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Showing posts with label Planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Planning. Show all posts

Wednesday, 15 February 2017

Timeline of credit openings

10:29:00
After thorough planning and deep considerations from Robert and I, we have designed a fully detailed timeline of our main opening credits which flow throughout our 5 minute short film. We have inserted the credits in appropriate places where we feel they link to the film the most without distracting the viewers from the film itself:

Sunday, 8 January 2017

Budgeting Table for our Short film

07:49:00

To be alert on how much Robert and I have agreed to spend, We have made a budget table of all of the props and accessories that we have used in our film that cost us money to obtain. Underneath is our budget table that clearly outlines each of the individual prices of everything we have used as well as the total:

Item number
Name of object/prop
Price of object/prop
1
Parking Ticket    X2
£5.20
2
Mercedes A200 CDI rental X3
£90.00
3
Petrol mileage – 14miles X4 plus 12 mile X2
£ 8.00
4
Balaclava
£2.00
5
revolver
£55.00
6
Dessert eagle
£20.00
7
Gas mask
£20.00
8
Smoke grenades
£17.00
9
Filming equipment
£350.00
10
Ford Fiesta(s) petrol
£10.00

Total
£577.20


Robert and myself  agreed to have a maximum budget of no more than £400.00. However, like most high budget films , we went over our budget by almost £200.00. This was not a huge problem, but we just didn't realise how much our budget eventually added up to.


Wednesday, 4 January 2017

Further Planning - Contacts

04:46:00
During the next couple of weeks, Robert and I are going to start filming the next two scenes of our short film which include an interrogation scene and the car chase. For these scenes, we plan to use other actors ,crew and props/technology to help us with our film. We need these extras for the following roles:


Introduction high sky city scene - 
                                                                         Boss/Master - Harry Cockayne
                                                               Mercedes Benz A Class - £30 a day to use 
                                                                                  



Interrogation scene - 
Hostage holder 1 - Luke Dix


Hostage holder 2 - Louis Vickery


Louis Vickery's profile photo, Image may contain: one or more people

Bounty Hunter/masked villain - Morgan Taverner



Boss/Master - Harry Cockayne


Hostage - James McCullin



Car chase scene - 
Car stunt driver 1 - Ellis Sage - Ford Fiesta Zetec S - 2016
                                                 
                                             Car stunt driver 2 - Oliver Hounsel - Ford Fiesta  2003
The reason why we have chosen to have a very up to date modern version of this vehicle against a much older model of the Ford Fiesta because we want to match the conventions of the rest of the film (like the Mercedes.)The reason we are not using the Mercedes A200 for the car chase is because Robert and myself feel that it does not suit the car chase to have such a high class car vehicle that could easily get damaged. We think that the Fiesta vehicle is a perfect hatchback that looks very sporty in  way that it suits our car chase.

Thursday, 15 December 2016

Rick assessment 2

17:34:00
This second risk assessment I have made is for the second scene of our short film which is the biggest and most important scene our our whole short film. So I have thought about every risk that is possible while the day of filming on East Hill happens. As we have already filmed our first attempt at East Hill and we know now what happens on the day, this risk assessment will be very accurate and will be very useful for our day of thorough filming.

Saturday, 10 December 2016

Our Animatic

15:28:00
Finally Robert and I have finished our animatic which illustrates our storyboard in a film like presentation. To us , the animatic gives use a much better insight of what our short film will look like. We both think it looks great so far and are both very excited to continue with he rest of our project.




Friday, 9 December 2016

Our Storyboard

07:22:00
After lot of development and co-operative thinking, Robert and I have a much more thorough storyboard that tells the viewer every scene of our short film. This has taken us weeks to generate and complete to what we think is a high standard. This storyboard will definitely help us throughout the production of our short film that will take place in the next couple of months.











Thursday, 24 November 2016

Location shots

02:38:00
Last week, Robert and I went to visit two similar locations (East Hill and Harpford) where we thought they would be good places to shoot our car chase scene. These two locations are both very natural, sparsely populated and are fortified in trees. This is what we had planned in our storyboard. Harpford is a lot more difficult to access compared to East Hill as there are many trespass gates obstructing the back road , also the road is  quite a narrow and hazardous which won't be good for our risk assessment. East hill is incredibly easy access which makes it easier for us to film as the long main road here is much wider and safer than Harpfords. Also the area where we plan to have the hostage scene in our film will take place at East Hill so the car chase here will link in successfully.

East Hill






Harpford Images




Saturday, 12 November 2016

Production Schedule

13:56:00
Due to the conversations made with out media Facebook group chat, Robert and I have successfully organised dates in advance for our actors to attend filming dates for our short film. We asked the actors which dates they were available and what times. They all replied and we all agreed on certain days which we all were able to attend. The image below is a screen shot of our chat using the social media website called 'Facebook'.


