I have produced an animatic video of what I would like my final product to look like, using still images set to the backing track I will be using. I made the animatic on a piece of software called "Sony Vegas Movie Studio". I began by taking still photographs of the sketches on my storyboard, uploading them onto my computer and importing them into the editing software. I then set them to my backing track with each shot timed for how long the moving clip will last on my final product. Creating an animatic also allows me to see how my final product will flow and how I could improve it to get the best final product as possible.
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Monday, 9 November 2009
Shooting Schedule/Health and Safety Assessment
Below is the shooting schedule for my practical production:
Monday 9th November - Gareth and Erdogan
College theatre/college grounds
4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 11th November - Jodie and Bridie
College theatre
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Friday 13th November - Group filming (for any possible re-shooting if necessary)
College grounds
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Tuesday 26th January - Erdogan (re-shooting)
College Theatre
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Health and Safety Assessment
When I was filming the dance scenes in the theatre, I made sure that all of the cast where wearing appropriate dance kit and footwear to prevent injury. I also made sure that the cast weren't wearing any jewellery whilst they were dancing to prevent items getting caught and causing injury. Before I started filming, I asked the dancers to warm up to prevent any muscle strain. I also checked the theatre floor for spillages to ensure that none of my cast slipped and hurt themselves whilst I was concentrating on filming. When it came to re-shooting some of my footage, I had to ask a certified technician to set up the theatre lighting for me, because I have not been properly trained to use the equipment. Trailing cables where not an issue however as I used a hand-held video camera to shoot the footage. On top of this I also made sure that I and my cast were aware of where the nearest fire exit was so that we could leave the building quickly in the case of an emergency. I had also booked the use of the college theatre well in advance so that staff were aware that I was using the space in case of an emergency.
Monday 9th November - Gareth and Erdogan
College theatre/college grounds
4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 11th November - Jodie and Bridie
College theatre
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Friday 13th November - Group filming (for any possible re-shooting if necessary)
College grounds
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Tuesday 26th January - Erdogan (re-shooting)
College Theatre
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Health and Safety Assessment
When I was filming the dance scenes in the theatre, I made sure that all of the cast where wearing appropriate dance kit and footwear to prevent injury. I also made sure that the cast weren't wearing any jewellery whilst they were dancing to prevent items getting caught and causing injury. Before I started filming, I asked the dancers to warm up to prevent any muscle strain. I also checked the theatre floor for spillages to ensure that none of my cast slipped and hurt themselves whilst I was concentrating on filming. When it came to re-shooting some of my footage, I had to ask a certified technician to set up the theatre lighting for me, because I have not been properly trained to use the equipment. Trailing cables where not an issue however as I used a hand-held video camera to shoot the footage. On top of this I also made sure that I and my cast were aware of where the nearest fire exit was so that we could leave the building quickly in the case of an emergency. I had also booked the use of the college theatre well in advance so that staff were aware that I was using the space in case of an emergency.
Sunday, 8 November 2009
Name and logo for my film
The next stage of the production process was to devise a name for my film. I wanted the title to be punchy, memorable, and believable for the musical genre. Musical titles are conventionally very short and snappy, for example, "Rent", "Fame", "Hairspray" and "Chicago", reflecting the exciting, dynamic pace of musicals. I came up with several ideas for a title for my own musical, and then chose which one I felt best worked with the style of film I wanted to create. Some of my favourite choices are listed below:
1. Spotlight- I felt that this title would be ideal for a musical as a spotlight is a piece of equipment iconic to this particular genre, however I did not feel that the title put across a very high level of excitement or drama, which I wanted my title to create.
2. Believe - This is my favourite choice of a title, and the one I chose to use for my film. The word 'believe' is short and punchy, which will make it memorable as a film title and reflects the dynamic pace I aspire to create within my final trailer. The word also covers some of the key themes which will run throughout my film, such as aspiration, competition and fulfilling your dreams. This title also pairs well with the song I have chosen to use as the backing track for my trailer, "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey.
3. Dance Off - Although this title is very catchy, I did not feel it would be entirely suitable for use on my musical because it gives the impression that my film will only involve the art of dancing, whereas I wish to cover both dance and drama.
