Filming day 3

Today we re-filmed the scences in which were set at the pub involving the characters played by Rosy and Jake. After a previous group discussion we decided that we needed to include more close-up shots and camera movements in order to show a wider variety of shots within our film. We therefore did shots that involved a tracking shot that moved from the outside of the pub to the inside which then panned round from Jake's face to the opposing side of Rosy's as they sat at a table. We also did close up shots of their eyes, lips and hands which created an emotive effect which linked in with what they were speaking at certain points. We also did a few reflective shots by using a window to reflect the faces of both characters. Overall, I felt that the day filming was very successful.

Editing day 1

 

 

Today on final cut express, we edited the graveyard scenes of Jake when he is looking down at his Fathers gravestone. We also started to think of possible song choices for this opening sequence in which we felt would fit in best with the scenery and storyline yet without being too heavy in which we would be unable to hear the voiceover of Jake speaking about his father.

 

When researching song choices we discovered that the band 'The XX' had the best style of music in which fitted in with our theme and grungey/indie styling ideas. We also decided that whatever piece of music we would use would have to be an instrumental version otherwise the voicover would be unclear and more difficult for the audience to understand. We then narrowed it down to the three following songs.

 

The XX - Missing
The XX - Angels
The XX - Intro

 The majority of our grouped decided on the song "Intro" as there are firstly no lyrics in the opening section yet also because it linked in with the down-beat, sad theme of the specific sequence in which it is being included, yet without being too 'depressing' in which we felt may perhaps bore our audience. Yet the use of the underlying beat helps to liven the piece of music and also keep the audience interested as it moves on to the next scene/location.

 

This is the song that we have chosen to use in the opening sequence of our film, 'Intro' by The XX.



Music/Sound ideas for opening graveyard scene and scene 2 (in school)

This is a short video of me analysing the five different songs that we decided could all work as part of the opening sequence for our film.

Overview of filming days 1 & 2

Day 2 Filming

This is the rest of my group discussing how they felt day 2 of our filming went yet I could not be there as I had work commitments in the evening.

Day 1 of filming

Our first day of filming was set in school along the corridors and near a set of lockers. These scenes including the main characters of Scarlett (played by Rosy Vega) and Jake (played by Jake England). We included a wide variety of shots, angles and movements with the camera in attempt to see what tension and emotions we could possibly create with the high, low, medium angles and shots that we used to portray certain characters. Overall we feel that for a first day, filming went fairly well and we are pleased with the quick progress we are making.

Final group storyboard