What are the benefits of using a tripod and shooting multi-camera?
The main benefit of using a tripod is adding stability to the majority of your shots. Without it the picture is wobbly and it looks unprofessional. Sometimes to add a wanted effect you can film without a tripod to create shots like a point of view.
Using multiple camera's has many benefits, one is simply having more options for different shots during filming and later during editing. It can also improve the efficiency of filming by being able to film more shots in quicker succession.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Preliminary Task - Filming
The filming for our film started badly. With one of our two main actors pulling out at the very last minute, we therefore had to get a replacement as soon as we possibly could. After finding our replacement and persuading him to be in our film we went to the location to film on schedule.
We then hit another problem as the Medical Room ladies that we were borrowing the room from had to lock up earlier than usual, which left us with only around 5-10 minutes to film a large part of our film which then lead to a rushed production with a few rookie mistakes. I'm happy with what we achieved with what we were given and we couldn't have done anything more to improve the filming of our production.
We then hit another problem as the Medical Room ladies that we were borrowing the room from had to lock up earlier than usual, which left us with only around 5-10 minutes to film a large part of our film which then lead to a rushed production with a few rookie mistakes. I'm happy with what we achieved with what we were given and we couldn't have done anything more to improve the filming of our production.
Blog Task 1
In our first preliminary task we were given the basic outline of a plot which was to involve a chase. From there our team allocated roles and formed a more in depth plot and from there created a shot list. For all this we were only given an hour for the pre-production stage, an hour to film the project and an hour to edit.
Alex- Actor & editor
Glyn- Actor & editor
Me- Director
Toby- Cameraman
With only an hour to film we had to rush a large amount of the pre-production, which therefore lead to a poor-quality production. We worked quickly and although there were a few problems, we got a large majority of the footage that we aimed for. It was vital that all the team members knew where to be and when as to maximise our time effectively.
After the production me and Toby split to create a presentation for our work, where as Alex and Glyn split to edit our footage and bring our film together. After uploading to YouTube it became apparent that there were black flashes present between each cut. These flashes were an unavoidable mistake but did take away from the quality of our production.
The Chase:
Alex- Actor & editor
Glyn- Actor & editor
Me- Director
Toby- Cameraman
With only an hour to film we had to rush a large amount of the pre-production, which therefore lead to a poor-quality production. We worked quickly and although there were a few problems, we got a large majority of the footage that we aimed for. It was vital that all the team members knew where to be and when as to maximise our time effectively.
After the production me and Toby split to create a presentation for our work, where as Alex and Glyn split to edit our footage and bring our film together. After uploading to YouTube it became apparent that there were black flashes present between each cut. These flashes were an unavoidable mistake but did take away from the quality of our production.
The Chase:
Evaluation
Harry and Aaron’s Evaluation
Intro
Harry: Hi I’m Harry and I was the editor and cameraman for The Treatment.
Aaron: I I’m Aaron and I were the director and producer for The Treatment.
Harry: The Treatment started with us throwing ideas around for the film.
Aaron: We eventually decided on a kind of psychological film where a patient goes into a doctor or psychologist and murders the doctor.
Harry: We had originally meant to call the film Doctor/patient confidentiality but we thought that the name was slightly long for a short film. We decided on The Treatment while we were editing.
Aaron: We had a big problem as on the day of the shoot our actor pulled out as he had other commitments. We therefore had to quickly get another actor from our class.
Harry: Another problem on the day was the amount of time we had to record the film. We had around 10 minutes to film in one of our locations and so we had to rearrange our film schedule to fit it in. We also had to cut out some dialogue.
Chase
1. I was predicted a level 3a/4 but got a 3c which was slightly disappointing.
2. My two levels for improvement was my editing skills and my general management.
3. Well I took over the responsibilities for the editing. We had quite a lot to edit and I think it went quite well.
4. I think I have improved my media skills because I’ve learnt how to edit properly and learnt the skills of the camera and also did quite well with the management and working as a team, especially communication.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Preliminary Task - Script
Title:
The Treatment
Author:
Harry Ellerd-Cheers, Aaron Parmenter
Contact information:
Harry Ellerd-Cheers ...........07534653767
Mr Sheppard................... 01487 830701
Copyright:
2011
SCENE 1 - Int. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS
walks to doctors door and knocks. Short Pause
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Come in please
MR WILLIAMS opens door and walks into room.
