Preliminary Task - The Lie

Preliminary Task - Evaluation

Above is our evaluation for our preliminary task. By Lauren Cooper and Alex Duthie, Year 12

Preliminary Task - Shot List

SHOT LIST

Preliminary Task - Camera Skills

 What are the advantages of using a tripod and filming multi-camera?

There are many benefits to using tripod;

For example they help to keep the shot very steady so there is no unwanted movement or shaking. They also allow the camera user to adjust the height of the camera and the angle at which it is shooting at and then permanently keep it at this setting so that the shot does not appear shaky and keeps switching positions. Tripods also allow the camera user to perform different shots with it, for example they can perform a very steady pan of a room or setting by adjusting the tripod slightly, this will keep the shot steady and make it look very professional. Finally the tripod can be used to create angles such as the 'Dutch Tilt' which offers a different viewing perspective and creates a different atmosphere that fits the scene.

The advantages of shooting multi-camera are as follows;

By shooting multi camera it enables a variety of different shots to be used in the final production of what is being filmed. Each of these shots can be planned out to add different effects and allow people to see a different setting that will create a sense of change and emotion with a scene. Also by shooting multi camera we can get much more exciting shots over a scene that is say a minute long, so far example instead of just filming and over the shoulder shot for one minute we can flick between different shots and create a different atmosphere to the scene and it is not boring to watch. However there a re rules when filming multi camera that must be followed otherwise a shot can end up being ruined, an example of this is the 180 degree rule which should be followed when shooting with two cameras to stop one from crossing the line a reversing the shot o that it looks silly when it is shown.

Preliminary Task - Posters

Below, are the two posters for our production 'The Lie'. Designed by both Lauren and myself. 

Preliminary Task - Filming

The filming process for me, was a challenge in some places. For example it was hard to find  the perfect spot in which to film our production as not all of our actors had the same time available, however eventually, when we did find a perfect time to begin filming it became much easier as we had planned, very efficiently;

• The shots we were going to film
• How they looked
• Where they took place
•  How long they would last
• The script for the actors
• Location and positioning of actors

Once we began filming we did encounter a few minor problems, and these were as follows;

• A noisy film set, background noise
• Some people wanted to get through the area in which we were filming
• The actors began to forget their lines, which in turn took a long time to film these shots and in one case we had to film to separate shots in order to get the lines in
• The corridor in which we filmed was hard to fit everything into, however we got by this in the end
•  Towards the end of our filming we realised we had a short amount of time left and had to perfect every shot the first time round in order to finish

However we managed to get over each of these small hurdles and complete the filming. Unfortunately, when we began to edit we discovered we had missed a shot that was quite important and so had to film this, however this was quick and easy to achieve and was filmed in a matter of minutes.

The role that I took up in this process of the production was, Camera Man, with Lauren being the Director. I believed this worked very well as I was much more confident with the camera and Lauren was a very good Director and told me exactly where I needed to be in order to get the shots she wanted and if anything was wrong with the shots I let her know so we could make any necessary changes.

Preliminary Task - Risk Assessment

This is the risk assessment me and Lauren performed and had signed to get approval for the filming of our production.

Preliminary Task - Production Schedule

Shooting Schedule

Preliminary Task - Storyboard

Above is the images of our storyboard for our preliminary task production entitled, 'The Lie'. This storyboard was drawn by Lauren Cooper;

Preliminary Task - The Script

Below is the script for our production, named 'The Lie'

Script - The Lie - Draft Three

Preliminary Task - Recce

Lauren and I both performed a 'recce' before filming to check that the location was suitable not just for the look of our film but also for the safety. Below are some images that we took to analyse after we had finished;

Preliminary Task - Teamwork

Both Lauren and I worked on the script and therefore we both put the same amount of input towards it. However the storyboard was drawn up by Lauren. I helped her when she was not quite sure of how a shot in a scene of our film was going to look so that she did not just have to guess and for it to not match up to our final film.



So far in our group I believe it is going very well. We both communicate with each other very well and this is helping to make the preliminary task much easier. We have both contributed as much as the other so there is not one person doing more work than another and this is keeping us both very happy with how the task is going. We have completed all of the work that has been needed to be done so far and only have our Post Production left to go which we will be starting on together as soon as possible.

Preliminary Task - Our Idea

Our idea for thei preliminary task is to have two actors. Actor number one, or Roger as he will be known, is seen opening a door and then entering this room. Actor Two, or Steve, is then brought into the scene as a mysterious man. Roger begins to explain to Steve that it was not him who stole 'something' but Steve does not believe him. This gets the audience asking questions, first of all who are the two men and what has been stolen. After these words of dialogue ahev been excahnged Steve shoots Roger nad it fades to black, this arises another question to for the audience.

The two actors we have choosen for this are;

Jamie Lee starring as 'Steve', Sawtry CC Year 12
Josh Dobson starring as 'Roger', Sawtry CC Year 12

Throughout this Preliminary task I hope to be able to improve my camera skills as I have not yet had the chance to use these cameras. I will also be editing the footage and this will help to give me a chance to learn the basics so that I can use these skills I learn in future tasks set for me.

Preliminary Pre-production Task

We have now been given our Preliminary Task. It is to film a minute scene, in which we see a character open a door and enter another room and then exchange some dialogue with another character. This has to show the use of the 180 degree rule and other types of shot.


Pre-production: 8th - 18th November
Production: 19th - 26th November
Post-production: 27th - 12th December
Presentation: 15th December


I am working with Lauren Cooper, who is the Director. I am going to be the cameraman on this project.

Recce Task

Recce is short for a 'reconoitre'. This means going to the location and seeing if its the place you would want to film, there can more than one recce. When going to a recce there are some things you need to consider, below is a check list of all the things you need to think about when performing a 'recce';

If you need a permit
If there is any parking
Any sounds around the area that may disrupte filimg
Neighbours
Restrooms
Indoor sounds
If you need places that have electric's
Health and safety
The ground, bumps or holes etc
Space
Food and drink

Roles In Media Industry Task

Producer – They will oversee each project from conception to completion and may also be involved in the marketing and distribution processes. He is also the budget holder in the making of the project.

Director – A person who directs the actors and film crew in film making. They control films artistic and dramatic aspects while guiding the technical crew and actors.

Director of Photography – Someone who supervises the filming of movies, commercials, televisions series or any other form of media production.

Film Editor – Is part of the creative post production process of filming. It involves a selection and combining of shots into sequences and ultimately creating a finished motion picture. He is also in charge of the ‘Rushes’.

Production Manager – Is involved with the planning in co-ordination and control, he assists the Producer on daily tasks in a Media production.

First Assistant Director – Is a person who helps a film maker or theatre director in the creation of a movie, television show or stage production or any other form of media production.

Sound Operator – A person who is responsible for the overall and total execution of all sound related aspects of the theatrical performance.

Lighting Director – One who is responsible for the execution of the lighting design for a production, and, in some instances, may also be the Lighting Designer.

Writer – Is a person who writes a script for a media production, whilst being supervised by the Director and Producer who will make changes to the script if they see fit.

In the industry I would most want to be a, Director.

'The Chase' Task

I completed this task with my team, The Sex Potatoes, including Charlie Sharp, Danny Duckworth and Tom Hughes. I have attached the completed and edited version of our Year 12, 'The Chase' production. I will also be adding the powerpoint explainging how we made this production in a further blog.