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Opening title sequence timeline: ‘Definitely, Maybe’

·         0:00:02 - 0:00:20 – ‘Universal’ logo presented in animation form with the website of the company provided. This is likely the distribution company.

·         0:00:26 – 0:00:33 – ‘Working Title’ logo presented in animation form. This is likely to be the production.

·         0:00:35-0:00:37 – ‘Universal Pictures presents’

·         0:00:46 – 0:00:48 – ‘In association with StudioCanal

·         0:00:59 – 0:01:01 – ‘A Working Title production’

·         0:01:41 – 0:00:45 – ‘An Adam Brooks film’ – this is likely to be either the director or producer – the title is wiped as it slides along the screen

·         0:01:47 – ‘Definitely’ – this is this the first word which fades in before completing the title of the film

·         0:01:48 – ‘Definitely, Maybe’ – the second word is ‘Maybe’ and this completes the title of the film

·         0:01:53 – the title of the film then is also wiped away

·         0:01:54 – 0:01:57 – ‘Ryan Reynolds’ (Actor 1) – the name is wiped

·         0:01:58 – 0:02:01 – ‘Isla Fisher’ (Actor 2) – the name is wiped

Mise-En-Scene

Interior:

·         0:00:40 – A formal brown, envelope lands on the desk. It is clear a business envelope and perhaps a potential enigma. However, it’s sent by a courier service and includes a return address with three people’s names, suggesting it’s very important and from a solicitor. It also provides the audience with the location of the film, which is New York and the main character’s name is ‘William Hayes’.

·         0:00:42 – The setting is of an office environment within a skyscraper building, surrounding by similar buildings. This indicates that the main character works for a high-end business, especially as the building is visually attractive and so it must therefore be an important business. There is a reference to breakfast foods, such as ‘Quaker’, suggesting that the company is a breakfast company. Alongside this, behind the main character are designs for breakfast boxes, implying that the character’s job is in marketing or advertising and he is possibly a designer. The character also seems to be a senior member of the company because he seems to have his own personal office. He himself is wearing a shirt and tie and is sitting in an office chair, showing his formality and typical business position. From his performance, he is portraying a very stern expression, so he may be reacting seriously towards work or contemplating the contents of the envelope he has just received. Additionally, there are various items around his desk, from a laptop to stationary, highlighting how he is likely a very busy worker and has perhaps worked there for a long period of time. Furthermore, the scene is set during the day with the sunshine illuminating his office, as well as his face, which could illustrate how he is the most significant character in the film.  

·         0:00:55 – another piece of information is revealed with divorce papers being presented to the audience. It can be seen that his wife ‘Sarah Hayes’ is the one who wants the divorce as she is the plaintiff.

·         0:01:02 – a work colleague of the main character can be seen on screen and she is similarly wearing formal clothing to convey her business model. The woman has clearly applied make-up with well-brushed hair, showing her formality and her appealing appearance in accordance to the company she works for. In addition, other co-workers can be seen moving around in the background in an open office, which reinforces the idea that the main character is in a superior position to them in the company, especially as he has his own personal office, unlike his colleagues.

·         0:01:19 – more design boards are revealed beside the main character, establishing how he is perhaps a lead figure in their creation. There is also more than one chair in his office, suggesting that he deals with other clients and he is a senior company member.

Exterior:

·         0:01:23 – the main character can be seen outside walking away from his company building in the mid-afternoon. There is traffic emerging behind him, showing it is still a busy period in the day. Glass/chrome framing of the building indicates it’s a very sophisticated and high-class profession. It’s clear that the scale of the building is very large, which further emphasises its important.

·         0:01:33 – the main character places headphones on so he can play music. He has also unbuttoned his top button, so he is now slightly more casual. This may even suggest that he is feeling calmer now he is finished with work.

·         0:01:42 – 0:01:45 – many yellow cabs can be seen on screen. This is iconic and is ultimately a visual signifier for the setting of New York City. The traffic is very busy and flooding the roads. The main character also carries a business style bag over his shoulder, again reflecting the close association to his work.

·         0:01:50 – the famous landmark of the Chrysler building can be seen. Iconic to New York.

·         0:01:57 – the famous landmark of the Grand Central Station can be seen, which is another icon for New York. With this, there are pedestrians and traffic in the background, emphasising the bustling environment.

·         0:02:00 – 51^st Street is presented on screen. This is often referenced to in songs.

Sound

·         0:00:01 – music played alongside ‘Universal’ logo presentation.

