On Friday, we did the last of the filming, which took just over half an hour. We filmed Raihan and Faria meeting (the killer and the victim), this was done using a hand held camera. Then, we did a close up of some files for the title sequence. We also filmed some crime scene tape, this was slightly difficult as it was only a small piece. Raihan was also shown with the bracelet in his hand, this signifies that he has done something to Faria.
As we have completed filming, we must now put together the different scenes by editing the footage we filmed, and add a credit sequence. The first 3 minutes of our crime drama will consist of a montage sequence, therefore we must find suitable music for the background sound.
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Filming
This week we have done most of our filming, our outline for this changed recently due to the little time we had to film in.
On Thursday, we filmed an interview situation, whereby Raihan sat on one side as the Police Officer, questioning Siyam who played a victim. This scene was interesting as we filmed a few different shots, from different angles. The dark room created a tense atmosphere which is how a interview room should be. We did not use any dialogue, as the opening 3 minutes of 'Love Kills' will consist of montage sequence only.
On Friday, we filmed a few more shots. We began by filming Raihan and Faria(she played the victim) at computers, speaking to each other over MSN. This shows the audience how exactly the victim and killer got to know each other. We then filmed Raihan cutting up paper in a manic way, which showed the killer's personality to be mad. The use of close ups and extreme close ups makes the shots a lot more interesting. Faria was then filmed waiting for Raihan, and also filmed with a bracelet on, this shows that Raihan gave her a bracelet to soften her up before killing her. The bracelet was then put on the killer's board as a possession to remember his killing by.
On Thursday, we filmed an interview situation, whereby Raihan sat on one side as the Police Officer, questioning Siyam who played a victim. This scene was interesting as we filmed a few different shots, from different angles. The dark room created a tense atmosphere which is how a interview room should be. We did not use any dialogue, as the opening 3 minutes of 'Love Kills' will consist of montage sequence only.
On Friday, we filmed a few more shots. We began by filming Raihan and Faria(she played the victim) at computers, speaking to each other over MSN. This shows the audience how exactly the victim and killer got to know each other. We then filmed Raihan cutting up paper in a manic way, which showed the killer's personality to be mad. The use of close ups and extreme close ups makes the shots a lot more interesting. Faria was then filmed waiting for Raihan, and also filmed with a bracelet on, this shows that Raihan gave her a bracelet to soften her up before killing her. The bracelet was then put on the killer's board as a possession to remember his killing by.
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Linked Production
I have started writing out my script for the linked production. I have written the first 3 scenes at the moment and will add another 2. The script shows what the killer's home life is like and what happens after the murder of Rachel Simmons.
Thursday, 7 January 2010
Wallander- new crime drama
After watching the first 2 minutes of the crime drama Wallander, I have gotten some ideas for our crime drama, in terms of the credit sequence.
The crime drama started off with a short introduction of the characters, where a crime was taking place. The scene ended on a low angle shot via a hand held camera of the victims, when screams were heard. This is an excellent technique as it gets the audience hooked and wanting to find out what exactly happened.
The credit sequence revolved around the word 'Wallander' with a rule of 2! Yellow and black were used, these 2 colours weren't too bold, but more precise and simple. Through the credit sequence, each letter of Wallander was enlarged, with this a character was shown. Also, in small letters, were the key names written. The credit sequence consisted of a montage sequence, whereby the images on the screen were accompanied by soft music in the background. This enables the audience to relax while reading the credit sequence.
I have had many ideas from watching a short clip of this new crime drama, the main one being that our crime drama does not need to consist of actions entirely, instead we can use words as the background and place certain elements from our crime drama as part of the whole image.
The crime drama started off with a short introduction of the characters, where a crime was taking place. The scene ended on a low angle shot via a hand held camera of the victims, when screams were heard. This is an excellent technique as it gets the audience hooked and wanting to find out what exactly happened.
The credit sequence revolved around the word 'Wallander' with a rule of 2! Yellow and black were used, these 2 colours weren't too bold, but more precise and simple. Through the credit sequence, each letter of Wallander was enlarged, with this a character was shown. Also, in small letters, were the key names written. The credit sequence consisted of a montage sequence, whereby the images on the screen were accompanied by soft music in the background. This enables the audience to relax while reading the credit sequence.
