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Cancer Research UK Shoot | Equipment List

·      2 Black Magic’s

·      External Batteries

·      2 Tripods

·      Standard 18-55mm lens

·      50mm Lens

·      Tokina 11-16mm Lens

·      100mm lens

·      Slider

·      Glidecam

·      2 Sets of Flo Lights

·      Røde Microphone

·      Boom Pole

·      XLR Cable

·      Zoom H4N

·      Spare AA Batteries

·      Extension cables

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STORYBOARD FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK CUSTOMER STANDARDS VIDEO

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SCRIPT FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK.

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CANCER RESEARCH UK SHOOT.

BREAKDOWN OF REQUIREMENTS

- Script (Me)

- Shot list (Charlie Robinson)

- Storyboard (Me)

- Risk assessment (Shannon Hayes)

- Getting Actors (Ella Blake)

- Script read through with actors (Ella Blake)

- Decide film dates (Me)

- Equipment List (Anna Tyler and Charlie Robinson)

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SHORT DRAMA (I, DIVIDED) EVALUATION.

Did your film technically reflect a drama you might see on television or in the cinema? 

Explain the positive and negative aspects of your film and what you would change if you filmed it again?

 Storytelling / Script

The script was initially sixty nine pages long so we were unable to show the full spectrum of the narrative structure however, in the scene we did film (scene one part one), it included action lines, biological terminology which would be used by a coroner, varied sentence lengths to add to the pacing of the film, personal pronouns which would be typically used when addressing each other to show their casual working relationship, discourse markers which are typical of casual chatter, emotive vocabulary to emphasise aspects of the crime scene, inclusive pronouns which help to involve the viewer and allow them to establish a rapport etc.

I would not change the script as we already made amendments during a table read so it is precise and has no grammatical or spelling errors.

 Acting

In order to ensure that the script was delivered professionally linguistically i.e. tone and intonation as well as having the actors deliver the correct paralinguistics, we created a character profile for those included in this scene and held auditions over the course of a day. We wanted to ensure that we chose the right person for each role. I believe we chose the right people for each of the roles as they reflected our character profiles, had a good chemistry on and off screen and added personality and character to what could otherwise be solely words on a piece of paper. This was aided by giving the scripts to the cast members prior to the shoot date, allowing them to be familiar and fluent with it.

Despite rehearsing the script thoroughly before filming, the actors did occasionally incorrectly deliver their lines so if I were to film this again I would ensure to do a read through whilst setting up.

  Location / Realism

Before shooting this scene, Charlie and I went and recce’d a few locations to determine which one was best, the key factor being background noise. I feel as though the location aided to the realism as it was not a staged set; it was in a remote field. There were lots of foliage, which created an interesting depth of field and bokeh. The location we chose also had realism in terms of where someone would dispose a body, as it is less likely to be spotted in a remote area.

Despite finding and testing the location for background noise, the wind was still picked up on our recordings so if I was to do this again I would ensure to have a better wind protector and ensure to check the weather forecast thoroughly so we had the ideal conditions.

 Sound

The sound was clear for all the actors and the level remained consistent however, despite our best efforts to shield the wind, it can be heard in various parts of the final edit. If I had the opportunity to film this again I would ensure as mentioned previously, to check the weather forecast and have a better wind protector.

Additionally, we added audio effects where appropriate to add to the crime thriller genre of the piece as it added intensity to the headaches Henry experiences and makes the viewer question why looking at a corpse would cause them.

 Costume

In order to add realism and emphasise the roles of the actors featured in our film, I asked them to wear specific clothing. I believe this was a vital visual indication of their status and without the costumes, you would not identify with them entirely as police officers and a coroner.

 Lighting

The only lighting source was natural sunlight meaning that we had very little control over the changes it made throughout the day. However, we were fortunate that most of the day was not cloudy and that we were able to control some of the lighting using reflectors and blockers. Additionally, during the editing phase, we were able to digitally amend any inconsistencies. Lighting whilst filming outside cannot really be altered so I cannot see a way of improving or adapting what we did.