After we agreed on permanent dates for filming, Robert and I produced an initial production schedule of the three main scenes of our short film.
 

This production schedule lists each location of each shot, as well as the props, equipment and timings which will all help myself and Roberts organisational skills for a better post production.

Friday, 11 November 2016

Risk Assessment

06:02:00
After taking into consideration where Robert and I would be filming our short film in different locations throughout, we have came up with a numerous amount of risks that could occur while the filming process takes place. These risks involve the film makers (myself and Robert) as well as the actors and the public in general. I have made a colour coded table illustrating the levels of risk these listed hazards relate to ranking from Low-Moderate-High-Extreme.


Saturday, 5 November 2016

Our final screenplay script

07:21:00
Below is a copy of mine and Roberts short film script that will be successfully used throughout our film. This screenplay describes the narrative in great detail and includes all of the lines our actors will perform. Camera work descriptions , slug lines and character names are mentioned throughout the script which will help us film each shot correctly.

This final screenplay we have created is very detailed and a very easy to read The main narrative has now been improved due to the screenplay helping us massively with the development of our short film. SO throughout the upcoming filming days we will attend, Robert and myself will thoroughly read through our screenplay script a day in advance to be properly certain we know what we are doing.



Paradox


by

Illusion Studios









Written and Directed by Robert Johnstone and Alex Muir
bearjohnstone@gmail.com
alemui@hotmail.co.uk
robertjohnstonemedia.blogspot.com
alemui2.blogspot.com

All rights reserved






 Transition: IN




SLUGLINE - CITYSCAPE SCENE

As the camera pulls back from over the shoulder of one of the key criminals from Syndicate International who looks over the busy cityscape, he slowly makes his way over to his car to drive and catch an agent by the name of Jack Savage who he believes is in possession of a clue regarding a secret vault being held in Switzerland. The criminal has hired a bounty hunter named Crimson to track down the agent with the help of two other gang members of Syndicate International.

(CHARACTER NAME) Harry

*Walks towards car. Opens car door and sits inside. Answers the ringing phone*

Hello?

*Pause*

‘Ve you got him?

(Zeb) Luke

*Talks on the phone. Cross cutting to a different location*

Yeah… we got what you want boss. What should we do with him now? He’s still li’le unconscious.

(CHARACTER NAME) Harry

Alright… Well whatever you do don’t kill’im. I’ll be on my way.


Camera cuts. Titles come in.


Transition: OUT





Transition: IN




SLUGLINE - INTERROGATION SCENE

Zeb and Finick (Louis) outraged in anger take off the mask on Jack’s head. He slowly regains consciousness after being lugged in the back of a car into an unknown forest location. With no idea where he is or what the two gang members want from him, he begins to plan how he is going to escape from his interrogation. Music begins.

Shot-reverse shots during the interrogation scene. Actors staring at one another.

Jack Savage (Morgan)

*Shakes head. Looks at the two in confusion*

Where am I?

*Pause*

What’s going on her’?

(Zeb) Luke

There is something of yours that belongs to us… We wanted this thing from you before you decided to leave us.

(Jack Savage) Morgan
I have nothing to do with that service anymore. I work alone.

*More shots reverse shots of actors looking at one another*

*Wide, zoom-in shot of the scene*


Camera cuts. Music Cuts Titles come in.


Transition: OUT




Transition: IN




SLUGLINE - MAKING WAY TO INTERROGATION SITE

The criminal who has driven his way from the city centre is slowly approaching in his car to the location of where the others are interrogating the agent for this information they want. As he is driving, he pulls out of his jacket pocket a key which he believes is the first part of the missing clue to the vault they wish to explore. He quickly puts the key back and continues to make his way over.


Camera cuts. Titles come in.


Transition: OUT




Transition: IN





SLUGLINE - INTERROGATION SCENE CONTINUED…

Music Continues. Finick exits the scene with the mask in his hands. Drives off in his car. Zeb walks up to Jack and crouches in front of him.

(Zeb) Luke

We managed to track you down following your recent missions to Mexico City. It was later discovered that you have a missing clue to a well-kept vault in Switzerland which we’d like to get our hands on before it’s too late…

(Jack Savage) Morgan

I don’t know what ya talking about, but I’m not giving you anything.

(Zeb) Luke

*Silent Pause*

Fine, well it looks like we’ll have to do this the hard way then.

Zeb walks back a couple paces. Sudden change in atmosphere. Slight camera shake. A dark mystic shadow thunders to the ground. A sinister tension begins to build. The embodied character slowly approaches Jack with fear.