SCENE 2 - Int. School Medical Room
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hello MR Williams, how are you feeling today then? Any better?
MR WILLIAMS
Yeah a little bit I'm still getting awful headaches
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hmmmmm
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM starts to think
MR WILLIAMS glances down at a table with a scalpel on.
Eyes bloodshot with fuzzy lens
BLUR TO:
MR WILLIAMS becomes extremely nervous and twitchy and starts to sweat. He then grabs DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM by the throat and squeezes hard.
Flash back to normality
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Alright then have you been taking the medication I gave you?
MR WILLIAMS
Yes two a day, as you suggested.
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
And do you feel any better after taking them?
MR WILLIAMS
(Sighs) Yeah they calm me down a bit
Quick Cut with flash
MR WILLIAMS and DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM are struggling and MR WILLIAMS slams DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM to the ground and reaches for the scalpel and goes to stab the doctor.
Screen goes black
SCENE 3 - INT. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS closes the door from the doctors office. Shaking, he looks down at his hands and is disgusted to see blood on his hands.
Title:
The Treatment
Author:
Harry Ellerd-Cheers, Aaron Parmenter
Contact information:
Harry Ellerd-Cheers ...........07534653767
Mr Sheppard................... 01487 830701
Copyright:
2011
SCENE 1 - Int. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS
walks to doctors door and knocks. Short Pause
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Come in please
MR WILLIAMS opens door and walks into room.
SCENE 2 - Int. School Medical Room
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hello MR Williams, how are you feeling today then? Any better?
MR WILLIAMS
Yeah a little bit I'm still getting awful headaches
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hmmmmm
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM starts to think
MR WILLIAMS glances down at a table with a scalpel on.
Eyes bloodshot with fuzzy lens
BLUR TO:
MR WILLIAMS becomes extremely nervous and twitchy and starts to sweat. He then grabs DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM by the throat and squeezes hard.
Flash back to normality
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Alright then have you been taking the medication I gave you?
MR WILLIAMS
Yes two a day, as you suggested.
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
And do you feel any better after taking them?
MR WILLIAMS
(Sighs) Yeah they calm me down a bit
Quick Cut with flash
MR WILLIAMS and DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM are struggling and MR WILLIAMS slams DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM to the ground and reaches for the scalpel and goes to stab the doctor.
Screen goes black
SCENE 3 - INT. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS closes the door from the doctors office. Shaking, he looks down at his hands and is disgusted to see blood on his hands.
SCENE 1 - Int. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS
walks to doctors door and knocks. Short Pause
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Come in please
MR WILLIAMS opens door and walks into room.
SCENE 2 - Int. School Medical Room
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hello MR Williams, how are you feeling today then? Any better?
MR WILLIAMS
Yeah a little bit I'm still getting awful headaches
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hmmmmm
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM starts to think
MR WILLIAMS glances down at a table with a scalpel on.
Eyes bloodshot with fuzzy lens
BLUR TO:
MR WILLIAMS becomes extremely nervous and twitchy and starts to sweat. He then grabs DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM by the throat and squeezes hard.
Flash back to normality
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Alright then have you been taking the medication I gave you?
MR WILLIAMS
Yes two a day, as you suggested.
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
And do you feel any better after taking them?
MR WILLIAMS
(Sighs) Yeah they calm me down a bit
Quick Cut with flash
MR WILLIAMS and DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM are struggling and MR WILLIAMS slams DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM to the ground and reaches for the scalpel and goes to stab the doctor.
Screen goes black
SCENE 3 - INT. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS closes the door from the doctors office. Shaking, he looks down at his hands and is disgusted to see blood on his hands.
The Treatment
Author:
Harry Ellerd-Cheers, Aaron Parmenter
Contact information:
Harry Ellerd-Cheers ...........07534653767
Mr Sheppard................... 01487 830701
Copyright:
2011
SCENE 1 - Int. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS
walks to doctors door and knocks. Short Pause
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Come in please
MR WILLIAMS opens door and walks into room.