 Cinematography

To ensure we optimized the look of the film, Macauley and I storyboarded and compiled a shot list with a variation of shot types ensure the scene was aesthetically appealing and engaging. We filmed on a 50mm lens to create a greater cinematic depth of field and use various camera equipment to make the shots stable and smooth i.e. glidecam and sniper rig. Overall, I believe the film was shot beautifully but I would ensure not to break the line of action which did occur a few times as we crossed sides to achieve some OTS shots which caused confusion to some viewers.

 Todorov’s Equilibrium Theory

The narrative follows this structure as there is equilibrium, a disruption, realization, restored order and a new equilibrium in the full length of the script however, in this scene it is just the disruption and equilibrium as this is the normal day-to-day life of Henry who is a police officer. I would try to include a more varied narrative if I filmed this again by condensing the script however, we could not find ways to condense it during the table read and we wrote it as a full feature rather than a short.

 Binary Opposition

Binary opposition, a key attribute of any film particularly crime thrillers was evident as we had the good v. bad contrast of characters. There are the police and the coroner trying to solve a murder case. What is interesting about our film is that the lines are blurred and you cannot determine entirely who is the good and who is the bad.

 Character Development

The characters develop progressively over the film and we get to understand and see more of their personality and characteristics, who they gel with/ who they don’t gel with, their change in sociolect etc. 

In this scene, we began to see Henry and Jackson’s relationship as colleagues and how they address the coroner. Jackson showed a more humorous side, whereas Henry remained attentive and serious. We begin to see the problems Henry is having with his headaches and begin to question why they occur and why he has blackouts.

Unfortunately, this scene does not show the full character development as it would had we been able to film the full script but I feel as though it is evident in this scene as character development would occur over the course of the film.

 Pacing

 To ensure we paced the film coherently so it remained engaging, Macauley and I discussed, storyboarded and shot listed the cinematography of this scene whilst Charlie ensured the script had an engaging pace (checked through when we table read it). I believe the scene was paced well as it altered between slow and quick and each shot did not drag out and the lines were well balanced between each character. The duration of this scene fit the assignment and would be appropriate if featured in a full-length film like we planned.

 
Continuity


My crew constantly watched the positioning of the actors and how they appeared in each shot to ensure there was continuity. However, there were a few shots that lacked continuity but covered them up by extracting the audio and placing a different shot over the top.

If I was to do this again, I would ensure to have someone monitoring the continuity by using a continuity log so we could avoid any continuity errors.

 
Props

We used appropriate props that associated with the crime thriller genre such as police tape, rope, fake blood and a notepad. I believe these contributed and elicited to the visual perception, understanding and emotional affect of the scene by accurately conveying that it was a crime scene.

 Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlYwVnao51w

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DANCE SHOW EVALUATION.

Our fifth editing project was to cut a multi-cam edit of a dance show adding the music, sync the external audio with the internal audio and ensure that it was paced correctly to the beats and lyrics to keep the viewer engaged and that the shots used were aesthetically pleasing by being framed well and having a moving subject in frame. It had to fit the length of the music (3 minutes 37 seconds). The first stage before you start to edit is to ensure that all your files/folders are imported. This is achieved by selecting ‘File-Import-Files… or Folder…’ and then selecting the correct file/folder. My folders were found in ‘Documents-FCP Documents- Level 3 Year 1- ‘DANCE SHOW 2015 First Year SECOND TASK’.

Then you must ensure that each file is renamed appropriately I chose the following names as the framing altered constantly so naming the files by shot type would not be effective or accurate.

Then I had to ensure the sequence had the correct settings and codec. This was achieved by right-clicking on the sequence, ‘Dance Show Second Task Rebecca Neligan’, selecting the ‘Settings…’ option and then adjusting each one in the ‘General’ tab accordingly:

After arranging my sequence, I colour corrected each video by selecting the following options:

BEFORE:

AFTER:

(For an in-depth explanation of the process of colour correcting, read my ‘COLOUR CORRECTING ON FINAL CUT PRO. 13/10/14’ post.)

Once I had colour corrected each video in the sequence, I audio mixed the sound. This was achieved by selecting the ‘Tools’ tab and clicking on the ‘Audio Mixer’ option.

