4. Experiment
I decided for my experiment to focus on testing out a visual aspect of my film, specifically testing out some colour
correction on a piece of footage taken at college. I added an adjustment layer and started making changes. I took
inspiration from both one of the tutorials I researched and the styles I looked at in my context research, attempting a
combination the two but still looking fairly realistic. The layer made the sky white so I added a loose mask along the
hedge line and darkened that which I
think looks quite well and still looks okay
although I’m still not completely sure I
like how it looks for my trailer. It’s
something I know I will have to test out
on my footage once I’ve filmed, though I
may make different versions too see what
I prefer there.
7. Meeting with main actress
Date: Friday 8th March
Time: 1:25pm
Discussion: I wanted to discuss the best time to film my trailer would
be. I knew that I would not be able to film all of it in one go as I’m using
different locations but I wanted to get the first part filmed as soon as
possible now that I had finished the storyboard for it. Since I knew this
part would involve a car journey, I thought the weekend would be best,
however, I also wanted to talk about other times that could be possibly
used for filming other parts that were closer to college. I also had a
quick conversation about clothing which was sorted out on what types
of clothing that would be used.
8. Characters
Name: Jana or Kirsty (doesn’t
really matter as it’s not said)
Played by: Isabelle Betts
Costume: black t-shirt, blue and
red checked shirt, denim jacket,
blue jeans, red dr. martins, hair up
in ponytail, backpack
Name: Lucas
Played by: Andreas Mina
Costume: grey hoodie, green
jacket, black jeans, trainers,
backpack
10. Script
NARRATION:
This wasn’t a situation I’d ever expect to find myself in. It wasn’t like the movies and books that I used to read and
watch where aliens invaded or a disease wiped out the population and humanity banded together to save
whoever was left. This was different. This time; we were the cause, society collapsed on itself and everyone’s lives
changed almost overnight. (flashback starts: pause) The cities were first to go bad, people deciding that a failing
government meant that they could do what they wanted. They abandoned jobs, stole, and even drove people out
of their homes to get supplies they could no longer get. I was lucky to make it out into the country, away from the
gangs in cities and villages that formed between families and friends who didn’t take to strangers kindly. But I lost
everyone I care about. I don’t know if they’re still alive - they have to be...somewhere...
CONVERSATION:
[Jana swings the hockey stick at L, who reacts and falls over to find the end in his face]
Lucas: Really, a hockey stick? [ he pushes the hockey stick away from his face.
[Jana pushes the hockey stick towards him annoyed]
Lucas: Okay! Okay! I’m just trying to get into the city, there’s a group trying to get the government back
[ Jana looks at him but it cuts out before we properly see her reaction ]
11. Script
[ cuts in from shot of the landscape ]
Lucas, who looks to Jana at the end of his sentence: You know this place is going to be crawling with gangs right?
Jana: I’ve got a plan
[ she gets up, having not looked in his direction and starts to walk off ]
Lucas, watching: Is the plan any good?
[ cuts to a closeup of Jana turning back to face him with a smile ]
Jana: No, not really!
[ she then continues walking away ]
Lucas, talking to himself: oh no…
[ he then realises Jana has run off without him, and he rushes up to follow her ]
Lucas: Wait a minute!
