The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of the production crew for Fallen Apple Productions' short film. It details the key tasks of the producer, director, camera and sound operator, and editor. It also includes a production timeline spanning 9 weeks, outlining the shooting and editing schedule. The crew consists of a producer, director, camera and sound operator, and editor, as well as two actors.
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A series of nine filming exercises to develop video production skills. Designed for 14-16 (GCSE Media Studies) but suitable for post 16 novice film-makers. Compiled from a range of sources.
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Film Making Activities for Schools and Beginnersmrballantyne
A series of nine filming exercises to develop video production skills. Designed for 14-16 (GCSE Media Studies) but suitable for post 16 novice film-makers. Compiled from a range of sources.
Updated June 2015 - I've included an activity on a scene-by-scene recreation of the Doritos Roulette advert which students really enjoy making.
2. Producer
Producer: Cheryl
Key responsibilities:
•Ensure film crew are up
to date with tasks set out
•Create script and edit all
dialogue
•keep a record of the
work produced by the
team Tasks Completed Not Completed
•Search for locations &
secure them for filming.
Provide fully detailed script for
•Search for actors and the short film
provide props and other Fully analyse in detail on the
essentials.
storyboard and link to the
creation of script
Find actors suitable for the film
(work with director)
Create a brief for crew each
week
Research the conventions of
horror in detail and inform crew
of this
Ensure crew are consistently up
to date with brief
Speak to each member of crew
individually about ideas
3. Director
Director: Topaz
Key responsibilities: Tasks completed Not completed
• Has responsibility as to what direction the film goes in,
example: Finding a location for parts
•Deciding where a specific scene will be shot in relation to of the short film
location and the mise-en-scene suitable for the short film Ensuring the storyboard
and creating meaning for the audience. correctly matches the
The director has the responsibility of working closely with the
producer, as both roles effectively have a huge impact on the
script provided by the
direction of the short film, and must put together their key ideas producer.
to justify the development of the product. Narrowing down key ideas
for the mise-en-scene with
producer (if so list and say
why they have been
chosen)
Creating the storyboard
with the camera person
Look closely to genre and
select conventions suitable
for the the film (list)
4. Camera and sound:
Deborah
Sound and Camera
Key responsibilities:
•To find a selection of sounds that
correspond well with the short film.
•The sound must create the atmosphere
for the audience by allowing them to
step into the scene (example): Tasks completed Not completed
Someone breathing; this creates the
sense of fear and anticipation for Working closely with the
audience, however it also draws them director for the storyboard
into the action of the scene, rather than Watching examples of short films
just sustaining the short film as a moving and feature films that use camera
image. shots effectively in a way that
captures element of horror/ thriller
(if so list and show to producer and
director)
Finding sounds suitable to
emphasising genre (at least 4
different sounds )
Checking the suitability of
sounds with producer and
director
Get trained on using camera
Working closely with editor in
post production
5. Editor: Orianne
Editor
Key responsibilities:
• select appropriate shots,
transitions, cuts
•Ensure shots have a flow and
consistency
• use shots and angles
correctly to sum up narrative
and make narrative clear for
Tasks
the audience.
Completed Not Completed
Assists which ever member of the
crew is shooting
Review about 2 – 3 short films
or feature films of the horror
genre that use editing
effectively
After reviewing and analysing,
work closely with camera
person and share ideas
Share analysis of reviewed films
with director and producer
Edit the short film with the
assistance of the camera person
6. Availability and timetable (production
process)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 1
Camera workshop
Practice sessions
Rehearsing
Gathering actors
together (making
sure they are
equipped)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 2
first week of
Shooting
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 3
Second week of
shooting
7. Availability and timetable (production
process)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 4
Third week of
shooting
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 5
first week of
editing
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Week 6
Second week of
editing