2. Guidance
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4. Research & Idea Generation
• Use section to track your process of generating ideas. List and
discuss the styles, techniques and conventions that you have
identified in your research. Explore how you could approach the
project using different methods
• You can add any extra info you think is relevant, images, mind maps,
etc.
• For quick mind maps you could use bubbl.us
• Make sure you assess the viability of ideas as well as the potential for
them creatively.
5. 5 of the Best Street Food
Finds in London – Great
Big Story
• I have identified some of
the visual and technical
qualities that make this
product work.
• In my analysis I came to
the conclusion that the
fast flow and quick
smooth editing keeps the
viewer engaged and
entertained.
• I found that the video also
used a hook to keep
viewers interested and
willing to watch the video.
• The video utilises great
camera shots with lots of
movement and
foreground and is split
into segments that are
joined together visually
with zoom blur transitions
and audio swooshes.
6. I Broke Dumb Laws In
Front Of Police - Vice
This video further evidenced
my theory of people liking
short videos with a hook, as I
concluded that the younger
viewers where hooked to the
video; the premise in the title
that made them click on it,
then with the immediate hook
reconfirming what they are
going to see in more detail
than a title would allow.
Furthermore, the video has a
constant fast pace without
focusing on one specific law for
too long.
From these two video I have
established some basic
foundations for my video. It
will be fast pace and not too
long, which means that I will
have to film with the intent of
getting a lot of footage and be
willing to remove most of it. I
have also established that my
target audience like quirky
things
8. Audio
Poetic Expression – in
documentary films
they tend to express
things in a beautiful
and poetic way.
A cool shot I want to
get is a shot of the
sun reflecting on the
surface of the river
through a hole in the
side of the bridge.
When shooting at said
locations I would like to follow
some basic rules as to things I
need to shoot.
Mind Maps/Brainstorms
Establishing Shot
Use foreground –
like being focused
on a sign and then
reveal object Use leading Lines
to draw eyes to
object
Maybe have the
shot with people or
objects moving
within the frame.
Establishing Shot
Transitions
MOVE TO OTHER
MIND MAP
Visual
Audio
COOL VISUALS
(also sound’n’stuff)
Use Zoom
Cuts
Use sudden
sounds to break
up music, or stop
music to enthesis
a point.
The music
should fit with
the theme. It
should help
establish the
mood/tone
The music should be
paired to the speaking
being dialogue, so that
way it won't hinder
what is being said.
Record sound
while there if
possible.
Get any other
audio from
free sound.
Record foley if
needed for
specific sound.
SFX
Music
9. Potential approaches
• I think a potential approach that I will have, is to film a lot of nice
cinematic shots of said locations by myself and then integrate it with
footage of me walking in said locations on a different day where I can
talk about them. I can also utilize voice over if I decided to change
anything for the narrative.
• Another potential approach is to shoot each location as a different
video and do each one of them as a different style/genre. For
example, doing the haunted location as a horror type style. Doing the
Polish bar as a grainy square old video style or doing the sign as that.
• I also may decide to add some fancy title card animations to the
video.
10. Potential techniques to use
• Potential techniques:
Use blur zoom transitions and audio swooshes to merge them
together.
Use foreground of someone or something (e.g., a car) to reveal a
location.
Use leading Lines to draw focus to objects
Use any water to reflect the sun
Flicker effect by cutting footage
Zoom in through title card.
11. Conventions of your chosen format/genre
you are working to
• The genre I am working to in this sense is more of a short informative video in a
voiceover format, in this case it is a planned route of locations in York.
• In this case I believe that the conventions that would apply would be:
• Keep it shoRt (obviously, since the project guidelines state it should be under 2
minuets long, so abiding by this one is most important).
• Keep it snappy (get information across clearly and concisely, leaving room for any
potential other points)
• Keep it visually entertaining (people want constant entertainment when
watching videos, in order to keep them invested I would need
12. Mind map of ideas
[summary of ideas page 1]
Ideas -
Summary
Water Reflecting – water
reflecting from the sun can be a
leading line, it also looks really
good visually and is a type of
shot I would like to include. Visual
Foreground – use
foreground to add
a bit more of a 3
dimensional feel.
Rule of Thirds + symmetry:
enable cross marks to see
points of focus. Try and
align objects on one of
these thirds or more than
one, if 2 + subjects. Also use
symmetry sometimes or
leading lines to subject of
focus.
