Thursday 29 March 2012
Tricky Shots
Tomorrow the only tricky shot we face is the position of the light as when we last filmed it was bright sunshine and there were no clouds in sight. We may find that by the time tomorrow comes around, the day won't be as bright and there will be a lack in our continuity
Full Film Synopsis
Harry Jenkins aged 18 lost his sister 5 years ago. He and his sister had a bond that nobody in his family shared, until she was reported missing. Some thought kidknapp some thought murder but nobody knew the real truth.
As days Turn into weeks and weeks turn into months and yet nothing new is uncovered by police Harry loses all faith, he just hopes that the police of all people will be able to catch the responsible person or at least find his sister.
Just when Harry starts to push the happenings to his sister to the back of his mind he recieves a phone call in the morning only to tell him that the police have given up on the case as its gone on for too long without any new leads.
Harrys determination gets the better of him and he decides to take matters into his own hands and try and track down the criminal himself.
Both Harry and his girlfriend Olivia Hopwood take the case on and try to uncover the truth that the police didn't.
As they both start to see evidence cropping up through articles and found evidence they begin to form a strong lead. But they now embark on a dangerous path as the criminal behind it all is onto them and threats start coming thier way.
As the evidence keeps piling up so do the threats.
The days go by until they get a significant lead. They go to the house of the suspected criminal and break in all over the walls and floor lay piles upon piles of evidence.
Just as they are about to collect all the evidence and leave they hear someone enter the house.
The Criminal has entered, he knows that they are in his house and its only a matter of time until they come into contact with one and other!
Harry trips and and lands at the criminals feet.
A Brawl begins using everything as a weapon for survival. As minutes go by harry grows tired and the Criminal is stood over him. As he reaches to the side to grab his japanese samourai he raises it above his head and just as he is about to kill Harry, a long blade goes through his torso.
Harry looks up in amazement and as the killers body falls onto him he sees Olivia stood shaking as she drops the sword in realisation of what she has done.
Harry comforts his daughter and the police are called.
Police bring an official end to the investigation.
As Harry and Olivia are leaving the house after the traumatic events of the day they hear a faint cry.
Olivia stops Harry and demands for him to listen.
They freeze and once again they hear the cry.
Harry rushes inside and is banging on all the walls until he hits one of the walls and it caves in
he sees a staircase and walks down.
He calls out, "is anybody down here" and to his amazement and Joy he hears "Harry?... Is that.. is that you?"
he knows the voice straight away and realises it is his sister!
He calls the paramedics from upstairs and the police to come down and assist.
His sister is saved and they take off to the hospital to get her back to good health.
Time goes by and we see Harry, Olivia and his sister living together as a family.
Harry hears the postman delivering the mail and goes to collect it.
only to see a letter laid on the floor with his name scribbled on it.
He opens the letter, and it reads "i told you to quit while you were ahead, you killed got the wrong guy..."
Harry Glares in horror and the film ends.
As days Turn into weeks and weeks turn into months and yet nothing new is uncovered by police Harry loses all faith, he just hopes that the police of all people will be able to catch the responsible person or at least find his sister.
Just when Harry starts to push the happenings to his sister to the back of his mind he recieves a phone call in the morning only to tell him that the police have given up on the case as its gone on for too long without any new leads.
Harrys determination gets the better of him and he decides to take matters into his own hands and try and track down the criminal himself.
Both Harry and his girlfriend Olivia Hopwood take the case on and try to uncover the truth that the police didn't.
As they both start to see evidence cropping up through articles and found evidence they begin to form a strong lead. But they now embark on a dangerous path as the criminal behind it all is onto them and threats start coming thier way.
As the evidence keeps piling up so do the threats.
The days go by until they get a significant lead. They go to the house of the suspected criminal and break in all over the walls and floor lay piles upon piles of evidence.
Just as they are about to collect all the evidence and leave they hear someone enter the house.
The Criminal has entered, he knows that they are in his house and its only a matter of time until they come into contact with one and other!
Harry trips and and lands at the criminals feet.
