This document provides planning details for a short thriller film. It includes an 8 scene synopsis describing the key events and shots. Visual planning concepts and storyboards are presented to establish the look and feel. An organizational table lists the cast and crew contact details. Locations are identified and permissions or alternatives discussed. A production schedule outlines the filming and editing timeline. Props, costumes, and sound effects are sourced from available online libraries to support the visuals. Risks are assessed and mitigation measures proposed.

1. YOUR NAME HERE

3. thriller

4. Scene No. Approx timing What happens Visual notes Audio notes
1) 5 seconds My character is with his
friends
Long shot, two shot, in
front of the characters
They are listening to
music, cans/bottles
opening, laughing
2) 10 seconds He goes to find a drug
dealer is out of his
comfort zone
Long shot, moving shot,
along with character
walking
walking, ambience, cars
going by
3) 6 seconds He gets the drugs from
the drug dealer and they
agree a time of payment
Medium shot and over-
the-shoulder shot
Handing over a bag,
tapping of the watch
4) 7 seconds He comes home and
the scene cuts to the
next day and he has no
money
Dolly zoom, insert shot
of empty wallet, close
up of feared facial
expression
Cheering of friends
when he returns – next
day – opening of wallet
5) 3 seconds The drug dealer waits at
the place at the agreed
time but my character
doesn’t show
Insert shot of drug
dealer’s watch, close up
of angry facial
expression
Ambience, cars going
by

5. Scene No. Approx timing What happens Visual notes Audio notes
6) 5 seconds The drug dealer comes
to my characters house
with a knife
Establishing shot of
house and long shot of
drug dealer outside the
house
Ambience, flick up of
the knife
7) 15 seconds The drug dealer chases
him, runs to a wooded
area
Hand held quick
movement of the
camera, following the
chase, behind/in
front/next to them
(different shots)
Fast running, heavy
breathing, snapping of
sticks, rustling of leaves
8) 11 seconds The drug dealer catches
and kills him pulls his
balaclava off and he is
one of his friends from
the start
Low angle shot of drug
dealer looking at
characters body
Screaming, stabbing
End

6. Visual Planning

7.  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

8.  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]

9.  When my character is at home enjoying time with his friends the
setting will be bright and happy. Then when he is in a bad
situation with the drugs the setting will be dim with no stand-out
props in the background so all the focus is on him and nothing will
be happening in the background, for example the TV will be off
and the curtains will be drawn to create a dull background.

11.  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!

13.  Your shot list should contain the sequential breakdown of what
you need to shoot for your film
 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, cast/location info 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. “That wasn’t
supposed to
happen”

15. Organisational Planning

16. Name Contact information Role
Harry Taylor 07934 366983 Actor
Max Moat Actor
Harry Smart Actor
Tom Haase 07375 869528 Cameraman
Carter Smith Actor

17. Name Why are they chosen? Back-up
Harry Taylor We will be filming each other’s film at the
same time, fits the description of my
character
I don’t need a backup for this person, as if he
can’t help film then we will both have to
reschedule, as he is also filming his short film
Max Moat Fits the description of one of the characters If this person is unavailable then I can still
film without his character, as he only appears
in the first scene and does not play a
significant role.
Harry Smart Fits the description of one of the characters If this person is unavailable then I can still
film without his character, as he only appears
in the first scene and does not play a
significant role.
Tom Haase It is my film, however I am unable to act in it,
as I am currently usiing crutches due to an
injury, therefore I will be the cameraman
This is my film, therefore if I can’t film on the
day scheduled I will have to reschedule and
re-book the camera equipment
Carter Smith Fits the description of one of the main
characters very well
If this person is unavailable then either Harry
or Max will play the part of this character and
I wont include their original character, as they
aren’t a big role.

18. The picture to the left
is my house and this
is where I will be
filming most of my
film, and because it
is my house I don’t
need permission to
film here.
To the left is a satellite
picture from Google
Maps of a wooded
area I will also be
using to film at. This is
a public area so I will
able to film here,
however other
pedestrians may be
using this area at the
same time so I will
have to wait for them
to pass out of shot
before filming.
This picture is Harry
Taylor’s house
which is where I will
be filming if I am
unable to film at my
house for whatever
reason. Harry will
be helping me film
therefore we won’t
need permission to
film there.
This picture is a
satellite picture of
Knavesmire
Woods and this
is my back up
location for if I
cannot film at the
original location.

19. Risk Control Measure
Dropping camera/ breaking camera • Be careful
• Wear safety strap when using
Tripping over tripod • Be aware of its position
• Be careful
Alcohol substance • Don’t drink it, only use as a prop
Cold/rainy weather • Wear a coat, take an umbrella, cover the
camera and equipment

21. Day Task
Thursday Start filming outdoor scenes/indoor
scenes if I have time
Friday Finish and check pre-production
PowerPoints
Saturday Film indoor scenes in I didn’t finish
filming on Thursday
Sunday Finish filming if I couldn’t on the
scheduled days (due to weather etc)
Monday Finish filming if I couldn’t on the
scheduled days
Tuesday Upload video clips onto Premiere Pro
and put them into order
Wednesday Continue by editing my short film
Thursday Continue editing
friday Finish editing and complete my
evaluation

23.  I will be filming some of my film at my house so I don’t need to
take the props anywhere, and the props I will be using at home
will be a knife and flour(to look like cocaine).
 The costume/outfit my characters will be wearing will be a
tracksuit bottoms, a big coat and a balaclava.
 All of these props/outfits are easily accessible and easily
transferable if I need to move them.

24. Soundtrack Planning

25. Sound Where I will get it from
Cans/bottles Audio recorder
Footsteps Audio recorder
Fast running Audio recorder
Heavy breathing Audio recorder
Ambience Audio recorder or YouYube
Cars driving by Audio recorder or YouTube
Transferring the drugs(a small
bag)
YouTube
Tapping on a watch YouTube
Opening a wallet YouTube

26.  I will get my music and sound that the audience is going to
experience from YouTube using ‘KeepVid’ to download the video
o I can upload it onto Premiere Pro and just use the audio.
 The sounds that I may include might be a quick, loud single beat
to try and scare the audience, when there is a sudden
appearance of something or someone in the film.