Monday (Old Man Shots)
10:50 - Location 1: Dense Woodland + Test Shot
11:10 - Location 2: Secondary Dense Woodland + Test Shot
11:40 - Location 3: Light Woodland + Test Shot
12:00 - Location 4: Light Woodland W/ Path + Test Shot
Tuesday (Young Boy Shots)
14:40 - Location 5: Classroom int. + Test Shot
15:00 - Location 6: Classroom ext. + Test Shot
15:30 - Location 7: Urban path + Test Shot
15:50 - Location 4: Light Woodland W/ Path
Friday (Man Meets Boy Shots)
09:00 - Location 4: Light Woodland W/Path
09:40 - Location 3: Light Woodland
10:00 - Checking shots.
Friday, 14 October 2011
Costume and Props
A list of the costumes and props needed for the Childrens film.
For the Old Man:
A hooded cloak. - this means we can give the appearance of an old man without having to show his face.
Grey T-Shirt - Doesn't distract the viewer from the cloak too much.
Formal Shoes - Again, doesn't distract the viewer from the rest of the clothing. Doesn't look too out of place.
A Jewel - Some for of jewel/gem to be used as the magical item. Possibly green or purple.
For the boy:
T-shirt - Typical teenager clothing. Obvious student.
Jeans - Typical teenager clothing.
Hoodie - Typical teenager clothing.
Trainers -Typical teenager shoes.
For the Old Man:
A hooded cloak. - this means we can give the appearance of an old man without having to show his face.
Grey T-Shirt - Doesn't distract the viewer from the cloak too much.
Formal Shoes - Again, doesn't distract the viewer from the rest of the clothing. Doesn't look too out of place.
A Jewel - Some for of jewel/gem to be used as the magical item. Possibly green or purple.
For the boy:
Jeans - Typical teenager clothing.
Hoodie - Typical teenager clothing.
Trainers -Typical teenager shoes.
Script:First Draft
Script: first draft
Opening sequence
-Opening credits go here-
The school bell rings and a young boy walks out into the grounds of the school. At the same time, an old man is walking in the woods.
The boy apparently begins to walk home – we see him walk around the school and out into the woods.
The old man is lurking in the woods.
The boy is walking around in the wood, making his way home. Something distracts him and he beings to stray onto an unfamiliar path.
The old man steps out onto the path in front of the boy, blocking his way forward.
Opening sequence
-Opening credits go here-
The school bell rings and a young boy walks out into the grounds of the school. At the same time, an old man is walking in the woods.
The boy apparently begins to walk home – we see him walk around the school and out into the woods.
The old man is lurking in the woods.
The boy is walking around in the wood, making his way home. Something distracts him and he beings to stray onto an unfamiliar path.
The old man steps out onto the path in front of the boy, blocking his way forward.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Monday, 10 October 2011
Initial Ideas
(PG instead of U)
Brainstorm Story Ideas
Physical to virtual world - A boy goes into a video game. He gets transported into the virtual world via a portal he finds.
Middlebridge High - A film about a school. Comedy/Sci-fi. The teachers have been replaced by aliens but the children don't know and the school is very weird.
A robot superhero from space - A robot superhero from mars crashes onto Earth and befriends a boy.
Boy finds magic amulet - A boy finds a mystic emerald with magical powers.
Genre
Fantasy
Characters
A boy - A normal, average young boy.
An old man - A mysterious old man with an magic emerald.
Setting (Woodland area)
A boy who is on his way home from school comes across an old man. THe old man gives to him a magical emerald. The boy is confused. The man tells the boy to be careful as it is very powerful.
Brainstorm Story Ideas
Physical to virtual world - A boy goes into a video game. He gets transported into the virtual world via a portal he finds.
Middlebridge High - A film about a school. Comedy/Sci-fi. The teachers have been replaced by aliens but the children don't know and the school is very weird.
A robot superhero from space - A robot superhero from mars crashes onto Earth and befriends a boy.
Boy finds magic amulet - A boy finds a mystic emerald with magical powers.
Genre
Fantasy
Characters
A boy - A normal, average young boy.
An old man - A mysterious old man with an magic emerald.
Setting (Woodland area)
A boy who is on his way home from school comes across an old man. THe old man gives to him a magical emerald. The boy is confused. The man tells the boy to be careful as it is very powerful.
Amar and Arron Notes
5 main areas of creating a film:
Script Writing
Storyboard
Test Shooting
Shooting
Editing
Script writing
- Walk through the script - this will help to identify the problems
- Write everything down - don't rely on memory
- Write emotions/actions down, but don't shot list
-
Story boarding
- Story board can be drawn or made digitally, using still pictures.
- Try a variety of different angles
Be sure to do a location recce before filming.
- Check facilities
- Learn when locations are available for filming
- Note any possible issues that might arise
Test Shots
- Get used to the location
- Get used to the equipment
- Help to polish the script
- Help to identify the props and costumes needed
- Helps the edit process
- Helps before real shoot
Makes a shooting schedule
- Organize whether filming at night or day
- Plan filming "route" - when switching locations, where is it easier to move to in order to save time?