A Brawl begins using everything as a weapon for survival. As minutes go by harry grows tired and the Criminal is stood over him. As he reaches to the side to grab his japanese samourai he raises it above his head and just as he is about to kill Harry, a long blade goes through his torso.
Harry looks up in amazement and as the killers body falls onto him he sees Olivia stood shaking as she drops the sword in realisation of what she has done.
Harry comforts his daughter and the police are called.
Police bring an official end to the investigation.
As Harry and Olivia are leaving the house after the traumatic events of the day they hear a faint cry.
Olivia stops Harry and demands for him to listen.
They freeze and once again they hear the cry.
Harry rushes inside and is banging on all the walls until he hits one of the walls and it caves in
he sees a staircase and walks down.
He calls out, "is anybody down here" and to his amazement and Joy he hears "Harry?... Is that.. is that you?"
he knows the voice straight away and realises it is his sister!
He calls the paramedics from upstairs and the police to come down and assist.
His sister is saved and they take off to the hospital to get her back to good health.
Time goes by and we see Harry, Olivia and his sister living together as a family.
Harry hears the postman delivering the mail and goes to collect it.
only to see a letter laid on the floor with his name scribbled on it.
He opens the letter, and it reads "i told you to quit while you were ahead, you killed got the wrong guy..."
Harry Glares in horror and the film ends.
Aim's for last day of filming
Tomorrow we will film our last few shots in a park in town. Issues we must deal with to do this are ensuring the whole team arrives on time and in the same clothing in order to keep continuity. We need to film the last part of our title sequence which includes our two characters mourning over a grave, a medium close up of his girlfriend comforting him and lastly Harry bending down to read the letter taped to the grave which reads 'quit whilst your ahead'
Thursday 22 March 2012
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Character Profile - Olivia
Name - Olivia Hopwood
Age - 18
Gender - Female
Country/City - Manchester, England
Family - None, Boyfriend Harry Jenkins
Hair colour - Brown
Eye Colour - Blue/Green
Hobbies - Listening to music, Shopping
Political - None
Religion - None
Olivia plays the role of Harry's girlfriend, they have been together since high school and the incident with his sister. She is an optimistic person and the backbone to Harry's life. When they are informed of the case being closed Olivia offers to help him on his journey proving she is a strong, supportive and brave woman therefore breaking the stereotype of women being weak in films.
Olivia came from a respectable family but her parents disapproved of her relationship with Harry so she moved out to live with him and now considers herself to have no parents. She is independent and works to pay the rent to support Harry.
Age - 18
Gender - Female
Country/City - Manchester, England
Family - None, Boyfriend Harry Jenkins
Hair colour - Brown
Eye Colour - Blue/Green
Hobbies - Listening to music, Shopping
Political - None
Religion - None
Olivia plays the role of Harry's girlfriend, they have been together since high school and the incident with his sister. She is an optimistic person and the backbone to Harry's life. When they are informed of the case being closed Olivia offers to help him on his journey proving she is a strong, supportive and brave woman therefore breaking the stereotype of women being weak in films.
Olivia came from a respectable family but her parents disapproved of her relationship with Harry so she moved out to live with him and now considers herself to have no parents. She is independent and works to pay the rent to support Harry.
Character Profile - Harry
Name - Harry Jenkins
Age - 18
Gender - Male
Country/City - Manchester, England
Family - Sister (missing) Mum & Dad
Hair Colour - Brown
Eye Colour - Blue
Hobbies - Waster, smoking weed, drinking, listening to music
Political - balls to you
Religion - Athiest
Harry is a kind hearted person who always puts other people first but being this nice has got himself in a bad position. He failed school and rarely attends college, he is a custom to drugs and alcohol often and the only thing he cares about is his girlfriend Olivia and keeping in close contact with his parents who have supported him throughout the loss of his sister. When he receives the news of the case closing Harry finally feels some self motivation and sets out to find out the truth. Amongst the journey he not only finds the truth but finds himself again.
