PP3

1. Pre-Production

2. Pre-production Assessment

3. Locations
• Grange Farm Cottages
Benefits: Has a bus that leads close to it from close to my own
house, depicts a suitable scenario of open fields which is
pivotal to the plot of my piece, is within close proximity of a
friend’s house if anything is required.
Limitations: Shots would become very difficult to take on days
of bad weather (could possibly be dangerous). Solution to this
is that I will check the weather on the days I decide to shoot.
Could be costly to keep travelling back and forth if multiple
reshoots are needed. Solution to this is that I will have a clear
plan of what I need to shoot when going down there.

4. Locations
• York City Centre
Benefits: Easily accessible from my house. Still well lit at night and I am
incredibly familiar with the area so picking locations will be stress-free.
Limitations: At night, town is often not the wisest place to be for too
long due to the added danger of lack of constant people around.
Solution to this is that I will try to shoot at the early hours of it turning
dark and make sure I don't stray from anywhere that is a main street
or that I know well.
People could get in the way of the shot. Solution to this is that due to it
being later in the day there will hopefully be less people anyway,
however there are certain snickets off main roads that could be used
due to my knowledge that people rarely go down them, especially at
night.

5. Locations
• My House
Benefits: Easily accessible at all times. Can be set
up to look however I want it. Can film in any
room within reason or even set up a green
screen.
Limitations: Filming would have to be at a time
when people are not around or making noise.
Solution to this is to primarily use my own room
and at times when people have gone to bed.

6. Equipment
I will need:
• A camera capable of manual adjustment of aperture, ISO, focus, optical zoom and more.
This camera is one I possess personally. The Nikon D3100 will be used. It is capable of 1080p 30fps which is the highest
framerate or resolution I would wish to use for my project.
• A camera capable of wide angle shots, higher FPS for slow shows and optical image stabilisation.
The camera I would uses for this would likely be a mobile phone camera, for ease. This would thus be one of two
modern camera phones I possess, either the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC or the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, or a mix of both. The
footage used here will be also filmed in 1080p at the 16:9 Aspect ratio to match the camera and any higher fps footage
will be appropriated in post production. I also possess an attachment for these that would allow me to use any typical
camera tripod to hold these phones.
• A computer for editing, storing footage, mixing music
For this, I will be using one of two computers, most likely. Either my personal custom built PC (i7-6700k, 16GB RAM,
GTX1060 6GB) or the College provided iMac 2021s (M1, 8GB RAM) while I am present in the building.
• A tripod
For this, I possess a camera tripod of my own that can be coupled with the previously mentioned attachment to work
with any of my capture devices. This tripod is adjustable and therefore could be used for essentially every locked off
shot I wish to perform.
• A few props – Newspaper, costumes, air rifle etc.
Any and all props or costumes that are used will be provided by me, provided by those I work on the project with, or
purchased or made specifically for this occasion. The newspaper, thus far, is the only prop I can imagine having to
custom design. I will produce the sleeve/cover and simply cover another newspaper with a print of this.
• Instruments for soundtrack production
At current, I am assuming the only instruments I will use for my music production to be my digital piano (Gear4Music
DP-6) and its portable counterpart (Carry-on 88 Key Folding Piano), the first of which can be used as MIDI input to a
computer with a provided wire, while the former can be used as MIDI input simply with a Micro-USB extension.
Together, they possess around 20 especially high quality sound modes, with around 100 extra synths of lesser quality
but that may still be of use. All sounds are copyright free, meaning I can produce a piece of music that is entirely
custom and mix it through my aforementioned computers. A good software to use for mixing would be Garage Band
due to its ease of use, therefore I will likely end up producing the music on the iMac over the PC.

7. Facilities
• I will edit my video mostly at College, so I am able to use
Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, of which are both
more user friendly, in comparison to free alternatives I
could provide myself at home. It also means I can use away
time to focus on filming and other parts of the project I
cannot do in College. Therefore, all I will likely need will be
the iMacs provided by College, with Adobe Premiere Pro
and After Effects as previously mentioned as well as
Photoshop for editing of posters and the newspaper prop.
Other common softwares such as Powerpoint, Word, notes,
safari etc will most likely come in handy also for research
and other portions of production. I will also use Garage
Band to mix any music that I don’t produce solely through
the raw performance of the composition.

8. Personnel
2 Members of Cast:
• Zuzanna Slupinska – Available most of the same
days as myself. Live together so no need for travel
or separate food etc to be arranged.
• Brandon Rogers – Lives at the filming location
that we will be using therefore no travel is
required or food needed to be organised.
Costs for bus fare to reach his house. Available
most days, can easily find a day in common due
to both only working part-time.