·         0:00:33 – a sound bridge is used as there is background noise from the office. This immediately makes the audience aware of where the following scene will be. From the logo is the first scene and ambient sounds can be heard in the background. There are also the sound of heavy footsteps, likely caused by high heel shoes. These therefore again signify an office environment.

·         0:00:38 – someone speaks here saying: “Hi Will, package for you”. This dialogue is in the world of the character.

·         0:00:40 – foley sound is used here for when the envelope lands on the desk. The sound is amplified, making it seem like the object of significance is heavy, but it clearly isn’t. Instead the sound acts as a way to magnify the importance of it, as if it is a burden on the character and is therefore quite ominous because it is presumably bad news.

·         0:00:42 – a sound bridge is used from the quick clicking of the pen. This suggests that the character is very nervous and tense.

·         0:00:45/46 - a foley sound is used as the pen lands on the table. The scene then moves to the next title.

·         0:00:51 – a foley sound of the envelope opening and papers moving can be heard.

·         0:00:53 –a voice over from the main character can be heard. This is an internal narration, as it’s the thoughts of the character and seems like he is talking to the audience. This serves as a narrative device, providing some back story of his character: “I don’t think anyone ever imagines on their wedding day they’ll be a part of the 46% that doesn’t live happily ever after.”

-          Co-worker: “Just heard we got the Quaker Oats account. Way to go. You must be completely psyched.” Despite what she says, it’s clear from the main character’s reaction that he isn’t focused on her and reacts in a way that suggests he is unhappy.

·         0:01:08 – “Hmm” – this is his response, which reinforced his dislike for his job.

·         0:01:16 He goes on to say, “I never thought I’d spend my days, weeks and years working at an advertising agency trying to figure out how to get kids to Captain Crunch instead of Fruit Loops.” – seems like his period of working with his current company has been more like serving a prison sentence. Again, outlining his unhappiness with the job he has.

·         0:01:17 – there is a clear resigned huff from the character, once again displaying a dislike for his job. He then says, “But Tuesdays and Fridays are my favourite days. I get outta work early and pick up my daughter Maya from school. And it’s a great feeling when you find the right track to go with the day. I have found the absolute perfect song…the other perfect song” - rap music plays initially to set a genre of comedy, before a cheerful and happier music plays. Suggesting a more light hearted tone.

Camera work/Editing

·         0:00:39-0:00:41 – close up of formal brown envelope, which lands on the desk. It clearly signifies this document is important. It enables the audience to learn the main character’s names of ‘William Hayes’, learn the location of the film to be in New York and indicates that it has been sent by a solicitor.

·         0:00:42-0:00:46 – camera cuts to a shot main character, establishing the fact that he works within a high end business environment. He appears to be senior member of the company with his own personal office and is presented to be professional and formal through his attire of suit and tie. Also, objects such as drawing of breakfast designs, suggest he works for an advertising agency. The shot also serves as a reaction to the package, as he throws the pen down onto the desk. The scene then cuts to a title on a black screen, before cutting to the next shot.
- 0:00:47-0:00:49 - close up shot of the envelope here, re-establishes its significance towards the main character and story.
- 0:00:49-0:00:54 – the camera tilts up towards the main character and so it frames up to a close up of a reaction shot, showing the speaker’s concern of the envelope he is opening, which is signaled through his facial expression.
- 0:00:55-0:00:59 - close up in point of view of divorce papers, indicating to the audience that their attention needs to be focused on the envelope.

·         0:0059 – 0.01:00 -  a push in is used to emphasise the importance of the document he is holding, which is divorce papers and they display the plaintiff to be his wife ‘Sarah Hayes’. 
- 0:01:01 - medium shot of the main character, before the camera cuts back to the master shot. From the character performance, it's clear he is feeling conflicted and tense from seeing the divorce papers.
- 0:01:02 – 0.01:05 – a medium close up of colleague is shown, who is visibly happy about some success the company has achieved, unlike the main character in the followings shot. The shot is also slightly out of focus and the camera is placed so that it's clear that there are others working in the background, highlighting the busy business.

- 0:01:06-0.01:08 – a close up of the main character highlights his reaction to be underwhelmed and initially a sarcastic smile to prevent his colleague from realising he is actually unhappy.
- 0:01:09-0:01:18 - Then the camera cuts to the next shot, which is the master shot of him at his desk. This is a longer duration to allow the narration to be completed.

·  0:01:18-0:01:21 – a wide shot of the office highlights how the character is ready to leave and again reinforces the high end business environment setting of the scene. There is therefore a better view of the surroundings, clearly establishing the New York setting. 

