my short film planning and concept.

1. Stage 3
Production Management
Short Film
Planning and Production
Shahzaib Yaqoob

2. Guidance
• This template PowerPoint presentation includes all the
relevant elements you need to cover your film
production.
• It is suggested you save this PP in a different name so
you always have a copy – some sections require you to
delete the information on the slide and replace with
your own work
• Add more pages to each section where necessary [you
should be doing this!]
• Add visuals as you see necessary
• This document will be added to as you progress
through the pre-production phase.

3. SECTION 1
Visual Planning

4. Pre-Production: Visual Planning
• This section is concerned with the visual planning of your
film
• You should use this section to develop the sequencing or
your video, establish the visuals look and sequencing of
your film and create a structure for you to follow when
filming
• It is important that you ‘pre-visualise’ the film before you
make it; it will make filming and production a more
streamlined process
• The following tasks are part of your visual planning
– Pre-visualisation and concept boards
– Storyboarding
– Shot list

5. Pre-visualisation/Concept Boards
• Tool for exploring the direction and visuals
• Provides inspiration and information for the “look & feel”
• Presents key moments in your video
• A means to sketch/plan ideas
• Information on colour/lighting
• Defining the “mise-en-scene”
• Include as much here as you like, but keep it relevant to the
production, the following slides have been left blank for you to
approach in your own way, add more as you need to
• Suggestion: include your edited short sequence of clips that have
inspired or influenced your video [similar to this:
http://io9.com/5941145/this-directors-video-pitch-for-hunger-
games-might-be-better-than-the-real-movie]

6. 1950s Women Clothing

7. 1950s Men Clothing

8. 1950s Movies

9. 1950s Vehicles

10. 1950s Bars/Clubs

11. My Location Concept Art

12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctC0MntX0xM
Live Storyboard

13. I made this animated storyboard by using the video game software called The
Movies The Game (2005)

14. I customized my characters and changed their costumes.

15. On the game, there is a custom script mode. This allows me to create any
stories. I can add my actors into the scene and add any location from the
games list.

16. After I have got my location, I can now choose what action I can make my
actors perform, e.g. running , talking or fighting.

17. The game also includes their very own editing software. Due to my game not
including any proper dialogue, I added subtitles so the audience can
understand what's going on. After that I exported the movie to my hard drive.

18. Due to the limitation of the game’s programme, I decided to do the rest of
the editing on my own programme.

19. Structural breakdown
• Breakdown your film into it’s basic sections [e.g. via
scene breakdown or similar] and apply broad visual
ideas to each section. You should list the shots required
• You can use this as the master template for your
production, then add more shots to each section when
you develop your full visual plan
• There is a template for this so you can break down the
film into scenes and then the scenes into shots.
• From this you could work on a conventional script if
you want, but using the scene breakdowns should be
enough

20. Storyboarding
• Your storyboard should bring your idea to life
• Provide an idea of the sequencing of you film
• Provides a basis for production
• Suggested online storyboard creators are:
– https://www.storyboardthat.com
– http://www.pixton.com [very complicated]
– http://www.storyjumper.com [allows you to insert your own images]
• Alternatively, hand draw or photograph your storyboard and scan or
copy to insert it onto your slides
• There are lots of tips collected together on Blackboard!

24. Master frames
• A master frame is a version of a frame from your
storyboard, but with a more detail
• You could use photos and software to create a
series of images from your intended production
[at least 4]
• This would work well as preparation for framing
your shots on location and filming
• Try to give an impression or idea about the final
look of the video, so think about post-production
effects, etc

25. Master Frame 1
Shot number ref:

26. Master Frame 2
Shot number ref:

27. Master Frame 3
Shot number ref:

28. Master Frame 4
Shot number ref:

29. Making Of Concept Art

30. Making Of Concept Art

31. MAKING OF CONCEPT ART

32. DETECTIVE WALTER – SCRIPT

33. Detective Walter ScriptScene 1
(Walter’s Monologue)
“ Its been one those day’s, you know one of those days that’s typical in the city. Work, family, people going about their
daily business. Except me, I more a man who that deals with shadows, the shady people in life. People may know my
name but it’s a big city.”
Scene 2
(Detective Walter follows Bugsy in to the bar, and starts talking to the barmaid to avoid suspicion)
Betty: “what can I get you blue eyes”
Walter: “ Do you say that to all your customers”
Betty: “only the handsome ones”
Walter: “ in that case make that two”
(Betty gets two drinks)
Betty: “ so what’s your business around here…traveling through?
Walter: “Something like that…. how about you toots why a pretty doll like you working a place like this”
Betty “girls got bills to pay”
Walter “anyway…what do you know about him over there”