9. Creative Planning

10. Storyboarding
• Your storyboard should bring your idea to life
• Provide an idea of the sequencing of you video
• 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

11. Storyboarding
• Trailer prelude: Open with a shot of a man reading a
newspaper. (Suspected serial killing, two people in
quick succession, childhood friends) being the key
points. The man, drinking a coffee, sits it down, stands
up slowly seemingly in high frustrations and proceeds
to run out of shot at blistering speed and then back
into shot immediately after, wearing a homemade
superhero inspired suit.
• Beginning of trailer: Music plays slowly. Voiceover.
Shots slowly fade in and out; Shows incident that gave
them powers, teases the villain, shows the hero.

12. Storyboarding
• Alternative Idea for Prelude: Voice-over
explaining some of the simple narrative from first
person while shots of main characters are shown
(gives the audience some pragmatics – sets the
tone).
• Followed by action, no voice-over
• Followed by scene establishing Invincible
character on farm
• Trailers likely needs to end with title and date of
release

13. Shot List
• Your shot list should contain the sequential breakdown
of what you need to shoot for your video
• It should work in partnership with your storyboard
• It will be your working document when you film
• It should contain the shot number, scene number, shot
description, framing and action you will see
• It should also have information on performers in the
scene and other props, etc
• Shot list template is on Blackboard in the pre-
production folder.

14. Shot List
3 Main Segments:
Trailer Opening
• Insert establishing shots of city etc
• Shots of central characters: Low Angle of Protagonist, High Angle of Villain, Shot of
other Protagonist, change colours for each
• Archival shots of characters from before incident
Trailer Mid Scene
• Establishing shots of farm
• Shot showing superspeed effect
• 2 Shots of Dialogue
Trailer Finale
• Shot of character booting computer
• Shot of character reading article – Close-Up of face
• Shot of character shocked
• Shot of murder when it occurred
(Credits shots)

15. Layout Plans
• Sketches and digital mock ups using existing
images off google to represent what your
products will look like.
• Sketch some ideas on paper, even if very basic.
Scan them in and add them to the document.
• Use the colours, fonts and similar images to
construct digital layout plans.
• Qualify each creative choice, providing a rationale
of why you chose it; “I used Red because…” “I
have the model looking at camera because…” etc.

16. Layout Plans
• Demonstration of Powers: I
wanted there to be a theme of
colour throughout that couldn't
properly be represented on
here but every hero having their
own defining colour would be
meaningful to me. E.g.
Brandon's scenes are more
yellow in tone, Zuza's are more
blue
• Prelude 1: This is one idea of
how I could format the start to
the trailer, followed by the 3rd
image which represents
another way of handling that
same concept. I want to see
where it will fit stylistically best
into the trailer
• Misc shots are just general
ideas for extra shots I would like
to include. Not essential to the
plot etc.

17. Props/Costume/etc
Finlay's Character:
• Black running shoes are discreet,
casual which helps narratively as the
character is trying to keep a low
profile.
• The shoes are worn and old
which presents some level of extensive
use but also amateurism or lack of
preparation as the shoes are not likely
what someone more organised as a
superhero would wear.
• The coat is once again low profile and
discreet, but also navy blue (a colour
often used on superhero costumes of
morally just heroes – superman,
spiderman, cpt america) Blue
represents freedom, confidence and
unity.
• The coat has lots of pockets which
would be practical for someone on the
run. It's also very baggy which would
reduce friction when chafing.

18. Props/Costume/etc
Zuza's Character:
• The green shirt she wears is a
colour often associated with
trickery, deception and villainy,
which suits well with what the
character's motives are. It also fits
well with the tinge present in the
scene where we discover this
character has seemingly been
killed.
• The long coat is often used to
show someone who is shady or
powerful, both of which also
encompass traits of this character.
• They are well-dressed which
suggests they are well thought-out
and civilised, which works
in perfect contrast with
their actions.
• Black clothing is often associated
with criminals or people
undercover.

19. Props/Costume/etc
Brandon's Character:
• The black coat is once again a
sign of someone who is
undercover or in hiding. The
yellow highlights help represent
the little bit of colour or
attachment to their past that this
character has (which
compliments the sepia tinge of
their scenes).
• The coat is also more specifically
a winter jacket which would be
sensible for someone living in a
rural area to possess.
• The baseball cap they are
wearing is also something that is
typical of someone not wanting
to attract attention, which is this
character's main desire.

