Construction - Editing

To day i began to edit my footage using After Efects CS5, I stabilised by footage of the car driving down the road and then used colour correction. I had a few problems stabalising because my footage was so shacky. So i had to track my footage a few times and scale up.

Construction - Converting video files

Today i imported all my footage onto the Apple Mac. I then used Toast Titanium to convert my footage into HDV (High Definition Video) .mov (Quicktime) so that it is compatible with the Apple programs I will use for editing such as Final Cut Pro, After Effects CS5 and Motion. Once the conversion is complete i will then copy all my footage onto the brain (External Hard Drive) so that there is no way I can lose my footage. I will then wipe the footage from the camera so it is ready for the next time someone uses it to film. I also signed out a video mic for this week so i can record Terry's monologue.

Example Of Release Form

Here is one of the 5 Release forms that i got each of my actors to sign, just like they would have to do if this was a real film. This form covers the director of being sued if one of the actors attempts to make a case saying they do not want to be in the film.

Construction - Filming Complete

Finaly!! :-D

On saturday the 4th of december i filmed all my footage that i would need for my project. I arrived down at the 5mile road and meet the other actors at Le Braye car park at 2.00pm. Here we relised that there was a probelm that there was alot of people around and this would not be idea for my film and also as we were using replicar guns we might have trouble if the police were called, so we drove up the roade and found a car park that was empty and very well hidden. Terry brought down his work collegues and so alltogether i had 5 Actors. One of them brought his Audi Q7 and so this is the car i used for the majority of my filming. I took a few takes with the Camera on the hourse shoe grip filming outside the car window as we drove, this gave me shacky footage however i will use after effects to correct this. Then i fillmed the rest of my footage needed. The weather conditions were far from idea for filming outside and there was waterdroplets on the lense of the camera during filming whitch is not idea, but due to the restrictions of time i have left i will have to ,ake do with what i have got. We finished filming at around 3.30 and i got the ladds to sign the release forms and thanked them for there help.

Audi Q7 That i used.

Construction - Filming

The weather has cleared up today so i am set to film tomorrow, i will either meet with terry noel at lunch to discuss tomorrow or i will phone him tonight so he knows exactly were and when he needs to be at the 5mile road for tomorrow, he will then contact his work colleagues who are also in the film. I have also printed off my release forms.

Construction - Finished titles

Today i finished my titles and the name of my film is dealing with dealers.

Construction - Test footage

Because of the unfortunate road conditions on Saturday i was unable to do my filming, so i was kinda stuck on what to do this week. So what i will do is film some test footage of the outside, and yous that to practice using colour correction. If i find a colour i really like i will document how i made it so that i can easily apply it to my real film next week.

Construction - ahhh disaster!!!

Today was the date i srt for filming, however as all my actors are firemen and they were on call today,due to the icyconditions there have been some crashes and so my actors have been drafted in for extra help. This means i have had to prospone filming to next saturday :-|. This will only give me a week and a haf to edit my film before the first draft deadline. Although this is not ideal i am sure ill be able to get it all completed by the deadline as i can go in during lunches and a few days after school. It will get done on time however it will be a push for me....

Construction

Today i sorted out my props. I borrowed two airsoft pistols from my friends. I also got the camera i need and trypod that i would use. Later tonight i will film some things at home so i get used to how the camera works and find out exacly how to use the camera.

Construction - Title

Today i continued making my credits with After Effect 5. I downloaded a font of dafonts.com to use, the font was called distorted and scratchy, i chose this font because it looks bold and goes along with my theme of my film. I then created my main title (The name of the film) using an application called motion. This allowed me to use the same font however i also added a foggy effect that i put beneth the title, this means the fog will flow beneth this title. When this had been finished i had created a very classy looking Title that i will use in my project.

Planning - Release forms

As it is getting closer to the time that i will film my project i have started to think about release forms and so i drafted a release form that i may make my actors sign before i film them. This will ensure that i cannot get sued for using the actors or there voice in the film.
Bellow is a draft copy of the release form i will use:-

Media Film Release Form

Name of media film project ("the Film") ……………………………………………………………….

Name of producer/ student of project

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Description of Involvement ……………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Date of Filming   ................................................................................................................

Name of Contributor ……………………………………………………………………………

Address of Contributor …………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Contact Number of Contributor  ………………………………………………………………

In consideration of the Organiser agreeing that I contribute to and/or participate in the Film, the nature and the content of which has been fully explained to me, I consent to the filming and recording of my contribution to and/or participation in the Film subject to the terms and conditions specified below.

