awkward and dangerous conditions that are health threating.
Fixed term	Set period of time	Researcher	The researcher can work at their own leisure.	Work must cautiously be correct and double checked
Office hours	Hours set in the office-popular shifts are from 9am-5pm	Production secretary	Regular pay for the job. No travelling is necessary-everything is done in the office.	Can be a stressful without having good time management skills in order to get the work done.
Freelance	Freelance workers are independent workers; they work for themselves.	Freelance writer	Freelance workers can work on multiple projects, with more time to complete them.	No health coverage No frequent income like full time workers.
Hourly rates	Paid by the hour	Specialist technician	Paid by the hour. Work is evaluated on time. Easier to track the amount to be paid.	More pressure to get work done.  Pay may be lower in total compared to someone who does a salary job.
Piece work	Paid for each piece created	Props maker	Pay is determined on the piece you are making and the effort which may be required to make it work. Some would be more expensive if they take longer/are harder to make.	More pressure to get the work done in the set time. Those without experience will find piece work more difficult.

Poster on freelance

Unit 8.2

Leaflet on college course

Unit 22: Task 1

Unit 22: Task 2

INDIVIDUAL IDEAS AND PRE PRODUCTION

Equipment list

1 canon camera

1 Tripod

1 dictaphone/recording device

1 pair of headphones

1 microphone

props

Costume

-Simple suit

     - White shirt

     - Black tie

     - Blazer

     - Black slacks

Storyboards

Script

CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE?

Script by Hannah Gowdy

LONG SHOT OF HEAVY LOOKING DOOR.

ZOOMS INTO DOOR KNOB.

FAINT MUSIC CAN BE HEARD FROM INSIDE

DOOR OPENS

MUSIC BECOMES CLEARLY HEARD NOW

INSIDE IS REVEALED TO BE A DARKLY LIT STUDY

THE CAMERA CONTINUES TO MOVE SLOWLY OVER SMALL DETAILS OF THE STUDY. (HEAVY LOOKING BOOKS, PENS AND PIECES OF PAPER EVEYWHERE)

THE CAMERA STOPS AT A MAN AT A WRITING DESK.

HIS BACK TO US.

HE IS YOUNG. MALE. DARK HAIR.

HE APPEARS TO BE WRITING.

[IN THE CORNER OF THE DESK THE AUDIENCE CAN SEE A LARGE CAT STATUE]

CUTS TO MEDIUM CLOSE UP OF HIS FACE

A LOOK OF CONCENTRACTION UPON HIS FACE. HE ALSO LOOKS WORRIED.

HE LOOKS UP SUDDENLY AND JUMPS THEN TURNS AROUND IN HIS CHAIR AND SMILES.

[IN A RELAXED MANOR]

Oh it’s only you. What are you still doing up?

[LOOKS CONFUSED FOR A MOMENT THEN IN A TEASING VOICE]

You going out somewhere?

[HE SUDDENLY BECOMES FEARFULL.]

HE IS THEN HIT IN THE FACE WITH SOMETHING HEAVY

MEDIUM SHOT OF THE VICTIM FALLS OFF HIS CHAIR ONTO THE FLOOR.

THE ATTACKER MOVES IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA BLOCKING THE VIEW FOR THE AUDIENCE [THE ATTACKER IS WEARING A LARGE BLACK CAPE- AUDIENCE UNABLE TO TELL IF MALE OR FEMALE

THE FLICK OF A PEN KNIFE IS HEARD.

THEN THE ATTACKER MOVES OUT OF THE FRAME.

THE VICTIM IS STILL ON THE FLOOR. BLOOD SEEPING OUT OF HIS MOUTH.

CLOSE UP OF BLOOD ON HIS MOUTH

MEDIUM SHOT OF ROOM.

CAMERA SLOWLY ZOOMS OUT INTILL BACK OUTSIDE THE DOOR.

DOOR CLOSES AFTER CAMERA LEAVES

MUSIC CAN BE HEARD FAINTLY

Who's making what?

Leaflet on college course

16.1.2

The Break Up.

Evaluation.

In camera editing work is where the scenes where filmed directly after each other using only the pause button to separated the scenes. 