13. Sunday 17th March
Part of my project to film: Opening scene for the trailer – from 1x1 – 1x12 on
storyboard
Location: Pately Bridge
Facilities: Grandfather’s house close by
Crew Members: Andrew Nuttall, Jacky Nuttall, Isabelle Betts, Toni Gibson
Call Times (per person not at home): Isabelle (from home) – 1:20pm | Toni (from
landmark near home) – 1:50pm
Time to arrive at location: Between 2pm and 2:20pm
Weather: Cloudy with sunny intervals and a moderate/light breeze
Method of transport: Car – Driven by Andrew Nuttall
Equipment: 700D Canon Camera, two batteries, SD card, lens cap, Tascam Sound
Recorder, Microphone & cable, headphones, tripod, reflector
14. Contingency Plan – Sunday 17th March
Problem Possible solution
Piece of equipment is forgotten Go back for it if I realise early enough, otherwise do my best
to work without it (depending on importance of item) or will
have to go back and reshoot scenes
Camera battery runs out of charge Swap to the spare battery or come back another day with
multiple batteries
SD card fills up Upload current footage to laptop storage and then continue
or if files can’t be moved, view on laptop and dispose of any
blurry footage to make room. If this still doesn’t work, film
remaining scenes another day
Microphone/audio recorder doesn’t record or isn’t right Check recordings regularly or will have to refilm/record
Actress becomes ill/unavailable Reorganise time to film
Other crew member becomes ill/unavailable Fill spot with a backup operator, or work with a smaller crew
Weather suddenly changes for the worse See if it blows over or come back another day
Faulty tripod Bring two/get the shots freehand and come back another day
if the shots aren’t good with another tripod
Horses in the field are interfering with the filming See if they can be integrated into the film, if not film
somewhere else or another day
15. Risk Assessment – Sunday 17th March
Potential Hazard Precautions
Uneven ground is a tripping hazard Check the area first to make sure everyone knows if it’s
uneven and be careful when moving around there
Stone path down by the old church could be slippery Check they’re not slippery first before the actress runs
down them
Step in one of the shots could be a tripping hazard Know where the step is and make sure the actress does
and is careful
Falling branches from being around trees Look to see if there are any loose/unsafe and film
somewhere else if so and generally be careful
Horses in the field Respect their space and refilm scenes if they’re upset by
crew’s presence
16. Friday 5th April
Part of my project to film: Remainder of storyboard aside from the flashback
Location: Askham Bog
Facilities: York College close by
Crew Members: Isabelle Betts, Andreas Mina, Emily Harris
Call Time: 2:pm
Weather: Cloudy with sunny intervals and a moderate/light breeze
Method of transport: On foot to location, car on return driven by Andrew
Nuttall
Equipment: 700D Canon Camera, two batteries, SD card, lens cap, Tascam
Sound Recorder, Microphone & cable, headphones, tripod, reflector
17. Contingency Plan – Friday 5th April
Problem Possible solution
Piece of equipment is forgotten Go back for it if I realise early enough, otherwise do my
best to work without it (depending on importance of
item) or will have to go back and reshoot scenes
Camera battery runs out of charge Swap to the spare battery or will have to come back
another day with multiple batteries
SD card fills up Upload current footage to laptop storage and then
continue or if files can’t be moved, view on laptop and
dispose of any blurry footage to make room. If this still
doesn’t work, film remaining scenes another day
Actress becomes ill/unavailable Reorganise time to film
Other crew member becomes ill/unavailable Try and fill spot with a backup operator, or try and work
with a smaller crew
Faulty tripod/slider Bring two/get the shots freehand and come back another
day if the shots aren’t good with another tripod
Weather suddenly changes for the worse Take shelter to see if it blows over, if not then come back
another day
18. Risk Assessment – Friday 5th April
Potential Hazard Precautions
Falling due to long grass obscuring the view of uneven
footing
Check the area first to make sure everyone knows if it’s
uneven and be careful when moving around there
Falling branches from being around trees Look to see if there are any loose/unsafe and film
somewhere else if so and generally be careful
Getting feet stuck in mud and falling Avoid overly muddy areas and test if necessary
19. Saturday 20th April
Part of my project to film: Flashback
Location: Isabelle’s House
Facilities: At location
Crew Members: Isabelle Betts, Ruth Betts
Call Time: 2:pm – 4:pm
Weather: Sunny
Method of transport: Car
Equipment: 700D Canon Camera, two batteries, SD card, lens cap, Tascam
Sound Recorder, Microphone & cable, headphones, tripod, laptop
20. Contingency Plan – Saturday 20th April
Problem Possible solution
Piece of equipment is forgotten Go back for it if I realise early enough, otherwise do my
best to work without it (depending on importance of
item) or will have to go back and reshoot scenes
Camera battery runs out of charge Swap to the spare battery or will have to come back
another day with multiple batteries
SD card fills up Upload current footage to laptop storage and then
continue or if files can’t be moved, view on laptop and
dispose of any blurry footage to make room. If this still
doesn’t work, film remaining scenes another day
Actress becomes ill/unavailable Reorganise time to film
I become ill or unavailable Film another day
Faulty tripod Bring two/get the shots freehand and come back another
day if the shots aren’t good with another tripod
21. Risk Assessment – Saturday 20th April
Potential Hazard Precautions
Tripping and falling Know of any potential hazards when setting up, move any
that are possible
Tripod falling Make sure it’s securely stood and have someone nearby
to make sure., when not in use, fold and/or lay down