34. Detective Walter Script
Scene 3
(Detective Walter speaks to Bugsy)
Walter: “So you must be Mr Hicks”
Bugsy: “naa…Mr Hicks is a old name of mine, I prefer you call me with my first name …Detective”
Bugsy: “I guess your one those typical tall guys like to sniff around my business”
Walter: “meaning doing my job Mr Hicks’
Bugsy: “I like you detective …you got some balls in you”.
“Walter: “were not kids Mr Hicks…why don’t we have a more serious talk? In fact ill buy you a drink”
(Walter goes back to the counter and orders a drink for Bugsy)
Walter: “another two doll face”
Betty: “So who’s the other one for?
Scene 2
Betty “oh you mean Bugsy…like all the rest, he was a ex of mine couple of years ago, self centred, violent and a whole
load of trouble…. I know why you’re here you look like the law. The law always looking for him.”
Walter “ as you say got bills to pay”

35. Scene 4
(Bugsy is looking through the window. Walter is behind him.)
Walter: “by the way you left you door open …you seemed to be in a hurry”
Bugsy: “the law makes me nervous”
Walter “and why should you be nervous”
Bugsy “just get to your point Detective I got places to be”
Walter: “Places like murdering your wife”
(Bugsy smile)
Walter: “did you or did you not kill your wife…Mr Hicks”
Bugsy: (laugh)…. You make me laugh detective, you think you can come over here and accused me and make up some
bullshit that I didn’t do”
Bugsy: “Anyway dig around, as much you want… my alibi will shut you up.”
Walter “See you around…. Mr Hicks”.
(Walter looks behind and sees Bugsy disappear. Walter exits the bar and sees Bugsy waking
away from the alleyway, Walter lights a cigarette in a close up angle)
Scene 3
Detective Walter Script

36. Scene 5
(Detective Walter is in the bar with Betty, Walter is on the phone)
Walter: “So the alibi checks up…alright I will see the boys in the lab for further evidence…alright
bye”
Betty: ‘what’s wrong?”
Walter: “ looks like Bugsy will be sticking around”
Betty: “Hey…cheer up blue eyes… surely you will find more evidence to stop that self centred
monster”
(Walter looks a bit down; Betty put her hands on Walter’s shoulder accidently flicks her hair)
(Walter gazed up on Betty until he starts to relies she missing an earing)
Walter “you know Betty you’re a fine woman but sometimes I notice their something odd about
you”
Betty: “Like what”.
Walter: “maybe try find some matching earrings/not leaving your jewellery around”.
(Betty Looks shock while Walter picks up the evidence bag)
Detective Walter Script

37. Scene 5
Walter: “I think this is yours”
Betty looks shock from the evidence that was given to her, Walter similes as he had
just finally solved the case.
…......................................................................................................................................
Scene 6
Walter Closing Monologue
“So it’s been one those days again…bringing people out of the shadow… bringing
justice…helping the city…. people may try to fool me but I’m always one step
ahead.... they don’t call me detective for nothing”.
The End
Detective Walter Script

38. Shot List

39. Shot List

40. Shot List

41. Shot List

42. SECTION 2
Organisational Planning

43. Production Group Info
• Include names, contact info, and defined roles at difference
stages of production, using a table is suggested
Roles People
Director Shahzaib Yaqoob
Editor Shahzaib Yaqoob
Camera Operator Tripod/ Shahzaib Yaqoob, Arran Bull
and member of the cast
Detective Walter Benedict Terry
Betty Kat Bolton
Bugsy Shahzaib Yaqoob
Voice Narration Benedict Terry
Location Venue (Cozy Club) Neil (Manager)

44. Location information
Address: 19-22 Fossgate, York
YO1 9TA
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 12AM
Originally my film location was going to be
a different place in the city called Las
Iguanas but I have recently spotted this
posh bar and would feel the film location
with fit perfect due to the old fashion
theme.