20. Sound Effects/Music
• Music: This will be produced by myself using appropriate
instruments in the common style of most Comic Book Movie’s
soundtracks. Most Superhero themes are done in a Minor key,
therefore I shall be making my final composition in the key of G
Minor. I will come up with the melody at the piano and then
transfer it via MIDI, adjusting it so that it’s more rhythmically
accurate in post-production. I will then add appropriate backing
synths or drums in the same key as the notes, to add depth or
higher intensity to certain parts if found appropriate.
• Sound Effect: Most sound will be non-diegetic but for that which
requires sound, I will likely recreate it through foley or post-
recording of voices. Another alternative would be to use an audio
recorder on set, if one can be acquired before filming. Either
method would work, provided any audio collected in post is treated
with effects to be made appropriate to the soundscape.

21. Script/Copy
Narration: This City has changed. We've changed
it. And we've never been the same since the
incident. The heroes, the villains and the ones
in-between.
The Grange Estate. Home of the Invincible Man.
We're the only two left now. We were all friends
in youth but now we're being hunted by one of
our own.

22. Organisational Planning

23. Production Group Info
Name Contact Info Role(s)
Finlay McCall-Smith finlaymccallsmith@gmail.c
om
Director, Editor, Overall
Producer
Zuzanna Slupinska Zuzanna-
slupinska@student.yorkcoll
ege.ac.uk
Actress / Cinematography
Adviser
Brandon Rogers Bjohnrogers@gmail.com Actor / Camera Aid

24. Location information
• Information and images of your location[s] for
filming/recording/shooting.
• This means when you will arrive, when it will be
available, when you model/cast should arrive, when
you will finish, access to food/water, access to toilets,
nearby travel links etc etc.
• You should have address details, clearance/permissions
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

25. locations
• Grange Farm Cottages
• Will arrive midday for shoot – travel will cost
me bus fare there and back
• Actor will already be present as they live
nearby
• House nearby for access to food/supplies

26. locations
• York City Centre
• Will arrive around 7pm for shoot. Can be
walked from house.
• Actor will be with me as they live there too.
• House nearby for access to food/supplies

27. Clearance and Permissions LOCATION
Land Owner
I, the undersigned hereby grant permission to Finlay McCall-Smith the right to enter and remain upon Grange Farm
Cottages (the Property), which shall include not only real property but any fixtures, equipment or other personal property
thereat or thereon, located at Grange Farm Cottages, with personnel and equipment (including without limitations, props,
temporary sets, lighting, camera and special effects equipment) for the purpose of photographing scenes and making
recordings of said Property in connection with the production of a digital media text on the following date(s): 28 April This
permission includes the right to take motion pictures, videotapes, still photographs and/or sound recordings on and of any
and all portions of the Property and all names associated there with or which appear in, on or about the Property. This
permission also grants all rights of every nature whatsoever in and to all films and photographs taken and recordings made
hereunder, including without limitation of all copyrights therein and renewals and extensions thereof, and the exclusive right
to reproduce, exhibit, distribute, and otherwise exploit in perpetuity throughout the universe (in whole or in part) such films,
photographs and recordings in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, including without limitation in
and in connection with the documentary video and the advertising and other exploitation thereof. I certify that I have the full
right and authority to enter into this agreement and grant the rights herein granted, and that the consent or permission of no
other person, firm, or entity is necessary in order to enable you to exercise or enjoy the rights herein granted.

28. Clearance and Permissions
ACTOR/MODEL
Land Owner
I, the undersigned hereby grant permission to Finlay McCall-Smith the right to capture my images and likeness in the
production of a digital media text on the following date(s): April+May of 2022 This permission includes the right to take
motion pictures, videotapes, still photographs and/or sound recordings. This permission also grants all rights of every nature
whatsoever in and to all films and photographs taken and recordings made hereunder, including without limitation of all
copyrights therein and renewals and extensions thereof, and the exclusive right to reproduce, exhibit, distribute, and
otherwise exploit in perpetuity throughout the universe (in whole or in part) such films, photographs and recordings in any
and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, including without limitation in and in connection with the
documentary video and the advertising and other exploitation thereof. I certify that I have the full right and authority to enter
into this agreement and grant the rights herein granted, and that the consent or permission of no other person, firm, or
entity is necessary in order to enable you to exercise or enjoy the rights herein granted.

29. Health and Safety
Potential Issue How will the issue be
avoided?
Could face issues with rowdy people in town. Shoot at earlier times. Avoid busy places. Keep
a constant idea of how far we are from the
nearest store or home.
Could rain, terrain could be more dangerous. Bring umbrellas, check weather forecasts. If
weather gets too bad stop filming.
Could trip while running. Ensure laces are tied and tucked in shoes in
case. Film running shots close to a home so that
we can always return if an injury occurs.