Mood
Keep the mood
upbeat and
informative
13. Mind map of ideas
[summary of ideas page 1]
Ideas -
Summary
Pace – keep it fast
paced and the shots
cutting frequently,
only really slow down
when addressing
important information
if at all
Editing
Colour Grading – colour grade
to be vibrant and cinematic to
make it look visually pleasing.
Keep it to narrative mood. Can
also be graded differently
depending on location.
Audio
Voice over – use voice
over on video, record
audio in silent
environment (can use
curtains) and deliver
voicer concisely and
reasonably fast paced.
Music – music should be
cool and funky and match
pace of video using
freesound.org
Sounds – add sounds that
are appropriate to visuals
and that keep to the mood
(so do not necessarily have
to be the correct sounds)
Try new effects/methods:
try to experiment a bit, e.g.
using google maps as a zoom
in on map to location and
cut to location, or try adding
some new graphics or
transitions
14. Mind map of ideas
[summary of ideas page 1]
Ideas -
Summary
Locations
Fossgate
Minster
Blue
Barbikan
Whip-Ma-
Whop-Ma-Gate
Shambles
Give the dog
a bone
Harry potter
shops
Christmas
Shops
15. Summary
• 5 opportunities of your ideas
• Reflecting water will look nice and will provide me with a better
incite on how to use water in video.
• I will get to experiment with linking sound with video.
• I will further my understanding of using DSLR’s .
• I will get to test out multiple lenses.
• I will get to film some nice locations that would look good in a
showreel.
16. Summary
• 5 restrictions to your ideas
• If the weather is not correct, I may struggle as I do not have much
opportunity to reshoot scenes.
• Locations may have too many people interrupting shots.
• I may not have the right time frame to attempt.
• The are often train strikes and the train is my mode of transport.
• Do not have a gimble, so shots will need to be kinda still and may be
lack luster as a result.
17. Final idea – rationale
• Why this idea? Why this format? What skills do you have that
support this and what are you looking forward to exploring more.
• My finial Idea is to short quirky locations in York and present them
in a short voiceover format. I plan to keep the video visually
entertaining and fast pace.
• I have chosen this format as I have a decent amount of experience
with making shorter YouTube type videos and am capable of editing
rather fast. .
• The video will be under 2 minutes, I will go to locations mentioned
and film footage on location.
• I am looking forward to getting to experiment with water and
natural light a lot more, as these are subjects that I briefly looked at
over summer. I am also excited to get some experience with the
composition of my shots.
18. Final idea – creative concept
• What do you want to make, reference the look, style and type of project. This could be a synopsis of the
piece and some visual reference points. Reference content and the themes you are wanting to explore
and resources that might help you to achieve your aims.
• My finial Idea is to short quirky locations in York and compile them in a short voiceover
sequence. I plan to keep the video visually entertaining and fast pace, in order to keep to
the short video format.
• The video will be under 2 minutes, I will go to locations mentioned and film footage. The
part which I am most looking forward to isn’t the filming (although that is the most active
part), but rather compiling the footage together and experimenting with linking the sound
and visuals together and exploring the effects I can utilise.
• I envision it being cut to the beat a lot and utilising quite a few graphics rendered in
aftereffects.
• I intend to theme the locations a bit differently depending on what it is the location does,
e.g. shambles would be Harry Potter themed.
• Resources that may help are freesound.com, YouTube and google books.
20. Title of production/production outline
• York’s stupid and magical locations.
• Summary of intended production: My intended production is a
short 2 minuet video with locations of York that are quirky or cool.
It is intended for people of the age groups of 18-24 and as such
should have appropriate music, fast cuts and simple voiceover with
cool infographics and interesting editing. The format is a short
informative video.
21. Locations
Location distance access
York Minster start Footpath
Shambles 0.4miles Footpath
Whip-Ma-
Whop-Ma-Gate
131ft Footpath
Fossgate (to
end of street)
0.3 Footpath
Weather: The day I am planning to shoot the weather has 80% chance of rain.
In order to combat this I will be getting the earliest train at 6:41 am and will
arrive at York for 7:15 (which will get me to York for golden hour).
Other information: York minster is undergoing some construction, so I will try
not to film that area.
Total distance is about 0.8 to 0.9miles.
Cost of train tickets: £5.87
Risks: the is some construction in areas along this path, so be careful near said
areas. The is also a chance of rainfall, so make sure equipment is protected
and watch out for slip hazards, plus the cobble street is a trip hazard on
Fossgate. Be carful at the shambles as the is a likely chance of wizardry and
magic.