Script Writing
Storyboard
Test Shooting
Shooting
Editing
Script writing
- Walk through the script - this will help to identify the problems
- Write everything down - don't rely on memory
- Write emotions/actions down, but don't shot list
-
Story boarding
- Story board can be drawn or made digitally, using still pictures.
- Try a variety of different angles
Be sure to do a location recce before filming.
- Check facilities
- Learn when locations are available for filming
- Note any possible issues that might arise
Test Shots
- Get used to the location
- Get used to the equipment
- Help to polish the script
- Help to identify the props and costumes needed
- Helps the edit process
- Helps before real shoot
Makes a shooting schedule
- Organize whether filming at night or day
- Plan filming "route" - when switching locations, where is it easier to move to in order to save time?
Friday, 7 October 2011
The Classification System - Part 1
U - Stands for universal. A universal film must be suitable for all audiences (of ages 4 and up). If violence or threat is used within the film, there must be something that counters it in some way. So if something bad happens, something good has to happen as well. A universal film cannot contain offensive language, horror, drug/alcohol/sex references (except 'making love'). However it can contain mild bad language and natural nudity.
12/12a - A 12a is used to classify cinema films only and a 12 is used to classify a video work. People under 12 who wish to see a 12a film must be accompanied by an adult. People who wish to purchase a 12 film must be 12 years or older. A 12/12a film cannot contain frequent uses of strong bad language or emphasis on gore or violence. It can contain these things but in small, infrequent amounts. It can also contain sex references and nudity (without heavy sexual content)
18 - No one younger than the age of 18 is permitted to watch or even buy an 18 film or video work. Excessive gore and violence are permitted as well as frequent bad language an sex references. It may contain scenes of sexual imagery but not 'real sex'.
12/12a - A 12a is used to classify cinema films only and a 12 is used to classify a video work. People under 12 who wish to see a 12a film must be accompanied by an adult. People who wish to purchase a 12 film must be 12 years or older. A 12/12a film cannot contain frequent uses of strong bad language or emphasis on gore or violence. It can contain these things but in small, infrequent amounts. It can also contain sex references and nudity (without heavy sexual content)
18 - No one younger than the age of 18 is permitted to watch or even buy an 18 film or video work. Excessive gore and violence are permitted as well as frequent bad language an sex references. It may contain scenes of sexual imagery but not 'real sex'.
Film Classifiation - part 2
PG - This certificate stands for Parental Guidance. This classification states that it is suitable for general viewing but some scenes maybe unsuitable for younger children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch a ‘PG’ film as this should not disturb a child aged around eight or older.
15 - Anyone younger than 15 cannot watch, buy or rent a movie rated 15.
R18 - This classification can only be shown in certain cinemas, or in licensed sex shops to customers over the age of 18. R18 is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex. R18 films can not be supplied by mail order.
15 - Anyone younger than 15 cannot watch, buy or rent a movie rated 15.
R18 - This classification can only be shown in certain cinemas, or in licensed sex shops to customers over the age of 18. R18 is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex. R18 films can not be supplied by mail order.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Genres Appropriate to a Children's Film
Genres
Action
Comedy
Sci-Fi
Educational
Fantasy
Drama
Conventions they may include:
Action - In a typical action film (children's or otherwise) there is usually a lot of use pyrotechnics and special effects. There tends to be a loose storyline with the main focus on action.
Sci-Fi - In a typical children's sci-fi film unless it is an animated or cartoon film, it tends to be set on Earth. (eg. E.T.) The child/children normally tends tends to be either the first or the only character(s) that interact with the sci-fi element of the film. Eg. An alien.
Comedy - A typical children's comedy tends to contain basic humour. Things that make children laugh. Eg. People falling over. Normally very lighthearted.
Fantasy - Children's fantasy films normally focus around the children being the heroes. The characters tend to be 'the chosen ones' in the storyline or 'the only ones who can save the world'. A lot special effects.
Educational - Educational films tend to be similar to that of a documentary but they feature much simpler language and explanations so that it helps children with learning.
Drama - A children's drama tends to follow one child who is lonely and doesn't have many friends. They are normally teased r picked on by bullies. Has to stand up to them or tries to achieve something. (Joining the football team and win a game) Normally ends up with the child winning or achieving the goal.
Action
Comedy
Sci-Fi
Educational
Fantasy
Drama
Conventions they may include:
Action - In a typical action film (children's or otherwise) there is usually a lot of use pyrotechnics and special effects. There tends to be a loose storyline with the main focus on action.
Sci-Fi - In a typical children's sci-fi film unless it is an animated or cartoon film, it tends to be set on Earth. (eg. E.T.) The child/children normally tends tends to be either the first or the only character(s) that interact with the sci-fi element of the film. Eg. An alien.
Comedy - A typical children's comedy tends to contain basic humour. Things that make children laugh. Eg. People falling over. Normally very lighthearted.