The aspects I'm most pleased with from 'The Break Up' is the continuity from the scenes and how the story flows well together. I also like the cross cutting between the two characters as it gives the basic story more of a depth.

I think the background noise is a bit distracting and it could've been preventing by going somewhere more quiet with less people around and there is a very obvious scene jump in the middle of the video which annoys me.

If I had the chance to edit I would put in some music to make the story more dynamic and interesting to watch and I would develop the script better so I could play around with the different shots.

Soundtrack analysis

UNIT 38: Soundtrack analysis

Sherlock Holmes (2009) ‘Boxing Match’

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGCMfprPJoA)

Sound effects: Crowd cheers, Physical contact (Punches/Kicking), Boxer being hit into doors, Sherlock ‘dodging’ (Wind resistances?) Clapping, Slapping, Boxer spitting, ‘Whooshing sound as Sherlock goes into thinking/narration mode, Slow motion fight, Footsteps, Heavy breathing, Paper rustling, cork being pulled out of bottle

Audio background: Folk music ( Rocky road to Dublin- The Dubliners)

Dialog: Crowd Cheers, Sherlock Holmes narration, Boxer taunting

In this short 3 minuet sequence of Sherlock Holmes (2009) known as the ‘Fight Scene’ on youtube I, personally, heard many different diagetic and non-diagetic sounds.

The main focus in the audio area is, to me, the folk music that makes up the non diagetic background sound- It’s the clearest thing I heard throughout the entirety of the scene and was a strong focus point to me it works well with the idea that Sherlock Holmes is fighting in a working class boxing/bar area where it is quite common to find folk music.

            The second most noticeable sound element to me was the physical contact sound effects that emphasize the original sound so it sounds louder than it would to the characters in the film itself so it stood out more to me and gave the scene a dramatic effect that would’ve not worked if they made it quieter.

            I also heard quite clearly at the end of the fight itself between the boxer and Sherlock Holmes the sounds of Sherlock walking barefoot in the dirt, him opening a bottle and taking a piece of paper from one of the workers. But I believe that to me that the narration that Sherlock Holmes has while thinking is the most important and easily heard audio part of the sequence- you can hear it over the crowd cheering (which is subdued) and his own attacks against the boxer.

Fight Club () ‘Where is my mind?’- Ending

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVof0qj7SOw)

Sound effects: Buildings falling, Explosions, people walking on tiled flooring

Audio background: Where is my mind- Pixies

Dialog: Marla Singer and ‘Tyler Durden’ are talking to each other in hushed, calm tones

This sequence starts quite subdued and calm as the characters are talking in rather quite tones although it is rather hard to hear one of them as he’s been shot in the cheek (Admittedly he did do that to himself) so you can hear the blood gurgling very quietly as he speaks. Then the audio background music begins to build up which sets a nice backdrop for the collapsing buildings that happen next which contrasts very nicely together as they contrast they show how detached the two characters are to the buildings.

            One part of the audio that always stuck out to me is how the audio background increases suddenly in volume when the first explosion goes off and stays quite loud for the rest of the title sequence which creates the mood that the two characters seem to be having.

The other characters who are not shown in the sequence can be heard with their footprints on the floor which is louder than what is natural so the audience  can understand that they are leaving the room altogether which really stood out to me.

How did you do that?

How did you do that?

“Movies took you right up to the edge but kept you safe” - John Updike

“Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes” - Robert Altman 

“Film can immerse you, put you there” - Kathryn Bigelow 

The ‘cycle’ is an order of what happens in a films ‘life’ from when it is made to when it is consumed. It starts with the production which is split into three different parts; 1- Preproduction, when the planning is done, 2- Production- when the filming takes place, and 3- Post- where the editing is done. Marketing exchange is next in the cycle it is the posters and advertisements to advertise and promote the film coming out; to generate more interest in the film itself. Distribution is the film being shown in cinemas and audience consumption is when the audience watches, tweets, reviews, facebooks and ‘consumes’ the film this is when tickets, popcorn and drinks are paid for and sent to the producers.

Studio films are more likely to be known as a ‘Hollywood blockbuster’ or a feature film. They are often made by well known producing companies and are filled with the most popular and well known actors at the moment while independent or ‘Indie’ films are more likely to be shown at film festivals or put up online.