· 0.01:21 – 0.01:25 – (cuts to exterior) the camera pans to the left, before a tracking shot of the main character as he is leaving his place of work with the dolly moving backwards. Clearly a very bustling society with pedestrians and yellow cabs constantly in flow in the background. The buildings are obviously of high end establishments from the glass/chrome frame – the scale is massive, emphasising their importance.  

- 0:01:26-0:01:29 - the camera cuts to an over the shoulder shot and a big close up of the character. arc shot of the character, as he is placing his headphones on. This suggest that this is important to him because the music is somewhat therapeutic for him. 

·  0:01:30-0:01:33 – camera cuts to a reverse angle shot. The camera was initially behind the character, then it moves in front of him. There is also a close up of the character, but the angle is slightly lower to give the main character more status. 

- 0:01:33 - cuts to a close up of the main character using his music player, suggesting this is important to him.

·   0:01:34 – A shot reverse shot and reaction shot to the wrong music playing is presented. This emphasises how the character doesn't wish to feel disrupted now that he off work.
- 0:01:35 - A shot reverse shot is used, showing the music player again, as the character pauses the song. This creates a sense of anticipation for the audience, as a further insight into the character's emotions are to be revealed through the music.
- 0:01:36-0:01:38 - reverse shot as he then plays the correct music. There is also a close up of the main character, showing his joy from listening to the music and happiness to leave work and pick up is daughter form school.

- 0:01:39-0:01:42 - there is now the use of slow motion, which reflects the calmness of the scene and the character's current state of mind. This is then transmitted to the audiences' own feelings. In addition, split screen is used with an over the shoulder shot of the the main character.

- 0:01:43-0:01:48 - as the previous frame develops, taxi cabs can be seen. There is then a medium close up and a tracking shot of the main character. Certain points display famous landmarks such as the Chrysler building and Grand Central Station, ensuring that the audience is certain of the New York setting.
- 0:01:48-0:01:52 - big close up of the character, whilst some screens push other screens aside.

- 0:1:53-0:01:55 - a big close up is again used, with a crowd of people seen behind him, implying that this city is a bustling environment and perhaps it is inevitable for him to interact with them.
- 0:01:56 - a tracking shot is utilised as the main character is crossing the road.
- 0:01:58-0:02:00 - a tracking shot of the character's footsteps is used here.

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Opening Title Sequence: A Bronx Tale

·         0-21 seconds: ‘Studio Canal’ (production/distribution company) logo presented in animation form

22-27 seconds: screen fades to black

·         28 seconds: ‘Focus Features’ (production/distribution company) logo presented in animation form

·         29-35 seconds: Screen fades to black

36-39 seconds: ‘A Savoy Pictures release’ (production company) presented in bold italics/capital letters/white font in the centre of a black screen

40-42 seconds: ‘Price Entertainment’ and ‘Penta Entertainment (both production companies) presented in bold italics/white font in the centre of a black screen

·         42 seconds: music begins – low/sad tones, which is likely immediately implemented to convey a tragedy that is to unfold in the story. Audience will have an emotional engagement, as a result since they will be intrigued to understand the reason for the sense of anguish established at the beginning. 

42-45 seconds: screen fades to black
Exterior:

·         46 seconds: screen fades to shot of New York city at night (establishing shot used to set the location) – camera continues to pan across the city. The fact that the opening sequence is at night, perhaps reinforces the perception that there will be some form of animosity with a saddening outcome that is entirely relevant to the story. 

·         1.13 seconds: screen fades to another area of New York, whilst the camera pan continues – still an overlook of the city. Famous landmarks such as the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building can be seen in the distant, again ensuring that the setting of New York is established. The main character begins his voice over: "This is the forgone section of the Bronx, my home. A world onto itself."

·         1.27 seconds: screen fades to a shot of a church. Voice over continues: "That's the church and the sound of the bells would fill the neighbourhood."

·         1.29 seconds: screen fades to another street  - there is a high shot with characters singing down below (singing plays over the original music). This could portray their vulnerability, implying that anyone, even an innocent bystander is at risk. 

·         1.40 seconds: screen fades to another street corner with a close up of the street’s sign post. The voice over continues: "It was 1960 and doo-wop was the sound on the streets." 

·         1.48 seconds: tracking shot of a car comes into frame. Voice over: It felt like there was a doo-wop group on every corner back then. What a time it was. The New York Yankees were playing the Pittsburgh Pirates in the world series and Mickey Mantle was like a God to me."

