planning for filming the setting boards, inside the living place

The next task was to do the final Planning for my film and this is a continuing task over the next few weeks. This would allow me to have a clear picture of what my film storyline and settings are and how everything works together to make the final opening sequence. There are eight key features to the planning that i have to do, these are script, story board, actors profiles, setting boards, prop boards,  permission for filming and test footage.

Now that i have completed all the research tasks i had to do i know the requirements that the BBFC and the target audience have to make my opening sequence successful. Now that i am planning for my opening sequence i will take these requirements into account when planning my film opening.

Setting boards interior

This setting will be used in the main film opening when we see James getting ready to go on holiday. I think this is suitable to shoot this as it is a modern teenage boy’s room.

In this scene I will use the draw to link to the flashback scene.

In this scene I will place the picture James looks at before he has the flashback about Rachel. They will be placed in the draw you see open in this shot.

I have learnt from this that setting is very important in the making of a film. Also I have learnt how to link interior and exterior shots together through the use of doors and cutting.

planning for filming the setting boards, location

The next task was to do the final Planning for my film and this is a continuing task over the next few weeks. This would allow me to have a clear picture of what my film storyline and settings are and how everything works together to make the final opening sequence. There are eight key features to the planning that i have to do, these are script, story board, actors profiles, setting boards, prop boards,  permission for filming and test footage.

Now that i have completed all the research tasks i had to do i know the requirements that the BBFC and the target audience have to make my opening sequence successful. Now that i am planning for my opening sequence i will take these requirements into account when planning my film opening.

Setting boards location

I decided that this was a good setting for a Romantic Drama because of the natural light of the area. The hill behind the area blocks out the sun a little and allows for an orange sky when the sun is setting, this is perfect for a romantic drama. 

This is a good setting for the storyline and genre of my film as it is in the urban area of Tavistock and it fits in with the characters description I made for James. Also this setting allows me to use a range of shot angles and lighting for my main film opening.

This setting is a stretch of river in Bere Alston Devon. This area is not very well known so as a result it is quite and perfect for filming.

In addition to this the area allows me to use a range of shot types.

I think this setting will help me to make my film look authentic because of the wide range of shots I can use. Also the colour of the set will help me fit the setting to the genre.

from doing this task i ahve found out how i can make my film look authentic and profeshional by using the settings natural light and a range of shot types. this will help me to keep the film opening interesting and entertaining.

planning for filming the filming scedule

The next task was to do the final Planning for my film and this is a continuing task over the next few weeks. This would allow me to have a clear picture of what my film storyline and settings are and how everything works together to make the final opening sequence. There are eight key features to the planning that i have to do, these are script, story board, actors profiles, setting boards, prop boards,  permission for filming and test footage.

Now that i have completed all the research tasks i had to do i know the requirements that the BBFC and the target audience have to make my opening sequence successful. Now that i am planning for my opening sequence i will take these requirements into account when planning my film opening.


Filming schedule
i decided during the final planning stage of my film i would make a filming schedule for my film. this would line out the days i would be filming and shows the days for editing. as well as this i did a bit of writing about how filming went on the day.

From doing this task i have a clear plan of when things need to be filmed by and much time i will have to edit ones all the shots have been filmed. this will also allow me to stay on time with the filming and editing and allow me to meet my deadline.

planning for my film the actors profiles

The next task was to do the final Planning for my film and this is a continuing task over the next few weeks. This would allow me to have a clear picture of what my film storyline and settings are and how everything works together to make the final opening sequence. There are eight key features to the planning that i have to do, these are script, story board, actors profiles, setting boards, prop boards,  permission for filming and test footage.

Now that i have completed all the research tasks i had to do i know the requirements that the BBFC and the target audience have to make my opening sequence successful. Now that i am planning for my opening sequence i will take these requirements into account when planning my film opening.

Actors Profiles
the next task i had to do for the making my film was actors profiles. in the actors profiles i had to include the characters backgrounds and how they fit in with the rest of the characters. as well as this i had to include information about the actors names and ages as well as which characters they would be playing in my film.

During this task I also have to show evidence of the actors agreeing to act in my film. The following is the conversation I had on Facebook with the people I wanted to act in my film.

