Tuesday 8 February 2011
Extra location research
For our location, we conducted some extra research and inspected two different areas in order to find out which one seemed most suitable for the filming of our video. The two places that we had ideas to film were outside the back of the cinema in the industrial estate, or on mill road down some alleys and onto the park. We needed to find an area that is suitable for a chase scene, and also has grass that Andrew can do a backflip on. This is because if he backflips onto the concrete floor then it could be a potential hazard, so it makes more sense for andrew to back onto grass because it is safer. We also needed an area that looked run down and where gangsters would operate, and also has lots of tight areas that a cool and upbeat chase scene could be produced. Here are pictures of the two areas:
Mill road: (insert picture n ting here)
Cineworld industrial estate: (picture n ting)
The decision that we came too is that behind cineworld is most suitable for us to do our filming. We chose cineworld because behind it is deserted and it feels like it is a place where crime would take place. There are also lots of tight corners and random alleyways where the upbeat chase scene could take place, whereas in mill road the alleys are often used by the public, so the shooting of our film will become annoying because we will have to give the public right of way. Time is also an issue. We need to do our filming in blocks of 90 minutes, and the walk to cineworld is only 20 minutes, whereas the walk to mill road is about 35 minutes. Cineworld also seems a better option for us to take because we have more time filming, and less time travelling to our location. There is also a patch of grass at cineworld where gymnastic moves to make the chase scene cooler will be safe to perform.
For other extra research we made sure that we had permission to use the area that we had chosen. We inspected the area for safety precautions such as sharp litter near skips etc. We actually were able to speak to a security guard situated right near where we are filming and were ensured that it's at our own risks to what we are doing. This means that when we are filming the chase we are running at our own risks, this therefore includes inspecting the area for glass, litter, slippery patches etc.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
Mill road: (insert picture n ting here)
Cineworld industrial estate: (picture n ting)
The decision that we came too is that behind cineworld is most suitable for us to do our filming. We chose cineworld because behind it is deserted and it feels like it is a place where crime would take place. There are also lots of tight corners and random alleyways where the upbeat chase scene could take place, whereas in mill road the alleys are often used by the public, so the shooting of our film will become annoying because we will have to give the public right of way. Time is also an issue. We need to do our filming in blocks of 90 minutes, and the walk to cineworld is only 20 minutes, whereas the walk to mill road is about 35 minutes. Cineworld also seems a better option for us to take because we have more time filming, and less time travelling to our location. There is also a patch of grass at cineworld where gymnastic moves to make the chase scene cooler will be safe to perform.
For other extra research we made sure that we had permission to use the area that we had chosen. We inspected the area for safety precautions such as sharp litter near skips etc. We actually were able to speak to a security guard situated right near where we are filming and were ensured that it's at our own risks to what we are doing. This means that when we are filming the chase we are running at our own risks, this therefore includes inspecting the area for glass, litter, slippery patches etc.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
Friday 4 February 2011
P235 Why Thrillers Thrive
Many people go to the cinema and watch thriller films to get the "thrill" out of the film, many films are related to the audiences life's but instead they have a twist or a difference that makes the life more dangerous and exciting. People can easily put themselves in the shoes of the characters and experience this change of gaining danger. People want to do this because everyday life is dulled down with modern society’s huge safety concerns. The viewer can engross into the screen and the events being displayed yet there safe in a comfortable environment. Unlike with other forms of media that can create a thrill, the screen and film media is one that can create a thrill that leaves the audience with there imagination to scare them yet they aren’t in any physical danger. Sometimes sympathy is created for a character in the film and then that character is put in danger and the viewer feels helpless for the character but wants them to end up safe but is scared for them and doesn’t know if the dangers they face are too large. Then the viewer is put in the position of looking directly at the danger that gives a thrill. Very skilful editing means that very unreal and dangerous situations can be created with no one in any real danger. The audience loves to be thrilled, the cinema wants the audience to be thrilled, and the director wants the cinema to be happy. So it’s like a chain and because people like to be thrilled the producers are very successful in making the films to gain more money. Films can be given the title of horrific but for a film to be given the title horrible isn’t right, there is a distinct difference between horrible and horrific. Horrible films are bound to fail because they are portraying things that aren’t acceptable in the human healthy mind. Thriller will thrive because a thriller has to contain content that thrills and excites the audience.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
Mise en scene blog
Location: Industrial place. In our production we want to illustrate the sort of places where main crimes happen and the sort of lives that these criminals lead. The location tells a lot about the character so we want to include the correct sort of location in order for the audience to understand their social and economic class. This will help the audience to understand the story more if they can relate to the sort of lives that the criminals lead. The location therefore sets the scene and illustrates the genre type straight away.
Costume- Gangster working class sort of look. Clothes can obviously express a lot about the character and the image we want to create is criminals looking lower and less important than the main character. We want the main character to look important and therefore to highlight that he is the main character. The clothes in which the criminals wear will immediately show their social and economic class and the audience will be able to relate to the characters behavior and attitude. We want the main character to be looking fairly casual for instance jeans and a smart shirt. This will show his power over the criminals.
Lighting- The lighting will want to be kept dark and gloomy to relate to the criminals lives. It would make no sense if it was in a really lit up area with the sun out and blue sky's. In order to keep it fairly gloomy we will have to film in the dark areas of the industrial area with the use of shadows etc. Hopefully we can film in an overcast this would help to express the characters a little better.