·         2.06 seconds: screen fades to another shot – reveals other characters by a café – tracking shot of the character closest to the screen. Voice over: "My Dad would take me to Yankee stadium and we would watch the Yankees win. That's the Chez Rigby. That's where all the guys hung out, but I'll tell you about them later. "

·         2.20 seconds: screen fades to main character’s home (exterior) – establishing shot used here, but the camera is also slighted at a canted angle, suggesting the audience should be wary of the character and follow him closely. Voice over: "That's my building. I live right there on the fourth floor. 667 street. There's my stoop." 

·         2.34 seconds: screen fades to a couple romancing. Voice over: "and on warm summer evenings, all through the neighbourhood. You would hear the sounds of young Italian men romancing their woman. 

·         2.41 seconds: camera quickly moves across the street to show an altercation between a man and woman (dialogue between them is a brief argument) - "Will you get in the car! Come on baby, you know I love you". There is a tracking shot of the car. The argument between the man and woman may act as an indication towards the general animosity throughout the film, implying that there will be various altercations between characters. Therefore, there is a sense of conflict, which may be synonymous to the film itself. 

·         2.54 seconds: screen fades into another shot – another car comes into frame – shows several characters together. The lead of the group is followed by a tracking shot. This goes into a mid-shot of him standing waiting. This identifies his formal appearance (suit, tie) and he is greeted by everyone, suggesting he is important and superior. Voice over: "There stood the number one man. The man with all the power. Sunni. Everybody loved Sunni and treated him like a God. And in my neighbourhood he was a God. And I would sit on my stoop and watch him all day and all night, but he would never even look at me. Never. Until one day". The voice over serves as a hint towards the direction of the film, suggesting that the character of Sunni will be very influential towards the events of the film. 

·         3.28–3.33 seconds: ‘A Tribeca Production’ (production company)  - name presented in bold italics/ white font in the centre screen  - It is now day time and the city of New York is full of working people  - dramatic change in music (much more lively and jovial now) – the music and titles are played over the action that occurs in the scenes. A close up of a woman is seen dancing, reflecting the peace of the story at this point.

·         3.37-3.41 seconds: ‘Robert De Niro’ (Actor 1)  - name presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. There is the use of mid shot on the three actors, showing their working class status as they are wearing vests and navy workmen trousers. 

·         3.44-3.47 seconds: ‘Chazz Palminteri (Actor 2) - name presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. A long shot is used, detailing the full profile of several men. They are also wearing workmen clothing, but are bright colours, suggesting there is a calm and tranquility about the current scene due to the normality of it. The men are playing baseball on the streets. 

·         3.58-4.01 seconds: ‘A Bronx Tale’ – title of the film presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. The camera used a mid shot showing several food sellers, which generally conveys a working city (the music compliments this). 

·         4.03-4.07 seconds: ‘Lillo Brancate’ (Actor 3) - name presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. Mid shot used to show business men talking. The men are wearing formal shirt and tie suits, suggesting the area consists of various different people with various different backgrounds - different classes. 

·         4.10-4.14 seconds: ‘Francis Capra’ (Actor 4) - name presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. Consistent us of mid-shots used with a focus theme of money, suggesting that the wealthier members of this society have the power and control. 

·         4.17-4.20 seconds: ‘Taral Hicks’ (Actor 5) - name presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. A two shot is used with the camera at a mid level, showing two individuals dealing with money. Again, this may emphasise the importance of money and being more powerful as a result of possessing such money. Additionally, the man counting the money is wearing a suit, whereas the one who gave the money over is simply wearing a working standard white shit. This may be an indication of the difference in classes of this society; upper class dominate the lower class. 

·         4.22-4.25 seconds: ‘Original Music by Butch Barbella/ Music Supervisor Jeffrey Kimball’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. We see the previous young men playing baseball again. Each of them are wearing working class clothes - trouser, shirt/vest, boots. 

·         4.27-31 seconds: ‘Casting Ellen Chenweth’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. Within each second, the camera quickly cuts to a different person hitting the baseball each time. 

·         4.33-3.36 seconds: ‘Associate Producer Joseph Reidy’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. The camera pans around a market area, displaying a vibrancy among the people as they move hastily. 

·         4.38-4.42 seconds: ‘Costume Designer Rita Ryack’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. We see tracking shots of men and women at the market stalls, which perhaps identifies the variety in business. The market men are dressed in lower class attire with t-shirts and trousers. 