SCENE 2 - Int. School Medical Room
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hello MR Williams, how are you feeling today then? Any better?
MR WILLIAMS
Yeah a little bit I'm still getting awful headaches
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hmmmmm
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM starts to think
MR WILLIAMS glances down at a table with a scalpel on.
Eyes bloodshot with fuzzy lens
BLUR TO:
MR WILLIAMS becomes extremely nervous and twitchy and starts to sweat. He then grabs DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM by the throat and squeezes hard.
Flash back to normality
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Alright then have you been taking the medication I gave you?
MR WILLIAMS
Yes two a day, as you suggested.
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
And do you feel any better after taking them?
MR WILLIAMS
(Sighs) Yeah they calm me down a bit
Quick Cut with flash
MR WILLIAMS and DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM are struggling and MR WILLIAMS slams DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM to the ground and reaches for the scalpel and goes to stab the doctor.
Screen goes black
SCENE 3 - INT. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS closes the door from the doctors office. Shaking, he looks down at his hands and is disgusted to see blood on his hands.
Title:
The Treatment
Author:
Harry Ellerd-Cheers, Aaron Parmenter
Contact information:
Harry Ellerd-Cheers ...........07534653767
Mr Sheppard................... 01487 830701
Copyright:
2011
SCENE 1 - Int. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS
walks to doctors door and knocks. Short Pause
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Come in please
MR WILLIAMS opens door and walks into room.
SCENE 2 - Int. School Medical Room
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hello MR Williams, how are you feeling today then? Any better?
MR WILLIAMS
Yeah a little bit I'm still getting awful headaches
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hmmmmm
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM starts to think
MR WILLIAMS glances down at a table with a scalpel on.
Eyes bloodshot with fuzzy lens
BLUR TO:
MR WILLIAMS becomes extremely nervous and twitchy and starts to sweat. He then grabs DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM by the throat and squeezes hard.
Flash back to normality
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Alright then have you been taking the medication I gave you?
MR WILLIAMS
Yes two a day, as you suggested.
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
And do you feel any better after taking them?
MR WILLIAMS
(Sighs) Yeah they calm me down a bit
Quick Cut with flash
MR WILLIAMS and DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM are struggling and MR WILLIAMS slams DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM to the ground and reaches for the scalpel and goes to stab the doctor.
Screen goes black
SCENE 3 - INT. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS closes the door from the doctors office. Shaking, he looks down at his hands and is disgusted to see blood on his hands.
SCENE 1 - Int. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS
walks to doctors door and knocks. Short Pause
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Come in please
MR WILLIAMS opens door and walks into room.
SCENE 2 - Int. School Medical Room
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hello MR Williams, how are you feeling today then? Any better?
MR WILLIAMS
Yeah a little bit I'm still getting awful headaches
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Hmmmmm
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM starts to think
MR WILLIAMS glances down at a table with a scalpel on.
Eyes bloodshot with fuzzy lens
BLUR TO:
MR WILLIAMS becomes extremely nervous and twitchy and starts to sweat. He then grabs DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM by the throat and squeezes hard.
Flash back to normality
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
Alright then have you been taking the medication I gave you?
MR WILLIAMS
Yes two a day, as you suggested.
DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM
And do you feel any better after taking them?
MR WILLIAMS
(Sighs) Yeah they calm me down a bit
Quick Cut with flash
MR WILLIAMS and DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM are struggling and MR WILLIAMS slams DOCTOR CUNNINGHAM to the ground and reaches for the scalpel and goes to stab the doctor.
Screen goes black
SCENE 3 - INT. School Corridor (next to medical room, foyer)
MR WILLIAMS closes the door from the doctors office. Shaking, he looks down at his hands and is disgusted to see blood on his hands.