Character crouches suddenly in front of Jack, looking at him with nothing but a mask on. Deep cybernetic breathing replaces the normal breathing of human for this character.

(Crimson) Alex/Robert

Comfortable?

(Jack Savage) James

Not really… who the heck are you?

(Crimson) Alex/Robert

My identity is not of an importance for you.

*Pause*

You’ve seemed to convince yourself to show others apart from us the location to the vault we so desperately desire.

(Jack Savage) Morgan

I don’t usually give things away when I’m getting hunted by a creature in a mask.


Crimson takes a view of his surroundings. Crimson makes sinister eye contact with Jack at this point.


(Crimson) Alex/Robert

*Pause*

I see it… I see what’s going on here. You’re afraid, and sad. Your family, you wish you still had them. They would be very disappointed in you Jack…


(Jack Savage) Morgan

Get out of my head!!

(Crimson) Alex/Robert

*Pause*

Your thoughts betray you. I see where you’ve kept the key, and now you’ll give it to me.


Wind starts to pick up. Actors look to the side and notice that (CHARACTER NAME) has arrived. As Crimson walks a step back Zeb takes a step forward beside Crimson, (CHARACTER NAME) opens the car door slowly walks towards Jack. Quickly crouches down in front of him. They both stare at each other. Shot-reverse shots of their faces. Music continues.

(CHARACTER NAME) suddenly slams Jack to the ground choking him. (CHARACTER NAME) Pulls out gun from jacket pocket. Points gun to Jack’s head.

(CHARACTER NAME) Harry

WHERE IS IT?!

*Pause*

Camera Shot behind Jack’s back of him triggering a smoke grenade from his watch. Tension builds as music stops. Cloud of thick smoke blinds vision everybody’s vision. Gang members begin to cough.

Short pause. Then a fist fight breaks out as Jack emerges from the smoke. (CHARACTER NAME) drops the necklace which Jack picks up and makes a run for it. (CHARACTER NAME) orders Zeb to run after him.

Crimson makes his escape leaving the others behind.


Scene cuts. Camera in new location.


Transition: CUT




SLUGLINE – RUNNING THROUGH THE WOODLAND

After escaping from his interrogation, a tracking shot shows that Jack makes a run for it through the forest as he tries to lose Zeb who is hot on his feet. Suddenly, Zeb ends up losing Jack when Zeb reaches a main road. Confused as to where Jack disappeared to, he looks around for him to see where he went.

Zeb turns his head around surprised by how Jack escapes momentarily in a car with the help of another agent of his. Another car from the Syndicate International eventually pulls up beside Zeb and he orders him to drive as fast as he can for that car. Slow motion shots and low angle shots used to show cars escape.


Scene cuts. Camera in new location.


Transition: CUT




SLUGLINE – CAR CHASE THROUGH THE WOODLAND

With Jack and his agent being the front car and the Syndicate International gang being directly behind them, the car chase begins. Lots shots hanging outside of the car, low angle shots and high angle shots show the car chase in action as the Syndicate are attempting to steal back the clue from which Jack stole from them earlier.

Cross cutting shots of the two cars chasing each other.

     (Zeb) Luke

*Leans out and fires gun at car in front*

Car chase continues with additional close-up shots and two shots of the character’s faces. Scene carries on between 45-60 seconds.

Jack eventually is dropped off by his agent in a location where he is away from the others and quickly runs for the to a viewpoint of where he looks over to see where he is at. The gang members had lost him and drive off with the agent in front thinking that Jack is still in the car.

Jack runs for the edge of the forest turns his head around and continues wondering what he will do next by looking into the distance.


Scene cuts.


Transition: CUT

Jack pulls out of his pocket the clue necklace which he stole from the Syndicate after he broke out a fist fight. He glances at it in mystery as he hears flashbacks of voices from his broken past.

From out of nowhere, Jack could suddenly hear the engine of a high-end car slowly approaches him from around the corner. He realises that it’s (CHARACTER NAME) who has followed the Syndicate International car and realises that this could be the end for him as he is unarmed and out of breath to continue fighting.

(CHARACTER NAME) steps out of the vehicle with aggression and walks his way scarily over to Jack. As Jack raises his hands, he is beaten to the ground by (CHARACTER NAME) who pulls out his gun and has his finger on the trigger.



(CHARCACTER NAME) Harry

Give up Jack, this has gone on to far now. Just hand it over already!

*Pause*

(Jack Savage) James

As one man once said, only the strongest… shall live.


Sound of a gunfire. Screen cuts. Leaves audience wondering who is being shot.



ROLL IN CREDITS


Scene cuts. End of film


Transition: CUT







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