·          4.45-4.59 seconds: ‘Edited by David Ray and R.Q Lovett’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. There is a close up of a pizza being cut into slices, which is synonymous to the characters within the story who are Italian. 

·         5.09-5.11 seconds: ‘Production Designer Wynn Thomas’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. A long shot is again used. Match on action used here, with several boys jumping on each other's backs. First the boy jumps from behind, then the camera moves to the right of them to show that they've completed the jump. This again confirms the more jovial atmosphere created here. 

·         5.13-5.17 seconds: ‘Director Photography Reynaldo Villalobos’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. Long shot, then mid shot used on a group of young girls and boys, who can be seen playing cards. This suggests that there are a range of different demographics within this area. 

·         5.25-6.06 seconds: ‘Executive Producer Peter Gatien' - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font. Tracking shot of a bus, before medium close up of the bus driver who  looks a little uneasy. There is then a close up of the character through a mirror, as he spots teenagers jumping onto the back of the bus. There is a close up of his foot slamming the breaks, before a tracking shot of him leaving the bus and telling the boys to leave.   

·         6.07-6.38 seconds: Voice over begins again: "That's my Dad. Lorenzo Alleno. His bus route was 187 street and I used to love to ride the bus with him". Camera then pans towards the boy sitting behind the bus driver. Medium shot of the boy, shows his baseball cap (supporter of the New York Yankees) and his smile, suggesting a love for his Father as they look at each other.. Voice over: "That's me. Calogero".
-     6.39-6.44 seconds: Tracking shot of the boy as he leaves the bus and says "See you later" to his Dad, who responds with "Okay. Go straight up stairs". This particular scene initiates the idea that the Father is the main authority figure.
6.45-6.48 seconds: Low shot of the Mother waving from the window upstairs. This type of shot may serve as a subtle hint that the Mother is another influential figure and the story very much revolves around her family.

·         6.57-7.00 seconds: ‘Screenplay by Chazz Palminteri based on his play’ - presented centre screen in bold italics/capital letters/white font – music fades out and voice over stops speaking. 

·         7.01-7.04 seconds: ‘Produced by Jane Rosenthal/Jon Kilik/ Robert De Niro' in the centre of the screen with bold and white italics.. Tracking shot of the boy as he goes down the steps. The camera is also slightly of a low angle, again potentially emphasising the significance of the boy as he is the main character. 

·         7.05-7.09 seconds: ‘directed by Robert De Niro’ placed centre screen in bold and white italics. 

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Planning - Pitch

Title:

Genre:

The genre we selected was drama/thriller – we chose this genre because we intended to create an opening which incorporated a suspenseful series of events that would ensure that the audience would immediately be captivated and believe in the continuation of the narrative. Also, we felt that we could include familiar conventions from within our youth targeted audience, as well as conventions which have a direct association to the genre of thriller, in order for the audience to have a clear understanding of narrative and type of film we produced. This therefore would enable us to establish an identity for our main character and potential relationships with the targeted audience.

Form:

The form is a two minute opening to a feature film that will ensure that the audience has a focused interest in the remainder of the film.

Location:

Our opening will include several different locations:

·         A house in which Peter’s family resides.

·         Neighborhood area – streets behind a park, where the scene of the murder is. The reporter will stand by the scene, reporting live.

Time:

The time of day will be preferably late afternoon, when the sky begins to darken. This is to create an atmosphere, which ultimately transmits a darker tone to the film, especially to even act as a representation of the main character’s mental state, which suggests he is becoming detached from his world and beginning to lose himself.

Characters:

·         Ismail Khwaja – Plays the role of the main character: Peter Mulberry

·         main characters wife

·         2 children

·         Main characters friend

·         News reporter –Fraser Harrington?

·         Detective/ police officer – Fraser Harrington?

Plot

The story revolves around the main character, Peter Mulberry, who is an ordinary man, with an ordinary job and has an ordinary loving family. However, the very foundation for his life and what he perceived to be the glue that held his life together is completely destroyed, when Peter learns of the murder of his brother. Peter’s inability to comprehend what he has just learnt and the undeniable fact that he will never know who or why his brother was murdered haunts Peter and ultimately drives Peter to his breaking point. As a result, Peter reaches a stage in his life where he is suffering from a deep depression and must attend frequent sessions with his psychiatrist Mr Smith, but the loss of his brother has formed a scar on his mind, which he cannot overcome.

-       Film opens with a news report on the death of Peter’s brother.