Preliminary Task - Production Schedule
Production Schedule
Crew Contact Details
Producer/Cameraman/Sound........................... AARON PARMENTER
Director/Editor................................................ HARRY ELLERD-CHEERS
Cast Contact Details
Patient................................................................ Jordan Forshaw
Useful Contact Numbers
Sawtry Community College ................ 01487 830781
Doctor, Patient Confidentiality Film Schedule
| Scene | Int/Ext | Location |
| 1 | Int | School Corridor (next to medical room) |
| 2 | Int | Medical room |
| 3 | Int | School Corridor (next to medical room) |
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Doctor, Patient Confidentiality - TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT BRIEF
SUMMARY AS OF 08/11/11
Camera / Lighting Operators: Harry / Aaron
| Item | Source | Dept | Notes |
| 1 x Canon FS100 | SCC | CAM | SHOOT 16:9 FHA PROTECT 2.35:1 1080 24p |
| 1 x Memory Cards | SCC | CAM | |
| 1x Canon Batteries | SCC | CAM | |
| 1x Battery Charger | SCC | CAM | |
| 1x Tripod | SCC | CAM | |
Emergency Numbers
In the case of an emergency during filming, contact one of the following people:
Mr Sheppard.................................................................................. 01487 830701
EMERGENCY SERVICES IN FILMING LOCATIONS
Standard Emergency Number ....................................................... 999
Fire - SAWTRY/ST NEOTS ......................................................... 01480 474601
............................................................................................ 01480 445800 (OOH)
............................................................................................ Huntingdon Street
............................................................................................ St Neots
............................................................................................ Cambridgeshire
............................................................................................ PE19 1DU
Police - SAWTRY/ST NEOTS .......................................................... 01480 456111
............................................................................................ 0345 456 4564
............................................................................................ Dovehouse Close
............................................................................................ St Neots, PE19 1DS
A&E - HUNTINGDON.................................................................... 01480 416416
...................................................................................... Hinchingbrooke Hospital ........................................................................................... Hinchingbrooke Park
........................................................................................... Huntingdon Cambridgeshire.................................................................... PE29 6NT
................................................................................. Hills Road, Cambridge
................................................................................ CB2 0QQ
SCENE BREAKDOWN
Scene 1
Page 1Scene 2
Page 1Scene 3
Page 2
| PRODUCTION | | ||||
| RX DATE: | ...../11/11 | Day 1 of ..... | |||
| FILMING LOCATION 1: | INT. SAWTRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Corridor (next to medical room, foyer) | ||||
| FILMING LOCATION 2: | INT. School Medical Room | ||||
| FILMING LOCATION 3: | INT. SAWTRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Corridor (next to medical room, foyer) | ||||
| CREW & CAST CALL TIME | 1530 | CAST & CREW FINISH TIME | 1630 | ||
| SUNRISE: | 0707 | SUNSET | 1730 | ||
| PARKING LOCATION: | Not Required | ||||
| BASE: | Please bring all kit with you and leave in E7 | ||||
| LOCATION 1 – INT. SAWTRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Corridor (next to medical room, foyer) | |||||||||||
| START 1530 | FINISH 1550 | ||||||||||
| SETUP | 1335 | 1400 | CREW 2 SET UP & SHOOT (LOCATION 2) | START | FINISH | ||||||
| SCENE 1 | 1400 | 1407 | 1345 | 1410 | |||||||
| MOVE TO LOCATION 2 | 1402 | CREW 3 SET UP & SHOOT (LOCATION 3) | 1345 | 1420 | |||||||
| LOCATION 2 – INT. School Medical Room | |||||||||||
| START | FINISH 1620 | ||||||||||
| ARRIVE 1553 | 1545 | - | |||||||||
| Scene 2 | 1555 | 1618 | | ||||||||
| LOCATION 3 – INT. SAWTRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Corridor (next to medical room, foyer) | |||||||||||
| START | FINISH | ||||||||||
| ARRIVE | 1618 | 1628 | |||||||||
| Scene 2 | 1620 | 1629 | |||||||||
| Production Design & Properties Requirements | ||
| SCENE | PROPERTIES | DESIGN |
| 1 | Normal clothes. Sign of name on the door. | None but preferred slightly formal. |
| 2 | Normal clothes, doctors coat, scalpel, doctor’s equipment. | None |
| 3 | Normal clothes, fake blood. | Blood on hands. |
| Costume Requirements | ||
| SCENE | ACTOR | COSTUME |
| 1,3 | Jordan | Normal clothes. |
| 2 | Doctor, Jordan | In doctor’s uniform, normal clothes |
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