4. Stage Struck - Again this title is very catchy, particularly through the use of the alliteration. This was my second favourite choice for a title for my film, as it held the excitement that I wanted to create, and the word 'stage' is also iconic to the musical genre. However I do not feel it is as punchy as my chosen title, "Believe".
5. Hit It - This title is again very punchy, but is in no way iconic to the musical genre and therefore I do not feel it is the best choice for the title of my film.
My next task was to design a logo for the title of my film, "Believe".
Above: Logo for the 2009 re-make of "Fame". Image source: http://www.filmscoreclicktrack.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/famereduxcd.jpg
The font which I decided to use for my logo is "Moonshine Script NF." I wanted to use a similar style to the 2009 "Fame" logo, as this will create further links to the similarity media language between "Fame" and my own musical "Believe". I enlisted the help of a friend when making the final logo (see below) who had a specialist programme on their computer for creating logos. I decided that I wanted my logo to use bright colours and reflect the idea if stage lights, further establishing the films genre as a musical.
1. Spotlight- I felt that this title would be ideal for a musical as a spotlight is a piece of equipment iconic to this particular genre, however I did not feel that the title put across a very high level of excitement or drama, which I wanted my title to create.
2. Believe - This is my favourite choice of a title, and the one I chose to use for my film. The word 'believe' is short and punchy, which will make it memorable as a film title and reflects the dynamic pace I aspire to create within my final trailer. The word also covers some of the key themes which will run throughout my film, such as aspiration, competition and fulfilling your dreams. This title also pairs well with the song I have chosen to use as the backing track for my trailer, "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey.
3. Dance Off - Although this title is very catchy, I did not feel it would be entirely suitable for use on my musical because it gives the impression that my film will only involve the art of dancing, whereas I wish to cover both dance and drama.
4. Stage Struck - Again this title is very catchy, particularly through the use of the alliteration. This was my second favourite choice for a title for my film, as it held the excitement that I wanted to create, and the word 'stage' is also iconic to the musical genre. However I do not feel it is as punchy as my chosen title, "Believe".
5. Hit It - This title is again very punchy, but is in no way iconic to the musical genre and therefore I do not feel it is the best choice for the title of my film.
My next task was to design a logo for the title of my film, "Believe".
Above: Logo for the 2009 re-make of "Fame". Image source: http://www.filmscoreclicktrack.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/famereduxcd.jpg
The font which I decided to use for my logo is "Moonshine Script NF." I wanted to use a similar style to the 2009 "Fame" logo, as this will create further links to the similarity media language between "Fame" and my own musical "Believe". I enlisted the help of a friend when making the final logo (see below) who had a specialist programme on their computer for creating logos. I decided that I wanted my logo to use bright colours and reflect the idea if stage lights, further establishing the films genre as a musical.
Audio to my film trailer
Above is a video showing the song I intend to use as the backing track to my film trailer, "Don't Stop Believin'" by "Journey". The video also shows the lyrics to the song. I believe that the message behind the lyrics fits well with the message that I am trying to convey in my film trailer: never give up. The main repeated line in the song "Don't Stop Believing" also mirrors my films title, "Believe". The lyrics within the song also make many references to singing and dancing, for example: "some where born to sing the blues", "oh, the movie never ends" and "a singer in a smoky room". This re-enforces the films genre to the audience. The idea of competition is also highlighted in the song, which helps to establish the films storyline along with the visual images on screen, through lyrics such as, "some will win, some will lose", "working hard to get my fill", "dont stop believeing" and "hold on to that feeling".
The song also begins quite slow paced with the main instrument being the keyboard, and becomes more exciting as the other instruments, such as drums and guitar are introduced. The pace of the song will work well with the pace of the editing in my trailer. To begin with, a state of narrative equilibrium will be established through the use of slower paced editing on-screen and the music's soothing tempo. When the disruption to the narrative is revealed, the editing will become more fast paced, mirrored by the introduction of the drums and guitar in the song. This tempo will continue through the rest of the trailer, building up tension and excitement.
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