planning for filming

There are loads more tips and tutorials from Darius Britt (D4Darius on YouTube) that we would recommend watching as part of your research and planning. These include:



Now complete the following tasks:


1) State the genre you have chosen - horror or coming of age drama.

coming of age

2) Choose at least five films in your selected genre and watch the trailer and one scene from each film. Make bullet-point notes on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing, sound and mise-en-scene.

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  • There is a lot of long shots and tracking shots in this film, the sound is directional and the setting is a council estate in  London the film also has aspects of horror.


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  • This also features aspects of horror with the editing being fast paced the use of tracking shots and the extremes of lighting with the dark playing a big part in the film.


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  • This film features the "floating balloon " this plays a important part in the film as it gives the audience a signal and the fact its red represents danger.the aspect i would like to take from this film is the signifier of the red balloon as it gives the audience an active indication of when terror may be just around the corner which creates suspense.


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  • This film is another one that will definitely be used as a template for my desired scene the trailer features many camera angles such as close ups which increase the suspense and hopefully engage the audience. Image result for brother hood
  • This film contains the key concepts i intend to re create with the use of violence such as robberies as this is a key factor in crime themed coming of age dramas. I also intend to use props and other aspects of mise en scene to keep to the authenticity of the genre i have chosen.
3) Write a 250 word statement of intent for your film scene. This should follow AQA's guidance (look in your coursework booklet) and clearly lay out how you will use media language to meet your brief. You should also discuss what representations you plan to create (either reinforcing or challenging stereotypes) and how your scene would appeal to an audience. 


With my film scene I intend to re-create one of the coming of age dramas that I have found interest in. The main film that inspired me was the film attack the block, this is because of how the film grips the audience’s attention with the suspension that it creates also the use of the small filming space showed me it was possible to film entire scenes and create the feeling I want to without needing to go outside or far away to find the right filming location, it has also shown me that I can adapt and use the environment around me to fit my scenes nicely. I also intend to create a completely different story line behind my scene the one I’m thinking of right now is just a template that will be better improved when I get to filming. I will also intend to use props and costumes to make the story fit better with the character wearing clothes that fit the genre. The storyline I am considering using is that of a young boy who has grown up in a bad area and the friends he has made begin to cause him problems due to their wrong doings and he becomes the victim of their repercussions. With this storyline I intend to engage the audience’s attention and show them something that will hopefully come together well and provide not only entertainment but awareness. Coming of age dramas often tend to have a strong sense of personal identity for audiences – my target audience is going to be mainly young people at the age of around 15-20 years of age. The best films that this genre features usually have a mix of two aspects so i may try and introduce a thriller sense to go with the crime aspect of my project. As my film is mainly crime based i think and hope that the audience will be engaged and eager to find out what happens next. The viewers will hopefully engage with the main character and understand the choices he makes based on prior events in his life. With this production I intend to inspire young people who view it to do better and make the right choices in their life and gain a view point of what its like to grow without the things you want to suddenly start earing and have all the things you wanted only for it to be taken away again at the hands of those you most trusted.

4) Write a script for your film scene. You'll find guidance for writing a script in the BBC Writers' Room (click on the Script Library to read real examples of professional scripts).


scene opens with the phone ringing and group of boys lingering around 

main character 1:"yoo g what you doing"



main character 2:"yoo bro nothing what you saying you got the package."



main character 1:"yeah bro im gonna go deliver that now."



main character 2:"ill come pick you up where you at"


main character 1:"meet me at the underpass"

main character 2:"ight give me 10 mins"

main character 1:"say no more"

 Next scene

Main character 2:"im here now g where you"

main character 1:"look behind you"


5) Storyboard at least five key shots from your scene, take a photo of the storyboard and upload it to your blogpost. What visual style are you trying to create? Storyboard sheets are available in DF07.




6) Write a shot list containing EVERY shot you plan to film AND additional shots to create flexibility when editing. These additional shots are often close-ups, cutaways, alternative angles or similar. I advise using a simple table on Microsoft Word to set out your shot list - you can find an example here

Scene 1
Shot No.
Shot

1
Mid Shot of Protagonist on the phone 

2
Action shot of Protagonist running down the stairs

3
Action shot of Protagonist leaving house

4
Action shot of Protagonist entering car

5
OTS shot from backseat of car showing both Protagonist and friend

6
Shot reverse shot of Protagonist speaking in car

7
Back to OTS shot from backseat after dialogue 

8
Tracking shot while villain is walking

9
Tracking shot while car pulls off

10
Camera angle changes as car turns corner

11
Action shot of Protagonist leaving car




7) Plan your mise-en-scene: what iconography are you including to ensure your audience understands the genre? Plan your cast, costume, make-up, props, lighting and setting.


  • Costume: everyday clothing such as hoodies, jeans, trackjsuits, trainers very urban clothing.
  • Lighting:will be natural and if needed the lighting from other sources will be provided such as indoor lighting and lamps.
  • Setting : Northolt hills maybe and i will be looking for urban areas such as tower blocks and places with grafitti




8) Plan a shooting schedule that will ensure everything is filmed by Wednesday 27 June. Include when, where, who is required and what shots you will complete at each time/location.



  • Opening scene to be shot in Northolt on medlar farm after school at around 5-6pm- Friday
  • The main sequence and end scene will be shot throughout the day on Saturday in multiple locations such as around northolt leisure centre and the local estate islip manor.






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