Film Script

This is the script for our film. We wrote this script so that when it came down to shooting the film we had a good idea of exactly what we needed so that we could therefore get it done quickly. However, this is only a rough outline of what each bit of the film will be, we will try to stick to it as best as possible, but some parts may change slightly or be added in as we may feel it could make the film better. As there is only a small amount of dialogue within the film, most of the script consists of music and what bit of filming goes with it. This made the script quite easy to write, but it should help us out when we start editing aswell as shooting the film.

Film script

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Pitch and feedback

This is a video of Lauren Jackett, Charlie Woollard and I, giving our pitch to the class. We did this in order to gain productive feedback so that when creating our final film we have an idea of what we need to do to gain better marks, and give the overall look of the film a more professional look.

I found the feedback we recieved very helpful and productive from our class. We discovered that the majority fo the class enjoyed the sample scene and the idea for our film, and also liked the outcome of the sample scene. We recieved alot of positive feedback, for instance, it was said that our music was put in really well within our sample scene and the editing was really smooth. Because of this we will continue to work as we have with the music and editing when creating our final film.
However, we also recieved critical feedback, which meant we knew exactly what we needed to change or ajust when creating our final film. It was said that the outdoor part of the film was too dark and needed to be brighter for all viewers to make out what is going on. We found this very helpful as it meant we knew that we either needed to get hold of some lights or use final cut express effects to brighten the outdoor clips. We found the overall pitch productive and helpful and it gave us alot of insight of things we needed to add/change for our final film.

Pitch and Storyboard for presentation

This is the powerpoint presentation that we will be using for our pitch to the class. on this presentation it goes through our storyboard and other details of our filming and preparation. I hope this can make it easier for the class to gain an understanding of the film whist we talk them through it, so that they can give us productive feedback and we can work from there.

Presentation for pitch media

Sample scene of film

This is a sample scene of our film, this will be presented to the class to gain feedback on what we can do to make the film better, to achieve a better outcome. Once we had got into creating this sample scene, we found it easier as it went along. I found the hardest part to be adding the music to each shot to make the film flow, however, I found that after we had got the hang of it, it became much easier. it was a case of making sure the sound of the music fit to what was going on in the film at the time.

editing the sample scene

Today we started to edit our sample scene. We began by downloading all of our clips onto final cut express, and then picking out the clips that we wished to use within the film. Once we had all the clips that we were definatly going to use, we then, in order, put them in one by one and cut them to where we wanted them to start and finish

filming the sample scene

Over the weekend we filmed our sample scene so that it is ready for Monday and we can start editing it and adding music to it in time for the deadline.
We managed to get everything filmed that we wanted to, and it went well, however the only difficulty we ran into was trying to create light outside as we were filming at nightime and it was very dark. Therefore we improvised and used the headlights of a car to create enough light to see the main parts of the shot throughout that section of the scene. We found that this worked quite well as we didn't want it too bright, as we wanted to keep the darkness as it is a dark film.
We used different shots with the camera, n made good use from the tripod to make the shots smooth and still, which therefore gives the film a more professional feel.

preparing for sample scene

Today we were set the task to get our sample scene done for next week, therefore the three of us (Charlie Woolard, Lauren Jackett and I) started to discuss who we would be using as the actors, and also any costumes we would need, what camera to use, if we would need a tripod etc.
We decided that for the sample scene, one of the three of us would do the acting, the costumes would be every day clothing. We will borrow a camera from school as well as a tripod to keep the camera steady. As for the 'Stalker' within the film, he will be a friend of ours, who will be wearing all black or very dark colours, to keep the 'fear factor' and mystery of who he is.

Reply about our permission letter

Today we were emailed back by the council to let us know they could not give us permisson to film anywhere abandonded. Although this was a dissapointment to us, we had come up with another idea in case this would happen. we decided to stick to filming it in a house; we also thought that this may have been a better idea anyway as we would not be sure as to how to get lighting for somewhere abandoned. Once we had tweeked the idea slightly to the house, we were ready to shoot.

sample scene planning

As we still werent positive on a setting, not only for our sample scene, but also our real film, we discussed where we thought would be best to film it. Our first idea was in an abandoned place, for instance and mental asylum, as it would really fit into the horror genre and show many conventions also. We also thought it would have the shock factor on thre audience and therefore if it was a film that was to be published, it could have an edge that made it stand out. So we decided to get in contact to the council and see if we could get permission to film in any abandonded place, we made a phone call and also sent this letter to explain what it is we are looking for and if there was any way of using somewhere like that.

Permission letter

Whilst waiting for a reply we talked about whether we would have any dialogue or just sound (music) to add effect; we also talked about what time of day we should film it and also whether we would need any additional lighting. Props and costume did come into discussion but we each agreed that it would be best to keep it simple and to use every day clothing for thde main character and dark clothing for the 'stalker' character.

Not only did we do this, but we also started to experiment with the sort of music we will be using within the film. We used Garage Band, and found small pieces of music and put them together to see what they sounded like, and to see if it was the sort of music we would like in our film. The more we experimented with the clips the more we found that we liked, and found that it would be easier for us to use once we have trhe sample scene.

Experimenting with GarageBand to create scary music

During this lesson, we experimented with GarageBand to learn how to use it better and also to see what sound effects and music was on it that would work in our horror film. This is just a few bits of music that we have looked at together that we think create a scary feel and what we may perhaps use in our sample scene.
Thriller by lmcmedia
Heartbeat by lmcmedia
Enemy Behind The Door by lmcmedia
Abandoned Infirmary by lmcmedia
Female Scream by lmcmedia

Discussing the sample scene

We started to decide what we are going to be doing for our sample scene today; not only do we need to think about what part of the film we wanted to use for the sample to use, we also need to think about the lighting we will be using, camera, tripod, costumes, props, setting etc.
Once we had picked the part of the film that we will be using, we then started discussing all the technical elements that would need to be in the scene, aswell as the conventions that we will need.

photostoryboard anlysis

This is our photostoryboard anlysis for our film. We have created a storyboard to make it easier for us to know exactly what we want in each scene of the film. We plan to stick to this storyboard as it will also be on our pitch and therefore it needs to be something that we are sure we will stick to; however, there may be some additions to the film or slight changes in case something doesn't look right when we have finished it. We showed what will happen in each scene with a photo and also writen next to it what we plan to have happened as well as camera angles, setting and props.

Photostoryboard analysis

continuing with the storyboard

Today we started to write up what would be in each picture, using mise en scene, camera, lighting, props, sounds and editing, so that we can write on the pictures as soon as we have them. Once we had done this, we found it would be much easier to start taking the pictures.