I then manually changed each audio level so that it peaked between -12 and -6; this enhances the sound but does not distort it.

Once everything was complete, I then had to transcode and encode it so that it could be uploaded to YouTube in the correct format. Firstly, I selected my sequence in Final Cut Pro and then clicked on ‘File-Export-QuickTime Movie…’. I then selected where to export it to: Documents-FCP Projects-Level 3-Year 1-Rebecca Neligan Once it had exported I then right clicked on the file and selected: ‘Open With-MPEG Streamclip’. Once inside ‘MPEG Streamclip’, I selected ‘File-Export to MPEG-4…’ to export it to the correct settings. The final edit can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKRnt68V3cw&feature=youtu.be

In total I used 272 clips cutting finely to the beat or the beginning of a new lyric line/verse.

I feel I did well pacing my edit because it was engaging and cut to the rhythm of the music. Additionally, I believe the colour correction and sound levels were optimised and the edit was smooth and easy to watch. I feel I can improve by ensuring that I watch the colour correction closely so that it is totally perfect. Initially when I completed this edit, I was told to watch colour correction and cutting to the beat; I amended this in my final edit.

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SHOOTING SCRIPT FOR I,DIVIDED PART 2.

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SHOOTING SCRIPT FOR I, DIVIDED PART 1.

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Budget for I, Divided

Without Formulas:

With Formulas:

Websites used to calculate crew salaries:

Director

http://www.salarytrack.co.uk/salary?kw=director&lo=City+e.g.+London&type=permanent&currency=GBP&by=title

 Writer

http://www.salarytrack.co.uk/salary?kw=script+writer&lo=London&type=permanent&currency=GBP&by=title

 Producer

http://www.salarytrack.co.uk/salary?kw=producer&lo=London&type=permanent&currency=GBP&by=title

 Camera Operator

http://www.salarytrack.co.uk/salary?kw=camera+operator&lo=London&type=permanent&currency=GBP&by=title

 Camera Assistant

http://www.salarytrack.co.uk/salary?kw=camera+assistant&lo=London&type=permanent&currency=GBP&by=title

 Boom Microphone Operator

http://www.salarytrack.co.uk/salary?kw=boom+microphone+operator&lo=London&type=permanent&currency=GBP&by=title

 Lighting Operator

http://www.salarytrack.co.uk/salary?kw=lighting+operator&lo=London&type=permanent&currency=GBP&by=title

 Editor

http://www.salarytrack.co.uk/salary?kw=editor&lo=London&type=permanent&currency=GBP&by=title

 Driver

http://www.salarytrack.co.uk/salary?kw=driver&lo=London&type=permanent&currency=GBP&by=title

 Websites used to calculate cast salaries:

Quote I referred to: “Minimum pay will go up to $125 a day.” - TheMacB

Source: http://deadline.com/2015/01/sag-aftra-low-budget-actors-contract-pay-hike-1201347137/

$125 = £79.40 per day (calculated on google)

I then multiplied this by the number of days on set to work out how much they would be paid.

 Websites used to calculate equipment hire:

I could not find a hiring website for the Canon 700D so I just took the Amazon UK price. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-EOS-700D-Digital-Camera/dp/B00BYOY9AS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422397772&sr=8-1&keywords=CANON+700D

 Rode Shotgun Microphone NGT2: http://www.nav.co.uk/rode-ntg2-shotgun-microphone-hire

 Boom Pole: http://www.nav.co.uk/microphone-boom-pole-hire

 I could not find a hiring website for a microphone cradle so I just took the Amazon UK price. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chord-188-144UK-Microphone-Holder-Studio/dp/B000KED30K

 XLR Cable: http://www.nav.co.uk/xlr-cable-hire

 Zoom H4N: http://www.hireacamera.com/cameras/detail.asp?model=606

 Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 II Lens

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-EF-50-1-8-Lens/dp/B00005K47X