Camera shots- We want to keep the camera shots fairly simple, for instance over the shoulder, 180 degree rule etc. In order to create tension throughout the scene we will need to film quite a few close up and reaction shots for the audience to understand the tension between the characters. Facial expressions also create the pivotal points throughout the scene, for example when the chase kicks off. We will also need a few hand held fast shots to create exhilaration and adrenaline throughout the chase, otherwise it will be boring and will not interest the audience. The whole point of an opening sequence is to introduce characters, set the scene, illustrate the genre and to grab the audiences attention usually through action, in this situation crime chase. The whole idea of camera shots in this opening sequence is to keep it fast and exciting to keep the audience asking questions.
Editing- The editing will also be kept fairly simple we will include the basics such as, jump cuts, credit sequence, effects etc. The idea of using lots of jump cuts is to keep the scene exhilarating and fast tempo'd in order for the audience to want to keep on watching. We will include a credit sequence obviously to name the actors, editors, sound producers etc. We want to make the credit sequence look as professional as possible so we might use the credit sequence on for instance an establishing shot. This means that there is more to look at and more to understand about the location. We may also use some effects to create the mood a little more for instance dimmed clips to make it look even darker or perhaps glow effect to exaggerate facial expressions etc.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
Costume- Gangster working class sort of look. Clothes can obviously express a lot about the character and the image we want to create is criminals looking lower and less important than the main character. We want the main character to look important and therefore to highlight that he is the main character. The clothes in which the criminals wear will immediately show their social and economic class and the audience will be able to relate to the characters behavior and attitude. We want the main character to be looking fairly casual for instance jeans and a smart shirt. This will show his power over the criminals.
Lighting- The lighting will want to be kept dark and gloomy to relate to the criminals lives. It would make no sense if it was in a really lit up area with the sun out and blue sky's. In order to keep it fairly gloomy we will have to film in the dark areas of the industrial area with the use of shadows etc. Hopefully we can film in an overcast this would help to express the characters a little better.
Camera shots- We want to keep the camera shots fairly simple, for instance over the shoulder, 180 degree rule etc. In order to create tension throughout the scene we will need to film quite a few close up and reaction shots for the audience to understand the tension between the characters. Facial expressions also create the pivotal points throughout the scene, for example when the chase kicks off. We will also need a few hand held fast shots to create exhilaration and adrenaline throughout the chase, otherwise it will be boring and will not interest the audience. The whole point of an opening sequence is to introduce characters, set the scene, illustrate the genre and to grab the audiences attention usually through action, in this situation crime chase. The whole idea of camera shots in this opening sequence is to keep it fast and exciting to keep the audience asking questions.
Editing- The editing will also be kept fairly simple we will include the basics such as, jump cuts, credit sequence, effects etc. The idea of using lots of jump cuts is to keep the scene exhilarating and fast tempo'd in order for the audience to want to keep on watching. We will include a credit sequence obviously to name the actors, editors, sound producers etc. We want to make the credit sequence look as professional as possible so we might use the credit sequence on for instance an establishing shot. This means that there is more to look at and more to understand about the location. We may also use some effects to create the mood a little more for instance dimmed clips to make it look even darker or perhaps glow effect to exaggerate facial expressions etc.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Risk assesment.
This is our risk assessment, this includes the possible risks whilst filming that could happen. We have then listed things that we can do to avoid these risks. For example a risk would be falling over whilst filming the chase. Ways that we can therefore avoid this is to assess and inspect the area for objects/traffic that may be in the way.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
Tuesday 1 February 2011
Script
Toby is walking around the back of the cinema because he has lost his phone. He dropped it on the way home, and had just been out at the cinema. He is looking around for it, when he gets approached by two 'gangster' teenagers. They approach him with a swagger and wearing gangster clothes. They ask him for some money for drugs. Toby turns around worryingly. He says no, whilst still most concerned about his phone, not particulary paying attention to them. The gangsters start begging for money. He turns around again saying no sorry still not paying attention. The teenagers then do not take lightly to Toby's unawareness and start having a go at him. An arguement then kicks off, toby is not in the mood. Toby then realises he has been set up and is in danger. The gangsters whip out a gun and suddenly a chase kicks off.
The opening sequence will mainly focus on the chase to make it exciting and action packed however in order to illustrate the crime sub genre we will need to include some violence. For the music it will have to be appropriate to the narrative so in order to create the mood and tension that we want we will have to use upbeat sounds.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
The opening sequence will mainly focus on the chase to make it exciting and action packed however in order to illustrate the crime sub genre we will need to include some violence. For the music it will have to be appropriate to the narrative so in order to create the mood and tension that we want we will have to use upbeat sounds.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
Location Ideas
We plan to film our production in a Cambridge industrial park. There are many car parks and 'dark corners' and alley ways that fit within our chosen genre. The land is public so we are allowed to be there, however we will be sure to ask permission to be able to shoot there. The area is also not very busy so we should not be disturbed by traffic or lots of activity.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
MindMap Ideas
These are some of our ideas for our production task.
This blog was created by Toby Moffat, George Tibbett, Graeme Beck and Andrew Thomson.
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