22. Equipment
Equipment Source From Until
D700 College 30/09/2022 05/10/2022
Battery College 30/09/2022 05/10/2022
Reflector College 30/09/2022 05/10/2022
Mini Tripod Home Always Always
18-135mm lens Home Always Always
55-250mm lens Home Always Always
18-55mm lens College 30/09/2022 05/10/2022
FACILITIES
The facilities I need are my work station at college and
my work station at home; aside from these no other
additional facilities are needed.
23. Personnel
Crew Strengths Weaknesses Roles Time available
Me (Charlie
Stevens)
Editing, Filming Ambitions
higher than
what is practical
All (filming /editing
/sound)
all
Henry Graham Photography Distracted easily Lens carrier 04/10/2022
25. Pre-Production: Visual Planning
• This section is concerned with the visual/creative planning of your
production. This is WHAT you want to make
• You should use this section to develop what is it going to look/sound
like and establish what the visual design is and the desired sequence.
• It is important that you ‘pre-visualise’ the project before you make it;
it will make filming and production a more streamlined process.
• The following tasks should be part of your visual planning, including:
• Pre-visualisation and concept boards
• Storyboarding
• Shot list
• Flat plans
• Colour plans
• Draft sketches, etc
26. 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
• Extension suggestion: edit a 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]
28. Concept board discussion/explanation
I intend to present the Shambles with a mor
magic harry potter type style, with a Harry
Potter font and some magic visual effects
and magical music.
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
is just a funny sign name.
The last time I saw It the
where a lot of pigeons
above it. If the happen to
be some when I go that
will add a lot more to the
shot, as it will have more
movement in the shot.
Fossgate is an area that’s more Pub like, so I
intend to play tavern or pub music to go
along with the visuals.
York minster has a lot
of cyclists, so I may
be able to see some
of them in my shots,
which could make for
good movement. The
statue and sign are
places that I believe
would bee good
shooting location of
things to film at the
minster.
For my intro, I am going to film a bit of the river and
maybe the castle wall, as they are along the way from
the train station to York minster, so this may give anyone
travelling by train a deeper sense of direction and travel
from location to location.
29. Experiment 1
For this experiment I decided to
attempt focusing the camera on an
object in the foreground and then
the subject.
I first focused on the fire
extinguisher and then on my
subject/actor.
I found this to be quite an easy
practical effect of the camera and
will be using this in my final
production, although whether I
keep it or not depends on what
the edit comes out like.
30. Structural breakdown/planning
• Breakdown your project into its basic sections and apply broad visual
and creative ideas to each section.
• You can use this as the master template for your production, then
add more shots/pages, etc to each section when you develop your
full sequenced plan and planned outcomes.
• You should create a slide showing all the sections of the project, then
add a slide for each section with timings, what happens visually and
in terms of audio, page layout aim to have as much specific detail as
possible.
• The structure of the project and method of doing this is dictated by
the type of project.
31. Structural Breakdown
Theme Approx Length Music visuals
Introduction Upbeat 15-20seconds upbeat Bright, vibrant
Minster Interesting place to
tick off list
25 seconds Upbeat music
Shambles Magic/Harry Potter 30 seconds Magical music Darker with more
visual effects
Whip-Ma-Whop-
Ma-Gate
Pigeons 10 seconds No music, just bird
sounds
Fossgate Pubs/Bars 30 seconds Tavern music or
some sort of
relevant drinking
type music
32. Shot List
- Video
SHOT TYPE LOCATION
Video of ducks on river Castle Walls/bridge
Video of cyclists next to river Castle Walls/bridge
Zoom from afar York minster
foreground York minster
statue foreground York minster
Wide shot of street shambles
Close ups on sines and windows shambles
Open eating area, use the passage
as framing in frame
shambles
Side view shot Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
light reflection on water through
pattern
Bridge
Each part of sign for a bit of time Mumbai lounge
Zoom in on Fossgate sign with car or
bus going in front of camera
Fossgate
Vines creeping down, show street. Fossgate bridge
Chopping Block sign wafting in the
wind
33. Storyboarding - Video
• Your storyboard should bring your idea to life
• Provide an idea of the sequencing of you video
• Provides a basis for production visually
• Remember, each frame should be as the camera frames it
• 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!
34. B-roll x 3
scenes
YORK TOUR
YORK TOUR
B-roll framed well with foreground around the
York bridge area. Then a zoom blur transition into
title card.