45. Location information
Inside it has two floors.
Both floors have a bar which I need for the scene.
The great things about this venue is that most of
the objects, wallpaper and lighting looks vintage
and very general old 50s style which I am trying to
look for my film.
I have rang and visit the location to speak to a
manager for filming requires. The manager and the
staff was very happy with the project and now gave
me permission to film their. I had to email the
manager more information about the project so
they can double check with the head office but
everything went according to plan and allow me to
film.
The Cosy Club has given me a opportunity to film
upstairs in that way the location is more quiet due
to customers, private changing facilities for the
actors and a bigger space to set up my equipment.
The upstairs was also still ideally to me because has
more better layout. This also saves me problems for
public because my film is a different era the public
clothing would ruin the shots.

46. Location plan
Table Bar Camera
Upstairs

47. Location Information
This is the email I have received
from the filming locations
manager.

48. Risk Assessment

52. Contingency Planning

53. Production Schedule
• Provide an outline of what you will do on which days during
production
Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Pre prod Pre prod Pre prod Pre prod
Pre prod Pre prod Pre prod Pre prod
Filming Filming Filming Editing
Editing Filming Editing Editing Editing Editing
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4

54. Call sheets

55. Call sheets

56. Call sheets

57. Clearance and Permissions
LOCATION RELEASE FORM
Dear Sirs
I agree that I will keep the property in a safe hands and use in a sensible way, I will
make sure no footage will be filmed while public people in the background. All
production equipment will be clear after filming. We may enter the Property to film
and hereby give all consents necessary for the reproduction, transmission,
broadcast and exploitation of the material in the programme without time limit
throughout the universe by all means and media (whether now known or hereafter
invented) without liability or acknowledgment to me.
Yours faithfully Read and agreed by
Shahzaib Yaqoob
----Hannah Greenfield David Briggs
For and on behalf of Production Owner

58. Actors Contract

59. SECTION 3
Footage log

64. Edit Decision List
Page 1 Of 1
Title Detective
Walter
Card
No.
File name Duration
[mm:ss]
Use
Y/N
Comments
SD MV_8511 00:14 N There was a person in the background during the shot
SD MV_8512 00:18 Y The shot was perfectly balanced and it manages to
introduce the main character nicely.
SD MV_8520 00:07 Y The newspaper was nicely focused.
SD MV_8587 00:16 Y The camera tracks the actor really smoothly while walking.
SD MV_8579 00:14 Y The letter was clear to read and it was a smooth shot.
SD MV_8618 00:10 N The footage was out of focus.
SD MV_8619 00:08 Y The footage was in focus.
SD MV_8752 00:10 N The shot was too slow at the beginning.
SD MV_8756 00:07 N The footage was switching too much between being in
focus and out.
SD MV_8928 00:04 N The actor looked at the camera and broke the 4
th
wall.
SD MV_8939 00:22 N The shot was okay but the second take was much better.
SD MV_8940 00:25 Y The shot was perfect.
SD MV_8761 00:03 N The shot was too short.
SD MV_8762 00:06 N The take needs to be longer.
SD MV_8763 00:16 Y The take is perfect.
SD MV_8770 00:12 N The shot doesn’t need to be in the final cut due to the
duration time.
SD MV_8823 00:46 N The shot is to close.
SD MV_8824 00:47 Y The shot was at the correct camera angle.
SD MV_8856 00:11 N A mistake in the actor’s performance.
SD MV_8657 00:14 N The actor looked at the camera.
SD MV_8658 00:23 N The shot was okay but the actor needed to perform better.
SD MV_8659 00:12 Y The actor performed perfectly.
SD MV_8661 00:12 N The lighting of the scene was bad.
SD MV_8668 00:15 N The shot was out of focus.
SD MV_8680 00:12 N The shot needs to be more focused.
SD MV_8697 00:03 Y The shot had a great camera angle.

65. SECTION 4
Edit process log

66. After I have loaded Adobe Premiere, I am opening the file that
my clips are stored in from the hardrive. I then play each clip
to find a good take and then insert it to the timeline.

67. After I have inserted most of my clips to the timeline. I then cut
the unwanted parts and then attach them all together to
create a sequence.

