Tasks

Storyboard

Props:

• Computer and computer accessories/ maybe a laptop - to show the two people using the social network while they are talking to each other. 
• Cups, files, folders, tables, chairs, etc - Emphasise on setting and bring in the audience closer to the characters to give them a essence of how the characters live life. 
• Make up/cosmetics - To show a house of a girl so you can see that she likes to do everything and everyday things that girls would usually do. 
• Phones - For communication over a phone call or text. 

Setting and location: 

• 2 different houses - One has to be a the boys house and the other has to be the girls house. 
• 2 different bedrooms - One has to look like a boys bedroom and the other has to look like the girls bedroom. Each bedroom is going to show lifestyle and give us a sense of what the characters are like. 
• 2 different living rooms - When we have the spilt screen of the two characters they will be sitting in their living room. 
• Park- The park will be used to introduce the two characters. They will first meet in the park and this is where the film will also end. 
• Restaurant- This location maybe used if the PARK is not used. Finding permission to film inside a restaurant is hard so we might have to result in shooting in the PARK. The reason we have chosen the restaurant is because people usually go on dates to somewhere they can eat like a restaurant so thats why we wanted to film inside a restaurant where the couple would finally meet. 

Style and narrative structure: 

• Romantic comedy (spoof/parody) - based on comedic romantic themes (because of attraction between the boy and girl, but comedy as it is not how they expect)

• linear, multi strand, realist narrative - it is a linear narrative because it will be in sequential/chronological order, it is multi-strand because it is the story is based on more than one characters and it is a realist structure because it will be based on real life situations.

The advantages on the style of our SC product is that the situation will be based in real life situations/contexts, so the audience will feel more engaged with the story.

The disadvantages on the styles of our SC production is that the story may be predictable and the audience may find it repetitive as a similar story has been done before, but we will add techniques such as split screen and effects to make it original.

Romantic Comedy - 

We had chosen to do a spoof of a romantic film because we thought of a great idea that would attract so many different viewers. The reason we have thought of this genre is because people like the essence of love and comedy mixed into one film. The way the film is going to be a Rom-Com is the fact the boy and girl like each other but the comedy will be on how they embark on their relationship and how it all climaxes. 

Linear narrative because it will follow a chronological order which is beginning, middle and end. Multi strand because there isn't just one main character, the film is based on two lead roles. Structure could also be Realist because the story is based on real life events that have and can take place. 

Costumes: 

Boy - Trendy clothes must be worn by the boy. These include the latest trends such as chinos, winter jumpers and aztec tops. 

Girl - Must be in geeky clothes. No trend with no colour co-ordination between her clothes. Must have no sense of style plus has to wear grandma shoes. 

narrative structure

shot list

Location list:
The locations that we have chosen are two houses which are the boys and the girls. The second location we will be using is two different living rooms to show two different houses for both boy and girl. The final location for the film is going to be 

shooting schedule

13/12/12 -  Ensure pre-production elements are completed.

• find characters - IMPORTANT
• ask permission for locations - IMPORTANT

20/12/12 - Ensure pre-production elements are complete and checked. (tasks that need to be researched or asked)

• gather props (e.g. costumes, make-up, background props, etc.)
• gather equipment (camera, lighting, etc)

27/12/12 - 03/01/12 - Complete any outstanding tasks over the holiday, must share within the group. (tasks that need to be written or recorded)

• risk assessment
• shot list
• genre/mood/moral/equilibrium narrative
• short script
• record equipment list and location list

10/01/13 - Start filming - only three weeks available (inc. out of lesson hours)

• Film in the 2 houses/bedrooms/living room. Complete scenes 1,2 and 4 (refer to storyboard)

17/01/13 - Another week for filming (inc. out of lesson hours)

• Film in the park (split screen scene). Complete scenes 3 (refer to storyboard)

24/01/13 - Final week for filming (inc. out of lesson hours)

• Film in the restaurant. Complete scenes 5 and 6 (refer to storyboard)

31/01/13 - Start editing (post-production) - inc. out of lesson hours

Equipment list:
During filming, the items of equipment that we need are the Nikon HD Camera and Tripod. We have realised that we don't need no back or key lighting as we want to keep the scenes looking natural and we will use room lights or natural sunlight. We also need to take into consideration the sound effects for our product, so we may need to get microphones.

Risk assessment

1. identify the hazards

The hazards that might be involved within the production of our media product are just minor injuries like tripping over wires and injuring on appliances. But no major harm and hazards will be a threat.

• Park - uneven surfaces/flooring, animals (e.g. dogs and birds), young children and families, park activities/equipment e.g. slide, swings, etc and family accessories, e.g. pushchairs, balls, scooters/bikes.
• Bedroom/house/living room - uneven surfaces, tripping over props e.g. chairs, lifting heavy equipment.
• Restaurant - uneven surfaces, other members of public (disruption and can cause injuries), hot food and drink (burning harm), sharp utensils (knives, forks, etc).

2. decide who might be harmed

The people who may be harmed are the filming crew and the actors/actresses in the product.


3. Precautions and solutions 

The precautions and solutions that we can do to ensure the safety of the people involved in the production of the film are making sure we follow safety procedures when handling goods, and putting up signs and informing people of any hazards available.

Bibliography


http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/threesteps.htm (06/12/2012)

Budget

Personnel:

• producer (£50)
• director (£50)
• researcher (£45)
• script writer (£45)
• equipment operator (camera, lights, sound) (£20)
• editor (£50)
• per actor/actresses (£35)
• set/location designer (£20)

TOTAL: £315

Suppliers/equipment:

(Some of the equipment prices have been estimated from Amazon.co.uk)

• camera (£300)
• tri-pod (£20)
• microphone/audio recorder (£25)
• boompole (£35)
• dolly/tracker (£70)
• lighting (£15)
• editing software/hardware (Photoshop, computer basics (monitor, keyboard, hard drive, mouse) camera accesories, headphones/speakers) (£500)

TOTAL: £965

Facilities:

• Home (£20)
• Work environment (schools) Free
• Library (£5)

TOTAL: £25

Locations:

• A park (£0)
• 2 houses (£0)
• 2 Bedrooms (£0)
• A living room (£0)
• A restaurant/cafe/bar (£0)

 TOTAL: £0

 Props:

* Use personal items, not rented or bought for the purpose of the production 

• Make-up (£25)
• Costumes (£250)
• *Background fillers (e.g. chairs, tables, paperwork, etc) (£0)
• *computers/laptops (£0)
• *Mobiles (£0)

TOTAL: £275


Logistical support: 

• Compact Van rental - 1 week (£250)
• 15 seater minibus rental - 1 week (£ 550)

TOTAL: £800

FINAL TOTAL: £2180

FINAL BUDGET: £2200

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