 Dado Light Kit

http://www.hireacamera.com/cameras/detail.asp?model=673

 Flow Light Kit

http://www.mediadoghire.com/Kino-Flow-Diva-lite

 Track

http://www.hireacamera.com/cameras/detail.asp?model=68

 Glidetrack

http://www.hireacamera.com/cameras/detail.asp?model=652

Reflector

http://mutinymedia.co.uk/product/5-way-reflector/

 Field Monitor

http://www.lenslocker.co.uk/broadcast-hire/field-monitor-hire.html

 Rig

http://www.hireacamera.com/cameras/detail.asp?model=603

 Glidecam

http://www.hireacamera.com/cameras/detail.asp?model=66

 Audio Mixer

http://www.hireacamera.com/cameras/detail.asp?model=971

 SD Cards

http://www.hireacamera.com/cameras/detail.asp?model=924

 Zoom Lens

http://www.hireacamera.com/lens_hire/detail.asp?model=963

 Macro Lens

http://www.hireacamera.com/lens_hire/detail.asp?model=730

 Extension Leads

http://www.hss.com/hire/p/16amp-240v-extension-lead

 Light Weights

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JS2LV9A/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004LOFCCW&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0TM2RYATMWYZQZX1WEJM

 Wide Angle Lens

http://www.hireacamera.com/lens_hire/detail.asp?model=184

 Websites used to calculate facility hiring:

Edit Suite: http://www.fact.co.uk/services-venue-hire/editing-suite-hire.aspx

Car: http://www.europcar.co.uk (advertises £12 a day)

Overall Total Formula reads:

=E5+E6+E7+E8+E9+E10+E11+E12+E13+E16+E17+E18+E19+E20+E23+E24+E25+E26+E27+E28+E29+E30+E31+E32+E33+E34+E35+E36+E37+E38+E39+E40+E41+E42+E43+E44+E47+E48+E55+E56+E57+E58+E59+E60+E61+E62+E63+E64+E65+E66+E67+E68+E69+E70+E71+E72+E73+E74+E75

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I, Divided: Full Script

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2nmo10ljn56zi9z/I%2C%20DIVIDED%20SCRIPT.docx?dl=0

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Short Drama:Cast And Crew List

Crew:

Director: Rebecca Neligan

Writer: Charlie Mckenzie

Producer: Jack Olenka

Cinematographer: Macauley Haines

Camera Assistant: Rebecca Neligan

Lighting Operator: Jack Olenka

Sound Operator: Billy Collins

Editor: Billy Collins

Drivers: Louise Neligan, Steve Collins and Zoe Bartlett

CONTACT DETAILS

Rebecca Neligan Email: **************@**********.*** Mobile: ***********

Jack Olenka

Email: ********_**@*******.**.** Mobile: *********** Billy Collins Email: ***********@*****.***

Macauley Haines

Mobile: **********

Email:  *********@***.***

Charlie Mckenzie

Email:****************@*****.***

Number:************

Louise Neligan Email: *************@**********.*** Mobile: *********** Steve Collins Email: *******.*.*******@*********.*** Mobile: *********** Zoe Bartlett Email: ***.******@*****.*** Mobile: ***********

Cast List:

Henry/Cain: Isaac Trinder Jackson: Raheem Gowe Coroner: Kieran Manning CI Rutherford: Jamie Joberns Danielle: Ruth Russell

Kieran Manning

EMAIL: ************@*******.***

MOBILE: ***********

Jamie Joberns

EMAIL: **************@*****.***

MOBILE: ***********

Ruth Russell

EMAIL: ***************@*****.***

MOBILE: ***********

Isaac Trinder EMAIL: *****.*******@*******.**.**

MOBILE: ***********

Raheem Gowe

EMAIL: ******.****@*****.***

MOBILE: ***********

FOR CONFIDENTIALITY WE HAVE BLURRED OUT CONTACT DETAILS.

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I,Divided: EVIDENCING DATA CAPTURING

Above are images captured during the filming of a scene entitled ‘Prologue’. Captured in an office location to present the look and feel of a certain characters profession being a psychiatrist.

These images include actors and crew hands on set along with an image of props featured in the scene.

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Floor Plan for Location One - Prologue

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Treatment page 4. 

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Treatment page 3. 

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Treatment page 2. 

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Treatment Page 1.