I have had many ideas from watching a short clip of this new crime drama, the main one being that our crime drama does not need to consist of actions entirely, instead we can use words as the background and place certain elements from our crime drama as part of the whole image.
Deadlines for Linked Production
I have set myself some deadlines for my linked production, to ensure I get it completed alongside the practical work.
For Friday 8th January, I aim to watch a police station scene where an interview of a suspect is taking place and note down what happens, in terms of speech and actions.
For Sunday 17th January, I aim to have written the script in detail of the first two scenes, which are the killer's house and the officer investigating the body. Having written these two, I shall decide how to write the interview room scene (where the jogger gets asked questions as the witness).
For Friday 8th January, I aim to watch a police station scene where an interview of a suspect is taking place and note down what happens, in terms of speech and actions.
For Sunday 17th January, I aim to have written the script in detail of the first two scenes, which are the killer's house and the officer investigating the body. Having written these two, I shall decide how to write the interview room scene (where the jogger gets asked questions as the witness).
Linked Production
I am doing a script for my linked production, this will be consisting of what happens next in the crime drama. I will begin it with a short description of the setting, which is of the killer's house. I will use mise on scene to write about the features of the killer's room, ie. 'the light was gloomy and began rose from the window, making the rest of the room look like a prison cell.' So far, i have only written an outline of the different scenes. To gain full marks in terms of english, I will write a detailed opening to each scene using adjectives to show what the room is like.
I have looked at a few scripts to find out what my script should look like. The first is 'Goodfellas' which starts with a short sentence telling the audience what is going on 'Henry's car is seen from rear, moving fast.' This is very precise, and in terms of layout, it is written at the top of the page in italics. Then there is a short paragraph: 'INT. HENRY'S CAR. NIGHT.' This shows the writer does not want to drag on with the use of description. The conversation starts with the 3 men, Henry, Tommy and Jimmy, as they begin to react to what seems like a car accident. Each character's line is quite short, keeping the pace going in the script.
Another Script I've had a look at is 'Twilight: New Moon:'
A FULL MOON FILLS THE FRAME -- Luminous, tinged with gold. Slowly, a penumbral shadow begins to spread across the moon's surface, darkening it from left to right... BELLA (V.O.) "These violent delights have violent ends..."... until the moon is enveloped in shadow; a new moon... which disappears into the darkness. OVER BLACK - A RUFFLED TULIP appears, isolated against the blackness. BELLA (V.O.) "... And in their triumph die, like fire and powder..." HOLD ON the tulip as the background FADES UP around it to reveal we're now in -- EXT. FOREST - ECU ON THE TULIP - DAY It's surrounded by the dark, lush, greenery of the forest floor.
In comparison to 'Goodfellas,' there is a lot more description in Twilight, as it begins with a short paragragh consisting of a setting of the area. I would like my script to contain a fair amount of scene setting also.
'Lost' is a series which comes on TV: EXT. CRASH SITE - DAY Chaos. Terror. Smoke, fumes, fire -- people desperately trying to help each other -- running, screaming -- everything happening at once -- A8 A8 ANGLE And amid the madness, the JET ENGINE MOMENTARILY REVS DOWN -- enough to HEAR A MAN'S SCREAM -- Jack turns to the source: a MAN is caught -- STUCK UNDERNEATH two rows of airplane seats - - ten feet to the side of the malfunctioning engine -- Jack hurries across the insanity toward the man -- flash passing pieces of conversation as he runs -- KOREAN MAN (searching for his wife) -- SUN!!! SUN!!! 4. MAN #1 WOMAN #2 -- GET AWAY FROM THE GAS!!! -- SHE WAS RIGHT HERE! I STAY OVER THERE!!! DON'T KNOW! MAN #2 I NEED SOME HELP! PLEASE--! B8 B8 ANGLE -- Jack races past a pretty 20-year-old girl who we HOLD ON for a moment -- she just stands there, SCREAMING LIKE A MOTHERFUCKER. We'll meet her later. ANGLE C8 C8 Jack gets to the man stuck under the seats -- he's too close to the terrifying, LOUD ENGINE -- which is still so hot that HEAT RIPPLES can be seen behind Jack -- who sweats now as he tries to LIFT THE ROW OF SEATS off the man --
This is a short extract taken from the pilot episode of 'Lost.' From looking at it, it has a lot more description than conversation, this makes it very similar to a novel. Therefore people reading it can imagine what is happening a lot more.