Independent films often rely on the back end money that comes from the feature films- if the feature film exceeds it’s expected sale goals the producers use the money to fund a smaller ‘indie’ film. Studio films are often more marketed more to the general public; they spend thousands of pounds on advertisements, endorsement and promotion. Posters, TV adverts, cinema adverts, magazine articles, computer adverts and leaflets are just a small fraction of feature film promotion, indie however is rarely- if at all- marketed towards general public they focus on promoting it when other independent films are shown so at film festivals and in certain film magazines in a small section.

Independent and feature films often have a dramatic difference in their audience feature are often watched by the general audience of all demographics while independent films are often watched by an audience who specifically seek out the independent films in order to watch them.

Rarely a independent film can become so popular that they become a studio or mainstream viewed film.

Simon Ellis

Simon Elllis began his career as a black and white photographer at aged 16 studying still photography, he then began to pursue a career in film after graduating. Ellis had helped on fellow students projects as a camera operator and became interested in the making of films.

Ellis began to write his own short scripts and started working as a volunteer at the now-defunct Intermedia Film and Video in Nottingham, providing access to camera and editing facilities. He also freelanced story boards and graphic design.

 Ellis received numerous international film festival awards for his film work- from music videos (The petebox) to full length feature films.

His most famous works are Telling Lies (2000) and Soft (2007) both have been featured on the Cinema 16 DVD collections.

Wasp vs. Fish Tank

Wasp and Fish tank

Andrea Arnold was the director and writer for both Wasp and Fish Tank. She grew up on an estate much like both our protagonists so she has a very deep understanding of how tough that life was bringing a realistic level of emotion to the film.

Both Wasp and Fish tank have the same theme of social realism as a focus point. Wasp looks at the social realism of a mother struggling with money and feeding her children while Fish tanks’ looks at the story of a teenager called Mia’s view trying to break out of her miserable life in her social placement.

Both films have the theme of helplessness and desperation in them. Wasp the mother-our protagonist- Cannot look after her children properly and is struggling to get money while being threatened with child protection from another mother whom she got into a fight with. Our protagonist is often displayed as powerless in these situations- she cannot win in a physical fight and she cannot win when having an argument.

Both films are part of the social realism genre provoking empathy in the audience when they see how others have it much worse than them.

Research presentation on effect of new technologies on film and TV

TV Advertisement 2

SCRIPT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Close up: Service member looks into the camera and puts on his cap which says-"No problemo." Close up: Scenario 1-person A is having trouble getting the vending machine to work.  Close up:  Scenario 2-person B can't do their make up properly. Close up: Scenario 3-person C is frustrated with a broken computer in the library. Mid shot: Scenario 3-person A bangs their head on the table. Long shot: Scenario 3-Service member enters the library. Mid close up: Service member shakes the computer. Person A looks up in surprise. The computer is fixed. Person A looks at the service member and smiles in thankfulness. Mid shot: Scenario 2-Person B slides her hands down her face in aggravation. Service member appears in the shot and removes her hands from her face, and turns her face towards him. Over the shoulder close up: Service member does her make up. The camera shifts to his hand where he is holding her mirror, allowing us to see her look at her reflection. The service member puts his thumbs up, and she keeps smiling at herself in the mirror. Close up: Scenario 3-Person C continuously presses buttons on the vending machine. She takes a deep sigh. Over the shoulder close up: Service member appears from the side and smiles at Person C. Reaction shot (close up): Person C jumps out of shock. Close up: Service member presses buttons. MCU/Mid shot: Service member goes to take a drink/snack out of the vending machine flap. He picks it up and smiles. Person C is thrilled. Long shot (coming out of focus): Service member runs up the stairs. Title shows up. Close up slides in: Service member looks into camera with a concerned look

"We don't care what your problem is-we want to solve it!" Fatboy Slim-Weapon of choice/Fatboy Slim-The journey/Elvis Presley-Little less conversation starts to fade in. "No problemo-the service which holds all the technical and creative solutions you need." "Your problem-is our problem."