Fantasy - Children's fantasy films normally focus around the children being the heroes. The characters tend to be 'the chosen ones' in the storyline or 'the only ones who can save the world'. A lot special effects.
Educational - Educational films tend to be similar to that of a documentary but they feature much simpler language and explanations so that it helps children with learning.
Drama - A children's drama tends to follow one child who is lonely and doesn't have many friends. They are normally teased r picked on by bullies. Has to stand up to them or tries to achieve something. (Joining the football team and win a game) Normally ends up with the child winning or achieving the goal.
Monday, 3 October 2011
Toy Story - Opening Sequence
The opening for 'Toy Story' sets the location as a child's bedroom in suburban America. It introduces a boy as one of the characters in the film but the camera mainly focusses on the toys. This gives the impression that these are the main characters. (and later in the sequence the toys start talking, reaffirming their role as the main characters) The budget of the film is presumably very high as it has a famous cast and a heavy amount of CGI and special effects. (The entire film is animated) With what is said by the main characters it suggests that the film is a comedy.
Childrens Films Opening Sequences
Film Title: Nanny McPhee
Notes: The time period, pre World War one, is established by the costumes and the sound track also hints at the time period, and genre.
The opening establishing shot shows the rural setting, and the wealth of the family having such a large amount of land surrounding the area.
he voice over (non-diagetic sound) gives insight into the character's life and personality, and helps to set the story.
The colours were bright and also had bolder colours which are in the primary and secondary colour wheel which is relevant to a children's film as these are the first colours we learn about, which helps to shows the childish humor of the film.
Film Title: Spy Kids
Notes: The sound track and the opening establishing shot both help to show the location, and hint at the genre (action film).
The soundtrack also shows the time period the film is set in (modern day).
From when the story was being told the location was within an airport which again shows the time period the film is set in.
The colours used were bright, which matches the general tone of the film.
Dialogue exchanged between mother and daughter helps to show the personality of the daughter, who will obviously be a main character.
Film Title: Where The Wild Things Are
Notes: opening shots show the time period (modern day) and setting.
The cold weather reflects the character's feelings of loneliness and isolation. The igloo the character made enhances the theme of loneliness, as it's only made for one person.
The colours used a bleak, apart from the character's clothes - this shows his importance.
Notes: The time period, pre World War one, is established by the costumes and the sound track also hints at the time period, and genre.
The opening establishing shot shows the rural setting, and the wealth of the family having such a large amount of land surrounding the area.
he voice over (non-diagetic sound) gives insight into the character's life and personality, and helps to set the story.
The colours were bright and also had bolder colours which are in the primary and secondary colour wheel which is relevant to a children's film as these are the first colours we learn about, which helps to shows the childish humor of the film.
Film Title: Spy Kids
Notes: The sound track and the opening establishing shot both help to show the location, and hint at the genre (action film).
The soundtrack also shows the time period the film is set in (modern day).
From when the story was being told the location was within an airport which again shows the time period the film is set in.
The colours used were bright, which matches the general tone of the film.
Dialogue exchanged between mother and daughter helps to show the personality of the daughter, who will obviously be a main character.
Film Title: Where The Wild Things Are
Notes: opening shots show the time period (modern day) and setting.
The cold weather reflects the character's feelings of loneliness and isolation. The igloo the character made enhances the theme of loneliness, as it's only made for one person.
The colours used a bleak, apart from the character's clothes - this shows his importance.
What Goes Into An Opening Sequence
An Opening Sequence of A Film
- The opening sequence sets the scene of a film. It sets where the film is set and also when the film is set. It does so by using props and costume which can suggest a certain historical era.
- The opening introduces the characters in a film by giving the viewer a first impression of them. It may also give a bit of history or back story to the characters.
- It introduces the relationships between the characters.
- It can also set the mood of a film by the lighting, the soundtrack and the camerawork of the introductory scene.
- The opening sequence can sometimes set the pace for the rest of the film. Eg. An action film starting by going straight into an action sequence.
- The opening sequence of the film can show what the budget of the film was by the kind of camera shots and special effects have been used. Eg. Heavy use of CGI.
- The opening sequence often gives the credits of the main characters. Eg. Starring Colin Firth
The opening sequence of a film is a very important part as it acts as a first impression to the viewer and can affect the viewing experience for the rest of the film.
- The opening sequence sets the scene of a film. It sets where the film is set and also when the film is set. It does so by using props and costume which can suggest a certain historical era.
- The opening introduces the characters in a film by giving the viewer a first impression of them. It may also give a bit of history or back story to the characters.
- It introduces the relationships between the characters.
- It can also set the mood of a film by the lighting, the soundtrack and the camerawork of the introductory scene.
- The opening sequence can sometimes set the pace for the rest of the film. Eg. An action film starting by going straight into an action sequence.
- The opening sequence of the film can show what the budget of the film was by the kind of camera shots and special effects have been used. Eg. Heavy use of CGI.
- The opening sequence often gives the credits of the main characters. Eg. Starring Colin Firth
The opening sequence of a film is a very important part as it acts as a first impression to the viewer and can affect the viewing experience for the rest of the film.
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