Storyboard Draft One

The Beacon School is located near public transportation options and has ample parking. Basic classrooms have electrical outlets suitable for camera equipment. Areas like the food technology classrooms contain appliances and utensils that require supervision during filming. Each classroom provides enough space and lighting for different camera angles, though fluorescent lights may need to be supplemented. Sound quality varies in different areas of the school and filming will need to avoid interruptions from extracurricular activities, cleaners, or other noises. The location manager was granted permission to film on February 1st, 7th, and 8th from 3-6pm.

Location Recce Checklist

The Beacon School is located by turning left after passing Banstead Methodist Church on the A217 road, with plenty of parking. The interior of the location is mostly open for access without vehicles. Safety measures will be imposed for potential electrical and weather hazards. The classrooms have computer screens and windows facing various directions that will need to be considered for lighting angles. Background sound depends on the time of day but ambient noise should not disrupt filming outside of school hours. Nearby cafes and a supermarket are within a 10 minute walk of the location.

Trapped - Breakdown sheet

This breakdown sheet summarizes scenes 1-3 of a short film called "Trapped". Scene 1 takes place in an average house in Greater London, where the main character Mackenzie proceeds toward a main road without looking up. In scene 2, Mackenzie meets a lost little girl and they journey to the hospital together. Scene 3 is set in an eerie two-story home where the teenage character Amy Benton sits alone and terrified of the outside world. Amy prepares to venture out to the hospital to her family. The sheet provides details on locations, characters, equipment, and production elements for the three scenes.

Script Draft Five

Breakdown

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Breakdown

This document contains a breakdown sheet for a short film called "Home Time" consisting of 18 scenes filmed at a school location. It provides details of the scenes such as location, time of day, number of pages, cast, atmosphere, props, wardrobe, equipment and transportation. The story follows a girl named Hannah who is left alone at her school after classes and explores the empty classrooms and playground, while a caretaker also remains on site.

Shooting Schedule

Hannah explores her empty school after hours over the course of three nights. On the first night, she plays in the playground, drama classroom, and textiles classroom. The caretaker discovers her footsteps and broom marks around the school. On the second night, Hannah dresses up in the classroom and explores the workshops, pretending to use tools. That night, the caretaker sees her in the playground and they share a fright. On the third and final night, Hannah is seen in the food tech room pretending with knives before encountering the caretaker in the corridor and playground. They reconcile in the classroom, where the caretaker shares his sandwiches and phone with the curious Hannah.

The call sheet is for a 3 day shoot at The Beacon School. Day 1 involves Hannah running around empty classrooms and playground areas. Day 2 focuses on the Caretaker sweeping outside and putting away cleaning supplies. Day 3 features scenes of Hannah and the Caretaker interacting in various classrooms and spots on the playground, culminating with Hannah frightening the Caretaker in the classroom. The shoot will take place from February 1-3 with crew called at 3pm and shooting from 4:30pm each day.

Review draft 5

Director Megan Windmill's short film 'Bus Stop' follows two sisters - a teenager and a young girl - who wait at a bus stop. The teenager receives messages pushing her to meet up with her girlfriend. She decides to leave her sister, who follows her into the woods and gets lost. The film starts in a contained manner at the bus stop but expands as it moves to the complex woods. It highlights themes of neglect and isolation as the vulnerable young girl is left alone in a frightening situation. The lack of dialogue enhances the emotional performances and internal logic of the film.

White Balance Task

The document summarizes a white balance test conducted with two cameras - a Canon AVCHD Legria HF G40 and a Panasonic AVCCAM AG-HMC41E. Footage was captured in both interior and exterior settings using the automatic and manual white balance settings on each camera. Overall, the automatic settings produced accurate color rendition, while the manual settings did not consistently produce noticeable changes. Exterior footage was more challenging due to varying lighting conditions. The document evaluates how different technical filming techniques like framing, camera movement, and coverage were applied. Areas for improvement were identified, such as considering camera angles and movement to better match actions between shots.

Breakdown sheet (1)

Kate and Lilly are two girls filming a short film over six pages. The story takes place in a woods near a bus stop on a story day. In the first scene, Kate is texting at the bus stop while Lilly falls in the woods looking for her. Later, Kate meets a boy named Matt who breaks her phone before she runs away to find Lilly alone on the ground. The document provides production details like the cast, locations, cameras, wardrobe, makeup, and equipment used.

Script Draft Four

Pick up Shooting Schedule

The one-day film shoot will take place on Sunday, January 5th, 2017. It will include exterior shots of a phone with hands typing and receiving messages, Lilly walking and stopping at a roadside before entering the woods where she watches Kate, and Kate meeting and interacting with Jay in the woods before searching for and finding Lilly. The shoot is produced by Megan Windmill and directed by Megan Windmill, with Beth Izatt as production manager and Aimee Lee as first assistant director.

Breakdown sheet

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This breakdown sheet provides details for the film "First Impressions" including the location, date, description of scenes, number of pages, cast, atmosphere, props, wardrobe, cameras, makeup, hair, sound, and equipment. The film will have 4 scenes shot over 1 day at a house. It will involve 4 cast members in roles as two sisters and a boy who arrives at the house. The atmosphere is described as awkward and tense between the two sisters with tension throughout becoming less heavy at the end. Props include items like plates, pots, books, phones, and a television.