STORYBOARD

1) Close up: Service member looks into the camera and puts on his cap which says-"No problemo."

"We don't care what your problem is-we want to solve it!"

2) Close up: Scenario 1-person A is having trouble getting the vending machine to work.

3) Close up:  Scenario 2-Person B can't do their make up properly.

4) Close up: Scenario 3-Person C is frustrated with a broken computer in the library.

5) Mid shot: Scenario 3-person A bangs their head on the table.

6) Long shot: Scenario 3-Service member enters the library.

7) Mid close up: Service member shakes the computer. Person A looks up in surprise. The computer is fixed. Person A looks at the service member and smiles in thankfulness.

8) Mid shot: Scenario 2-Person B slides her hands down her face in aggravation. Service member appears in the shot and removes her hands from her face, and turns her face towards him.

9) Over the shoulder close up: Service member does her make up. The camera shifts to his hand where he is holding her mirror, allowing us to see her look at her reflection. The service member puts his thumbs up, and she keeps smiling at herself in the mirror.

10) Close up: Scenario 3-Person C continuously presses buttons on the vending machine. She takes a deep sigh.

11) Over the shoulder close up: Service member appears from the side and smiles at Person C.

 

12) Reaction shot (close up): Person C jumps out of shock.

13) Close up: Service member presses buttons.

14) MCU/Mid shot: Service member goes to take a drink/snack out of the vending machine flap. He picks it up and smiles. Person C is thrilled.

15) Long shot (coming out of focus): Service member runs up the stairs. Title shows up.

"No problemo-the service which holds all the technical and creative solutions you need."

16) Close up slides in: Service member looks into camera with a concerned look

"Your problem-is our problem."

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Location
Stairs

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Props list

Make-up

Equipment list

Camera

SD card

USB

Risk assessment

Area	People affected	Hazard	Risk Rating	Controls
1st Floor, 2nd Floor/3rd Floor	Actors	Accidents caused by actors falling over objects	Low	Director and Camera operator will move the objects out of the way to avoid any incidents.
1st Floor, 2nd Floor/3rd Floor	Editor(s)	Headaches or muscle strain from editing	Medium	Regular breaks from the screen and stretches in-between. Sit on a comfortable chair with a straight posture.
1st Floor, 2nd Floor/3rd Floor	Camera operator	Muscle strain or injuries from carrying equipment	Low	Camera operator will hold equipment with care and awareness, transporting all equipment in an appropriate manner.
1st Floor, 2nd Floor/3rd Floor	Camera operator	Muscle strain or injuries from carrying equipment	Low	Camera operator will hold equipment with care and awareness, transporting all equipment in an appropriate manner.

Production Schedule

Programme Title	No Problemo services
Writers	Jian Li, Tomas Belousas, Priscenya Briah
Producers	Tomas Belousas, Priscenya Briah
Directors	Tomas Belousas, Priscenya Briah
Date	14/05/13

Crew

Camera operators	Tomas Belousas, Priscenya Briah
Make-up and hair department	Hannah Gowdy
Props	Make-up
Location	Stairs 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor
Call date	14/05.13
Call time	3:00pm-4:00pm

Actors

Actors involved

Jian Li Tomas Belousas Patricia Dixon Chandra Khan

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Shooting Schedule

Production Company: Cheap Productions 

Production Title: No Problemo Services

Producers: Tomas Belousas, Priscenya Briah

Directors: Tomas Belousas, Priscenya Briah

CALL DATE	SCENE NUMBER	CALL TIME	INT/EXT	LOCATION NAME/BRIEF DESCRIPTION	CAST	CAST PRESENT (Y/N)
14/05/13	All scenes	3:00pm-4:00pm	Int	Stairs-Introduction, ending 1st Floor-Library computer scenario 2nd Floor-Make-up scenario  3rd Floor-Vending machine scenario	Jian Li Tomas Belousas Priscenya Briah Chandra Khan Patricia Dixon	Y Y Y Y Y
22/05/13	Narration	1:15pm-2:45pm	Int	3rd Floor-narrations	Jian Li Tomas Belousas Priscenya Briah Chandra Khan Patricia Dixon	Y Y Y Y Y

Actor agreement forms
Location agreement form