Age - 18
Gender - Male
Country/City - Manchester, England
Family - Sister (missing) Mum & Dad
Hair Colour - Brown
Eye Colour - Blue
Hobbies - Waster, smoking weed, drinking, listening to music
Political - balls to you
Religion - Athiest
Harry is a kind hearted person who always puts other people first but being this nice has got himself in a bad position. He failed school and rarely attends college, he is a custom to drugs and alcohol often and the only thing he cares about is his girlfriend Olivia and keeping in close contact with his parents who have supported him throughout the loss of his sister. When he receives the news of the case closing Harry finally feels some self motivation and sets out to find out the truth. Amongst the journey he not only finds the truth but finds himself again.
Synopsis
Harry Jenkins is an average young man with a not so average history. 5 years ago his sister was taken and presumed dead and one day when it all is almost forgotten Harry receives a phone call from the police. The news shocks Harry and he and his Girlfriend decide to take the dangerous and thrilling task of finding the truth upon themselves. The game turns out to be greater than they could possibly imagine.
What will our film include?
In relevance to certificate we decided our film would be a 15 because of language, drug use and sexual content. None of this is shown in the title sequence however the two characters wake up together in bed which could insinuate sexual references.
Research into certificate
’15′
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.
Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.
Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.
Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.
Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.
Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.
Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.
Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.
Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.
Friday 16 March 2012
Here we see harry having the phonecall with officer Shades from the police.
officer shades is telling him about the news the case is closed.
harry does not take the news well, his girlfriend starts to wake up to hear him mad on the phone.
this is a 2 shot, this is used to show the two characters and it lets us see the reactions and actions of both characters within the shot.
officer shades is telling him about the news the case is closed.
harry does not take the news well, his girlfriend starts to wake up to hear him mad on the phone.
The First Day of Filming
We began our filming on 5/03/12 at my house in Royston where we managed to get all the shots we needed. I filmed whilst Rosanna and Brendan acted. We had a script but the only dialog is of the character Harry on the telephone and to make the argument more believable we decided to let him improvise. We faced no problems during the filming and things ran smoothly and to plan. If i could improve anything i would make sure we got more shots so we had more of a choice of which to use, also the day we shot was bright sun shine were the characters leave the house. This has caused the problem that we must rely on the weather to be nice again to film the outdoor scene in the grave yard in order to keep continuity.
Activity log - First day filming
5th march
On the first day filming we all went to our first location in Royston.
we used Abby's house as the primary location to film the beginning scenes.
Myself and Rosanna were the first two characters on the set and we got all the scenes needed done for a majority of the film the day.
there is only a few more scenes to go now till all the filming is complete.
we hope to get the editing done for what we have at the minute shortly so we can get one step closer to completing the project.
On the first day filming we all went to our first location in Royston.
we used Abby's house as the primary location to film the beginning scenes.
Myself and Rosanna were the first two characters on the set and we got all the scenes needed done for a majority of the film the day.
there is only a few more scenes to go now till all the filming is complete.
we hope to get the editing done for what we have at the minute shortly so we can get one step closer to completing the project.
Tricky Shot Resolution
The tricky shot i mentioned in an earlier post was resolved in our first day of filming. To get the shot i wanted i thought i may have had to somehow balance the tripod on the bed but by putting it right upto the foot of the bed and zooming in i managed to get the desired shot.
Thursday 1 March 2012
Location Descriptions
This is the first location intended as Harry's bedroom. It is simple and contains a double bed, two bedside tables and some shelves. This is where most of the filming takes place.
The second location is a park just outside college which is small with a few benches and gravestones in the floor.
Analysing a Similar Title Sequence
Analysing the title sequence of thriller film 'Six Feet Under'
The sequence begins with the shot of a blue sky and a black bird's silhouette to the right of the screen above the first credit.The music is somewhat eerie and from this i assume the bird is a lone magpie representing sorrow.
The next shot is of two hands which begin holding then pulled apart. This begins to tell the audience the story of the film and the idea that loss and seperation play a big part in this film.
The next cut moves to a close up shot of someones feet on a metal slab with a label over their toe. The audience do not know who this is but it intrigues the view to continue watching. The previous themed shots insintuate this body is in a morgue.