Review Draft 2

The film Bus Stop by director Megan Windmill tells the story of two sisters - an older teenage girl and a younger girl - who get separated in the woods. The older girl is texting her boyfriend and neglects watching her sister properly. This causes the younger sister to get lost in the woods as the older sister walks too fast. While the plot is unoriginal, the technical elements like camera work and framing are of high quality. The acting of the older sister conveys deep emotion through body language and facial expressions, while the younger sister's acting lacks realism due to her age. Overall the short film is well produced technically, though the narrative lacks originality.

Further Poster Research Answers

The document discusses themes, issues, and areas of representation depicted in several photos. Abandonment, isolation, and family breakdown are identified as themes shown particularly in a photo emphasizing a female character's loneliness through space and expression. Same-sex relationships, coming of age, and neglect are identified as issues represented, with one photo emphasizing same-sex relationships and another a young person's coming of age. Areas of representation depicted include age, gender, and sexuality through photos literally portraying gender and sexuality and using props, costumes, and makeup to depict age and gender.

Shooting Schedule

Kate and Lilly are scheduled to film several scenes at a bus stop and nearby woods over one day of shooting. The shooting schedule outlines 6 scenes to be filmed, including Kate and Lilly waiting at a bus stop, Lilly entering the woods alone and crying on the floor, Kate meeting a character named Jay in the woods where he tries to kiss her and their phones are broken, and Kate finding the injured Lilly in the woods at the end of the day. The schedule provides details on the scenes, characters, locations, and props needed for the single day of filming.

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Mackenzie receives voicemails from her mother saying that her father has been injured and is in the hospital. While wandering outside distressed, Mackenzie encounters a lost little girl named Caroline near the hospital. Mackenzie promises to help reunite Caroline with her mother. While guiding Caroline through the busy streets, Mackenzie's own worries are forgotten as she focuses on helping the girl. They continue holding hands as Mackenzie leads Caroline toward the hospital to find their families.

Shot List

The document outlines 18 scenes depicting Hannah exploring her empty school. It begins with Hannah running out of her classroom in frustration before returning to collect her things. She then walks through various areas of the school, including the caretaker's cupboard, art room, technology room, and drama room. In the final scene, the caretaker finds Hannah in a classroom and offers her food and the use of his phone. Hannah accepts and makes a call to an unknown person.

Trapped - Strip board 1

Mackenzie lives alone in a small house in London and suffers from agoraphobia. She receives voicemails that force her to leave the house. Mackenzie hesitates at her door but proceeds towards the main road without paying attention. She finds a lost girl and helps her back to the hospital, conquering her fears of agoraphobia in the process. The short film is called "Trapped" and follows the character of Mackenzie as she deals with her agoraphobia.

A2 location recce_sheet studio

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The location manager scouted Scream Studios in Croydron for a film shoot on January 10th, 2016. There is limited parking but loading bays nearby. The interior has ample electric sockets but no exterior power. The alley entrance has potholes so crew must be warned. Interior also has hazards that can be moved. There is enough space but the corridor may be tricky; opening a door could help. Exterior space is ample. Interior lighting can be controlled and exterior sounds will add realism. Filming was approved on February 15th from 2-5pm.

Trapped - Film Review #1

Grace Johansson's short film "Trapped" explores the gritty issue of agoraphobia and its effect on the teenage protagonist Mackenzie. Stylistically, it takes a more realistic approach than other experimental shorts on the topic. The film offers a faithful interpretation of mental illness and how family issues can exacerbate agoraphobia. With only two cast members to focus on, Johansson is able to hone in on what Mackenzie and Caroline are feeling and empathize with their struggle to overcome their fears. Johansson makes good use of her limited budget to create a gritty realism reminiscent of directors like Ken Loach. The film captures Mackenzie's fear of leaving her home and her overcoming

A2 recce checklist sheet

The location recce checklist details preparations for filming at a public park and the filmmaker's house, including: - Equipment needed such as cameras, phones, notebooks, and risk assessment forms - Permission has been obtained to film at the public park and actors' parents have signed releases - Transport and access is arranged via the filmmaker's father driving them, no trespassing will occur - Power, lighting, and sound conditions were considered acceptable for filming - Cast and crew were provided food and drinks before filming at the filmmaker's house

Poster Draft 1

Call Sheet

Location Recce Sheet

Megan Windmill scouted Kingswood park as a potential filming location. The park is very accessible as it is a public space open daily. Lighting will determine the best time to film and impact the mood. There are no electrical outlets, so all equipment must be fully charged. Health and safety risks are low as it is a public space, as long as filming does not occur late or in the dark. The park has plenty of space to film without disrupting others and being a public place, permission is not needed to use it.

Evaluation Question II: How effective is the combination of your main product...

The document discusses the effectiveness of combining a short film with ancillary texts like a poster and review. It finds that the audience for all the texts is similar - educated and film literate. The minimalist stylistic elements create synergy. Both the poster and review hint at the film's central themes of vulnerability, isolation, and neglect through imagery and descriptions of the young female protagonist. This allows audiences to make preconceptions that align with the issues and themes featured in the narrative.

Evaluation Question II: How effective is the combination of your main product...

The document discusses the effectiveness of combining a main film product with ancillary texts like a poster and review. It finds that the minimalist stylistic elements create synergy between the products and ensure the audience values content over aesthetics. Additionally, the ancillary texts are effective because they hint at the same central themes of vulnerability, isolation, and neglect that are explored in the film, allowing audiences to make informed preconceptions.

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