68. To make my opening sequence more creative I decided to overlay and blend
another scene on top of each other. I have done this to try and create an editing
technique that shows a montage of time. This save duration from the video and
keeps the viewers more engaged to the sequence

69. This is a screenshot of my opening sequence coming together.

70. Too add the final touch to
my sequence I now change
the colour of the film. As
my film is a based on the
Noir genre I thought it
would be appropriate to
set the opening black and
white.
I did this by changing the colour
balance to Hue 0.0 and the
Saturation -100.0.

71. I wanted to create a photography flash effect so I added a white fade
to make it look like a white flash just went from a camera.
I went to video transition and
inserted a Dip to White fade effect .

72. I then loaded Magix Move Maker to polish some more editing.
To make my opening more effective I wanted to add some old
fashion 50s look to create that vintage Noir style. I added a single
loop POS KEEPAR Alpha to give that look.

73. I then added the film’s main title to the opening sequence. I
positioned the title to be at the middle so its centered

74. I added a curly font as I thought it would be an appropriate
homage to the old fashion 50s style.

75. To make the setting more realistic I though it would look cool to add some police
lights. This montages time and fits with the story. The police lights are usually
symbolized with crime which fits the main themes. Adding this effect also saves
me some time of showing the crime scene. In this way the audience would still
understand what is going on and reduces the films duration.

76. I did this effect by blending the stock footage over the main footage. I
changed the stock footage capacity to low so it will look transparent. I then
shrank the stock footage and positioned it around the frame.

77. Now the scenes are all in placed, and the visual look is polished. I now then start
importing the music and audio to the timeline.

78. After listening few of the audio I had some problems with sound from the
recording. I decided to record the dialogue in a separate device and sync it all up
with the clips. .

79. I am now matching the recording diologue to sync with the main scenes.

80. SECTION 5
Soundtrack Planning

81. For my short films soundtrack, I want something that builds tension in scenes as some
elements will be dramatic as the theme is a drama/crime. I also want the soundtrack to
be heroic so it represents the main character for the movie. In this way, it will give a
positive vibe to the audience and make Detective Walter more likeable.
Violin
Sounds
I would like to include some violin
sounds in my film soundtrack because a
violin would help to create some
intense sounds which work for any of
my dramatic scenes.
Drums
Sounds
I would like to include some drum
sounds in my film because drums would
add a uplifting military theme. As my
main character is a detective, his
character would be working for the law
which connects to the theme of
authority.
Trumpet
Sounds
I would like to include some trumpet
sounds in my short film because the
trumpet has a very heroic sound and
would play perfectly for the hero’s main
theme.
Piano
Sounds
I would like to add some piano sounds because I
think piano could represent jazz and that would
connect to the films style which is Noir/50s.

82. Sound effects Source Scene
Clothing Sound effect YouTube Beginning Bar Scene
City Ambience Sound YouTube Opening Scene
Police Sirens Sound
Effect
YouTube Opening Scene
Vintage Camera Flash
Sound Effect
YouTube Opening Scene
Telephone Hang Up
Sound Effect
YouTube Ending Bar Scene
Footsteps Sound
Effect
YouTube Ending Bar Scene
Bar Ambience Sound YouTube Beginning/Ending
Bar Scene

83. TITLE ORIGINAL
SOURCE
COMPOSER(S) OWNER(S) USAGE
Pride of the job
Part 1
LA Noire Andrew Hale
and Simon Hale
Abbey Road
Studios
42 seconds
New Beginning
Part 1
LA Noire Andrew Hale
and Simon Hale
Abbey Road
Studios
34 seconds
Pride of the job
Part 2
LA Noire Andrew Hale
and Simon Hale
Abbey Road
Studios
2 minute and 14
seconds
Me And The
Man In The
Moon
100 Hits of the
Roaring 1920s
Cliff Edwards Warner/Chappe
ll Music
39 seconds
Murder Brood
Part 2
LA Noire Andrew Hale
and Simon Hale
Abbey Road
Studios
20 seconds
New Beginning
Part 2
LA Noire Andrew Hale
and Simon Hale
Abbey Road
Studios
24 seconds
Burglary
Temptation
Part 2
LA Noire Andrew Hale
and Simon Hale
Abbey Road
Studios
40 seconds