Signed by Contributor …………………………………………………………………………..

Dated………………………………………………………………………………………………..

If the Contributor is 18 or under this form must be signed by a Parent or Legal Guardian.

I consent to [name of Contributor] entering into this agreement.

Signed by Parent or Legal Guardian  ...............................................................................

Dated ....................................................................................................................................

 

Terms and Conditions

1.                   I irrevocably and with full title guaranty assign to the Organiser all rights now or hereafter existing in the products of my services in relation to the film and agree that the Organiser shall have the sole right to deal with the Film containing such contribution or any part of it in any way that he/she thinks fit. I agree that the Film incorporating my contribution or any part of it may be exhibited or otherwise however exploited in all media and formats now and hereafter created throughout the universe for the full period of copyright and in perpetuity.

2.                   I waive any so-called "moral rights of authors" in the Film and such rights under section 77 and section 80 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (“Act”)  as I now have or hereafter acquire in relation to the Film. I irrevocably grant the Organiser all consents under Part 11 of the Act in perpetuity.

3.                   The Organiser may without my further consent use my name, likeness, biography photographs and recordings of interviews with me in exploiting, advertising and publicising the Film in all media and formats throughout the world now or hereafter created.

4.                   The Organiser and its assignees and/or licences shall not be liable to me or my legal representatives for any loss or damage or injury to me or my property caused or suffered in connection with the Organiser's making of the Film unless caused by the negligence of the Organiser and recoverable on that ground and in the event of any breach by the Organiser I agree that I will not be entitled to injunct the Film.

5.                   I agree that the contribution shall not contain anything which is an infringement of copyright or which is calculated to bring (name of Organiser) into disrepute or which is defamatory provided however that the Organiser shall not be entitled to bring any claim against me in respect of any defamatory material that was included in my contribution without negligence or malice on my part.

6.                   I confirm that the terms of this agreement have been explained to me and that I understand them.

7.                   This agreement is the entire agreement between me and the Organiser relating to the Film and is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Planning

Today, i continued finishing my script and story board. I am having difficulty organising my actors for a film date because there is so many people involved. This morning i drove down the 5mile road and went to Le Braye to see exacly were i would be filming, and i noticed that the car park is used by alot of people amd so i should film on a day that is not so busy.

Planning

Today i continued writing my monologue for my main character. I am also in contact and organising a date idea for everyone to film. This week i will also go on the video copilot website and watch the tutorials that i require for my film, including shot going through a car window, mussel flashes, blood splatters and also built hole in car window.

Music Video Exercise - Final Productction

Original video of Tenacious D - Tribute:

My final production of the remake of Tenacious D - Tribute:

Staring:

Sam Luce as Kyle Gass

Jack Jewl as Jack Black
James Alcock (me) as the Devil

Props / Actors / Locations E.C.T

Here is a list of some of the mise en scene:-
Props
3 Pistols
2 Black cars (preferably the same make and model)
1 Briefcase

Actors
Main role: Terry Noal
Supporting roles: Terry's work colleagues

Locations
5 mile road
Le Braye

Costume
3 Men in suits (including the main role)
2 Guys in more casual clothes

Story Board

My finished story bored which i will use to get all the footage i need. I have done this so i do not forget any important shots and hopefully ill be able to do it all on one day with no re shoots.

Music Video Exercise

On Tuesday, October 12, 2010 we began our music video exercise, were we watched the tenacious d video of the song tribute. In a group of 3 we then attempted to remake the first minuet of the music video. The reason why we did this is because it shows us the importance of camera angles in the video which will help us when we come to do our film. We would also be editing the video using Final Cut Pro and so this exercise is good for learning the basics. So when i come to edit my real product i will not be learning from scratch.

Planning

Today i finished my first draft of my story board. This includes all the shots i need to film for the the first two minuets of my film. I have done this so that on my day of filming i get all the footage i need so that there is no need for a re shoot. I have worked out all the sounds and lighting i need on the draft storyboard. There is a few more shoots that i have added to my project that are not in my treatment sheet.  I will now create the real storyboard. I better be of to do it now....

Preliminary Exercise

This is my Preliminary Exercise
Here I demonstrate the 180 degree rule, match on action and also shot reverse shot.

Treatment Sheet

This is the treatment sheet that i have made for the project. Here i have brefly described the camera angle and also what can be heared during the frame. This helps me as it makes me think about all the props that i am going to need to get hold of, also starting to think about efects and sound effects. This is the stage before a more detailed plan by drawing a story bord.