The document discusses pre-production planning for a black and white noir film. It includes details on style sheets, fonts, color schemes, and using LA Noire as an inspiration for tone and shots. Website layouts and sections are proposed to advertise the film and share information. Storyboards and costume designs are presented for main characters. Props, equipment, and contingency planning are addressed. Health and safety considerations are also outlined.

1. Pre-Production
By Fraser Hardwick

2. Style sheet
From the style sheet u can tell its going to be a darker film just by the color scheme I was experimenting with
what fonts I wanted too. With all of them suiting a noir film type and a classic style to them. So this may mean
that my color scheme I use for the film is restricted. Because I will only be able to use a handful of colors, this is
because it is a noir film that’s main concept is that’s its all black and white. Therefor there will be no use for
color in the film. Although maybe some use for it in the fonts and style of posters I make. All this stuff can be
used in the advertising material, having these means I can use a hand full of fonts and colors for the advertising.

3. Style sheet
This is the font I'm going to use for the title because it
gives a noir classic feel to the tone of the film. As well
as the bright neon lights stand out compared to a
background of a scene and the black and white color
scheme.
I'm using the game L.A. Noire as a point of interest for my
production even though it is a game loads of cinematic
moments are used to show characters with power and show
them in general conversation. All of this is intractable with
the audience (player) so they decide what happens. This
however is not how my performances will play out. Although
the shots and the conversations will have a similar feel.
For advertising this is the style is how I want the posters because of
the 1940’s/50’s feel to it it can create hype towards the production of
the film. Showing the feel of noir to the audience. This would be
cover art and the face of the film so the look and atheistic of it is
really important I’ll us photography I took to make the
advertisements too.

4. Layout 1
tabs
CAST
Trailer
The ideal website will be
one that can disperse
the information and
backstory about the film
as well as the film does.
Using it as an
advertisement platform
too where I can sent the
link onto social media
and get attention from
that. Also this will be
how I’ll process my
evaluation. Looking at
the amount of
popularity and views it
get will effect the
outcome of the film and
if my intentions where
met. Why I did this was
of ease of access, that I
feel should be a must
have for a website that
may have a lot of traffic
on it.

5. Layout 2
cast * cast * cast * cast
Lost of random information about the film
like release date company and all sorts.
This is going to be the cover art
and main poster for the film
obviously when shooting the
people shown here would be the
cast I use for the film. This is
based off of the la noir cover. I
feel I’ll keep the characters in
black and white on the cover to
really cement the fact it’s a noir
film and all of production will be
in black and white. Having these
themes of black and white will
bring out the text of the film
more. Making it stand more in
the viewers head of what its
called and what it could be
about. So whens seeing the film
the have already established
what they may expect. One of
the main reasons I did this was to
keep a classic feel and a formula
that most modern movie posters
do nower days therefor mine will
suit in quite well.

6. Story board

7. Story board

8. Resources
Equipment needed
Camera
Computer
Lighting rig
Extra battery
Premier pro
Tripod
Boom mic
Headphones
Voice Recorder
Audition

9. Resources (Props)
Props:
• Folders / paperwork
• Computer
• Coffee cups
• Cigarettes/ Cigarette
box
• Bags with shopping
in
• Phone
• Bags with White
powder (flour)
• Fake money piles
• Pictures
• Notepad
• Fake Gun
• Fake Knife

10. Costume
• John: Jeans, button up shirt, tie, light coat, snap back (certain scenes) , ear
piece(certain scenes).
– Why I did tis was to make john seem like the more more new guy and the modern and the
younger person in the team with the more modern styled look.
• Ruby: jeans, button up shirt, blazer, glasses.
– This character is the strong protagonist in the film she's the leader so has to set an example so
looks smart but holding youth though some of clothing choice.
• Jenna: t shirt, jeans, jumper.
– This characters the most vibrant the fun character of the lot therefor had to make sure her
character was wearing
• Michel: long coat, smart hat, glasses, smart button up shirt, tie, Holster (certain
scenes), surgical gloves (certain scenes),ear piece(certain scenes).
– This characters main aspect is to keep it close to a noir themed character this is why this
character was wearing cloths that represent the old time noir film. This should make the
character set the old compared to the new.

11. Contingency Planning
Potential Issue Solution
weather isn't to preference Check before hand if shots may have to be
adapted or shooting days may need to
change.
cast/ crew not available have people that can take up as spot in backup
for actors and crew.
forget props make a list of props that I need before hand
and tick boxes off when I have the props I need.
corrupt SD card back up files on pc as well as the SD card
losing data make regular saves so if a loss of work may
occur you have checkpoints to start from.
dropping camera keep the holster round neck at all times

12. Health and Safety
Potential Issue How will the issue be
avoided?
loose wires (tripping) have cable ties so I can link them together
before hand and make sure all member know
where wire will be running though.
back strain don’t try and hunch over a key bored relax your
back on the back of the chair. In a confortable
sitting position.
eye strain for every hour of work on a pc/ screen take 5
minutes away to let your eyes rest for abit then
get back to work if feeling okay after.
electric shock don't mess around with wire that have proper
protection around the live wire.
headache take some time away from screens/ classroom
and get some fresh air drink water for a little
break.
permanent eye damage. take the breaks given to you , and really use
them to rest your eyes (not on your phone)