Next it moves along to the trolley rolling down a corridoor oushed by a dark silhouette which lets the trolley go. The identity of the person is unknown to the audience as his face is not in sight creating again mystery in order to set the theme and capture an audiences attention.
Then we see the side of the person on the trolleys face but the audience still cannot see who it is but it is clear they are dead due to the dull colour of the skin and the lighting of the whole sequence. Following this the body is prepped for burrial in a white dress.However from the previous shots i interpret the white as innocence and that something not right has happened.
The next shot is an extreme close up of the birds feet displaying its claws. This title sequence uses symbolism to give the message of dark and morbid events. We then see a grave stone obviously representing death but is also a clever use of the title sequence as the producers name appears to be carved in to the head stone.
The final shot is of a lone tree on a hill possible representing isolation and death. The name of the film 'Six Feet Under' then appears in a square drawn to scale around six feet under the tree.
Possible film distributor
Entertainment Film Distributors
Entertainment film distributors are the UK's leading independent film distributor.
http://www.entertainmentfilms.co.uk/
Entertainment is the UK’s leading independent distributor. The company was founded in 1978 and has showed continuing growth and success since that time distributing a wide range of product and building a significant film library. Highlights for the company have been the release of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, one of the most thrilling epic adventures in motion picture history, which at its culmination garnered a fantastic seventeen Academy Awards®. In fact, since the millennium the company’s releases have totaled a remarkable thirty-eight Oscar wins and twenty-two BAFTAs ,encompassing a diverse range of genres ,including Traffic, Gosford Park, Million Dollar Baby, Brokeback Mountain, and The Departed, which earned Martin Scorsese his first Oscar for Achievement in Direction, and The Reader, which won Kate Winslet an Academy Award® and a BAFTA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.
Entertainment has had further success with other big box office hits such as Gangs of New York, Hairspray, Sex and the City ,Saw, 17 Again and The Final Destination franchise and British films such as Stormbreaker, Run Fat Boy Run and St Trinian’s 1 & 2. Future films from the company include Martin Scorsese’s first family film, Hugo Cabret, which also marks the first time the director has shot a film in 3D, the comic book adaptation Dredd and the untitled Freddie Mercury project starring Sacha Baron Cohen.
Entertainment Film Distributors operates both in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and distributes in theatrical, DVD rental and retail fields as well as licensing a substantial catalogue in both Pay-TV and Free-TV sectors.
Entertainment film distributors are the UK's leading independent film distributor.
http://www.entertainmentfilms.co.uk/
Entertainment is the UK’s leading independent distributor. The company was founded in 1978 and has showed continuing growth and success since that time distributing a wide range of product and building a significant film library. Highlights for the company have been the release of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, one of the most thrilling epic adventures in motion picture history, which at its culmination garnered a fantastic seventeen Academy Awards®. In fact, since the millennium the company’s releases have totaled a remarkable thirty-eight Oscar wins and twenty-two BAFTAs ,encompassing a diverse range of genres ,including Traffic, Gosford Park, Million Dollar Baby, Brokeback Mountain, and The Departed, which earned Martin Scorsese his first Oscar for Achievement in Direction, and The Reader, which won Kate Winslet an Academy Award® and a BAFTA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.
Entertainment has had further success with other big box office hits such as Gangs of New York, Hairspray, Sex and the City ,Saw, 17 Again and The Final Destination franchise and British films such as Stormbreaker, Run Fat Boy Run and St Trinian’s 1 & 2. Future films from the company include Martin Scorsese’s first family film, Hugo Cabret, which also marks the first time the director has shot a film in 3D, the comic book adaptation Dredd and the untitled Freddie Mercury project starring Sacha Baron Cohen.
Entertainment Film Distributors operates both in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and distributes in theatrical, DVD rental and retail fields as well as licensing a substantial catalogue in both Pay-TV and Free-TV sectors.
Tricky Shots
The first shot is a medium close up of Harry asleep. The shot is going to be a high angle shot. Difficutlties in this is getting shot will be getting high than the bed, we could use a step ladder or just stand on the end of the bed but by doing this the camera could wobble so we need to use a tripod.
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