-       As the opening credits appear, the reporter’s speech becomes voice over

-       Then the picture fades and becomes just a pure voice over

-       Whilst the screen is black, sirens can be heard in the background, signifying the recent death

-       Then we see the main character Peter in his home, who then discovers that his friend has been killed as his wife watches the news

-       Peter reacts by running out of the house – piano music plays in the background as he wonders the streets

-       Peter arrives at the scene of the murder, but is moved away from the scene by a police officer (or detective)

-       As Peter walks away, then the title of the film appears

Key Micro Features (camerawork, editing, sound, mise-en-scene)

Editing:

·      - Titles and credits will be included during the editing

-       - The main title of the film will appear during the establishing shot, as it will be positioned above the character

-       - Credits will appear on screen beside characters, when they are first introducing the characters

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Mise-en-scene:

·         Reporter – will wear a suit

·         Police office – in traditional uniform OR Detective in a suit (grey)

·         Family members (including main character) will wear casual clothing

·         Television – which will display the live news report

·         The scene of the murder will be near a park

·         The dead body will have been covered with a by white cover with blood stains

·         The scene with the family will take place within a kitchen – typical homely environment

    

      Sound:

·         Piano music

·         Sirens

·         Emphasis on footsteps

Camerawork:

Some of the important shots will include:

·         Point of view shot – this would occur as the main character walks towards the dead body

·         Establishing shot – this would occur in conjunction to the title of the film appearing on screen

·         Mid shot – this would be during the scene when the reporter is delivering the news

Target audience

·         The target audience would be mainly older viewers, from the age range of 18 upwards.

·         Some elements, however may appeal to the teenage bracket of 13-17.

Audience appeal

This would attract our targeted audiences because the story relates to scenarios, which occur in people’s lives, but are not heavily publicised from the perspective of the victims. Therefore, we want to create the foundation of a much more grounded story, which the audiences can identify themselves too.

Influential films

·         The Green Mile – it opens with piano music to create a more suspenseful atmosphere, similar to what we intend to create – we will compose piano music

Unique selling point

It will be a British film, which incorporates more realistic tones that will therefore create a believable experience for the audiences.

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- Co-Written by Ismail Khwaja/Bibianna Fasogbon/Fraser Harrington
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Roles

Producer - Ismail/ Fraser 

Manages the team.  Completes: budget, action planning, time management, risk assessment and progress updates.

Director – Bibianna
Is in charge of the shoot.  Completes: call sheet and works closely with the Storyboard Artist on the storyboard, shot list and shot schedule.

Writer – Ismail
Writes the idea for the film.  Completes: pitch and script.

Editor – Ismail         
Edits the film on the editing software.

Sound Editor – Fraser / Ismail       
Responsible for finding sound effects (including foley sound) and re-recording any unclear dialogue or sounds.

Cinematographer – Bibianna         
Responsible for filming.  Works closely with the director and storyboard artist during planning.

Composer - Bibianna
Responsible for finding copyright-free music or composing/ recording original music.

Storyboard Artist – Ismail / Fraser / Bibianna
Completes: animatic or photo-storyboard or drawn storyboard; shot list and shot schedule.

Location Scout - Fraser
Responsible for finding suitable locations for the film.  Locations are photographed and a presentation is prepared to show the rest of the group.

Technical Director – Fraser / Bibianna / Ismail
Completes: equipment list and organises all technical equipment required for the shoot.

Set, Costume and Prop Design – Ismail / Bibianna / Fraser
Responsible for mise-en-scene, including props and costumes.  Completes a list of the same.

Preliminary Task - Audience feedback on film

After presenting our film to our peers we received plenty of useful feedback which we can use to improve our main task, General feedback showed us that our film was very good overall but did have a few issues which can be sorted.

The first improvement that was shown to us was regarding our extreme close up shot, we were told that we had zoomed in for the close up rather than moved the camera, Many people were able to notice that the zooming made the clip out of focus and slightly blurred. In our main task we should be sure to move the camera rather than zoom in order to maintain a high quality.

A second improvement was that the framing of the camera was unstable at times, mainly when moving, the camera was shaky at times causing the camera to need to refocus occasionally, most of the filming for the task was filmed using a hand camera so one improvement we could make is to use a tripod to stabilise the shot.

Another improvement is regarding something that we could not control, at the start of the video there was some audio popping, the only thing that we could do to prevent that is use a pop filter which can be expensive, what we can do is try to edit the popping out during editing or record the video and the audio separately.

The dialogue was slightly unclear in parts which can be corrected be the actors speaking clearer or rerecording any unclear sections of dialogue and editing it back in. Also there was some background noise from the camera operator.