B-roll framed well with foreground around the
York bridge area. Then a zoom blur transition into
title card. - (follow the tutorial)
2 x B-roll with
movement continuing
into the next shot
Jorvik Media
Shot of River through the railing, the design on it
is like a 4 leaf clover shape. Logo appears in
middle.
Fade to black
York Minster
Reveal shot of York Minster, should use
street as leading line and try have some
foreground in front of street to add depth.
Title Text saying York Minster, that has
Minster seen through text.
B-roll framed well with foreground around the
York bridge area. Have movement to same side,
also have jitter effect when cutting to this.
35. Video of biker cycling in front of York minster
sign. It is a common path for cyclists. Motion blur
and angle will help to blur their face and body.
Match shots 1/2 with fore ground on subjects
either on the minster or the whole thing or near it.
York Minster Sign
Subject 1 Subject 2
Match shots 2/2 with fore ground on subjects
either on the minster or the whole thing or near it.
Video footage of shambles in background, have
a magic effect and magical type text.
Shambles
Buildings
Buildings
B-roll of
location.
37. Location information
• Information and images of your location[s] for filming
• You should have address details, clearance/premissions for filming,
recce photos and floorplans [including camera, equipment and
cast/crew layouts]
• Where possible, have a plan B fallback location option
• Assess each location for any issues and suggest solutions
38. locations
Location Address Permissions? Plan B?
York Minster Deangate, York
YO1 7HH
None needed, as
I am filming the
outside of the
uilding (which
was built in 637
AD)
Fish Market
39. locations
Location Address Permissions? Plan B
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-
Gate sign
YO1 8BL None needed, it is a sign Go literally film a random
tree and hug it because
humour.
Fossgate Fossgate, next to Whip-
ma-whop-ma-gate. It has
4 different post codes,
one is YO1 9TN
None, it is a public street Jorvik Viking Centre
41. Risk Assessment
• Risk Assess each separate filming location using the table in the
camera H&S PP on Teams kit booking as a starting point.
• Completing a generic filming assessment would be a start, then you
can add specialist/site specific risks as you progress your production
• Remember, a Risk Assessment is an ongoing document, you should
evaluate if anything changes in production and when you put control
measures in place
• You should add the table to each call sheet for each location
42. Location Risk Assessment
Location: York Minster
Directions: from York Station, down the
A1036. across the bridge and down
Duncombe Place
Risk to Crew
Hazzard Risk Strategy
Could be injured if something
goes wrong with construction
Construction Work
Ongoing
The is a safety barrier, but we
will avoid areas with
construction as much we can
Could get hit by a fast bike and
injured
Frequent bikers path
Avoid walking on the bikers
pathway and be wary of
surroundings.
43. Location Risk Assessment
Location: Shambles Directions
Risk to Crew
Hazzard Risk Strategy
Drop equipment or fall over and
hurt themselves
Walking paths at
different levels
Be wary of foot paths and have a
good grip on equipment.
Tripping hazard
Signs out on street
Be wart of signs and stay more
towards the centre.
Could steal equipment.
Lots of people
Have one person holding
equipment or next to equipment
at all times
44. Location Risk Assessment
Location: Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate Directions
Risk to Crew
Hazzard Risk Strategy
Damage equipment with poop or
attack humans
Pidgeon's
If any pigeons are flying around,
cover up camera, also avoid
getting too near to them.
Getting hit by a vehicle
Near road Avoid road (unless crossing)
45. Location Risk Assessment
Location: Fossgate Directions
Risk to Crew
Hazzard Risk Strategy
Falling into dirty water or
dropping equipment
Bridge
Keep equipment away from
ledge, do not go anywhere high
or dangerous
May cause disturbance in filming
or physical assault
Drunk People
Come towards middle of day, as
less people are likely to be drunk
then.
46. Contingency plan
• Technical: I have 2 SD cards as back up, I also have a back up DSLR
camera (with 3 batteries) which is not as good as the one I will be
using.
• My other personnel is not needed but is helpful to have.
• If my locations are not available and my backups are also not
available, I will have to walk around York looking for interesting shops
and research them afterwards
47. Schedule (basic production time)
Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Filming (none class
time)
Editing (video – class
time)
Editing (audio – class
time)
Backup time/final
edit/feedback (class
time)
![Guidance
• This template PowerPoint presentation
includes all the relevant elements you
should cover for a practical project. It is not
exhaustive, but provides some guidance on
stages, types of planning and documents
you should be assembling. This is not a one
size fits all document, you will need to
amend, rejig and add/subtract sections
depending on what you are making.
• 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.
• Delete this slide when complete](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)