I have looked at a few scripts to find out what my script should look like. The first is 'Goodfellas' which starts with a short sentence telling the audience what is going on 'Henry's car is seen from rear, moving fast.' This is very precise, and in terms of layout, it is written at the top of the page in italics. Then there is a short paragraph: 'INT. HENRY'S CAR. NIGHT.' This shows the writer does not want to drag on with the use of description. The conversation starts with the 3 men, Henry, Tommy and Jimmy, as they begin to react to what seems like a car accident. Each character's line is quite short, keeping the pace going in the script.
Another Script I've had a look at is 'Twilight: New Moon:'
A FULL MOON FILLS THE FRAME -- Luminous, tinged with gold. Slowly, a penumbral shadow begins to spread across the moon's surface, darkening it from left to right... BELLA (V.O.) "These violent delights have violent ends..."... until the moon is enveloped in shadow; a new moon... which disappears into the darkness. OVER BLACK - A RUFFLED TULIP appears, isolated against the blackness. BELLA (V.O.) "... And in their triumph die, like fire and powder..." HOLD ON the tulip as the background FADES UP around it to reveal we're now in -- EXT. FOREST - ECU ON THE TULIP - DAY It's surrounded by the dark, lush, greenery of the forest floor.
In comparison to 'Goodfellas,' there is a lot more description in Twilight, as it begins with a short paragragh consisting of a setting of the area. I would like my script to contain a fair amount of scene setting also.
'Lost' is a series which comes on TV: EXT. CRASH SITE - DAY Chaos. Terror. Smoke, fumes, fire -- people desperately trying to help each other -- running, screaming -- everything happening at once -- A8 A8 ANGLE And amid the madness, the JET ENGINE MOMENTARILY REVS DOWN -- enough to HEAR A MAN'S SCREAM -- Jack turns to the source: a MAN is caught -- STUCK UNDERNEATH two rows of airplane seats - - ten feet to the side of the malfunctioning engine -- Jack hurries across the insanity toward the man -- flash passing pieces of conversation as he runs -- KOREAN MAN (searching for his wife) -- SUN!!! SUN!!! 4. MAN #1 WOMAN #2 -- GET AWAY FROM THE GAS!!! -- SHE WAS RIGHT HERE! I STAY OVER THERE!!! DON'T KNOW! MAN #2 I NEED SOME HELP! PLEASE--! B8 B8 ANGLE -- Jack races past a pretty 20-year-old girl who we HOLD ON for a moment -- she just stands there, SCREAMING LIKE A MOTHERFUCKER. We'll meet her later. ANGLE C8 C8 Jack gets to the man stuck under the seats -- he's too close to the terrifying, LOUD ENGINE -- which is still so hot that HEAT RIPPLES can be seen behind Jack -- who sweats now as he tries to LIFT THE ROW OF SEATS off the man --
This is a short extract taken from the pilot episode of 'Lost.' From looking at it, it has a lot more description than conversation, this makes it very similar to a novel. Therefore people reading it can imagine what is happening a lot more.
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Whats got to be done.. Schedule:
As we are quite behind with our crime drama, the following things must be completed before the end of January, ready for editing in February:
-filming the crime scene (dead body, detective), film the serial killer(on computer also), film the serial killer and victim meeting.
-Film the detective (Siyam) for the credit sequence
-Add the montage sequence, and appropriate music for the credit sequence
-Get hold of a wrench, costumes and crime scene tape.
Once we have done all this, we must edit the crime drama to make sure it matches the storyboard, and take out any irrelevent bits.
To be able to complete everything on time, we must meet outside of lesson time to get all our filming done to the highest standard.
-filming the crime scene (dead body, detective), film the serial killer(on computer also), film the serial killer and victim meeting.
-Film the detective (Siyam) for the credit sequence
-Add the montage sequence, and appropriate music for the credit sequence
-Get hold of a wrench, costumes and crime scene tape.
Once we have done all this, we must edit the crime drama to make sure it matches the storyboard, and take out any irrelevent bits.
To be able to complete everything on time, we must meet outside of lesson time to get all our filming done to the highest standard.
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