Now that i have completed this task i can show my actors the characters they will be playing and their personalities and how they look so that they are ready when i come to start filming. as well as this it tells the actors the backgrounds of their characters. i have tried to keep this a close to their real backgrounds to make the characters easy to act. also by doing this i am hoping the film will look better as the actors are playing characters like there selves.

planning for my film the storyboard

The task was to do the final Planning for my film and this is a continuing task over the next few weeks. this would allow me to have a clear picture of what my film storyline and settings are and how everything works together to make the final opening sequence. There are eight key features to the planning that i have to do, these are script, story board, actors profiles, setting boards, prop boards,  permission for filming and test footage.

now that i have completed all the research tasks i had to do i know the requirements that the BBFC and the target audience have to make my opening sequence successful. Now that i am planning for my opening sequence i will take these requirements into account when planning my film opening.

THE STORYBOARD

the next task was to make a storyboard for the opening sequence of my film. to do this i would use my film synopsis and the script i have made previously to make a detailed shot by shot description of each of the shots in my opening sequence. i had to draw sketched of what the camera will see and what dialogue, music, diagetic sounds and shot type will be used in the shot.

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from doing this task i have learnt how to make a storyboard and the features that are included in a storyboard. as well as this i have learn the effects the storyboard has on the making of the film by allowing people to picture how the scenes will look in the real film when it comes to filming.

the key thing the storyboard does to help me making and filming my film is it allows me to have a clear idea of the shots i will use and the positioning for the characters in the shot. also the storyboard allows me to show my actors what i want them to do and what they will be saying when, the script goes along with that to show them what they will be saying.

planning for my film the script

The next task was to do the final Planning for my film and this is a continuing task over the next few weeks. This would allow me to have a clear picture of what my film storyline and settings are and how everything works together to make the final opening sequence. There are eight key features to the planning that i have to do, these are script, story board, actors profiles, setting boards, prop boards,  permission for filming and test footage.

Now that i have completed all the research tasks i had to do i know the requirements that the BBFC and the target audience have to make my opening sequence successful. Now that i am planning for my opening sequence i will take these requirements into account when planning my film opening.


THE SCRIPT
I first decided to write the script for my opening sequence. The script would help my actors to understand the storyline through the help of stage directions. As well as this the script would show the actors the lines they have to say and when to say them in the scenes.

The following is the script for my film opening.

INT – JAMES’S BEDROOM – DAY

James is sat on his bed packing clothes and other essentials
Needed for a holiday in the UK. He is looking at a picture
Of a girl he met last year.

In James’s bedroom where there is a bed and a set of draws.
His room is rather messy as he has go clothes out that he
is packing.

JAMES NARRATING

As I was growing up I was always told I would find

                                           the one. And I did find the one. But as everyone
                                           knows good things never last.

James picks up a picture of a girl that is on the set of draws
in his bedroom. He gives a slight smile before remembering
the time he had with this girl.

EXT – WOODLAND AREA/PARK – DAY

(in style of a flash back)
James and Rachel are walking in the woods/park having
a good time talking and laughing.

In a wood/park there are leaves on the ground, it is late
autumn. It’s a sunny day and there is a slight breeze.

JAMES

                                            I'm really glad I met you. This has been the
                                            Best week of my life.

RACHEL

                                           Yes I have enjoyed it to. I will never forget
                                           This week.

JAMES

                                           I won’t either.

INT – JAMES’S BEDROOM – DAY

James is sat on his bed still looking at the picture.
He gets a text on his phone from Matt. He reads the
Text.

James’s bedroom where there is a bed and a set of draws.
His room is rather messy as he has got clothes out that he
is packing.

TEXT FROM MATT

                                               Waiting outside. When you are ready.

                                   (pause)

JAMES NARRATING

                                              I have never seen Rachel since that week
                                              Last year. I promised her I would never
                                              Forget that week… lets just hope she hasn’t.

James now finished packing leaves the room and walks
Through the corridor and out the front door to where Matt
Is waiting to set off on their holiday.

EXT – ROAD OUTSIDE JAMES’S HOUSE - DAY

James carries his bag and puts it in the back of the car.
James and Matt then get into the car.

An urban area with a road through it. Trees blowing
In the wind, a dry day.

MATT

                                                     Are you ready to go then?

JAMES

                                                    Ready as I will ever be. Do you think
                                                    Rachel will be there again this year?

MATT

                                                   You can only hope mate.

The car now drives off down the road.

From writing my script I have learnt how to structure a script in the way professional film makers do. As well as this i have been able to plan out the whole of my opening sequence and put it down in writing. This will help my actors to understand the storyline to my film opening and how the characters they will play fit into the storyline. This will help me when it comes to filming as the actors will know what is happening and won’t have to ask how they are fitting in to the storyline. Another thing I have learnt from doing this task is how using stage and actor directions help to create the picture of the scene in your mind and help the filming of the sequence.