'one shot' #5

Communication

To ensure an efficient and fluid film process from start to finish, our group members will keep in regular contact, having regular face to face meetings, in addition we will text and email each other. The bonus with email is that we can attach various forms of our work which the recipient can then read, comment and even adapt, and then return this - furthering a team involvement with our work. Lastly, posting on our blogs and regular updates will in all mean the group are in regular contact with one and other.


Scheduling

To structure ourselves and to ensure maximum effectiveness of what we produce, we began the film making progress from the word ‘go’.

Initially we started off with an afternoon working on genre analysis; that is, looking at relevant examples of single shot films.

From this, we separated to brain storm ideas that could make up the main idea or theme of our piece.

This was then followed up the day after with a group meeting for a couple of hours to present our various ‘sketches’ and discuss the pros, cons, and reality of the individual ideas. The benefits of this are that the ideas were still fresh in our mind and we could toy with them a little more, with contribution from all the group members.

From this, we then chose our final idea and assigned individual tasks, which split up the workload but also provided focus for each member of the group to work on.

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From here on in, we will be meeting at seminar sessions, and more independent group meetings (Thurs 8th, midday) in our self directed study time, to ensure everybody is afloat with the production of the piece and committing themselves to their duties. Furthermore, everything we do can be analysed from four different perspectives in these group sessions, meaning a greater crit.

Filming has been pencilled in as taking place on Mon 12th. We will have to spend time setting up the location, be that light, props, time of day and any extras. The actual filming of the piece will take a few rehearsals and then no doubt a few takes to ensure the best is captured for the final edit. We will leave plenty of time is available to get everything right and not have to rush ourselves.

The final edit will comprise of a full group’s involvement: to add titles, adjust colour levels, include and perfect the rhythm of sound with the visual footage. All the group members opinions will be considered, so that everybody is happy and confident with the piece. We may even do several drafts of an edit, meaning that each re-draft we are tightening up our piece, ultimately bettering it’s quality. A test audience could prove worthwhile.


Assigned roles

Ashley took on the writing role for the synopsis and production notes, such as ‘Summary of Action’ and ‘Reasoning behind the Piece’. In addition, Ashley will write the communication and scheduling information.

Leanne decided she would like to create the storyboarding which we will refer when we come to filming. In addition, from previous Media experience, Leanne has a collection of sound clips we could use for our piece, so will be checking through these for items we may need, such as, a ticking clock and heartbeat sounds.

Andria showed an interest in wanting to film the footage, so alongside this, volunteered herself to write a short bit on the mood, tone, colours and general visual makeup of the piece we will produce.

David meanwhile was assigned the task of sourcing a location and bearing in mind all the needs for the idea. This will be documented with pictures and an explanation of the suitability, availability of the location. David has been hoodwinked as the main character and therefore actor, in the piece as well!